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Title: SERIOUS VIRUS
Post by: alunonhisown on 16 February 2010, 08:15:25

I am now getting something I have not seen since my days long ago using AOL on Windows 98, BSOD... Blue Screen Of Death!!!!!!

I am getting the following error message

SPCMDCOM.sys PAGE IN NON PAGE AREA
Someone Help, it's driving me crazy
That comes up on BLUESCREEN and Windows Re-Boots
D.

Title: Re: SERIOUS VIRUS
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 16 February 2010, 08:38:10

The Page in nonpage area fault indicates some sort of memory issue (it could be physical or virtual memory).

Title: Re: SERIOUS VIRUS
Post by: bigboykarl on 16 February 2010, 08:41:29

had something similar happened to me ...i used my xp disc and repaired it...i think?

Title: Re: SERIOUS VIRUS
Post by: dbug on 16 February 2010, 09:21:35

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The Page in nonpage area fault indicates some sort of memory issue (it could be physical or virtual memory).

May be caused by faulty RAM.  First remove memory sticks (care in handling), clean contacts (use a rubber gently) and reseat.  If not cured could be a faulty stick.  :(

Unlikely to be a serious virus !!!

Title: Re: SERIOUS VIRUS
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 16 February 2010, 09:22:07

imho not a virus, either a hardware error (probably ram ) or a faulty device driver..

http://www.technize.com/windows-xp-restarts-unexpectedly-when-booting/

http://www.updatexp.com/stop-messages.html


edit : must type faster ;D

Title: Re: SERIOUS VIRUS
Post by: alunonhisown on 16 February 2010, 09:36:01

I get a popup box telling me I need to install and pay for a virus protector or something.
I have no icons on desktop.
And when I try and install any programme the viruses stop them installing.
I am off to Cardiff later, will take PC with me and get it wiped and re-install Windows

Title: Re: SERIOUS VIRUS
Post by: STMO999 on 16 February 2010, 09:45:29

Have a look at this. There are various other sites which show you how to deal with these problems.

http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/153810/antivirus_2009_how_to_remove_fake_av_software.html

So far this week you've almost thrown away your omega and your pc. Calm down. :)

Title: Re: SERIOUS VIRUS
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 16 February 2010, 11:11:07

Lucky for you Di, as well as being proficient in Omega servicing I have spent the last 10 years working full time in IT, for my sins.

I'll have a look at it for you  ;)

Title: Re: SERIOUS VIRUS
Post by: Andy H on 16 February 2010, 13:38:10

Is it related to this?

http://www.itpro.co.uk/620485/microsoft-blames-malware-for-xp-patch-woes

Title: Re: SERIOUS VIRUS
Post by: Richie London on 16 February 2010, 17:02:18

i have had the blue screen of death for ages now. i have a faulty hardrive, its in the manufacture as ive checked it out. doesnt cause me any bother though, so this will do till i need to get another.  ;)

Title: Re: SERIOUS VIRUS
Post by: unlucky mark mv6 on 16 February 2010, 17:21:57

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I get a popup box telling me I need to install and pay for a virus protector or something.
I have no icons on desktop.
And when I try and install any programme the viruses stop them installing.
I am off to Cardiff later, will take PC with me and get it wiped and re-install Windows

I had the same problem a couple of weeks back and ended up rebootin the laptop,as i couldent get rid of the pop up no matter what i did,and now i am having more trouble with it freezing and taking a couple of mins between clicks,any ideas,i have tried scanning and cleaning,to no avail. :-/

Title: Re: SERIOUS VIRUS
Post by: TheBoy on 16 February 2010, 19:33:49

As the Windows kernel is pretty mature, all BSODs are either faulty hardware or poor device drivers.

User mode code (applications etc) cannot cause a BSOD.

Title: Re: SERIOUS VIRUS
Post by: dbug on 16 February 2010, 20:14:36

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As the Windows kernel is pretty mature, all BSODs are either faulty hardware or poor device drivers.

User mode code (applications etc) cannot cause a BSOD.

Agreed - dodgy RAM  :y