error message nvid32.exe

[Guest]

Every time I logon my laptop following error message appears C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvid32.exe can't find this file. Funny part is that I deleted this file (in Safe Mode) because I thought it was a Trojan.Gema virus....Do I need to worry about this error message Would be nice to get rid of it though...

Many thanks,

 

[Ricky]

Some info here..
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/trojan.gema.html

 

[Willie]

I found this on Google;
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/trojan.gema.html

Also, is there any hint left of this in startup items in msconfig? If so,
uncheck it.

Willie

Every time I logon my laptop following error message appears

C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvid32.exe can't find this file. Funny part is that I
deleted this file (in Safe Mode) because I thought it was a Trojan.Gema
virus....Do I need to worry about this error message Would be nice to get
rid of it though...

 

[Guest]

Some info here..
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/trojan.gema.html

 

[Willie]

Steps for accessing msconfig? Start>Run> type in msconfig , Click "OK",
and go to the startup tab, and look for anything pertaining to nvid32.exe ,
and uncheck it, and "OK", and reboot. This is assuming there is anything in
msconfig associated with your "nvid32.exe". Good Luck.

Willie

 

[Guest]

Perfect explanation, thanks so much Willie.
There is one more thing and I think that's a really hard one..
During logoff my laptop makes always a loud bang since over a year now. The thing is no error messages are appearing this time. Can it harm my computer(it's been going on for ages).

 

[Willie]

Did you find anything in msconfig that was related to your start up item in
question? As to the other thing...A loud bang? Well, that doesn't sound good
unless you're celebrating the 4th. I wouldn't have a clue what that would
be. So, I would hesitate to say don't worry about it because it has been
going on for some time. I will say the obvious, which you're aware of...It's
not normal. It may be leading up to something worse, yet to come. Does this
sound happen with the sound turned down, or doesn't it matter where the
volume is set?

Willie

Perfect explanation, thanks so much Willie.
There is one more thing and I think that's a really hard one..
During logoff my laptop makes always a loud bang since over a year now.

The thing is no error messages are appearing this time. Can it harm my
computer(it's been going on for ages).

 

[Guest]

Well it happens only when I turn the volume up, not with the sound off. Another thing is when I went in Safe Mode the bang didn't occur during logoff. Before you solved my nvid32.exe file problem there were actually 2 bangs now it's reduced to one. I hope this information is of any help to you,
Thanks in advance,

 

[Guest]

I forgot to answer your first question... Yes I did find the nvid32.exe file in the startup mode...so I unchecked that file as you told me .

 

[Willie]

To be honest, I really am not sure of this. It is interesting that now you
only have one bang. And, Safe Mode has none. You may have a corrupt driver
for your sound, but this is merely a stab in the dark. Try updating your
sound driver. Or go into Device Mgr., and roll back driver. This is a
detective game, at this point. Sorry I can't be of more help. Good Luck.

Willie

Well it happens only when I turn the volume up, not with the sound off.

Another thing is when I went in Safe Mode the bang didn't occur during
logoff. Before you solved my nvid32.exe file problem there were actually 2
bangs now it's reduced to one. I hope this information is of any help to
you,

 

[Guest]

All right I'l try to do that..
Out of curiousity do you think I should reinstall my whole OS and if I do so would that solve all my troubles ?
Thanks anyway for your kindness,

 

[Willie]

What ever you choose to do, back up all your emails, address book,
favorites, pictures, music...well, you get the point. Do you have recovery
CDs supplied with the unit? Using these will install OS to "Factory Specs",
but will wipe everything *Clean*. Or do you have a Windows CD? Didn't you
say this is a Laptop? If so, you probably don't have any extras plugged in
(eg: Printer, game controllers, etc.)...If you do have any extras, before a
reinstall, disconnect these. Also, make sure you have ALL the CDs required
to do this before you even consider attempting this...if you don't, you
could be in for one big headache. Below I have included a couple of sites to
assist you, but they will only help with a Windows CD installation, not
Recovery CDs supplied with many machines. Yours being a Laptop, it probably
doesn't have a Windows CD, but instead recovery CDs (I don't know if
Recovery Partitians are used in laptops). To answer your question, "Will a
reinstall solve all the issues you are having"...It should, because doing
this proceedure takes you to square one. Good Luck.

