Bonjour *mrdsclass* :
Recently I was on the internet, my screen locked up and nothing i did worked
to free it so I shut down my pc. I'm running windows xp home version spak1.
Now when I restart my pc i get two error messages and I can't find out what
they mean. #1 springfld_adv_daemon:WksCal.exe-entry point not found error
message #2 RUNDLL Error loading C:\Windows\System32\NvCpl.dll A dynamic link
library (DLL) initialization routine failed.
Can anyone tell me what these mean and or how to fix them. I can't find
anything on them. thanks
The first error message is related to MS Works Calendar Reminder.
The second is about NVidia Graphic card.
When your computer freeze you "shutdown" the computer...
May be a "wild shutdown" (a power off...)
Did I'm right ? ;-)
It's seems that some files was corrupted at this moment.
For MS Works check in Add and Suppress Program :
may be there is an option to *repair* MS Works...
For the NVidia stuff (may be a useless "utility"...) disable that
rundll32 from the startup with msconfig or more easily with
CodeStuff's Starter (uncheck the line to disable : do not erase
the line at this moment...)
http://codestuff.mirrorz.com/
Please note that the problem of freezing when you surf must be
fixed...the maintenance routines must be done and the upgrade
to the Service Pack 2 is the last but not least things to do...
The "freezing" may comes from the internet connection, the browser
or an "internal" problem such as graphic card. graphic card driver,
malwares, attemps to read/write to a bad sector on the hard disk...
and many more.
Check list for maintenance :
A)
1- Set explorer to use à different process (multi-threads):
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer
Create this key:
DesktopProcess
Reg_DWord
value 1
2- Change the Windows priority separation :
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\PriorityControl
Create this key :
Win32PrioritySeparation
Reg_DWord
Value 26 in HEX
B)
A good maintenance of W xp is required from time to time.
Here some hints:
1- Use chkdsk to check the integrity of your hard disk:
Windows explorer | right click on disk icon |
properties | tab "tools" | "check errors" | check both options
ok and restart your computer
or
Start | Run | cmd | chkdsk X: /F /V ,
Where X= disk volume
For the results un applications log:
Souce : Winlogon
ID : 1001
2) Clean the temporary files:
Start | Run | cleanmgr.exe
or with CCleaner or ButtUgly's CleanCache
(and take care of whats you're doing with those tools...)
3) Defrag the volumes of the HD :
Start | Run | Defrag.msc
For multiple volume defrag use this:
http://www.dougknox.com/utility/scripts_desc/defrag_all.htm
4) Check devices and drivers and upgrade them if needed
Start | Run | devmgmt.msc
Devices error codes:
http://support.microsoft.com/Default.aspx?kbid=310123
To find the drivers check the manufacturer links in Everest.
The drivers must comes from the manufacturer and nobody else...
5) Check the errors and warnings messages in the system and applications
logs
and , if needed, fix those problem as soon as possible. Some "errors"
messages are not important and can be ignored. Ask in new groups and
make some seach at Event ID site and with Google...
Start | Run | eventvwr.msc
Hints for Event IDs:
http://www.eventid.net/
6) Check the services configuration:
The mandatories services must be started and in automatic mode
The others in manual...or disabled....
More info on W xp services:
http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm
if you understand french:
http://climenole.serendipia.net/archives/3-La-Configuration-des-Services-de-Windows-XP.html
(english version soon...)
7) Check the applications started at boot and keep them
to the minimum.
instead of using msconfig used Starter from CodeStuff...
http://codestuff.mirrorz.com/
Check for applications in your account and All users
(from an admin account...)
8) Control what's running on that PC with those tools:
Process Explorer :
(an enhanced Task Manager!)
http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/freeware/procexp.shtml
9) Defrag the protected files ( Registry , hiberfil.sys, Pagefile.sys etc.)
http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/freeware/pagedefrag.shtml
10) Optimize the prefetching
Run this command :
%windir%\system32\Rundll32.exe advapi32.dll,ProcessIdleTasks
usefull only when the computer is idle...
The service Task Scheduler must be running and in automatic mode.
Check this value:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory
Management\PrefetchParameters
The key EnablePrefetcher REG_DWORD must be set to 3.
11) Safe & Cool ...
A)
Keep your system free of malwares (virus, worms,spywares, etc.)
If you understand french:
http://climenole.serendipia.net/archives/5-Quelques-liens-utiles-pour-la-securite-de-Windows-XP.html
(english version soon...)
Check your firewall configuration and make sure your PC is "stealth":
www.grc.com
Run the "Shields Up" test .Everythings must be "green" ...
Update frequently your anti-virus and your anti-spywares.
( MS Anti-spyware, SpyBot S&D, Ad-Aware, Spyware Blaster and
Spyware Guard... more than one is better since no one are 100% reliable...)
And check if the AV is set to protect your PC "On Access"
(in the so-called "real-time") not only "on demand" ( scan
runned after the problem...)
Used an alternate Internet Browser and keep IE
only for Windows updates and MS specific stuff.
By alternate I mean :
Firefox or Opera (not Maxthon, Avant etc.)
Avoid to surf on the Web from an administrator account.
You have to "feed" your HOSTS file :
What is an Hosts file :
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/dictionary/hostsfile.html
The hosts from MVPs:
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Frequent updates and documented...
Tools for Hosts :
HostToggle:
http://www.accs-net.com/hosts/HostsToggle/
and/or
WinPatrol
good also for other insteresting stuff...)
http://www.winpatrol.com/download.htm
*Some tools and links*:
"Mini- antivirus" to be runned in safe mode:
Stinger :
http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/
Avast cleaner :
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_cleaner.html
MS:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...e0-e72d-4f54-9ab3-75b8eb148356&displaylang=fr
Kaspersky:
ftp://ftp.kaspersky.ru/utils/clrav.com
Anti Root-Kits
F-Secure (beta)
http://www.f-secure.com/blacklight/
Online scan:
Anti-trojan:
http://www.windowsecurity.com/trojanscan/
Anti-spy:
http://www.spywareguide.com/txt_onlinescan.html
http://store.ca.com/dr/v2/ec_main.e...lient=ComputerAssociates&sid=35715&CID=181432
Anti-virus:
www.trendmicro.com
B)
Keep your PC free of dust and check the temperatures with those tools:
Everest:
http://www.lavalys.com/
Remark:
Very good software but the warnings about the Bios
and the commercial links to that stuff are useless...
Bios upgrades *if needed* must comes from the PC manufacturer
or the Motherboard manufacturer and nobody else.
(Not needed most of the time : don't worry about this..)
SpeedFan
http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php
Remark:
Good software but the temperatures of the hard disk are not
reported correctly and most of the time not related to the disk
reliability.
Better info from Everest...
No more idea. Have fun
--
Claude LaFrenière [MVP]
«My Principal Design Was To Inform, Not To Amuse Thee.»
Lemuel Gulliver, The Travels (IV:12)
http://climenole.serendipia.net
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