Sounds fishy to me, are you sure this isn't homework? :) If not then in answer to question one, either hardware (something may have been...
Two ways, 1) Edit the registry see here for details, obviously back up your registry beforehand. 2) Download a tool to do the job, again this...
Hi Spanner, I'm suspecting malware here, I can't think of any other reason why your default search engine would keep on getting hijacked......
Hi Gordon and welcome to WindowsBBS :) Re: Security tools, probably best asked in general security ;)
Is the error exactly the same? If so... Please read this and post requested logs in the Malware and virus removal board. NOTES: When posting...
As a test try running it in safe mode.
Hi Wayne and welcome to WindowsBBS :) Enjoy your stay :D -- Paddy
OK, a bit of a long shot but maybe the CMOS battery needs replacing? A few pence (cents) so a cheap test, given the age of the system it would...
Hi avz, I'd recommend disabling file indexing, follow these instructions and post back if the problem reoccurs (if it does malware may be...
The only time I've seen this behaviour is when multiple gfx cards are connected (one onboard/one added perhaps?). I can't recall the details of...
Is there anything showing up in the event viewer? Log in with an administrator account and... Start->Run->eventvwr.exe Look in Application and...
Hi, rammohan. No need to be so formal, call me wildfire or Paddy :) It's shown in event viewer, but in case you can't access the system at the...
It's not clear by your post but are you wanting to know how to access event viewer? Control Panel->Administrative Tools->Event Viewer.
Matt, From what I've read through googling is that bebuzz's board is one of the two I linked to. I've emailed him the manual and pinouts for the...
I doubt it, I can't think of any reason why a system would boot from DVD but not CD unless your drive was faulty. Given the numerous problems...
If memtest completed the floppy write then it's a boot disk, restart your computer booting from the floppy, let memtest do it's stuff and post back.
As you can see, it quotes the post you're replying to. And before you ask yes I can see your system details now :)
I'm not a windows 7 user but you may have to take ownership of the files.
As a new user your posts are moderated, give it a little time and it'll appear... Don't try to post the logs again.
A lot of dust in that heatsink, I thought you'd cleaned it out? Memtest is free software, you should not be asked for any payment though...
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