For a clean install:
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

For a Repair Install:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspx

Willie

All right I'l try to do that..
Out of curiousity do you think I should reinstall my whole OS and if I do

so would that solve all my troubles ?

 

[Willie]

If you have a CD Burner, and have ever used it, you should be ok...As far as
the quantity of pics and data, I have put hundreds on one CD. As for your
printer or any other connected *extras*, as I said before, remove them
before continuing the reinstall. Since you have the Windows CD, you could do
a Repair install, but personally, if your machine is a couple of years old,
and you are going to back up all your important "Stuff", why not go for the
format and fresh install. If you don't feel comfortable, especially since
all the instructions are in Japanese, you may want to take it somewhere.
But, of course, that's up to you. I have also included something I "Stole"
from Carey Frisch (MVP) (Please don't be upset or SUE me...heee heee) (For
the good of mankind)...It may be of some help to you...Good Luck...Willie

Use the following procedure for a "clean install" of Windows XP:

The Windows XP CD is bootable and contains all the tools necessary
to partition and format your drive. Follow this procedure and allow
Windows XP to partition and format your drive:

NOTE: It would be best to physically disconnect all your peripheral
hardware
devices, except the monitor, mouse and keyboard, before
installing XP.

NOTE: If you have an internal Zip Drive installed, physically disconnect
the
EIDE and power cable to it before proceeding, otherwise your
main
hard drive may not be assigned the customary C: drive letter.
After installing Windows XP, you may then reconnect it.

1. Open your BIOS and set your "CD Drive as the first bootable device".

===> Accessing Motherboard BIOS
===> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm

2. Insert your Windows XP CD in the CD Drive and reboot your computer.
3. You'll see a message to boot to the CD....follow the instructions.
4. The setup menu will appear and you should elect to delete all the
existing
Windows partitions, then create a new partition, then format the
primary
partition (preferably NTFS) and proceed to install Windows XP.

5. Clean Install Windows XP
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]

6. ==> Immediately after installing Windows XP, turn on XP's Firewall.
==> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

7. After Windows XP is installed, visit the Windows Update website
and download the available "Critical Updates".

8. After installing the critical updates, be sure and visit the support
website
of the manufacturer of the computer to download and install any
available Windows XP compatible drivers, such as video adapter
and audio drivers.

9. If you happen to run into any installation difficulties, use the
following resources:

How to Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310064

Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]

Well I'll give it my best shot.. uh or maybe I'd better bring it to the

maker you see the thing is all the instructions are in Japanese as I bought
my laptop here in Japan. That's why I sometimes just can't solve my computer
troubles by myself.. but i guess maybe I'll start from scratch after have
saved My Pictures.. By the way, is it easy to save all My Pictures data on
a CD ? Any hints are welcome.....Thanks for the advice.

When I bought my laptop the Microsoft Windows Home Edition the CD was

included.As for the printer (bought separately) I have an Epson one that one
also comes with a CD.

Thanks,

Doraemonchan

 

[Guest]

Thanks for all this information... I'll take some time for me to look at all the points you've mentioned but I think it's definitely worth it before maybe moving to the ultimate step called restoring OS ! Thanks again and good night,
Dewa oyasuminasai,

Doraemonchan

If you have a CD Burner, and have ever used it, you should be ok...As far as
the quantity of pics and data, I have put hundreds on one CD. As for your
printer or any other connected *extras*, as I said before, remove them
before continuing the reinstall. Since you have the Windows CD, you could do
a Repair install, but personally, if your machine is a couple of years old,
and you are going to back up all your important "Stuff", why not go for the
format and fresh install. If you don't feel comfortable, especially since
all the instructions are in Japanese, you may want to take it somewhere.
But, of course, that's up to you. I have also included something I "Stole"
from Carey Frisch (MVP) (Please don't be upset or SUE me...heee heee) (For
the good of mankind)...It may be of some help to you...Good Luck...Willie

Use the following procedure for a "clean install" of Windows XP:

The Windows XP CD is bootable and contains all the tools necessary
to partition and format your drive. Follow this procedure and allow
Windows XP to partition and format your drive:

NOTE: It would be best to physically disconnect all your peripheral
hardware
devices, except the monitor, mouse and keyboard, before
installing XP.

