Puter problems again ...

[FMluvswater]

... this is getting really frustrating for me. :(
Last week my power supply died. Had to have it replaced. Since then I've been experiencing online system crashes regardless if I use Mozilla or IE. I tried switching to IE in case there was a problem with Mozilla Firefox but same thing happened again so I'm back to using Mozilla. After each crash and automatic reboot Microsoft takes me to an error message page and tells me the crash was caused by one of my drivers but it's up to me to figure out which one. Yeah right like that'll happen. I'm a novice user. No idea wtf to do with that vague explanation. So then if that isn't a good enough challenge to overcome that possessed mouse problem is happening again and this time nothing is getting rid of it.
SpyAudit claims I have 1 instance of Adware on my system - something called PurityScan but their own program Spysweeper isn't detecting it. SpyAudit finds it but doesn't show me where to find it for manual deletion and it isn't made to fix it. Their SpySweeper is supposed to find and fix it but doesn't. Ad-Aware SE isn't finding it. SpyBot isn't finding it (it's updated and immunized). Trend Micro isn't finding it. Panda online isn't finding it. Stinger and AVG aren't finding any trojans or viruses either (both are up to date).
Oh yeah and Spysweeper keeps alerting me to a "startup change Kernelfault entry has been deleted" not exact wording but close enough. Gave me option to deny change so I did that and nothing seemed to happen. Next reboot after crash I got same alert again so I tried allow change that time hoping that would end the alerts but that didn't change the status quo either. Next reboot the alert cropped up again; I looked for the "miney mo" option since "eeney" and "meeny" have been ineffectual but there doesn't seem to be one. :rolleyes: :notam: Why the alert if it's of no consequence what I do about it? :confused:
I have never felt quite so lacking in intelligence as I do right now. I'm too stupid to be using a computer. That pretty much sums up how I feel.
I am not looking to be an expert at this I just want my computer to work how it's supposed to work. I've tried my best to protect it from malicious stuff to increase odds my computer will last long but I'm at a loss now. It may be nearing the label "toast" at the ripe old age of 21 months. :cry:
I think whatever is possible for me to try I've either already tried it or the solution is simply too complicated for a novice like me to attempt even with excellent advice. Paying for repair is not an option at this time either unfortunately or I so would!
I guess I just needed to vent about it all and give my friends heads up that I may be absent for an extended time in the near future if my computer continues to deteriorate. Oh I intend to keep trying to come here until it absolutely won't let me anymore. No way would I leave voluntarily . I just figure ETA to "my computer is complete toast" is not so far off.
~F(uberfrustrated)M :notam: :sleeping: :coffeycup

[Cas]

not sure what version of windows you have but try right clicking My Computer, ckick on Properties and then Hardware Profiles. If there is anything in there with an exclamation point, that could be your problem.

[Cas]

Next, click on Start, click Run, type in msconfig and then click on Startup. That will tell you what programs are starting up everytime you turn on your computer. Write down all the items that are checked, post them up and someone can tell you what's not needed.

[Moneypitt]

Try restoring your computer to a time before the problems started, works for me, along with spybot, and believe me, I am about as computer dumb as they come......MP

[FMluvswater]

Okay thank you both for the advice. :)
Try restoring your computer to a time before the problems started, works for me, along with spybot, and believe me, I am about as computer dumb as they come......MP
I did a System Restore and have my fingers crossed. :clover:
not sure what version of windows you have but try right clicking My Computer, ckick on Properties and then Hardware Profiles. If there is anything in there with an exclamation point, that could be your problem.
Next, click on Start, click Run, type in msconfig and then click on Startup. That will tell you what programs are starting up everytime you turn on your computer. Write down all the items that are checked, post them up and someone can tell you what's not needed.
I'm running Windows XP Home Edition. Nothing in Hardware Profiles was flagged with an exclamation point.
Here's my System Configuration Start Up Menu List
*Item name on left - command line on right
SiSUSBrg - C:\WINDOWS\SiSUSBrg.exe
RunDll32 cmicnfg - RunDll32 cmicnfg.cpl,CMICtrlWnd
NvCpl - RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
nwiz - nwiz.exe/install
SOUNDMAN - SOUNDMAN.EXE
realsched - "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe"
jusched - C:\Program Files\Java\j2re 1.4.2_05\bin\jusched.exe
ViewMgr - C:\Program Files\Viewpoint Manager\ViewMgr.exe
zlclient - "C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe"
gnotify - C:\Program files\Google\Gmail Notifier\gnotify.exe
dumprep 0 -k - %systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0 -k
NVMCTRAY - RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NVMCTRAY.DLL,NvTaskbarInit
TeaTimer - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
UD Agent - C:\PROGRA~1\UNITED~1\UD.EXE
SmWizard - C:\WINDOWS\System\SmWizard.exe
qttask - "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
Anything I should remove? :idea: Thanks.

[Cas]

Here's my System Configuration Start Up Menu List
*Item name on left - command line on right
SiSUSBrg - C:\WINDOWS\SiSUSBrg.exe
RunDll32 cmicnfg - RunDll32 cmicnfg.cpl,CMICtrlWnd
NvCpl - RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
nwiz - nwiz.exe/install
SOUNDMAN - SOUNDMAN.EXE
realsched - "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe"
jusched - C:\Program Files\Java\j2re 1.4.2_05\bin\jusched.exe
ViewMgr - C:\Program Files\Viewpoint Manager\ViewMgr.exe
zlclient - "C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe"
gnotify - C:\Program files\Google\Gmail Notifier\gnotify.exe
dumprep 0 -k - %systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0 -k
NVMCTRAY - RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NVMCTRAY.DLL,NvTaskbarInit
TeaTimer - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
UD Agent - C:\PROGRA~1\UNITED~1\UD.EXE
SmWizard - C:\WINDOWS\System\SmWizard.exe
[b]qttask - "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime[/gb]
Well, the ones in bold would be my choices to dump on Startup along with possibly some others. You can try those, use the computer to see how it works for you, might help not running so many things. Just keep the list handy so you can put it back.
The other things I would do is a scandisk and defrag. Have you deleted your temporary internet files lately?

