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asoderock:
@DEji  You will be surprised that there was no warning prompt b4 formating.
, Expecting your answer for the earlier post

That's strange. anyway check out my latest post

in preventing this happening again. though the

damage has been done. this may teach you something.

https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-373315.0.html

This is known issue and have dealt with one.

Source http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01508532&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN

Good luck !

Regards

FL Gators:
Now, I'm pleased. Thank you for showering me with the typical Ekiti Kindness.

I'm buying a new laptp though. When I'm ready, I'll surely pop into the Computer Board, and ask a few questions

Ok"

I am please to hear that FL Gator.

Any problem what's so ever pop

in to computer section and our

tec will sort you out. remember

always mention XP or vista

make and model of computer

and be specific on what the problem is

I'm sue you"ll certainly be attended to

We look forward hearing from you soon

Cheers !

@FL Gator

Any problem with your laptop ever since ?

Does the orange/Red light appear again ?

@michelin89

Nice hear-ring on your picture profile. really look nice on you.

swing4real:
Thanks alot, I send u an email , Pls kindly check it, Is there i can speak to u now, coz i wanna know how to back up my files, I have some programs in my pc that i dont wanna lose, including with some vital documents. Pls advice

This is more or less like a tuition. best thing is to use google as this will
guide you step by step on how to backup your prudent data.

Word of advice use CD/DVD since your system is already infected no point in using

USB stick as this can transfer to another system.

All the best.

asoderock:
Guys, I formated my HP Recovery D, because of the annoying constant reminder to back up since it was already filled.

Though I am not having problems yet with my laptop, I now worry that I will be helpless in the event of a crash.

Pls help. What should I do?

Just to illustrate and to make sure i got you right. enc is an image.

Step 1: Test the Hard Drive

Use the steps below to test the hard drive in a Notebook PC using the HP Hard Drive Self Test.

Plug the AC Adapter into the Notebook PC.

Press and hold the Power button for 5 Seconds to turn off the PC.

Press and hold the F10 key while you press the Power button to turn on the PC. Release the F10 key after text is displayed on the screen of the PC.

After the BIOS Setup Utility is displayed, use the Right Arrow key to select the Tools menu.

Select Hard Drive Self Test

Press the Enter key to start the test

I still want to know why you would have formatted you D recovery.

seems you know what you were doing. to be honest i think people

that delete this sort thing knows what he or she is doing if not then

he or she wont have deleted this and by the way HP and compaq should

prompt you with a warning message before deleting. so why going ahead

since you know it may cause system instability. in practice customer that does this can spend between

£30-50 to get a set of recovery disk to reformat the system. anyway Good luck and thanks for enquiring

swing4real:
I have this serious problem with my pc, I got a virus (Malware)on my pc, I have done everything i would to fix it but to no avail.The Malware Defense Installer attacked my AVG and won´t let me access any stuff on my pc, I can only move the mouse and then everything will freezed within 3 mins of stepup, so i decided to use the safe mode, I checked with the system restored, it won´t work either, I downloaded other antivirus (spybot, NOD32) none would work, expect avast and AVG, I tried to scan the pc and the problem still reminds, Pls what else can i do, the Safe mode is working as i am writing u from the Safe Mode now,

From: Deji Sunday (dejisunday@hotmail.com)
Sent: 29 December 2009 22:01:43
To: iyke_4_u@yahoo.com
Dear Ben,

RE: Virus

Thank you for enquiring. Any system infected with virus need
reformat. is like a bird flu that spread everywhere which can take longer
to deal with if remove manually or more diags, this is waste of time

The best thing to do is to install everything back to scratch. I recommend using the below to
see if we make any difference http://www.safer-networking.org/index2.html if no joy
then do a fresh re-installation. bro removing virus is a waste time. just reformat and
you will have a peace of mind.

Thank you for enquiring

Regards

DEJI SUNDAY

I prefer Intel because is more powerful and is design for applications and programming.

whilst AMD is for rendering/manipulating 3D images and gaming

That isn't telling me anything. I think you should be specific.

Good luck and thanks for enquiring.

This is the best place to ask https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/board-3.0.html

Good luck and thank for enquiring

bhsultan:
Hello,

I have a problem with my HP 6730s. It was working fine, and then just shut down. When I try to turn it back up, it does nothing. Power led blinks for 28 times. It is 2008 model. Please help.

