You really can't blame Avast since just about any AV program that is set to scan the entire drive at boot will drag the processor down for an...
yes, and resetting the BIOS to defaults would be advised for starters. There should be a beep code and some error message with a little info such...
I agree sparrow. I think there is something amiss in the BIOS since the keyboard drivers for Windows aren't a factor when the boot is hanging at...
The USB port just won't transfer data as fast as a hard drive. Without getting deeply into why and revealing that I don't really understand all...
In spite of all the comment to the contrary in a recent thread, I still don't recommend using Standby or Hibernate either. Unnecessary trauma...
I'll keep my fingers crossed and hope you don't get any big surprise when you get home. As for the corruption in your TIF cache, that would be...
Try System Restore to move back to before the download and install. If no joy, run sfc /scannow. Be ready to supply your install CD or direct...
That's exactly why I wanted you to run it without switches. You must now get your personal data backed up properly before running chkdsk /f or...
Since it references hard disk 0, it is referring to your primary (1st) hard drive and not your backup drive. I'm assuming you are installed in...
When asked for a password, leave it blank and hit OK ( or press ENTER either works) not cancel.
I'm sure it's still not perfect BB but I have used it several times since SP2 without any hassle. http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html
Unfortunately, there is no absolutely safe way to clean all of the dll and Registry garbage. Registry cleaners are either ineffective or...
No, I think that's an area of my most ignorance too. BTW, check for the presence of ipinsight on that drive because it's a gremlin that may be...
No BB, not on XP. SFC is much "Smarter" than it once was and is able to determine what files have been updated and how to replace them from the...
Read these links to threads and see if it's of any use to you. Verizon DSL may be involved it seems although my gut feeling says you may still...
A shot of WD40 to the bearing area has been known to work wonders. It takes the heat off of doing an immediate replacement. (pardon the pun) I...
RegCleaner by Jouni Vuorio Free Version Download site
Reinstall NT Backup using your XP install CD. It resides in the Value added folder. Simply insert the XP CD, and run NTBACKUP.MSI (it might...
Ian, What you propose to do will involve editing the Context Menu Handlers (perhaps the Shell Commands as well) on your system. It is generally...
Try resetting your IE defaults that no doubt were changed by Mozilla: On the Tools menu, click Internet Options. Click the Programs tab....
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