My cursor is still wandering
Hi
My cursor goes on a trip by itself.
I end up with folders moving, applications closing, often the left mouse
button brings up the desktop controls when the right button should.
When I ran Search and Destroy I noticed a couple of references to ify sites
and a dialer but can't find them using windows explorer.
I have Hijack This.
So what info do I need to give to help point me in the direction of solving
this?
Also does anyone know of a good site/book for learning about Windows ME
(nothing too heavy!) so that I don't have to bother you lot so much and so I
can understand some of the postings.
Ian Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246687
"svchost.exe" in Windows ME
Hi,
I just got rid of a Trojan horse, so every time I sit down
at my computer, I check the start up files in msconfig to
make sure the Trojan is gone for good.
During one of these checks, I found a brand new
file "svchost.exe" which according to the time stamp, was
installed while my wife was viewing pictures she had
received via email. She never installs anything
intentionally - she leaves that to me.
I began an info hunt and found that "svchost.exe" is a
common file on Windows XP and is also a file installed by
the "W32.Welchia.Worm."
Searched the Microsoft web site and could not find any
reference for "svchost.exe" on Windows ME - just on XP.
Downloaded Symantec fix for "W32.Welchia.Worm" and ran it.
However, it reported that the worm is not on my computer.
To be on the safe side, I renamed "svchost.exe" and moved
it. It is still on my msconfig start up list, but is
deselected. My computer seems to be running quite well.
So... I'd like to know how "svchost.exe" got on my system
in the first place, do I need it or should I get rid of it
completely? I'd appreciate any help.
Regards
Matthew Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246685
ME Will Not Complete Restore
I am trying to help a friend running ME.
When she tries to do a System Restore the progress bar goes to about 30% and
then the computer freezes, she is using 128MB Ram and this also occurs when
her computer is rebooted and then SR is started.
Any help please?
--
Regards
Joe
Tasmania
Remove NOT to reply Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246680
Errors
I keep on getting the same three messages:
Config parser error.
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\URTTEMP\config\machine.config
Parser returned error 0x80070003
and
Wksss has caused an error in MSHTML.DLL
and
Backweb Error
Cannot start BackWeb:BWFiles.DLL not found or invalid.
What can I do and what do they mean? Also, my computer
keeps on showing that there is not enough memory to open files.
Thank you, hope someone can help.
Bill, Sr. Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246679
Shutdown automatic
I have this strange problem happened lately to my Win ME
PC. It will shutdown automatic whether it is in-use or
not. I have check every possible cause but still can't get
to the root. Anyone experiencing similar problem? Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246673
precopy1.cab files
My pc came with windows me loaded and I do not have cd. I
am looking for files contained in the precopy1.cab folder
to get 4 files needed to be able to use a digital camera.
usbmphip.pfr
usbntmap.sys
vmm32.vxd
usbstor.sys
It is for a mass storage driver. Any suggestions how to
get these? I can see that they are help in the
precopy1.cab folder which you can get to only if you have
a windows me cd. It is not on a PC that comes with it
preloaded! grrrrrrr!
Thanks, Mary Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246672
System clock fix
For the past month or so my system clock has been losing from 10 to 30
minutes per day. I replaced the CMOS battery but that did not fix the
problem. I downloaded the new MS critical fixes yesterday and now my clock
is once again accurate. Has anyone else experienced this issue?
Also, my USB mouse no longer skips all over the place as a web page is
loading. (or other similar tasks)
I had a feeling the clock issue was not the battery because when I powered
the system down and unplugged it the clock kept time. It was only when the
system was running that the clock lost time. Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246671
Explorer error WRGYJVJK.DLL
I'm running Windows ME and at startup I get a message
"EXPLORER has caused an error in WRGYJVJK.DLL" explorer
will now close. After hitting the close button the
computer freezes up. Can anyone HELP????? Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246667
Connecting to Win2K Terminal Server
I'm new to ME, but I have a situation where a person would
like to connect his Windows ME client to our Windows 2000
Terminal Server. Can anyone tell me if this is possible
and give me a brief overview of what the steps are?
Thanks. Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246664
Adobe Acrobat 6 kernel32 dll error
HELP...anytime I try closing Adobe acrobat 6.0 reader, I
get error IExplore caused a problem with kernel32.dll. I
cant get rid of this warning box, and have to re-start
computer. Tried reinstalling version again, and same prob Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246663
not able to update windows me
I have tried and tried to update my windows and when i do
it goes through all the stuff and then says that there is
a missing shortcut"resume windows update installation.ink'
anyone know what to do or where to find this missing
shotrcut. Thanks Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246659
Sysing a drive? (spelling?)
