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RE: slow, very slow to start up and won't open...

RichieUK — Sun, 18 May 2008 02:44:07 GMT

[quote]I have no disc with the windows prog on it for this computer[/quote]
Do you have the Microsoft Windows XP Installation disk for that pc!
Does the pc have a restore facility installed on it to restore the machine back to its factory released state.
Whats the make and model of the pc,have you looked through the documentation/handbook that came with the pc.
You cannot reformat the drive without the means to reinstall the operating system,you need to go out and purchase a copy of XP.

RE: slow, very slow to start up and won't open...

irebeer — Sat, 17 May 2008 21:49:14 GMT

any further instruction? How do I format c drive please......ty

RE: slow, very slow to start up and won't open...

irebeer — Fri, 16 May 2008 08:43:14 GMT

Ok, How doI go about that, please? I do not know the proceedure to format a hard disc. I have no disc with the windows prog on it for this computer...and can I salvage the data files for it before I reformat?

Thanks

RE: slow, very slow to start up and won't open...

RichieUK — Fri, 16 May 2008 04:03:45 GMT

[quote]I'm getting frustrated.....please....any idea?[/quote]
I agree its frustrating,time to format and reinstall XP.

RE: slow, very slow to start up and won't open...

irebeer — Fri, 16 May 2008 03:47:35 GMT

I tried that in both drives, it opens to freeze up on either one. I tried to open it via task manager, it opens and freezes up there too. It seems the disc spins, reads, then stops spinning after a while. I was also able to "read" the disc but it would not open the exe prog. and while doing all this it takes an enormous amoun of time to even open the page, that is if it opens.

I'm getting frustrated.....please....any idea?

RE: slow, very slow to start up and won't open...

RichieUK — Fri, 16 May 2008 03:17:39 GMT

Try this:
Place the Linksys install disk into the cd-rom drive.
Click Start/Run,type the following into the '[u]O[/u]pen:' space,then press OK
[b]D:\setup.exe[/b]
If your cd-rom drive is using a different drive letter,edit the above.

RE: slow, very slow to start up and won't open...

irebeer — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:43:43 GMT

Hi again and TY for your diligence.....I downloaded the autoplay repair to a memory stick and loaded it into the ailing computer. I tried to run it in safe mode and it didn't go. Then I rebooted and tried to run it in normal and it goes as far as the choose the drive screen and freezes there...I have been waiting here for over 5 minutes for something to happen and all that is going on is I'm getting older....(I'm trying to keep my humor and spirits up). The hour glass isn't even turning but the task manager says it is running....?

what to do, please..

Hold the fort...It finally did something, what, I have no idea. I rebooted and lo..same slow stuff and lack of response when trying to open programs. I have a log for you to look at too...

AutoFix [V5.2.3790.67]
Time [2008-05-14 20:37:42]
Microsoft Windows Version [5.1 (Service Pack 2) <2600>]

Test [The Shell Hardware Detection service is running.] - Instance [N/A]:
Result [AutoStart Setting]: OK
Result [The Shell Hardware Detection service is running.]: OK

Test [Policies] - Instance [C:\, Drive Type: 0]:
Result [HKCU\...\Policies!NoDrives]: OK {Absent}
Result [HKCU\...\Policies!NoDriveAutorun]: OK {Absent}
Result [HKCU\...\Policies!NoDriveTypeAutorun]: OK {Present}
Result [HKLM\...\Policies!NoDrives]: OK {Absent}
Result [HKLM\...\Policies!NoDriveAutorun]: Problems {Present}
Result [HKLM\...\Policies!NoDriveTypeAutorun]: Problems {Present}
>> Repair << [HKLM\...\Policies!NoDriveAutorun]
Step: Resetting policy HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer!NoDriveAutorun to 0x03FFFFFB.
Result: This AutoPlay setting was successfully fixed.
>> Repair << [HKLM\...\Policies!NoDriveTypeAutorun]
Step: Resetting policy HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer!NoDriveTypeAutorun to 0x000000FE.
Result: This AutoPlay setting was successfully fixed.

>> Required action: The user must log off and log on again

RE: slow, very slow to start up and won't open...

