Re: Screensaver has encountered a problem...

From: Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP Windows Shell/User\) (user_at_#notme.com)
Date: 03/07/04 

Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2004 17:03:58 -0800

You can delete the prefetch, it will rebuild on its own. I'd do it from
Safe Mode. 

-- 
Michael Solomon MS-MVP
Windows Shell/User
Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
"Satellite Man" <nojob@breadline.net> wrote in message 
news:uxL2tc9AEHA.3176@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> The file in question (hfxc.exe-0746e6ed.pf) is located in
> c:/windows/pchealth/prefetch. I searched my XP Pro box and no such file
> found. So any advice on the method by which to delete this file without
> disturbing the OS will be appreciated.
>
> TIA,
> DTV
> "Satellite Man" <nojob@breadline.net> wrote in message
> news:eFMh5K9AEHA.3184@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> This box had boot issues when I began working on it. Indeed, the reason I
> have it in the first place. I have no restore point to return to because I
> have deleted them. I did so as well to disable system restore to enable me
> to boot to Safe Mode and delete all current users and their files to 
> attempt
> to get rid of the corruption. I achieved a good boot through a brand new
> ADMIN. I have no CD or restore disc. Which explains my methodology. System
> Restore is now viable but the restore point is moot. I tried to restore as
> the first line of defense but discovered corruption there as well...which
> explains my path. I guess now my question is; should I delete this file in
> Safe Mode or Command Prompt? I can't run Windows in it's current state so 
> I
> see it as one step away from a clean install. If you have any viable
> comments please feel free!
>
> TIA,
> DTV
> "Michael Solomon (MS-MVP Windows Shell/User)" <user@#notme.com> wrote in
> message news:e$#bHW8AEHA.2576@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> That's not an XP file and a search on Google came up with nothing.
>
> Best I can offer short of blowing out the setup and starting over are
> various repair options as follows:
>
> If this is a relatively recent issue, you might try using System Restore 
> to
> take you back to a time when this worked properly.  Start\All
> Programs\Accessories\System Tools\System Restore.  If that doesn't resolve
> it, try the information below.
>
>
> The following assumes you have an actual XP CD as opposed to a restore CD 
> or
> restore partition supplied by your PC manufacturer.
>
> Go to Start, type sfc /scannow in the run box and press enter.  Note, 
> there
> is a space between sfc and the forward slash.  You will be asked for your 
> XP
> CD.  Be aware, upon inserting the CD the XP setup screen may appear, this 
> is
> not a part of sfc /scannow, rather it is being invoked by autorun.  Simply
> minimize the screen and allow sfc to continue.
>
> If the above fails to resolve the issue, try a repair install as follows:
>
>
>
> Be sure you are well backed up in case there is a problem from which you 
> are
> unable to recover.  NOTE, while a repair install should leave your data
> files intact, if something goes wrong during the repair install, you may 
> be
> forced to start over and do a clean install of XP.  If you don't have your
> data backed up, you would lose your data should that eventuality occur.
>
>
>
> Boot from the CD.  If your system is set to be able to boot from the CD, 
> it
> should detect the disk and give a brief message, during the boot up, if 
> you
> wish to boot from the CD press any key.
>
>
>
> Once you have pressed a key, setup should begin.  You will see a reference
> asking if you need to load special drivers and another notice that if you
> wish to begin the ASR (Automatic Recovery Console) depress F2.  Just let
> setup run past all of that.  It will continue to load files and drivers.
>
>
>
> Then it will bring you to a screen.  Eventually, you will come to a screen
> with the option to (1) setup Windows or (2) Repair Windows Installation
> using the Recovery console.
>
>
>
> The first option, to setup Windows is the one you want and requires you to
> press enter.  When asked, press F8 to accept the end user agreement. 
> Setup
> will then search for previous versions of Windows.  Upon finding your
> version, it will ask if you wish to Repair your current installation or
> install fresh.  Press R, that will run a repair installation.  From there