Thnx

Here's your diagnostics

Disconnect battery and charger from laptop and any
other hardware attached such as kb +mouse etc.

don't be alarm hold down the on and off switch which is

the power button for 30 seconds and plugged in just the charfger

into the mains and try turning on no battery remember. after turning on

keep pressing f10 to see if can get into Bios, this looks like a blue screen

if you are there press f10 and let laptop boot into windows after that shutdown
as normal and pop battery in then restart. should be fine

Good luck and thanks for enquiring.

lynxnoon:
guys pls how do i resolve dis. . . .cos i knw last resort may mean formatting d pc wich am dnt want to rite now
it started after i removed d norton dat came wit d pc n d stuff refused to fully uninstall. . . . ofcorse hv tried using norton tool remover but no show
any oda suggestions?
tnx for your responses

I understood you have used norton removal tool still no joy.

I suggest you do it again http://service1.symantec.com/Support/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039

and follow on screen instructions then try removing. having two or more security software installed

can cause system instability and hence less performance. click start > Run >type in services click continue

if prompted and look for[b] security centre, windows defender, windows defender[/b] right click

and make is set to s[b]tart up type automatic and service status started make sure is not stopped[/b]

if stopped just start it close the box and restarted the system for changes to take effect then test

should be fine . Good luck and thanks for enquiring.

bisotec:
Thanks men for your response.
My computers says "THIS INSTALLATION PACKAGE COULD NOT BE OPENED. CONTACT THE APPLICATION VENDOR TO VERIFY THAT THIS IS A VALID WINDOWS INSTALLER PACKAGE.
Thats it. plz help

Here's your diagnostics

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/236597

Good luck and thanks for enquiring.

From Compaq themselves.

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00809678&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=3552675&rule=46565&lang=en


Good luck

dhappyking:
Hello All,

  Pls I am having a challenge with my laptop. A HP Pavilion. Each time I try to boot and start using the system, I get this message on my screen;


(-- Windows software protection


An unauthorized change was made to windows.
Windows has discovered a change that will result in limited Window functionality.)

first and formost


This message persits and I can not view my desktop any more. But If I boot in safe mode, I  can see my desktop.

Pls your urgent assistance will be appreciated.

Here's your diagnostics

Click start > Run> type in

>services>press enter>

>Service licence agreement > windows defender

make sure is started and not stop

I take is windows vista not xp ?

Click start, type in the box windows defender make sure

is turn on not off. just a bit curiosity, have you ever installed windows update ?

Here's your 2nd diagnostics

First, uninstall the updates:



1) Log into Vista in Safe Mode

2) Click 'Start' button, then Click 'Control Panel'.

3) Click 'Classic View' in the upper right of the Control Panel window.

4) Double-Click the icon named 'Programs and Features'.

5) Click the 'View installed updates' link in the upper right of the Program and Features window.

6) It may take some time for the list of Updates to appear, please wait.

7) Right-Click on the update 'KB925902' and select 'Uninstall'.

Reboot into Normal Mode



Now, reinstall the updates:

(At this point, Vista may or may not be in reduced functionality, the below steps assume that Vista is in reduced functionality)


9) Log in to Vista and select the options that brings up the Internet Browser.

10) Go to http://www.microsoft.com/downloads

11) Search for KB925902

12) In the search results, click the update that has "KB925902" in the name.

13) Click the 'Download' button.

14) You will be given the choice to Save or Run, select Run

15) Reboot 2 times.


Or


C) Repair Windows using System Restore:


1) Reboot Vista into Safe Mode

2) Go to Control Panel

3) On the left hand side of the Control Panel window, Click on "Classic View"

4) Double-click "Backup and Restore Center"

5) On the left hand side of the window, click "Repair Windows using system restore"

6) Select "Choose Different Restore Point", Put a check in the box that says "Show restore points older than 5 days", select the restore point that corresponds to the date Before you first noticed the issue.

7) Click the "Next" button.

Reboot back into Normal mode

9) Vista should no longer be in Reduced Functionality mode

I wish you good luck and thanks for enquiring.