[shueman]

GET A MAC....!!!
Friggen' Bill Gates.... :angry2:

[Sleek-Jet]

GET A MAC....!!!
Friggen' Bill Gates.... :angry2:
Fock Steve Jobs.... Hippy... :D
Before I get flamed by all the peace-niks running macs, that was a joke. :chi:

[hoolign]

Okay thank you both for the advice. :)
I did a System Restore and have my fingers crossed. :clover:
I'm running Windows XP Home Edition. Nothing in Hardware Profiles was flagged with an exclamation point.
Here's my System Configuration Start Up Menu List
*Item name on left - command line on right
SiSUSBrg - C:\WINDOWS\SiSUSBrg.exe
RunDll32 cmicnfg - RunDll32 cmicnfg.cpl,CMICtrlWnd
NvCpl - RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
nwiz - nwiz.exe/install
SOUNDMAN - SOUNDMAN.EXE
realsched - "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe"
jusched - C:\Program Files\Java\j2re 1.4.2_05\bin\jusched.exe
ViewMgr - C:\Program Files\Viewpoint Manager\ViewMgr.exe
zlclient - "C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe"
gnotify - C:\Program files\Google\Gmail Notifier\gnotify.exe
dumprep 0 -k - %systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0 -k
NVMCTRAY - RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NVMCTRAY.DLL,NvTaskbarInit
TeaTimer - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
UD Agent - C:\PROGRA~1\UNITED~1\UD.EXE
SmWizard - C:\WINDOWS\System\SmWizard.exe
FM -crotchticle.exe\wet\o-gasm\boom:boom/ run!
qttask - "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
Anything I should remove? :idea: Thanks.
I think the second to last program may be causing a fault!

[RiverRatMike]

get a dell dimension computer and you'll never have problems again

[bigq]

What Cas says looks good.I would start by removing all spyware programs and firewalls one at a time and run it to see if it crashes after each removal. When it no longer crashes take note of the software removed just before and see if the software company may have a update. Maybe SP2 may be causing a problem if you have put that on and it now causes a problem.

[beer hunter]

Fock Steve Jobs.... Hippy... :D
Before I get flamed by all the peace-niks running macs, that was a joke. :chi:
What's a "Mac"? ;) :D

[beer hunter]

get a dell dimension computer and you'll never have problems again
Love your photos Mike but can't say the same about my Dell Dimension 8250.
The power supply went out on it about 5 weeks ago but Dell diagnosed it as a faulty motherboard. After three weeks of waiting for the new one to arrive, I installed the new motherboard with no change in the computer, and then spent countless more hours on the phone to India (Dell's technical support center) in an attempt find out what the problem really was. I eventually just reinstalled the old motherboard then picked up and installed a new power supply from the local Comp USA.... presto, the computer works fine now. :hammerhea
Dell makes a nice computer but their customer service leaves much to be desired...IMHO :)
FM, hope you find the source of your computer grimlins. :) :)

[shueman]

Fock Steve Jobs.... Hippy... :D
Before I get flamed by all the peace-niks running macs, that was a joke. :chi:
And so taken, you sick focker. !!!...LMAO ... :D :D
I've got 2 Windows machines in the house, a laptop for business, I ran a 300 user network, yadda, yadda....
I still "surf" with my old (juiced up) MAC....it just does NOT fail and the OS is excellent against intrusion...

[hoolign]

Hooli, that's bad! LOL
Rio
I'm gonna bet that's the problem though! Hard drive saturation!
:D

[FMluvswater]

Hooli, that's bad! LOL
Rio
LMAO! Yeah what he said! Bad hoolign bad! :D :p (but I like you just the way you are! :wink: )
I have an AMD Athlon 1800 - I like my puter just fine not looking to get a different one at all. What I don't like are all these new threats to computers and having to use so many different programs to field all the glitches they cause. It rots! :mad:
May every programmer out there that makes these baddies that make using a computer so damn frustrating get an insatiable itch in the middle of their backs that they can't reach and may it drive them as crazy as all this is driving me! :devil: If only I was a powerful witch hehehehe! :D
Possessed mouse problem has returned but none of the scans are detecting any trojans or viruses. I removed some items from my start-up menu (but not the second to last one, hoolign - EVER! :D ) . Now I'm playing wait and see.
Thanks again Cas. :) I'm gonna hold off on removal of firewall and spyware detection programs for now bigq but I'll try it if this last thing doesn't work - thanks for the suggestion. :) Thanks beerhunter I hope these gremlins get lost too. :wink:

[HammerDown]

May every programmer out there that makes these baddies that make using a computer so damn frustrating get an insatiable itch in the middle of their backs that they can't reach
How about a really bad clogged toilet in their time of need :eek: :wink:

[FMluvswater]

How about a really bad clogged toilet in their time of need :eek: :wink:
YEAH!! While they are at someone else's home (only if it's the home of another programmer of baddies!) !!! :devil: I still want them to have that itch though. :D
Great idea HammerDown. :cool:
Your http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v56/FMluvswaterbabe/HDforever.gif forever :D ,

[hoolign]

I thought it was pretty goddamnn funny! :idea: :D :D :p

[FMluvswater]

I thought it was pretty goddamnn funny! :idea: :D :D :p
and sneaky too! :p :D