NOTE: If you have an internal Zip Drive installed, physically disconnect
the
EIDE and power cable to it before proceeding, otherwise your
main
hard drive may not be assigned the customary C: drive letter.
After installing Windows XP, you may then reconnect it.

1. Open your BIOS and set your "CD Drive as the first bootable device".

===> Accessing Motherboard BIOS
===> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm

2. Insert your Windows XP CD in the CD Drive and reboot your computer.
3. You'll see a message to boot to the CD....follow the instructions.
4. The setup menu will appear and you should elect to delete all the
existing
Windows partitions, then create a new partition, then format the
primary
partition (preferably NTFS) and proceed to install Windows XP.

5. Clean Install Windows XP
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]

6. ==> Immediately after installing Windows XP, turn on XP's Firewall.
==> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

7. After Windows XP is installed, visit the Windows Update website
and download the available "Critical Updates".

8. After installing the critical updates, be sure and visit the support
website
of the manufacturer of the computer to download and install any
available Windows XP compatible drivers, such as video adapter
and audio drivers.

9. If you happen to run into any installation difficulties, use the
following resources:

How to Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310064

Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]

Well I'll give it my best shot.. uh or maybe I'd better bring it to the

maker you see the thing is all the instructions are in Japanese as I bought
my laptop here in Japan. That's why I sometimes just can't solve my computer
troubles by myself.. but i guess maybe I'll start from scratch after have
saved My Pictures.. By the way, is it easy to save all My Pictures data on
a CD ? Any hints are welcome.....Thanks for the advice.

When I bought my laptop the Microsoft Windows Home Edition the CD was

included.As for the printer (bought separately) I have an Epson one that one
also comes with a CD.

Thanks,

Doraemonchan

 

[Guest]

I was thinking the reason I could get rid of the second bang was that actually an error message appeared on my desktop. The 'notorious' first bang always occurs without any display of an error message. So if I could make the error message appear of the first bang I maybe can solve the problem. How do I make the error message appear on my desktop, that's the question. If you could shed any light on this matter that 'd be great...
Thanks in advance

doraemonchan

Thanks for all this information... I'll take some time for me to look at all the points you've mentioned but I think it's definitely worth it before maybe moving to the ultimate step called restoring OS ! Thanks again and good night,
Dewa oyasuminasai,

Doraemonchan

If you have a CD Burner, and have ever used it, you should be ok...As far as
the quantity of pics and data, I have put hundreds on one CD. As for your
printer or any other connected *extras*, as I said before, remove them
before continuing the reinstall. Since you have the Windows CD, you could do
a Repair install, but personally, if your machine is a couple of years old,
and you are going to back up all your important "Stuff", why not go for the
format and fresh install. If you don't feel comfortable, especially since
all the instructions are in Japanese, you may want to take it somewhere.
But, of course, that's up to you. I have also included something I "Stole"
from Carey Frisch (MVP) (Please don't be upset or SUE me...heee heee) (For
the good of mankind)...It may be of some help to you...Good Luck...Willie

Use the following procedure for a "clean install" of Windows XP:

The Windows XP CD is bootable and contains all the tools necessary
to partition and format your drive. Follow this procedure and allow
Windows XP to partition and format your drive:

NOTE: It would be best to physically disconnect all your peripheral
hardware
devices, except the monitor, mouse and keyboard, before
installing XP.

NOTE: If you have an internal Zip Drive installed, physically disconnect
the
EIDE and power cable to it before proceeding, otherwise your
main
hard drive may not be assigned the customary C: drive letter.
After installing Windows XP, you may then reconnect it.

1. Open your BIOS and set your "CD Drive as the first bootable device".

===> Accessing Motherboard BIOS
===> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm

2. Insert your Windows XP CD in the CD Drive and reboot your computer.
3. You'll see a message to boot to the CD....follow the instructions.
4. The setup menu will appear and you should elect to delete all the
existing
Windows partitions, then create a new partition, then format the
primary
partition (preferably NTFS) and proceed to install Windows XP.