Regards

folabuntu:
Hi pls my windows gurus, this is what i get whilst trying 2 install sonyericsson pc suite on a pc. After that sign, d installation rolls back. Other wares install by the way and that particular ware also does on another system. Os is xp

ok, where are you installing it from ? disk or from internet

Did you follow pc suite instructions or manuals ?

Here's your diags click start, right click on my computer>

manage>system tools >services>scroll down to windows installer and

make sure is all started and not stop this can be found on the top left hand side.

Good luck and thanks for enquiring.

This may be useful. you do need to download in other to use it.

Is in .pdf format see for yourself if no joy use google to further

http://www.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/sony/sony_ps2_1_2.html

Good luck and thanks for enquiring.

Ebonyeyes

phemmy008:
Hi guys, please i need your help on how to open mail2world email account, i tried it but asked of Domain name but i don't know how to go by. Your contribution will highly be recognized. Thanks

This may help. http://www.coolsmartphone.com/article668.html

Good luck and thanks for enquiring.

koseepaaro:
I all in the house.

Though, I'm a computer technician but sometimes most of my clients tells me that their computer shock them whenever they touch the case while it is running or when they want to power it up and their hand mistakenly touch the case.

But what I do tell most of them is that it is due to wrong wiring of the outlet where their computer was connected to that they should try to connect it to another outlet. Most time they tell me that the problem disappear after they connected their computer to another outlet in another location and most of the time, they tell me that the problem is still the same after they change the location where their computer was connected to.

But house, could anyone tell me more things I can ask them to do or do for them whenever they tell me that their computer case chock them?

Thanks in advance.

Check google for product recall as some models have some know issues.

sparking,blew off etc especially on toshiba series.

Good luck and thanks for enquiring.

Dell and Acer are very powerful machine

oyibomoses:
please my sister laptop is an acer and it has two petition hard drive, c and d, please the c is almost full and i want to remove the d drive and add it to the c drive, how will i delect it please i need help the space on c drive is almost full

Go to my computer and right click on your local disk C: (usually) and click properties. Then go to disk clean up and delete temp files and anythin that is taking up space. Don't not tick compress old files and hibernate.

Open My Computer, click Tools, Folder options, View.
Select Show hidden files and folders and also untick Hide protected operating system files.
Now to the fun part. Deleting the files. When I delete these files I hold down the shift key while selecting delete. This performs a permanent delete i.e. the files do not get moved to the recycle bin.

The * is a wild card i.e. denotes all contents of the folder.
C:\temp\*

c:\windows\temp\*

The following two can be repeated for each user of the pc.

c:\Documents and settings\”user name”\local settings\temp\*

c:\Documents and settings\”user name”\local settings\Temporary internet files\*

These steps will free up a good chunk of space and keep you running.

It is important to put the setting we changed back so we need to go to My Computer and Tools and Folder Options, select the View tab and select

Hide hidden files and folders and also tick Hide protected operating system files.

Good luck and thanks for enquiring.

oyb:
if my memory serves me right, theres a folder in your c drive - swsetup - there may also be another called drivers back these up b4 any formatting

That 100% right on Compaq and HP series. if user is performing HD recovery

he or she will be prompted on Welcome to recovery manager and be ask to

choose advance option where drivers can be loaded also can backup data

if windows fails to load. Oyb I agree with you.

@poster good luck

Ceekay:
Please i have a problem
Wheneva i switch on the bluetooth on my laptop, i get the message: Windows cant find bluetooth peripheral device blablabla and when i try to locate it online it fails
please help me
attached is a screenshot

Here's your diagnostics

check bluetooth connection and make sure all ok

Try other USB ports and see what it says

http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/Bluetooth/?page=download

Good luck and thanks for enquiring.

Nixo:
Na wa for you ooooo, who told you i dont know my way to Computer village if i have a problem Anyway, thank you for your help the keyboard in question is back to life now and typing away, 

would you mind telling us how you fixed it

Thanks !

isaias:
how much can i get a new laptop

This need to be consider when buying a new laptop.

Budget

usefulness

Thanks for enquiring.

Dual Core:
Deji, nice suggestion you have given. It was blocked though by the spam preventing system. I'm not the mod here but let me see if i can ask for seun to unblock it now cuz it'll help the OP.

Ok my brother