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Forum: Performance & Maintenance 5 Days Ago
Replies: 10
Views: 343
Posted By windude99
I gree with the people who say you should not use...

I gree with the people who say you should not use a registry cleaner. Clean installs can make a system run a lot better. You can always make a thread about your problem here on SevenForums. If you...
Forum: Performance & Maintenance 6 Days Ago
Replies: 7
Views: 286
Posted By windude99
My boot drive is a Crucial M4 SSD, so defragging...

My boot drive is a Crucial M4 SSD, so defragging is not an option. I will check for an updated sata driver on AMD's website.
Forum: Performance & Maintenance 6 Days Ago
Replies: 7
Views: 286
Posted By windude99
I installed that update, then I uninstalled it...

I installed that update, then I uninstalled it and the hotfix that deals with system restore points slowing down the boot process. I then reinstalled the update that you suggested. I used to have...
Forum: Performance & Maintenance 1 Week Ago
Replies: 7
Views: 286
Posted By windude99
It stores a backup file and has a folder for...

It stores a backup file and has a folder for system images. These may be incremental. I am not sure. When I open "Select another backup to restore files from" it shows a backup period. Hopefully this...
Forum: Performance & Maintenance 1 Week Ago
Replies: 7
Views: 286
Posted By windude99
Boot Slows Down (Some) when there are more Windows Backups

I back up my main computer to one of the hard drives inside it (a Seagate ST310005) now instead of a Western Digital WDC WD10 EADX-00TDHB0 hard drive. This boot slowdown occurs when these backup...
Forum: General Discussion 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 6
Views: 385
Posted By windude99
In addition to what VistaKing suggested, go to...

In addition to what VistaKing suggested, go to start, type in msconfig, and press enter. Go to the startup tab and disable everything except your Antivirus, unless there is an application for your...
Forum: General Discussion 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 22
Views: 762
Posted By windude99
Hi Surviver! First off, we do not work for...

Hi Surviver! First off, we do not work for Microsoft. Second, can you either post a screenshot or describe your problems? That way, we can try to help you with these problems.
Forum: Security News 13 May 2013
Replies: 9
Views: 340
Posted By windude99
I guess people can just use the Facebook app...

I guess people can just use the Facebook app until this issue is resolved.
Forum: Hardware & Devices 07 May 2013
Replies: 16
Views: 500
Posted By windude99
I may or may not replace it. I have barely used...

I may or may not replace it. I have barely used it, but don't need it causing problems on that PC.
Forum: Hardware & Devices 06 May 2013
Replies: 16
Views: 500
Posted By windude99
I'll take a look and see. Thanks for the...

I'll take a look and see. Thanks for the suggestion!
Forum: Hardware & Devices 05 May 2013
Replies: 16
Views: 500
Posted By windude99
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Hardware & Devices 05 May 2013
Replies: 8
Views: 358
Posted By windude99
Does the BIOS have an option to turn on the boot...

Does the BIOS have an option to turn on the boot time diagnostics screen? If so, turn that on and tell us what it hangs at. Also, run HP diagnostics on the laptop:...
Forum: Hardware & Devices 05 May 2013
Replies: 16
Views: 500
Posted By windude99
There was still a "USB Mass Storage Device" in...

There was still a "USB Mass Storage Device" in Device Manager after installing the hotfix. I figured out that it is the card reader. I uninstalled the "USB Mass Storage device" and rebooted. When it...
Forum: Hardware & Devices 04 May 2013
Replies: 16
Views: 500
Posted By windude99
After putting the CMOS battery back in and...

After putting the CMOS battery back in and plugging everything in (I also configured the BIOS), there is still a "USB Mass storage device in device manager, even though there isn't one plugged in.
Forum: Hardware & Devices 04 May 2013
Replies: 16
Views: 500
Posted By windude99
The PC is unplugged from power (with all USB...

The PC is unplugged from power (with all USB devices unplugged, as well as the DVI and ethernet cables) and the CMOS battery is removed.
Forum: Hardware & Devices 04 May 2013
Replies: 16
Views: 500
Posted By windude99
USB Mass Storage Device/Unknown Device

In Device Manager, there is a USB Mass Storage Device or an Unknown Device, even when there isn't anything plugged in. This is occurring on a Dell Dimension 5100. This is not the pc in my system...
Forum: Performance & Maintenance 02 May 2013
Replies: 4
Views: 373
Posted By windude99
Be sure that you are not assigning too much RAM...

Be sure that you are not assigning too much RAM to the virtual machine. That will eat up your resources. Post a picture of your Task Manager processes section so we can see which process(s) is eating...
Forum: Performance & Maintenance 02 May 2013
Replies: 52
Views: 1,069
Posted By windude99
When chkdsk freezes, do you hear a clicking noise...

When chkdsk freezes, do you hear a clicking noise coming from the hard drive? Put your ear close to the hard drive and listen for that noise.[/QUOTE]

I don't recall hearing any clicking, but I...
Forum: Performance & Maintenance 02 May 2013
Replies: 52
Views: 1,069
Posted By windude99
What antivirus are you using? Have you run...

What antivirus are you using? Have you run chkdsk? Here are the instructions: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html[/QUOTE]

I am running Malwarebytes and Avira. My firewall is...
Forum: Performance & Maintenance 01 May 2013
Replies: 12
Views: 386
Posted By windude99
OK I did a "clean" startup, as you suggested. It...

OK I did a "clean" startup, as you suggested. It seems to be a bit better, BUT the machine still seems to be "running hot", if that makes any sense. The HD's seem to be revving faster than normal and...
Forum: Performance & Maintenance 01 May 2013
Replies: 52
Views: 1,069
Posted By windude99
Do you still get BSODs? If so, listen for a...

Do you still get BSODs? If so, listen for a clicking sound from your hard drive.
This should help with your question about the size of the virtual machine hard drive: Windows XP Mode.vhd size too...
Forum: Performance & Maintenance 01 May 2013
Replies: 4
Views: 264
Posted By windude99
Can you post a screenshot of your disk...

Can you post a screenshot of your disk management? To get to disk management, go to start, type in computer management, then press enter. Then, click on disk management in the theft pane. After that,...
Forum: Performance & Maintenance 01 May 2013
Replies: 4
Views: 264
Posted By windude99
I also have image, If you like me to post them...

I also have image, If you like me to post them please let me know!

Thank you[/QUOTE]
Have you tried using the recovery partition on the hard drive? Have you tried burning new recovery discs?
Forum: Performance & Maintenance 30 Apr 2013
Replies: 4
Views: 229
Posted By windude99
Here is a tutorial for using Darik's Boot and...

Here is a tutorial for using Darik's Boot and Nuke: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/233819-dariks-boot-nuke-use-secure-wipe-hard-drive.html
Forum: Performance & Maintenance 29 Apr 2013
Replies: 4
Views: 330
Posted By windude99
Try running the Windows System File Checker (SFC)...

Try running the Windows System File Checker (SFC)
Instructions: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html
If that doesn't help, try doing a full scan...
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