I have an older laptop and tested some Windows XP setup
disks on it before using them on a newer computer.
However, now when I start the computer up, I have to
choose which operating system I want to use. The choices
are "Windows Millenium Edition" and "Windows XP
Installation/Upgrade". I would like to get rid of the XP
stuff and awhile ago a microsoft tech told me something
about "sysing" my drive or something like that. He gave
me a knowledge base article #, but I lost it. So, if
somebody could give me some tips on removing the XP
install so that my computer boots normally, I would
greatly appreciate it! Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246656
error message
constantly being thrown off computer. receive error
message as follows: OE : 018I : BFF8E64B. What can I do
to solve this problem? Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246646
Internet Explorer vs. Firefox?
A general question:
Several sources recommend on the internet to switch from Microsoft's
Internet Explorer to Mozilla's Firefox, because of its much safer features,
especially where hackers gaining access is concerned and Microsoft being
slow in creating
defensive software.
What is the consensus in this NG?
I did try Firefox without eliminating IE but didn't like it as much, besides
incurring some minor problems.
Therefore I uninstalled within days.
Right now they are talking about something that hides itself from being
detected, even though it doesn't seem to be very harmful or it even being
beneficial.
As of right now I am quite satisfied with the performance of my IE. Should I
be concerned at all?
Harry.
---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.719 / Virus Database: 475 - Release Date: 7/12/2004 Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246635
Windows Hangs at startup
HI. Can anyone help?
Windows me is hanging (freezing) during startup. It boots
up, starts to run scan disk. The mouse and keyboard work
fine at this time. Then the computer freezes and neither
the mouse nor the keyboard work. Cant even warm boot.
The same happens in safe mode. Help! I have a lot of
work saved on it! I also cant find my old win me disk to
boot off of the disk. Thanks
Kathy Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246631
Error at shutdown
I am running Win Me and whenever I shutdown I get the following message, "An
error has occurred to continue: Press Enter to return to Windows, or Press
CTRL+ALT+DEL to Restart your Computer, If you do this, you will lose any
unsaved information in all applications. FileName:VWin32(05) + 000012 D0
Error: OE: 0028:C02A44A8. Press any key to continue". I can still shutdown
by pressing any key, but this has become quite annoying. Anyone have an idea
how to correct this error?
Gordon Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246630
Browser Hijacked???
For those of you affected by a browser hijacking (can't set your desired
homepage), the following site should prove useful:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/articles/hijacked/
Heirloom, old and likes preventative mtce Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246628
Modem not appearing in contol panel
The modem does not appear in my control panel and although it appears in the
device manager as a standard modem when I select the properties for it
nothing happens. The modem seems to work OK but on connection 50% of the
time I get a socket 650 error and the connection fails. Hence I want to
check the configuration and settings etc. Any ideas please, thanks
Matt Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246611
Monitor turns on and off
On to my next issue;
My monitor for no apparent reason will just turn on and
off. One particular program is Acrobat reader it just
keeps going on and off until I close acrobat reader. It
does it on a few web sites also. I took it to another
computer and it worked fine. Checked all my connections
everything is tight. Any ideas? Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246608
Speaker Volume/uploading digital photos/shut down
I have new speakers less than a year but I am getting no
volume. When I went to check my computer I found that the
tone for bass and treble was down to the lowest. But the
slider would not move for me to adjust it. Also, my
program opens for me to upload digital photos but it would
not upload. I installed it again but it still did not
work. I have ME and sometimes my screen looks like a zebra
butterfly (yellow and black stripes) when I am ready to
shut down. I have run scans for bugs and I went to system
restore but the systom restore was unsuccessful. Can you
help? Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246604
scan disk / windows ME
I need to run scan disk (thorough)but its very very slow.
does anyone know of a faster version or a new upgrade to
the program that came originaly installed on my pc
thanks
kjt Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246600
Windows explorer trying to access internet - repost
Sorry, a repost because of slight error in IP code.
Lately when I start windows Me I get a request via ZoneAlarm to allow
Windows Explorer to access the internet. The IP quoted is
IP.239.255.255.250.
Is this legit?
Also AVG has started to crash out to the 'blue screen' before completing (a
convenient way of avoiding reporting a virus). Is AVG (database 475)
suspect?
I've used google on the IP address and there are a number of people asking
what this IP is all about. Unfortuneately most of the posts are not in
English so I can only read a few and they are very technical. All I can make
out is that the IP is based in California.
