Re: computer problems, is it my hard drive
- From: "Poprivet" <poprivet@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2007 12:48:02 -0400
Personal opinion, but ... I don't think anything is wrong with your hard
drive other than you either still have malware on it, or files are corrupted
(highly likely). So, with any luck, you'll now end up with a 2-drive system
unless you decide to return the drive after things are fixed.
Malke and Rock gave you -excellent- advice you should follow so I won't
parrot them.
The quickest solution for you is probably to back up any important files you
created (pics, letters, etc), be sure to backup up Documents and Settings
also. If you've kept all your created files in My Documents subfolders, all
you have to back up is Documents and Settings and all its subfolders.
Disconnect from the internet, unplug peripherals:
Then reinstall the operating system from scratch.
A google search will get you lots of step by step instructions on how to
reinstall XP or better yet, if instructions came with your PC, use those.
It's mostly straight forward but it's different for different machines.
The Dell site has a lot of info on this, too under the Support area.
Once installed, reinstall your antivirus and spyware apps, connect to the
'net, and download all the updates for XP as desired.
If you should accidentally download IE7 in the process, just use
Add/Remove to take it off, and you'll be back to IE6.
HTH
Pop`
cjpaetz@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
It all started about a month ago ...........
I have a Dell Dimension 4600 with Windows XP operating
system (no network) it is
a home computer that is more than 4 years old.
I have had some Virus / Trojan Horse problems which are
resolved. My computer is
now protected with Avast and Stopzilla.
I have changed ISP's in the last month in my thrashing
about to resolve problems.
I have downloaded updated drivers through a service
(driveragent.com) and also sub-
scribed to a registry repair service (registryfix.com).
While these steps have eliminated many of the strange
"blue screen messages"
like : BAD POOL HEADER or IRQL NOT LESS OR EQUAL , I am
still getting
a "blue screen message" that says Windows has to be shut
down to protect my
computer and these are becoming more frequent.
I suspect (but I'm not certain) my hard drive (which is
a Western Digital Caviar internal 40GB) and have ordered a
Seagate 160GB to replace it.
I would appreciate any comments about the possible source
of my problems.
I DO intend to replace the hard drive and while I can
handle the physical aspect
I don't how to install the OS.
If more info is needed I'll try to provide it !!
Many thanks,
Common Joe
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