RAGEONE said:
i am not in safe mode. i try to un install or access my
programs and i get nothing but ddependency error. i log in
as administrator and nothing. i douvle click on certaing
things and unable to show properties. can anyone help.
greatly appreciated.
It certainly seems as though things are messed up. Unfortunately, you
don't give enough information to get a specific answer, and your
problems could be caused by hardware or software. For instance, what
changed between the time things worked and the time they didn't? What
are your system specs? Here are generic troubleshooting steps:
A. For software issues - 1) scan with current antivirus ("current"
means a version not later than 2002 but using updated virus
definitions); 2) remove spyware with Spybot Search & Destroy
(
www.security.kolla.de) and Ad-aware (
www.lavasoftusa.com) - note that
it is a good idea to do virus/spyware scans in Safe Mode; 3) delete
temporary and Temporary Internet Files; 4) stop unnecessary services
programs from starting with Windows - see
www.blackviper.com for
services info and
www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_index.htm for programs
info - 5) look in Event Viewer for clues.
B. For hardware issues - 1) open the computer and run it open, cleaning
out all dust bunnies and observing all fans (overheating will cause
system freezing); 2) test the RAM - I like Memtest86 from
www.memtest86.com - let the test run for an extended (like overnight)
period of time - unless errors are seen immediately; 3) test the hard
drive with a diagnostic utility from the mftr.; 4) test the
motherboard. If you can't do this testing yourself, take the machine to
a good local computer repair shop (not a CompUSA or Best Buy type of
store).
Malke