5. Clean Install Windows XP
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]

6. ==> Immediately after installing Windows XP, turn on XP's Firewall.
==> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

7. After Windows XP is installed, visit the Windows Update website
and download the available "Critical Updates".

8. After installing the critical updates, be sure and visit the support
website
of the manufacturer of the computer to download and install any
available Windows XP compatible drivers, such as video adapter
and audio drivers.

9. If you happen to run into any installation difficulties, use the
following resources:

How to Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310064

Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]

Well I'll give it my best shot.. uh or maybe I'd better bring it to the

maker you see the thing is all the instructions are in Japanese as I bought
my laptop here in Japan. That's why I sometimes just can't solve my computer
troubles by myself.. but i guess maybe I'll start from scratch after have
saved My Pictures.. By the way, is it easy to save all My Pictures data on
a CD ? Any hints are welcome.....Thanks for the advice.

When I bought my laptop the Microsoft Windows Home Edition the CD was

included.As for the printer (bought separately) I have an Epson one that one
also comes with a CD.

Thanks,

Doraemonchan


:

What ever you choose to do, back up all your emails, address book,
favorites, pictures, music...well, you get the point. Do you have recovery
CDs supplied with the unit? Using these will install OS to "Factory Specs",
but will wipe everything *Clean*. Or do you have a Windows CD? Didn't you
say this is a Laptop? If so, you probably don't have any extras plugged in
(eg: Printer, game controllers, etc.)...If you do have any extras, before a
reinstall, disconnect these. Also, make sure you have ALL the CDs required
to do this before you even consider attempting this...if you don't, you
could be in for one big headache. Below I have included a couple of sites to
assist you, but they will only help with a Windows CD installation, not
Recovery CDs supplied with many machines. Yours being a Laptop, it probably
doesn't have a Windows CD, but instead recovery CDs (I don't know if
Recovery Partitians are used in laptops). To answer your question, "Will a
reinstall solve all the issues you are having"...It should, because doing
this proceedure takes you to square one. Good Luck.

For a clean install:
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

For a Repair Install:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspx

Willie



All right I'l try to do that..
Out of curiousity do you think I should reinstall my whole OS and if I do
so would that solve all my troubles ?
Thanks anyway for your kindness,

 

[Willie]

The only error messages I personally know how to "Activate", are system
crash (BSOD). For your bang, which I've never experienced, or delt with, I
honestly am at a loss. Sorry.

Willie

I was thinking the reason I could get rid of the second bang was that

actually an error message appeared on my desktop. The 'notorious' first bang
always occurs without any display of an error message. So if I could make
the error message appear of the first bang I maybe can solve the problem.
How do I make the error message appear on my desktop, that's the question.
If you could shed any light on this matter that 'd be great...

Thanks in advance

doraemonchan

all the points you've mentioned but I think it's definitely worth it before
maybe moving to the ultimate step called restoring OS ! Thanks again and
good night,

Dewa oyasuminasai,

Doraemonchan

If you have a CD Burner, and have ever used it, you should be ok...As far as
the quantity of pics and data, I have put hundreds on one CD. As for your
printer or any other connected *extras*, as I said before, remove them
before continuing the reinstall. Since you have the Windows CD, you could do
a Repair install, but personally, if your machine is a couple of years old,
and you are going to back up all your important "Stuff", why not go for the
format and fresh install. If you don't feel comfortable, especially since
all the instructions are in Japanese, you may want to take it somewhere.
But, of course, that's up to you. I have also included something I "Stole"
from Carey Frisch (MVP) (Please don't be upset or SUE me...heee heee) (For
the good of mankind)...It may be of some help to you...Good Luck...Willie

Use the following procedure for a "clean install" of Windows XP:

The Windows XP CD is bootable and contains all the tools necessary
to partition and format your drive. Follow this procedure and allow
Windows XP to partition and format your drive:

NOTE: It would be best to physically disconnect all your peripheral
hardware
devices, except the monitor, mouse and keyboard, before
installing XP.

NOTE: If you have an internal Zip Drive installed, physically disconnect
the
EIDE and power cable to it before proceeding, otherwise your
main
hard drive may not be assigned the customary C: drive letter.
After installing Windows XP, you may then reconnect it.