Am I right in thinking that Windows Explorer is used basically to run my PC
and has no need to connect to the outside world? Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246598
WINDOWS ME STARTUP PROBLEM
A friend of mine has a compaq presario computer,
everytime he turn it on, it says
"NOW PREPARING TO START YOUR NEW COMPUTER"
"PRESS CRTL ALT DLETE TO RESTART"
THE PC RESTART JUST FINE AND IT GOES BACK TO THE SAME
SCREEN.IT ALSO WORKS FINE AND SAFE MODE AND IT ALSO WORKS
FINE IN NORMAL MODE JUST IF I USE STEP BY STEP
CONFIRMATION SKIPING "AUTOEXEC.BAT". SINCE HE IS AN OLD
MAN HECAN'T EXPLAIN ME WHEN OR HOW THIS THING STARTED.
WE WILL APRECIATE ANY KIND OF HELP, Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246588
New HDD and OS
I am fitting a new hard disk to my PC as a replacement for the original.
I wish to run win ME. The PC is an HP Pavilion and came with a Win 98
'recovery' cd. Along the way I have upgraded to Win ME with a non-OEM Win
ME 'upgrade' CD. I have all the necessary product keys and documentaion
still with both cd's. The product ID for the 98 cd includes the string -
OEM-.
My question is .... can I load ME directly onto the new HDD, and use the
'recovery' cd as proof of purchase ? OR, do I have to load Win 98, then
upgrade to Win ME, and will 98 load direct from the 'recovery' cd onto a
completely bare HDD ?
I could ghost an image of my current HDD and simply swap drives, but I
would prefer a fresh start as the PC has already done 4 years on 98
without a reformat or reload and I keep hearing that Win98 registry will
be in a dismal way.
Thanks for the advice.
--
aardvark (ard'-vark) a controversial animal with a long probing nose used
for sniffing out the facts and stimulating thought and discussion. Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246584
Windows Explorer trying to access internet
Lately when I start windows Me I get a request via ZoneAlarm to allow
Windows Explorer to access the internet. The IP quoted is IP.23.255.255.250.
Is this legit?
Also AVG has started to crash out to the 'blue screen' before completing (a
convenient way of avoiding reporting a virus). Is AVG (database 475)
suspect?
I've used google on the IP address and there are a number of people asking
what this IP is all about. Unfortuneately most of the posts are not in
English so I can only read a few and they are very technical. All I can make
out is that the IP is based in California.
Am I right in thinking that Windows Explorer is used basically to run my PC
and has no need to connect to the outside world? Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246580
What is this character...?
What is this character and how do you type it in DOS...?
>> £ <<
I downloaded a game tonite, didn't like it, and tried to delete it.
It wasn't a standard install, and had no uninstall...you just delete the folder.
(OK it was a cracked game with no install...just an unpack...please...no lectures...just help please...)
While trying to empty the recycle bin, it said it couldn't find some weird named file, and wouldn't let me empty it.
I went into the game folder, and started deleting folders one by one.
I got to a folder with what appeared to be some sort of texture files, with a crapload of 'em in there.
They looked like they had the same sort of name as what the recycle bin wouldn't delete.
So I started deleting them, column by column...one by one...
till I got to two of them that just won't delete.
When I try to delete them, move them, rename them, change the properties...I get this error message...
"Cannot Delete File
Windows is unable to find the file.
This item might have already been deleted or moved.
Press F5 to refresh the view of this folder."
I refreshed, rebooted, rebooted and tried in safemode...
Ran my antivirus and adware/spyware progs...
NOTHING makes these two files go away, and windows is saying it can find them...
WTF...???
So I did some reaserch on the net, and I read that you need to delete it in DOS.
I don't know DOS...but seem to remember this happening a few yrs. ago, and someone talking me thru a "deltree" (?) in DOS.
So I got like C:>DEL Foldername\filename.extension...
but the filename has that damned weird symbol/character typed above in it's name that I don't know how to type.
(I had to copy and paste t from the actual filename.)
Anyone up and awake out there...?
Please help...???
Thanks!
The Magician Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246575
Rogue/Suspect Anti-Spyware Products & Web Sites
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
Safe!
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm#trustworthy
~Silj
--
siljaline
MS - MVP Windows (IE/OE) AH-VSOP
________________________________
Anti-Parasite Definition Updates
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=31
(Reply to group, as return address
is invalid - that we may all benefit) Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246572
Image Preview
In my zeal to remove a recent bombardment of spyware &
malware, I seemed to have deleted a file or library that
is necessary to Image Preview (shimgvw.dll). Is there a
way I can reinstall Image Preview?
Many thanks! Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246569
Hangs - among other things!