RichieUK — Thu, 15 May 2008 19:06:50 GMT

The Microsoft AutoPlay Repair Wizard scans your computer devices to find defective AutoPlay settings, and attempts to fix those it finds.
Download and run [b]Microsoft AutoPlay Repair Wizard[/b] [Validation Required]:
[url]http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=C680A7B6-E8FA-45C4-A171-1B389CFACDAD&displaylang=en[/url]

RE: slow, very slow to start up and won't open...

irebeer — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:56:44 GMT

Sir, I have the disc for the linksys wireless but the issue is the computer will not read it to load it....I have tried both cd drives to no avail. What can you suggest, if anything or is the a lost cause? Would a format of the hard drive be in order?

I'm at a loss.....

Thanks

RE: slow, very slow to start up and won't open...

RichieUK — Thu, 15 May 2008 16:08:30 GMT

I suggest you register and seek help on the [b]Linksys Community Forums[/b]:
[url]http://forums.linksys.com/linksys[/url]

RE: slow, very slow to start up and won't open...

irebeer — Thu, 15 May 2008 11:11:14 GMT

Rats !!! I have tried to load it (linksys) via "my computer", "add or remove programs...nothing seems to work to get the program to load...thus no internet as yet.....With theadd or remove program it goes to the drive with the cd, sees the setup.exe and thats it.....with the my computer, it reads the cd but when you click setup.exe it does nothing.

I hope you have something else up your sleeve...I hope, I hope, I hope

(I'm still trying to load the linksys to get on the internet though). Is there any other way to load this? Even in safe mode I can't do it...boohoo is me.

Thanks

RE: slow, very slow to start up and won't open...

irebeer — Thu, 15 May 2008 10:27:04 GMT

Hello. I'm still here, trying to get the computer on line....trying to load a linksys wireless so it will go on line.......will try again and let you know status....thanks for hanging on.....

RE: slow, very slow to start up and won't open...

RichieUK — Wed, 14 May 2008 18:01:04 GMT

[quote]BTW, I have yet to connect it to the internet, all my responses and results of your directionsare posted with another computer.[/quote]
If you're able i suggest you connect to the internet,and run this online scan:
Run [b][url=http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols.shtml][color="blue"]F-Secure Online Scanner[/color][/url][/b].
[b]Note:[/b]
This scanner is for [b]Internet Explorer[/b] only.
* Click on [b]Online Services[/b] and then [b]Online Scanner[/b].
* Accept the License Agreement.
* Once the ActiveX installs,click [b]Full System Scan[/b].
* Once the download completes,the scan will begin automatically.
* The scan will take some time to finish,so please be patient.
* When the scan completes, click the [b]Automatic cleaning (recommended)[/b] button.
* Click the [b]Show Report[/b] button then [b]copy and paste the entire report into your next reply[/b].

[b]Also post a new Hijackthis log.[/b]

RE: slow, very slow to start up and won't open...

irebeer — Wed, 14 May 2008 12:48:06 GMT

TY for the quick response. I deleted all other admin accounts except the new on. Also I shut down guest acct. Then I did the msconfig proceedure and unchecked all the boxes. Then the restart. As of now it took more than 14 minutes to do that and the computer is still loading. BTW, I have yet to connect it to the internet, all my responses and results of your directionsare posted with another computer. It appears that unchecking and restarting had no positive effect. What would you like to do next? I hope your not getting tired of this one.

TY for hanging in...

RE: slow, very slow to start up and won't open...

RichieUK — Wed, 14 May 2008 12:09:14 GMT

[quote]SHould I delete the old accounts and try te new one only?[/quote]
Yes,try that.

Then try the following:
[b][color="red"]Disconnect from the internet[/color][/b].
Click on Start>Run,type [b]msconfig[/b] then press OK
Under the 'Startup' tab uncheck EVERYTHING,then [b]restart your pc[/b].
If everything seems to be back to normal,start adding items/entries back by rechecking the boxes one at a time.
[b]Restart your pc in between each one[/b].
Using trial and error,keep doing that until you find the problem program/process.
*[b][color="red"]Note[/color][/b]*
Don't forget to make sure your antivirus and firewall are running before you reconnect to the internet.