1. Open your BIOS and set your "CD Drive as the first bootable device".

===> Accessing Motherboard BIOS
===> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm

2. Insert your Windows XP CD in the CD Drive and reboot your computer.
3. You'll see a message to boot to the CD....follow the instructions.
4. The setup menu will appear and you should elect to delete all the
existing
Windows partitions, then create a new partition, then format the
primary
partition (preferably NTFS) and proceed to install Windows XP.

5. Clean Install Windows XP
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]

6. ==> Immediately after installing Windows XP, turn on XP's Firewall.
==> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

7. After Windows XP is installed, visit the Windows Update website
and download the available "Critical Updates".

8. After installing the critical updates, be sure and visit the support
website
of the manufacturer of the computer to download and install any
available Windows XP compatible drivers, such as video adapter
and audio drivers.

9. If you happen to run into any installation difficulties, use the
following resources:

How to Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310064

Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]

Well I'll give it my best shot.. uh or maybe I'd better bring it to the
maker you see the thing is all the instructions are in Japanese as I bought
my laptop here in Japan. That's why I sometimes just can't solve my computer
troubles by myself.. but i guess maybe I'll start from scratch after have
saved My Pictures.. By the way, is it easy to save all My Pictures data on
a CD ? Any hints are welcome.....Thanks for the advice.
When I bought my laptop the Microsoft Windows Home Edition the CD was
included.As for the printer (bought separately) I have an Epson one that one
also comes with a CD.

Thanks,

Doraemonchan


:

What ever you choose to do, back up all your emails, address book,
favorites, pictures, music...well, you get the point. Do you have
recovery
CDs supplied with the unit? Using these will install OS to "Factory
Specs",
but will wipe everything *Clean*. Or do you have a Windows CD? Didn't
you
say this is a Laptop? If so, you probably don't have any extras plugged
in
(eg: Printer, game controllers, etc.)...If you do have any extras,
before a
reinstall, disconnect these. Also, make sure you have ALL the CDs
required
to do this before you even consider attempting this...if you don't, you
could be in for one big headache. Below I have included a couple of
sites to
assist you, but they will only help with a Windows CD installation, not
Recovery CDs supplied with many machines. Yours being a Laptop, it
probably
doesn't have a Windows CD, but instead recovery CDs (I don't know if
Recovery Partitians are used in laptops). To answer your question, "Will
a
reinstall solve all the issues you are having"...It should, because
doing
this proceedure takes you to square one. Good Luck.

For a clean install:
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

For a Repair Install:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspx

Willie



All right I'l try to do that..
Out of curiousity do you think I should reinstall my whole OS and if I
do
so would that solve all my troubles ?
Thanks anyway for your kindness,

 

[Willie]

This is such a long thread, I forgot to ask...Have you checked the event
viewer for any clues? (Control panel>Perf & Maint>Admin tools>Event
viewer...Look for errors there...

Willie

I was thinking the reason I could get rid of the second bang was that

actually an error message appeared on my desktop. The 'notorious' first bang
always occurs without any display of an error message. So if I could make
the error message appear of the first bang I maybe can solve the problem.
How do I make the error message appear on my desktop, that's the question.
If you could shed any light on this matter that 'd be great...

Thanks in advance

doraemonchan

all the points you've mentioned but I think it's definitely worth it before
maybe moving to the ultimate step called restoring OS ! Thanks again and
good night,

Dewa oyasuminasai,

Doraemonchan

If you have a CD Burner, and have ever used it, you should be ok...As far as
the quantity of pics and data, I have put hundreds on one CD. As for your
printer or any other connected *extras*, as I said before, remove them
before continuing the reinstall. Since you have the Windows CD, you could do
a Repair install, but personally, if your machine is a couple of years old,
and you are going to back up all your important "Stuff", why not go for the
format and fresh install. If you don't feel comfortable, especially since
all the instructions are in Japanese, you may want to take it somewhere.
But, of course, that's up to you. I have also included something I "Stole"
from Carey Frisch (MVP) (Please don't be upset or SUE me...heee heee) (For
the good of mankind)...It may be of some help to you...Good Luck...Willie

Use the following procedure for a "clean install" of Windows XP:

The Windows XP CD is bootable and contains all the tools necessary
to partition and format your drive. Follow this procedure and allow
Windows XP to partition and format your drive:

NOTE: It would be best to physically disconnect all your peripheral
hardware
devices, except the monitor, mouse and keyboard, before
installing XP.