> on, follow the screens.
>
>
> --
> Michael Solomon MS-MVP
> Windows Shell/User
> Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>
> "Satellite Man" <nojob@breadline.net> wrote in message
> news:OAcqvx7AEHA.2768@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>>I have run both Ad-Aware and Spybot S&D. No change. Maybe this info will
>> help: (hfxc.exe Ver: 5.0.0.2 Offset: 000051ad)
>>
>> HTH,
>> DTV
>> "Michael Solomon (MS-MVP Windows Shell/User)" <user@#notme.com> wrote in
>> message news:#h1TBU1AEHA.3568@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> I've never seen anything quite like this.
>>
>> Perhaps it's some sort of malware or being triggered by malware.
>> Download,
>> install and run Ad Aware and see if it turns up anything:
>> www.lavasoftusa.com.
>>
>> --
>> Michael Solomon MS-MVP
>> Windows Shell/User
>> Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
>> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>>
>> "Satellite Man" <nojob@breadline.net> wrote in message
>> news:uAWcy80AEHA.356@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>>I am working on a friends puter'. The first thing I do is unload the
>>> messenger service along w/a few other network services that have no 
>>> value
>>> to
>>> a home user w/no network. So yes I do understand the difference between
>>> messenger service and Instant Messenger. So now that we have that out of
>>> the
>>> way...the title-bar of the pop-up does not say "Messenger Service" it
>>> says
>>> "Screen Saver". Originally, it gave me the option to send or not send 
>>> the
>>> information to MS. Now, all I get is the notification that screensaver
>>> must
>>> close. So I click close (the dialog box). Mind you, there is no
>>> screensaver
>>> enabled or running. The dialog box returns...over and over and over. It
>>> prevents some progs' from executing...like AV. I have done a boot scan
>>> and
>>> find nothing there. The OS works fine otherwise. It is XP Home instead 
>>> of
>>> Pro. I have reinstalled Norton AV w/no reconciliation. When I attempt to
>>> open Norton AV the screensaver pop-up is executed not the program.
>>> Safemode
>>> is no different. Is there a different notification service that can be
>>> disabled? One that possibly sends info to MS? Your thoughts.
>>>
>>> TIA,
>>> DTV
>>> "Michael Solomon (MS-MVP Windows Shell/User)" <user@#notme.com> wrote in
>>> message news:#FuG9OwAEHA.1792@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>> Not sure if we are talking about the same thing.  Windows Messenger
>>> Service
>>> is not Windows Messenger the Instant Messaging program.  It is a service
>>> started by default in Windows XP that enables network admins to
>>> communicate
>>> with other PCs on the network.  If you were talking about the Instant
>>> Messaging module, please see the article I posted as the service and
>>> module
>>> are completely different.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Michael Solomon MS-MVP
>>> Windows Shell/User
>>> Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
>>> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>>>
>>> "Satellite Man" <nojob@breadline.net> wrote in message
>>> news:e6Ll0luAEHA.2480@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
>>>> WindowsMessenger was not runnjng prior to my original post.
>>>>
>>>> DTV
>>>> "Michael Solomon (MS-MVP Windows Shell/User)" <user@#notme.com> wrote 
>>>> in
>>>> message news:#2I53DuAEHA.2348@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>>>> Go to the following site for information on how to turn off Windows
>>>> Messenger Service:
>>>> http://www.itc.virginia.edu/desktop/docs/messagepopup/
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Michael Solomon MS-MVP
>>>> Windows Shell/User
>>>> Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
>>>> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>>>>
>>>> "Satellite Man" <nojob@breadline.net> wrote in message
>>>> news:eDJ5U5tAEHA.2308@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>>>>> This popup is appearing so much I can't navigate. It says: Screensaver
>>>>> has
>>>>> encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the
>>>>> inconvenience. I don't use a screensaver. I'm a bit new to XP. Is this
>>>>> a
>>>>> service that I can stop? Running XP Pro w/Svc Pack 1 and every update
>>>>> WUD
>>>>> has to offer.
>>>>>
>>>>> TIA,
>>>>> DTV
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
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