PEV Posted February 8, 2019 Posted February 8, 2019 Hi all Sometimes when shutting down my desk top PC windows 8.1 this message appears on my desktop screen 'the instruction at Ox8007cfo reference memory at Ox8007cfo The memory could not be written.Click OK to terminate the program' I can easily get rid of the message by clicking 'end programme' but it's annoying as I have to stand over my PC and wait to see if the message appears Hope you can help Ray Quote
KenB Posted February 8, 2019 Posted February 8, 2019 Hi Ray, Start > type in ......cmd ....and right click on the Command Prompt box that appears Click on "Run as Administrator" At the Command Prompt type ... sfc /scannow .... hit Enter This will scan system files and replace any damaged ones that it finds Quote There is an email going around offering processed pork - gelatin - and salt in a can ......this is simply SPAM !! MiniToolBoxNetwork TestWireless Test
PEV Posted February 8, 2019 Author Posted February 8, 2019 Hi Ken When I go onto command prompt box (black with white letters) and right click it does not give me the option to click on run as administrator or any other of the instructions you suggest all there is is a list 'paste select all, scroll, find Quote
Tony D Posted February 8, 2019 Posted February 8, 2019 Here is a link that will give you other options to open the Run command on Windows 8. See if you can get to that context menu to Run as Administrator using one of the tips on that page. Windows 8 How To: 12. Show and Use “Run” Command Quote Need help with your computer problems? Then why not join Free PC Help. Register here If Free PC Help has helped you then please consider a donation. Click here We are all members helping other members.Please return here where you may be able to help someone else.After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs.
PEV Posted February 8, 2019 Author Posted February 8, 2019 Thanks Tony will give it a reply. Ray Quote
KenB Posted February 9, 2019 Posted February 9, 2019 Start > type in ......cmd ....and right click on the Command Prompt box that appears Don't hit Enter after typing cmd. Quote There is an email going around offering processed pork - gelatin - and salt in a can ......this is simply SPAM !! MiniToolBoxNetwork TestWireless Test
Starbuck Posted February 9, 2019 Posted February 9, 2019 The quick way to access Command Prompt run as Admin in Win8 ( and Win10 ) is.... Right-click on the Start button... this will bring up the Windows Quick Access Menu. You can select Command Prompt (Admin) from there. Quote Member of:UNITE
PEV Posted February 10, 2019 Author Posted February 10, 2019 Hi Pete A belated happy new year to you. Thanks to all of you who have tried to help me with this. However I'm not getting anywhere! You mention the 'start button Pete but on my desktop I can't locate it (must sound a bit dim!) ATM I'm at dead end. Ray Quote
Starbuck Posted February 10, 2019 Posted February 10, 2019 You mention the 'start button Pete but on my desktop I can't locate it The Start button is always in the same place on a system. Quote Member of:UNITE
Starbuck Posted February 10, 2019 Posted February 10, 2019 Not to try and confuse you too much Ray, but I do know that on Win10, M$ have changed the Command Prompt system for the Powershell system. Not too sure if they bought this in for Win8 though. Works the same, it's just that the Powershell system is a bit more powerful and versatile. Quote Member of:UNITE
Rustys Posted February 10, 2019 Posted February 10, 2019 You might also try pressing the Windows Key + X which should bring up the same menu in both Eight and Ten. Quote "Confucius could give answer to that. Unfortunately, Confucius not here at moment.”
PEV Posted February 10, 2019 Author Posted February 10, 2019 Hi Rustys Indeed windows key+X brings up command prompt but whatever I type in gets same reply 'this is not recognised as an internal or external command Quote
Rustys Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 That is not cool. It may help if you posted a screen shot of the command prompt screen. Quote "Confucius could give answer to that. Unfortunately, Confucius not here at moment.”
PEV Posted February 11, 2019 Author Posted February 11, 2019 Hi Rustys Don't now if this helps? Ray Quote
Rustys Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 It does thank you. Can you post one with the error message too please. Also you are putting a space between the sfc and /scannow? Quote "Confucius could give answer to that. Unfortunately, Confucius not here at moment.”
Starbuck Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 Hi Ray, When C:\Windows\system32> comes on screen, are you adding sfc /scannow after it? this is what it should look like..... C:\Windows\system32>sfc /scannow Then click the Return/Enter button on the keyboard. Quote Member of:UNITE
PEV Posted February 16, 2019 Author Posted February 16, 2019 Hi Pete strangely the problem has stopped of it's own accord so while it stays that way will leave it be (won't fix what ain't broken!) lol But will keep your latest advice in mind if we have a relapse. Thanks Ray Quote
Starbuck Posted February 18, 2019 Posted February 18, 2019 Ok Ray, Hopefully this won't reoccur. Quote Member of:UNITE
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