I have had Windows ME since it came out and I still
strugle to get it working. I am constantly having the
programs hang, and error messages, .dll messages, programs
will close in the middle of them. Is there someone who
knows how to check what is wrong? I have tried to
reinstall the software completely, and installed all of
the updates, but it still has not helped. I even purchaed
a program to check the registry (which found several
problems) but it is still having the same problems. I
have McAfee (Online update)installed, Office XP installed
and am afraid to install anyhing else back on until I can
get this issue resolved! It takes me forever, between the
restarting, freezing, etc. to get anything done! My
computer and I need HELP! Thanks! Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246558
Help!! System restore error
I downloaded several patches from Microsoft and now I
receive the following error whenmy computer starts "STmgr
has caused an error in WINTRUST.DLL. STmgr". I would
ignore it but now my system restore does not work. Can
anyone help me. Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246552
Can anybody help.. my WinMe wont boot.
I am reposting..,. see post on 7/11 re: startup problem.
When I start the comp. it wants to run scandisk but
immediately goes into error, followed by invalid page
fault and general protection fault.
all related to Kernel32. Ive already been to those sites
listed for k32 problems but have no answer.
Anyone aware of a site to get a WinMe bootdisc that
will download to a cd.? My new computer doesnt have a
floppy. Thanks!!!! Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246549
Help! Bad Computer Problem
I click Word and I get the message: System busy or has
become unstable. You can wait and see if it becomes
available again or restart your machine. I can do nothing
except pull the plug as it freezes up, at this point. I
have put the Word CD back in, ran repair and also
reinstalled. Nothing works. I go to My Document, try to
open one of my documents and the same message comes on. I
need to get to my documents and can't. Please help as I am
so confused. What has happened to Word? I've ran a virus
check and it says no virus found. Thank you for any help
you can give me. Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246548
Formatting Hard Drive
I am having multiple problems that I can't pin down to a specific cause and
would like to start from scratch, but I can't even figure out how to format
my C drive. I have a Dell laptop that came preloaded with Windows ME and
all I have is a "Reinstallation CD" which does not ask if I want to reformat
the hard drive. (I have already backed up all critical data to another
computer on my home network.) Any suggestions on where to go from here?
Thanks for any response! Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246547
Permissions
I am trying to clean up a Gateway computer with Windows
Me that was my son's.
I cannot change anything - not even the clock.
On anything I click on, in control panel for example, I
get a message saying that either the path was not found
or that I do not have permission to open the specified
file.
There are no passwords.
How can I get past this? Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246540
Re: Spyware Blaster v3.2 Issues
Anything I can help anyone with.
Is v3.2 an installation issue? Shouldn't be, remove old version
via Add/Remove Programs and fresh install new package.
~Silj
--
siljaline
MS - MVP Windows (IE/OE) AH-VSOP
________________________________
Anti-Parasite Definition Updates
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=31
(Reply to group, as return address
is invalid - that we may all benefit) Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246529
AOL 9.0 issue
I dont like QuickTime as I feel it takes over your PC and
interferes with other media systems. AOL have it as an
automatic feature on AOL 9.0 so I have got rid of all
QuickTime on my PC and now every time I go on AOL I get a
reminder pop up to say I dont have QuickTime and would I
like to install it? I and the rest of my family have to
wait for this pop up message so we can click NO otherwise
it reinstalls QT. Does anyone know how I can stop this QT
reminder box popping up please?
Thanks, Chris. Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246515
.ICO files not showing a 'picture'.
My .ICO files in Explorer (and indeed, anywhere) show a
generic file icon, and no longer show "themselves". How
can I reverse this, w/o doing a system reset? Something
in the file associations? Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246510
OE fragmenting Sent messages
When I try to send a 1.5 MB video clip as an attachment using OE6 the
Send/Receive box then tells me that the clip has been broken into 56
seperate messages which are being sent consecutively.So my recipient ends to
with seperate 56 emails from me and doesn't know what to do with them.Apart
from the obvious does anyone have any idea what I can do to correct this? I
don't recall this happening in the past.
Thanks a bunch. Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246503
Password problem
A friend of mine is running Windows ME and all of a sudden for some unknown
reason whenever he starts his computer a box pops on the screen asking for
his password. He has this computer for about 2 years and it just started
doing this several weeks ago. You don't have to put a password in you can
just click on cancel and windows will load.
What can he do to stop this box from asking for his password?
Thanks,
Gordon Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246501
ME wont shut down
Since installing microsoft windows security updates
recently, my PC wont shut down. This only happens if I
have been on the net so suspect its got to do with IE?