NOTE: If you have an internal Zip Drive installed, physically disconnect
the
EIDE and power cable to it before proceeding, otherwise your
main
hard drive may not be assigned the customary C: drive letter.
After installing Windows XP, you may then reconnect it.

1. Open your BIOS and set your "CD Drive as the first bootable device".

===> Accessing Motherboard BIOS
===> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm

2. Insert your Windows XP CD in the CD Drive and reboot your computer.
3. You'll see a message to boot to the CD....follow the instructions.
4. The setup menu will appear and you should elect to delete all the
existing
Windows partitions, then create a new partition, then format the
primary
partition (preferably NTFS) and proceed to install Windows XP.

5. Clean Install Windows XP
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]

6. ==> Immediately after installing Windows XP, turn on XP's Firewall.
==> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

7. After Windows XP is installed, visit the Windows Update website
and download the available "Critical Updates".

8. After installing the critical updates, be sure and visit the support
website
of the manufacturer of the computer to download and install any
available Windows XP compatible drivers, such as video adapter
and audio drivers.

9. If you happen to run into any installation difficulties, use the
following resources:

How to Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310064

Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]

Well I'll give it my best shot.. uh or maybe I'd better bring it to the
maker you see the thing is all the instructions are in Japanese as I bought
my laptop here in Japan. That's why I sometimes just can't solve my computer
troubles by myself.. but i guess maybe I'll start from scratch after have
saved My Pictures.. By the way, is it easy to save all My Pictures data on
a CD ? Any hints are welcome.....Thanks for the advice.
When I bought my laptop the Microsoft Windows Home Edition the CD was
included.As for the printer (bought separately) I have an Epson one that one
also comes with a CD.

Thanks,

Doraemonchan


:

What ever you choose to do, back up all your emails, address book,
favorites, pictures, music...well, you get the point. Do you have
recovery
CDs supplied with the unit? Using these will install OS to "Factory
Specs",
but will wipe everything *Clean*. Or do you have a Windows CD? Didn't
you
say this is a Laptop? If so, you probably don't have any extras plugged
in
(eg: Printer, game controllers, etc.)...If you do have any extras,
before a
reinstall, disconnect these. Also, make sure you have ALL the CDs
required
to do this before you even consider attempting this...if you don't, you
could be in for one big headache. Below I have included a couple of
sites to
assist you, but they will only help with a Windows CD installation, not
Recovery CDs supplied with many machines. Yours being a Laptop, it
probably
doesn't have a Windows CD, but instead recovery CDs (I don't know if
Recovery Partitians are used in laptops). To answer your question, "Will
a
reinstall solve all the issues you are having"...It should, because
doing
this proceedure takes you to square one. Good Luck.

For a clean install:
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

For a Repair Install:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspx

Willie



All right I'l try to do that..
Out of curiousity do you think I should reinstall my whole OS and if I
do
so would that solve all my troubles ?
Thanks anyway for your kindness,

 

[Willie]

Double click on each specific error in each catagory, and there is much more
information, along with a URL...Open the URL of each one of your errors, one
at a time, and *sometimes* information is available...other times, it just
says "sorry, no further information is available"...but, it's worth a try.
Also try a www.google.com search of your error. Good Luck...Willie

Sorry,
I found three
1- application error record 512.0 KB
2- security 'check' record 512.0 KB
3- system error record 512.0 KB
--
doraemonchan

This is such a long thread, I forgot to ask...Have you checked the event
viewer for any clues? (Control panel>Perf & Maint>Admin tools>Event
viewer...Look for errors there...

Willie

I was thinking the reason I could get rid of the second bang was that

actually an error message appeared on my desktop. The 'notorious' first bang
always occurs without any display of an error message. So if I could make
the error message appear of the first bang I maybe can solve the problem.
How do I make the error message appear on my desktop, that's the question.
If you could shed any light on this matter that 'd be great...

