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computer help
« on: 26 September 2009, 16:10:11 »
Basically i boot the laptop up, log in to windows, then it loads my desktop background, and a cursor. but nothing else. No Icons, no task bar, no start menu etc. I can CTRL + ALT + DELETE press new task and type explorer.exe which does nothing. Ive booted in safe mode with works ok. I have rolled back using system restore to last sunday when it was fine, but still does the same thing. I think this has happened since windows installed an auto update the other night.
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Re: computer help
« Reply #1 on: 26 September 2009, 17:11:29 »
Could be a problem with your user profile or you may have the Vundo virus which can cause similar symptoms.  Try downloading and running Vundofix - http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/VundoFix.shtml

Or try setting up a new user profile.
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Re: computer help
« Reply #2 on: 26 September 2009, 19:30:39 »
From task manager, see if you can start explorer (New > Task > explorer.exe)
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« Reply #3 on: 26 September 2009, 21:09:23 »
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From task manager, see if you can start explorer (New > Task > explorer.exe)

yep..this will work.. yesterday I do exactly same on a 2000 server..
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Re: computer help
« Reply #4 on: 27 September 2009, 01:56:43 »
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From task manager, see if you can start explorer (New > Task > explorer.exe)

OPs tried that and it won't run.
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Re: computer help
« Reply #5 on: 27 September 2009, 02:07:27 »
Its sp3 for windows dont down load it, I fix alot of PC's laptops and the common fault is Windows SP3, if it works ok with SP3 then fine but wait till it updates then see things go wrong!!
« Last Edit: 27 September 2009, 02:08:20 by Russell_Hill »
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« Reply #6 on: 27 September 2009, 09:09:40 »
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Its sp3 for windows dont down load it, I fix alot of PC's laptops and the common fault is Windows SP3, if it works ok with SP3 then fine but wait till it updates then see things go wrong!!
If SP3 causes the system to crash, then the installation was f**ked beforehand.
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Re: computer help
« Reply #7 on: 27 September 2009, 11:17:09 »
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Its sp3 for windows dont down load it, I fix alot of PC's laptops and the common fault is Windows SP3, if it works ok with SP3 then fine but wait till it updates then see things go wrong!!
I'm with Killerwatt on this one.  SP3 is a reliable, tried and tested, and most importantly essential upgrade for the very old XP.


Though I've said it on a number of occasions, and particularly relevant for XP, by the time the SP comes round, Windows is due a rebuild anyway.
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Re: computer help
« Reply #8 on: 27 September 2009, 11:57:25 »
I could be that your 'explorer.exe' file may be deleted or corrupted. If so, Copy the 'explorer.exe' file from 'C:/WINDOWS' folder from any working/healthy(eg., your friend's)computer and paste it in your 'C:/WINDOWS' directory and Restart your system.
at least that way you can save any data before a full reinstall :y
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Re: computer help
« Reply #9 on: 27 September 2009, 11:57:28 »
agree with KW & TB I've installed SP3 on dozens of PCs and never had a problem related to it, including all subsequent updates.
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Re: computer help
« Reply #10 on: 27 September 2009, 13:59:00 »
Installed SP3 on lots of PC's and not one has died!!!

only non WGA ones die!!

more than likely either HDD corruption or a virus! back ll your stuff up and do a master restore if its a branded pc!

also on the point of computer problems could a faulty SATA Blueray drive cause system lockups? been having alot of lockups with my PC lately and in the Vista Event viewer theyre is quite a few ATAPI Device errors
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Re: computer help
« Reply #11 on: 27 September 2009, 14:24:48 »
Sp3 is crap I had 15 laptop and even more pc's come in with in the first week of it being download'd, windows 7 is the best upgrade for a pc or laptop no fault with it and it is faster on net. I run vista and have never had any problems with it like so called ppl saying they are slow they are not if you know how to use them, get a reg checker and really find out what is wrong with your computer there are some free downloads for them and see how many reg entries are wrong. ive been fixing computers for over 15years.
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Re: computer help
« Reply #12 on: 27 September 2009, 17:53:21 »
Just seen you repair computers.  Do you repair laptops with intermitant screens.  Laptop is a mint Tishiba SP2100.  Screen only lights up 1 in 15/20 boot ups, but does not out put to an external screen either.

PM your location details etc would at least be interested in having a quick chat about it.   :y   ( rustym95 )
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« Reply #13 on: 28 September 2009, 20:39:35 »
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Its sp3 for windows dont down load it, I fix alot of PC's laptops and the common fault is Windows SP3, if it works ok with SP3 then fine but wait till it updates then see things go wrong!!
I'm with Killerwatt on this one.  SP3 is a reliable, tried and tested, and most importantly essential upgrade for the very old XP.


Though I've said it on a number of occasions, and particularly relevant for XP, by the time the SP comes round, Windows is due a rebuild anyway.
I cannot find words to state how much I agree with that.


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Sp3 is crap I had 15 laptop and even more pc's come in with in the first week of it being download'd, windows 7 is the best upgrade for a pc or laptop no fault with it and it is faster on net. I run vista and have never had any problems with it like so called ppl saying they are slow they are not if you know how to use them, get a reg checker and really find out what is wrong with your computer there are some free downloads for them and see how many reg entries are wrong. ive been fixing computers for over 15years.
You are quite new here, but I'm in a full and frank mood tonight...although I'm going to be polite.

Your above statement is utter crap!!
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« Reply #14 on: 28 September 2009, 20:42:21 »
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Just seen you repair computers.  Do you repair laptops with intermitant screens.  Laptop is a mint Tishiba SP2100.  Screen only lights up 1 in 15/20 boot ups, but does not out put to an external screen either.

PM your location details etc would at least be interested in having a quick chat about it.   :y   ( rustym95 )
When it does finally bring the LCD up, enter the BIOS and make sure that the option for VGA/LCD (ie, both on at once) is enabled.

If the problem still persists after that, you have an iffy motherboard.
« Last Edit: 28 September 2009, 20:42:35 by KillerWatt »
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