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I recently started up my computer and found that it wouldnt proceed past the windows XP loading screen. I have no idea why it just stops there and looks as if it is loading, it just continues to do this until i restart it... The only way i can actually access XP is through safe mode and i've tried a system restore in safe mode but with no results.
Any suggestions because I have no idea whats wrong?
Regards, Cameron
Assuming you have done the basics, check for virii, trojans, spyfiles, try a repair.
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Free online Spyware detector
http://www.pestscan.com/
http://home.ca.com/dr/v2/ec_main.entry25?page=freePestPatrolScan&client=ComputerAssociates&sid=35715&CID=188513
http://www.spywareguide.com/txt_onlinescan.html
http://www.webroot.com/services/spyaudit_03.htm
http://download.zonelabs.com/bin/promotions/spywaredetector/index_za.html
Or,
http://www.spywareinfo.com/xscan.php
Screen for Adware, Spyware, Scumware, Diallers, ’Jackers and other unsolicited commercial software.===================================
ReInstalling WindowsXP
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/windowsxp_tips.htm
If you need to reinstall WindowsXP and want to keep all your current installed applications and settings:
1. Start WindowsXP
2. Go to the location of your source files
3. Run WINNT32 /unattend
For example, D:\I386\winnt32 /unattend ( copy & paste this command into the RUN box, then press ENTER ) Your computer will do the rest.
Or,
Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt.
Copy & paste > D:\I386\winnt32 /unattend
Press Enter.
If you have i386 on your drive, you can replace D: ( if D: is your cd drive ) with the location of it.
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Here are a range of free online sites to cleanup your comp.
http://www3.ca.com/virusinfo/virusscan.aspx
http://housecall.antivirus.com/
http://www.coledata.com/virusalert.htm
http://www.cybertechhelp.com/html/misc/av.php
http://www.pandasoftware.es/activescan/activescan-com.asp
http://www.ravantivirus.com/scan/
http://www.bitdefender.com/
http://www.pcpitstop.com/antivirus/default.asp
http://virusscan.jotti.dhs.org/
http://virusscan.jotti.org/
http://www.virustotal.com/flash/index_en.html
DrWeb CureIT
http://www.klitetools.com/comments.php?id=2088&catid=46&highlight=Dr.Web+CureIT%21
http://www.klitetools.com/comments.php?catid=46&shownews=2088==================================
Online trojan scan
http://www.trojanscan.com/
http://www.pcflank.com/
http://www.spywareinfo.com/xscan.php
http://www.windowsecurity.com/trojanscan/
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Ok so far i have updated my spyware detector and scanned, finding nothing. I have also updated vet antivirus and scanned also with no viruses found. I ran one of the trojan programs and it also found nothing.
Does this mean i can rule out a virus?
Is there anything else this problem could be caused by?Cameron
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I just tried to shutdown and an end process box appeared with a reference to a running dde server?
I'm not sure what a dde server is but could this be cause of the problem?
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Just googled > dde server.
http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en&q=dde+server&btnG=Search&meta=See if it means anything to you, search in Safe mode for the file.
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ok something weird just happened...
I restarted my comp and it got the the same load screen where i thought it was going to sit for ages so i hit the power button.. instead of holding it long enough to shutdown it loaded into windows just fine??
Now it appears to be working ok but i have no idea why ?
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Pay particular attention to hibernate.
I personally, set mine like this, using XP pro.
Right click the desktop, select Properties > Screen Saver.
Screen Saver: NoneClick on Power.
Power schemes, select > Home/Office Desk.
Turn off monitor : 5 minutes
Turn off hard disks: 15 minutes
System standby: NeverClick on Advanced.
Options > Both unticked.
Power Buttons.
When I press the power button on my computer > Shut down.
When I press the sleep button on my computer > Stand by.If your computer is NOT a laptop/notebook then you can stop Hibernate.
Hibernation, reserves disk space equal to your RAM.
http://www.tweaktown.com/document.php?dType=guide&dId=145&dPage=5
The mysterious hiberfil.sys
http://www.softwarepatch.com/tips/hiberfil-sys-xp.html
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"I'm using Adaware Personal"
That is a very good one, you need more than one, here are others that I use.
Make sure you use the Online > Update button regularly.ewido security suite free for Windows 2000/XP
http://www.ewido.net/en/features/
http://www.ewido.net/en/download/
Please use the online update after the installation. Only then can the recent signature database be transferred and installed.SpyBot
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Popup-Ad-Spyware-Blockers/SpyBotSearch-Destroy.shtml
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
http://beam.to/spybotsd
Update from MajorGeeks if unable to get from Spybot > Spybot Search and Destroy Detection Update
http://majorgeeks.com/
Bad Checksum message
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/faq/20.html
A Beginner's Guide to Spybot
http://www.trincoll.edu/depts/cc/documentation/security/spyware/Spybot_guide.htm
http://tomcoyote.org/SPYBOT/index1.php
http://tomcoyote.org/SPYBOT/index2.php
What the Heck is Teatimer?
http://www.voiceofthepublic.com/SSD/SI/teatimer.swf.html
Tea Timer info
http://forums.net-integration.net/index.php?showtopic=13433
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=32276
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=32034SpywareBlaster
http://www.wilderssecurity.net/spywareblaster.html
SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it prevents it from ever being installed.SpywareGuard
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareguard.htmlNetDetox
http://www.netdetox.com/
95/98/NT/ME/2000/XP/2003
Never see another ad again Blocks unwanted pop-ups Prevent infection by spyware Surf Faster Fully Compatible with Windows 95 or later Automatic Free Updates. Prevents spyware infection and stops spyware from phoning home Blocks ads and unwanted pop-ups No configuration required - just install and then let it work its magic Automatically downloads updates silently in the background.
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If you are using Internet Explorer, this is very good.
Foxie
http://www.getfoxie.com/
Now you can surf the web with ease and comfort. Foxie (fox + ie; pronounced /Foxy/) is a collection of free security, privacy and productivity tools developed by the Foxie Team. It was originally designed to bridge the gap between Internet Explorer and Mozilla FireFox (an open source web browser developed by the Mozilla Foundation) but soon grew in scope and size to offer additional unique features not found on any stand alone browser.Foxie empowers you to browse faster, more safely and more efficiently than with any other browser by blending tabbed browsing, ads & pop-up blocking, Malware cleansing and privacy & security protection with our smart search capabilities to enhance your browsing experience. Foxie is not a web browser and fits seamlessly into your IE browser.
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