Am using AOL and windows ME. Only way out is to reboot,
then after restart, will shut down OK. Anybody suggest a
fix please? Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246498
OE errors and can't boot Win ME
Am troubleshooting my parent's computer. It will not boot,
not even into safe mode. I can boot with Norton emergency
disk but only to Norton's menu, checked for virus but
nada. Can get a blue screen - various error messages one
of which is:
OE:0187:BFF8E64B
also kernal32.dll has popped up in some messages as well
as msgsrv32.
My brother was downloading who knows what when it crashed.
I can get it to DOS after booting with Norton antivirus
emergency disk but can't remember enough DOS language to
then try to get to back to Windows from DOS (it's been
many years.....)
Any suggestions? (Short of giving up and reinstalling the
entire kit and koobodle.)
Thanks! Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246491
Hotfixes UPDQ823559
Prior to 4/21/04 downloaded this fix and no problem.
Have run Belarc Advisor and indicates it should be
reinstalled, but I can't seem to find the old one to
delete so the update will note its absence and reinstall,
I am experiencing a problem and not sure if this is the
cause.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks. Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246483
bmp,jpeg etc
Hi there. when I try to open clipfiles my PC says it
doesn't know what to open with and shows me all my
programmes, none of which open them. I try to convert the
files into bmp or jpeg etc and face the same problem. I
obviously have other jpeg, bmp images already on PC, so
why this prob? Any ideas to overcome it, please. Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246481
kernel32.dll and blue screen problems
I'm having three problems that might be related, and I
hope someone can tell me what to do. First, I'm
frequently getting a windows dialog box that says "Psinfo
has caused an error in kernel32.dll. Psinfo will now
close." That in itself doesn't seem to cause any other
problem. Second, I am frequently getting a full-screen
popup ad for Winantivirus. The only way to get rid of it
is with Ctrl-Alt-Del. Third, I'm getting a dreaded blue
screen more and more often with the following error
message: "VWIN32(05) + 00002065 Error: 0E : 0028 :
C0287E95". With that my computer freezes completely and I
have to power off. The shutdown blows out my virus scan
(McAfee) which I then have to download again in order to
restore.
In addition to McAfee Virus Scan I'm also running
Panicware Popup Stopper (free edition) and Lavasoft Ad-
Watch. But these problems occur whether or not I have the
Popup Stopper or the Ad-Watch on. I've done complete Ad-
Aware scans and Virus scans and everything seems to be
clean.
I'd really appreciate any help. Thanks! Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246478
FaultLog
Through days of reading these user group messages, I was
made aware of the FaultLog. Does anybody know how to use
it to find the causes of the errors? It's all Greek to me!
This is another of those random problems with "Explorer
has caused an error in KERNEL32.DLL". I have read about 3
zillion different articles, etc., with about 3 zillion
possible causes and fixes. Will the FaultLog help me to
narrow down the cause, and how to go about fixing it? Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246475
MSGSRV32
I am starting to get a lot of this MSGSRV32 not responding
errors. Either the computer freezes up or when we shut
down the computer hangs. Also when leaving yahoo games er
many times are getting a iexplorer error. Some times a box
comes up to click here to send the error to Microsoft.
Today I tried to update windows and it did some of them
but then one for the mmaestro (mouse driver update)
downloaded fine but wouldn't install. The computer kept
freezing and if I did ctrl alt del, it has mmgsrv32 not
responding. Any ideas? Thank you
Cyndy Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246464
Installing Windows on Newly Built PC
I have just partioned the hard drive of my PC which I have
just built and encountered a problem.
When I enter F:\setup.exe (F:\ being the CD-Rom)
Im given the following Message:-
Setup is now going to perform a routine check on your
system.
To continue press ENTER. To quit setup, press ESC.
After pressing ENTER, the following message appears:-
This version of scandisk will only work with MS-DOS
versions 5.0 and later.
Setup found a compressed volume or a disk-cache utility on
your computer. Wuit setup and check your commpressed
volume with your disk compression software or remove the
disk-cache utility. Then run setup again.
If you have already done so, press ESC.
For more information, see SETUP.TXT on Setup Disk 1 or the
WINDOWS CD.
To quit setup, press ENTER. To continue with setup, press
ESC.
If I press ESC. the following msg appears before crashing
Please wait while setup initializes.
Scanning System Registry...
Windows setup requires 7340032 bytes available on your c:
drive
How do I check compression volume as I cant find
compression software or remove the disk-cache utility? Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246462
opening documents
Hi I have been trying to download documents from the
internet from a word or pdf. When the document opens it's
not legiable,(symbols, numbers, etc.) I don't know how to
resovle this problem. I have windows me. Please help.
Kathy Tag: EasyCleaner 2.0 Tag: 246459