Problems with Vista2

[Starbuck]

Nice one Scott.

 

We didn't have a lot of luck with the Windows Updates before, so let's try the CPU usage.

I don't know how much you know about the Task Manager... so I'll assume you're a beginner ( no disrespect intended ) and make it as easy as I can.

 

Easiest way to identify what is using the CPU is to use the Task Manager and the Resource Monitor.

Right click on the Task Bar and select Start Task Manager:

 

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The Processes tab will show you basically what is being used by each process.

 

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If you want more in depth information....

Click on the Performance tab and then click on Resource Monitor.

 

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When it opens, click on the CPU tab:

 

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The sluggish process/processes should now float to the top of the list.

 

CPU tracks the current processor usage in green, much the same as the Task Manager.

At the top of the graph is a blue line that shows the processor’s maximum speed.

 

This should help you to identify what is using the CPU

 

If you need more information about the other sections of the Resource Monitor, this should help:

 

How to Use Windows Vista's Resource Monitor

 

Let me know if you find the culprit.

[Starbuck]

Hi Scott,

 

This is the pic you sent me:

 

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Explorer.exe does seem to be using a lot.

That coupled with Avast ( which has been known to be a resource hog) could cause problems.

 

Try a 'Clean Boot' and then run the Resource monitor again.... just to see what the difference is:

 

Hold down the Windows key on your keyboard and press the R key.

With the Run dialogue window open, type in msconfig and click the OK button.

 

You should now be looking at the System Configuration window. Click on the Services tab.

 

On the Services tab, youll notice a long list of services available on your PC

First, check the box labeled Hide All Microsoft Services. <<<<<<<<<<< Important

Next, click the Disable All button

 

By performing these two steps, you have effectively turned off all services from third-party software developers. All Microsoft services remain intact and will be ready to load when you reboot Windows.

 

Finally, click the OK button and reboot the system

 

When you reboot, you may get messages that certain hardware and software are not unavailable. This is normal.

 

Just be sure to hide all Microsoft services before you use the Disable All button. Otherwise, you may encounter boot up errors when you reboot your PC.

 

Remember, running Windows like this is just temporary.

 

 

 

To restore Windows to a normal start up functionality:

• Start the System Configuration Utility again (MSCONFIG)
  
• On the "General" tab:
  
• Click to select "Normal Startup"
  
• Click "OK"
  
• Choose the "Exit with Restart" option to restart your computer.
  

[Starbuck]

SFCFix version 3.0.0.0 by niemiro.

Start time: 2016-08-14 12:44:05.976

Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 2 - x86

Not using a script file.

 

 

AutoAnalysis::

WARNING: Failed to check store directories with return code 1 and error code ERROR_FILE_NOT_FOUND. COMPONENTS hive may be corrupt.

 

 

SUMMARY: Some corruptions could not be fixed automatically. Seek advice from helper or sysnative.com.

CBS & SFC total detected corruption count: 0

CBS & SFC total unimportant corruption count: 0

CBS & SFC total fixed corruption count: 0

SURT total detected corruption count: 1

SURT total unimportant corruption count: 0

SURT total fixed corruption count: 0

AutoAnalysis:: directive completed successfully

 

 

Successfully processed all directives.

 

 

Failed to process registry database in location 2 with error code ERROR_FILE_NOT_FOUND.

WARNING: Failed to process registry database in location 3 with error code ERROR_INVALID_HANDLE.

Failed to process registry database in location 4 with error code ERROR_INVALID_HANDLE.

Failed to process registry database in location 4 with error code ERROR_FILE_NOT_FOUND.

Failed to generate a complete zip file. Upload aborted.

 

 

SFCFix version 3.0.0.0 by niemiro has completed.

Currently storing 0 datablocks.

Finish time: 2016-08-14 12:46:14.364

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[Starbuck]

Hi Scott,

 

As the problem is no longer Malware related, your thread has been moved here to the Vista forum.

Aura will now be assisting you with the SFCFix report.

[Aura]

Hi SPSpellman :)

 

My name is Aura and I'll be assisting you with your SFCFix/Windows Update issue. It seems like your COMPONENTS Hive is corrupt. I may be able to fix it. If not, we'll see if you have a previous version of it available and if not, sadly you'll have to do a Repair Install :( But let's see what we can do first.

 

http://i.imgur.com/88fYBWt.pngRetrieving the COMPONENTS Hive

Follow the instructions below to retrieve your COMPONENTS Hive and send me it.

• Open your Windows Explorer, and navigate to the C:\Windows\System32\Config folder;
  
• In this folder, find the COMPONENTS file (there's no extension), and copy it to your Desktop;
  Note: If you receive an error message saying that the COMPONENTS file is in use, restart your computer and try again. If the error message persist, let me know.
  
• Right-click on it, and select Send to... and choose Compressed (zipped) folder;
  
• Upload the file on Dropbox, Google Drive or OneDrive and post the download URL for it here;
  

[SPSpellman]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-zlNB3z6LUhYk5zNjRoRS1yOVE/view?usp=sharing

[Aura]

This is only a shortcut (.lnk) to the COMPONENTS Hive. I need the actual file.

[SPSpellman]

Will do my best.

[Aura]

Are you still with me?

[SPSpellman]

I'm here. My problem is I have no name for graphics in Device Mngr. or when I run "dxdiag".My graphics software is specific for Vista yet when I try to install it I get an error message saying my OP is NOT Windows Vista.But it is Vista.

[Aura]

What is your computer/laptop brand and model?

[SPSpellman]

It's a EMachine T3604 Windows Home Vista 32 bit Desktop

[Aura]

Download and install these drivers.

 

http://global-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Driver/VGA/VGA_Intel_7.14.10.1147_Vistax86_A.zip?acerid=633906679419229207&Step1=DESKTOP&Step2=T%20SERIES&Step3=T3604&OS=ALL&LC=en&BC=EMACHINES&SC=PA_6E

 

They are the graphic card drivers for your computer, and Windows Vista 32-bit.