John R. asked in Q&A:


I’m just wondering how necessary it is to run a registry repair / clean. Under what circumstances should a registry clean/repair be conducted? Which program do you recommend?

Thanks

Rick asked in Q&A:


i need help because my internet has gone crazy and i’m about to go crazy. Can someone please give me the best registry repair tool site. please no B.S

P.S its hard for me to get on certain sites because like i said its gone crazy. I will like click on certain site and the internet will redirect me.

Shawn C asked in Q&A:


My computer has been running really slowly lately and thought it was a registry error so I installed Free Window Registry Repair 2.0, and it found 3076 errors! Some of them are Non-Existent files or folds, and most of them are Empty Registry Keys. Can I fix them? What do I do?

tonigirl3 asked in Q&A:


I have tried 2 or 3 registry repair web sites that never mention until you have tried it, that you must pay after a small trial session. Are there any registry repair programs that are totally free?

Mike R. asked in Q&A:


I ran a Registry Repair on my computer awhile back thinking it can be useful as a scan disc or defragmentation. i figured it could only help keeping my computer clean. Well what it did is it deleted something that tells windows to run and now my tower does not work anymore. Windows wont load. I took it in to be repaired and they said they cant fix it without the original disc to re-install whatever it is to make windows work again. They told me i need to trash the tower and get another one. Seems to me that he just wanted me sell give him the tower. What can i do short of getting a new computer. i know there has to be a way to get it up and going again.

HELP

C. G. asked in Q&A:


All day every day I get pop-up messages that tell me it has found critical system errors and that if I don’t repair them then my computer might…(everything bad). when I visit the website on the message it wants me to buy a clean-up program. Do I need this?

It started happening about two months ago…a little after it started I had a system crash due to power outage and had to reboot from original shipped files… it still popped up… I have tried system restore a few times but hasn’t worked.
I am connected to the internet at start-up(roadrunner)…but it does pop up even when not using internet

Any recommendations?????????

HeArTs N StArS =P asked in Q&A:


i really need help i just got this new at GameStop yesterday and i thought everything was going to go fine but in the start menu letters and numbers starting popping up well i start the game skipped the cutscene when i started playing letters and numbers in the san andreas font keep popping up i put my graphics on low.after i was playing like maybe 5 minutes my laptop crashed and everytime i keep playing it..it crash i have version 2 here is my laptop info
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System Information
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Time of this report: 6/21/2008, 21:18:37
Machine name: SHORTY-PC
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6000) (6000.vista_gdr.071023-1545)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Acer
System Model: Aspire 5610Z
BIOS: Ver 1.00PARTTBLP
Processor: Genuine Intel(R) CPU T2080 @ 1.73GHz (2 CPUs), ~1.7GHz
Memory: 1014MB RAM
Page File: 1267MB used, 1013MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6000.16386 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) GMA 950
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27A2&SUBSYS_00901025&REV_03
Display Memory: 224 MB
Dedicated Memory: 0 MB
Shared Memory: 224 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 800 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
Driver Name: igdumd32.dll
Driver Version: 7.14.0010.1114 (English)
DDI Version: 9Ex
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 11/5/2006 18:29:36, 2105344 bytes
WHQL Logo’d: Yes

I tried putting it to Windows XP SP 2,2003,And 98/ME

Jackie asked in Q&A:


Last night I was downloading a program to update my drivers, but I think I might have downloaded a virus or trojan or something and then my computer was acting funny and it went to a black screen. Now when I turn it on it’ll do everything but after the windows xp load screen all 3 lock keys on the keyboard turn on and then off, and the screen is black.

I think this is where I downloaded it.

http://www.dailykeys.com/today/driver_detective_serial_6.3.0.4.html

I am on a lap top right now. I can go to safe mode but after I click next to do the system restore on system restore it won’t go. I can’t access the internet from it. The Audio works and I did chkdsk and it went through all 3.

