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xp pro hiding graphics???

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by dukefame56, 2003/09/14.

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  1. 2003/09/14
    dukefame56

    dukefame56 Inactive Thread Starter

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    this is strange.
    my xp pro boots up and runs properly.
    However, there are some very strange things going on ,possibly related to video drivers or perhaps a virus.

    example 1 ; In search mode the window reveals the standard display, dog and all. Except above the dogs head is a very small representation of what used to be the whole search dialoge window, i.e theres nothing there but a thin whaite ballon!!

    example2 ; Attempting to run system information results in an visible hourglass in progres and no display presented.
    same with system restore, some activity and no results!?

    A current virus scan found nothing.

    Any ideas out there?
     
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    PeteC

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    Hi - and Welcome to the Board :)

    My first suggestion is to run System File Checker

    Start > Run > type in sfc /scannow , note the space. You may be asked for the Win XP installation CD. SFC does not check back and tell you what it has done, if anyhing.

    I know that this does not solve your problem, but AgentRansack is a vastly superior file search engine to the Win XP offering and Aida32 a more informative applet than System Info.
     
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  4. 2003/09/15
    dukefame56

    dukefame56 Inactive Thread Starter

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    Thanks Pete,

    i will give these suggestions a try.
    i am really upside down over this one!!!
    Cheers.
     
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