Thanks in advance

doraemonchan


:

Thanks for all this information... I'll take some time for me to

look at
all the points you've mentioned but I think it's definitely worth it before
maybe moving to the ultimate step called restoring OS ! Thanks again and
good night,

Dewa oyasuminasai,

Doraemonchan


:

If you have a CD Burner, and have ever used it, you should be

ok...As
far as

the quantity of pics and data, I have put hundreds on one CD. As

for
your

printer or any other connected *extras*, as I said before, remove them
before continuing the reinstall. Since you have the Windows CD,

you
could do

a Repair install, but personally, if your machine is a couple of

years
old,

and you are going to back up all your important "Stuff", why not

go
for the

format and fresh install. If you don't feel comfortable,

especially
since

all the instructions are in Japanese, you may want to take it somewhere.
But, of course, that's up to you. I have also included something I "Stole"
from Carey Frisch (MVP) (Please don't be upset or SUE me...heee

heee)
(For

the good of mankind)...It may be of some help to you...Good Luck...Willie

Use the following procedure for a "clean install" of Windows XP:

The Windows XP CD is bootable and contains all the tools necessary
to partition and format your drive. Follow this procedure and allow
Windows XP to partition and format your drive:

NOTE: It would be best to physically disconnect all your peripheral
hardware
devices, except the monitor, mouse and keyboard, before
installing XP.

NOTE: If you have an internal Zip Drive installed, physically disconnect
the
EIDE and power cable to it before proceeding,

otherwise
your

main
hard drive may not be assigned the customary C:

drive
letter.

After installing Windows XP, you may then reconnect it.

1. Open your BIOS and set your "CD Drive as the first bootable device".

===> Accessing Motherboard BIOS
===> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm

2. Insert your Windows XP CD in the CD Drive and reboot your computer.
3. You'll see a message to boot to the CD....follow the instructions.
4. The setup menu will appear and you should elect to delete

all
the

existing
Windows partitions, then create a new partition, then

format
the

primary
partition (preferably NTFS) and proceed to install Windows XP.

5. Clean Install Windows XP
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]

6. ==> Immediately after installing Windows XP, turn on XP's Firewall.
==> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

7. After Windows XP is installed, visit the Windows Update website
and download the available "Critical Updates".

8. After installing the critical updates, be sure and visit the support
website
of the manufacturer of the computer to download and install any
available Windows XP compatible drivers, such as video adapter
and audio drivers.

9. If you happen to run into any installation difficulties, use the
following resources:

How to Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310064

Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]

Well I'll give it my best shot.. uh or maybe I'd better bring it

to
the

maker you see the thing is all the instructions are in Japanese as

I
bought

my laptop here in Japan. That's why I sometimes just can't solve

my
computer

troubles by myself.. but i guess maybe I'll start from scratch

after
have

saved My Pictures.. By the way, is it easy to save all My

Pictures
data on

a CD ? Any hints are welcome.....Thanks for the advice.
When I bought my laptop the Microsoft Windows Home Edition the

CD
was

included.As for the printer (bought separately) I have an Epson

one
that one

also comes with a CD.

Thanks,

Doraemonchan


:

What ever you choose to do, back up all your emails, address book,
favorites, pictures, music...well, you get the point. Do you have
recovery
CDs supplied with the unit? Using these will install OS to "Factory
Specs",
but will wipe everything *Clean*. Or do you have a Windows CD? Didn't
you
say this is a Laptop? If so, you probably don't have any

extras
plugged

in
(eg: Printer, game controllers, etc.)...If you do have any extras,
before a
reinstall, disconnect these. Also, make sure you have ALL the CDs
required
to do this before you even consider attempting this...if you don't, you
could be in for one big headache. Below I have included a

couple
of

sites to
assist you, but they will only help with a Windows CD installation, not
Recovery CDs supplied with many machines. Yours being a Laptop, it
probably
doesn't have a Windows CD, but instead recovery CDs (I don't

know
if

Recovery Partitians are used in laptops). To answer your

question,
"Will

a
reinstall solve all the issues you are having"...It should, because
doing
this proceedure takes you to square one. Good Luck.

For a clean install:
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

For a Repair Install:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspx

Willie



All right I'l try to do that..
Out of curiousity do you think I should reinstall my whole

OS
and if I

do
so would that solve all my troubles ?
Thanks anyway for your kindness,