When I turn on the computer it says
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The MCH is operating with DDR2 533/CL4 in Single-Channel Mode
Initializing USB Controllers .. Done.
504MB OK
USB Device (s) : 1 Mouse, 4 Storage Devices
Auto-Detecting Pri Slave…ATAPI CDROM
Auto-Detecting Sec Master..IDE Hard Disk
Pri Slave : Lite-ON DVDRW LH-20A1L BL01
Ultra DMA Mode-5
Sec Master: ST380815AS 3.AAC
Ultra DMA Mod-5, S.M.A.R.T. Capable and Status OK
Auto-Detecting USB Mass Storage devices found and configured ..
Device #01 : Generic USB SD Reader
Device #02 : Generic USB CF Reader
Device #03 : Generic USB SM Reader
Device #04 : Generic USB MS Reader
04 USB mass storage devices found and configured

A; Drive Error
Press F1 to Resume
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In Directory Devices restore Mode (Windows Domain Controllers only) the audio works and I can open my videos, but the system restore won’t restore to the date I choose, which is a system checkpoint. Nothing happens on Enable VGA Mode, Enable Boot Logging or Debugging Mode. All safe modes go but system restore doesn’t go after I click next

When I go to Last Known configuration that worked it goes to the windows XP loading screen, but then the keyboard shuts off the the screen is black. but it doesn’t turn off, nothing pops up on the monitor and says no signal detected.

When I downloaded the file I pit it in my desktop, when I went into safe mode I deleted it. Where else should I look for this file. Can somebody help please.

I know it didn’t crash since, I can see all my pictures and videos and documents on safe mode, but it won’t go directly to the log on so I can just be on it regularly.

Also when I go to Directory Devices restore mode a blue screen pops up with the XP logo in the top right says

Microsoft (R) Windows (R) Version 5.1 (Build 26001 Service Pack 2)
2 System Processors 504 MB Memory MultiProcessor kernel
The System is booting in safe mode – Directory Services Repair

Can’t determine File system of drive \??\volume-[9db6b12d-11dc-9da1-806d6172696f}.
Can’t determine File system of drive \??\volume-[9db6b130-11dc-9da1-806d6172696f}.
Can’t determine File system of drive \??\volume-[9db6b12e-11dc-9da1806d6172696f}.
Can’t determine File system of drive \??\volume-[9db6b12f-11dc-9da1806d6172696f}.
Checking file system on C:
The volume is clean.
Windows has finished checking the disc.

Then it continues to the log on screen for the safe mode.
I’m not sure if I have a program for antivirus, I used to but I don’t anymore.

I can run malware and antimalwarebytes program.
Also when I go to Start windows normally it does the same thing as when I go to last known good configuration
I downloaded those programs and burned the exe’s to a cd. But they don’t work when I try to install them on my computer they don’t work.

Are there any other program’s that I can download that are similar to those.

tamisara sez asked in Q&A:


I was given a computer some years ago. The operating system is windows 2000 ME. It also had a lot of additional programs the original owner had installed, along with some I’d put on there.

The only programs I regularly used was publisher (for flyers/leaflets etc for my nutrition business, along with some guides I produced) and photoshop.

An aquaintance of my fathers offered to have a look at my computer as he makes them from kits. He offered to upgrade, I refused as I don’t have publisher or photoshop discs, and was happy with ME, even if outdated.

He swapped my CD rom drive, which kept jamming, and put on extra memory. It worked ok after that.

A couple of weeks ago he truned up with my dad, to install a CD rewriter (I was so busy and stressed I didn’t have time to argue) and said he wold do it for free.

He also said he had put on more memory (I DID NOT WANT). The computer then refused to switch on. He said the motherboard was blown, and took my computer home.

When he brought it back it was in a new casing, he had installed XP and publisher and photoshop were gone. He claims that he only changed the powerpack. The computer no longer works properly…. my son’s coursework is there, but freezes when I try to print it. It won’t recognise the flash drive, or anything connected to the USB ports. The only way i can turn it off is by using the wall plug (it won’t shut down) and any time I use any program it crashes. I also believe that the XP is a copy. He said I must have had a virus, but i’ve never been on the net with the computer, and can’t understand why he upgraded when only a new powerpack was required. Any help/advice on what to do?

Bugz asked in Q&A:


Different operating systems. Different styles. But what if the quirks and styles of the different operating systems were applied to AIRLINES?

What if airlines ran things the way operating systems do? This humorous analogy, applying operating system philosophies as if they were airlines!

If Operating Systems Ran The Airlines…

UNIX Airways:

Everyone brings one piece of the plane along when they come to the airport. They all go out on the runway and put the plane together piece by piece, arguing non-stop about what kind of plane they are supposed to be building.

Air DOS:

Everybody pushes the airplane until it glides, then they jump on and let the plane coast until it hits the ground again. Then they push again, jump on again, and so on…

Mac Airlines:

All the stewards, captains, baggage handlers, and ticket agents look and act exactly the same. Every time you ask questions about details, you are gently but firmly told that you don’t need to know, don’t want to know, and everything will be done for you without your ever having to know, so just shut up.

Windows Air:

The terminal is pretty and colourful, with friendly stewards, easy baggage check and boarding, and a smooth take-off. After about 10 minutes in the air, the plane explodes with no warning whatsoever.

Windows NT Air:

Just like Windows Air, but costs more, uses much bigger planes, and takes out all the other aircraft within a 40-mile radius when it explodes.

Windows XP Air:

You turn up at the airport,which is under contract to only allow XP Air planes. All the aircraft are identical, brightly coloured and three times as big as they need to be. The signs are huge and all point the same way. Whichever way you go, someone pops up dressed in a cloak and pointed hat insisting you follow him. Your luggage and clothes are taken off you and replaced with an XP Air suit and suitcase identical to everyone around you as this is included in the exorbitant ticket cost. The aircraft will not take off until you have signed a contract. The inflight entertainment promised turns out to be the same Mickey Mouse cartoon repeated over and over again. You have to phone your travel agent before you can have a meal or drink. You are searched regularly throughout the flight. If you go to the toilet twice or more you get charged for a new ticket. No matter what destination you booked you will always end up crash landing at Whistler in Canada.

OSX Air:

You enter a white terminal, and all you can see is a woman sitting in the corner behind a white desk, you walk up to get your ticket. She smiles and says “Welcome to OS X Air, please allow us to take your picture”, at which point a camera in the wall you didn’t notice before takes your picture. “Thank you, here is your ticket” You are handed a minimalistic ticket with your picture at the top, it already has all of your information. A door opens to your right and you walk through. You enter a wide open space with one seat in the middle, you sit, listen to music and watch movies until the end of the flight. You never see any of the other passengers. You land, get off, and you say to yourself “wow, that was really nice, but I feel like something was missing”

Windows Vista Airlines:

You enter a good looking terminal with the largest planes you have ever seen. Every 10 feet a security officer appears and asks you if you are “sure” you want to continue walking to your plane and if you would like to cancel. Not sure what cancel would do, you continue walking and ask the agent at the desk why the planes are so big. After the security officer making sure you want to ask the question and you want to hear the answer, the agent replies that they are bigger because it makes customers feel better, but the planes are designed to fly twice as slow. Adding the size helped achieve the slow fly goal.

Once on the plane, every passenger has to be asked individually by the flight attendants if they are sure they want to take this flight. Then it is company policy that the captain asks the passengers collectively the same thing. After answering yes to so many questions, you are punched in the face by some stranger who when he asked “Are you sure you want me to punch you in the face? Cancel or Allow?” you instinctively say “Allow”.

After takeoff, the pilots realize that the landing gear driver wasn’t updated to work with the new plane. Therefore it is always stuck in the down position. This forces the plane to fly even slower, but the pilots are used to it and continue to fly the planes, hoping that soon the landing gear manufacturer will give out a landing gear driver update.

You arrive at your destination wishing you had used your reward miles with XP airlines rather than trying out this new carrier. A close friend, after hearing your story, mentions that Linux Air is a much better alternative and helps.

Linux Air:

Disgruntled employees of all the other OS airlines decide to sta
Continuation! No space! hehe

Disgruntled employees of all the other OS airlines decide to start their own airline. They build the planes, ticket counters, and pave the runways themselves. They charge a small fee to cover the cost of printing the ticket, but you can also download and print the ticket yourself.

When you board the plane, you are given a seat, four bolts, a wrench and a copy of the seat-HOWTO.html. Once settled, the fully adjustable seat is very comfortable, the plane leaves and arrives on time without a single problem, the in-flight meal is wonderful. You try to tell customers of the other airlines about the great trip, but all they can say is, “You had to do what with the seat?”

Well! Like it?

Disclaimer: 0% serious and 100% fun!

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