The COMPUTER action group-help save Elsa's PC!

[Desperate Daniella]

Hi Elsa,

 

I'm sure it'll work in the end. I did try to get mine going when I couldn't get my computer lady, but I only made things worse. Then it started making very funny growling noises and that was the end of it.

 

Thank you, I am feeling calmer this week. No updates, but Martin and CitiB said they would alert legals so I'm waiting for their input, but yours has been absolutely fabulous. Think combination of her lies in WS and feeling let down by court really got to me on Friday and I went into panic meltdown.

 

DDxx

[lexis200]

Hi Elsa,

 

I'm sure it'll work in the end. I did try to get mine going when I couldn't get my computer lady, but I only made things worse. Then it started making very funny growling noises and that was the end of it.

 

Thank you, I am feeling calmer this week. No updates, but Martin and CitiB said they would alert legals so I'm waiting for their input, but yours has been absolutely fabulous. Think combination of her lies in WS and feeling let down by court really got to me on Friday and I went into panic meltdown.

 

DDxx

 

Have I missed a thread of yours DD? I didn't know you were up in court!

 

I take it it didn't go so well if you were, but I'm sure the bods on here have you on their radar, so I hope it all works out soon.

 

Lexis xx

[Undercover-Elsa]

Hi Lexis

Here's the link: http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/legal-issues/221436-help-needed-court-case.html

It's a really interesting case, still ongoing, poor DD's being pursued by a vindictive ex business partner.

 

Thanks for the green blob..it wouldn't let me blob you again yet

Dear prima, what a troll. Wonder if her "friend's" name was Donna?

[Desperate Daniella]

Hi Lexis,

 

It's all a bit of a nightmare. Elsa has been absolutely fab.

 

DDx

[dx100uk]

Awww that's lovely of you to offer DD.

I'm a couple of hundred miles away, unfortunately

Trouble with me is that once I get my teeth into something I don't like to admit defeat!

At least it's working during the day so I can get my work done, although after just repairing the boot sector again for some reason Ive now lost XP style in display, gone back to classic with no xp option.

Going to wipe it and repartition/install XP again tomorrow. Clean, as DX says, no internet connection. Going to run it for day bare with no updates and see what happens following morning.

Got someone waiting for website updates today so need to get that out of the way first.

Any updates at your end? Are you feeling any better?

Elsa x

 

ok well dont install office pro 3003 if yo are not going to update it [winxp i mean].

 

it is realy puzzling me where the hell the hdd errors are coming from

is everything new in that chain? new ribbon/sata cable hdd and mb?

 

if you update, remember YOU MUST, install avgfree 8.5 BEFORE you put it anywhere near the net.

 

dx

Edited October 26, 2009 by dx100uk

[locutus]

Yup, put latest version of antivirus on a CD/dvd or USB pen and don't connect to the net until that is installed.

[Undercover-Elsa]

Thanks guys (and girls)

I understand what you're saying, but I've kept notes of all my tests, and quite early on I did a full format/repartition/ installed XP and nothing else whatsoever, to establish whether it was a software/SP3/malware issue. Physically it was able to connect but I didn't log on to internet. Just turned it straight off after the clean install, left it overnight...exactly same error. Same on 2 different HDDs and with a different XP disk.

Because of the major changes in SP3 and thereafter, many current avs don't seem to install correctly until it's in place.

I'm therefore going to D/L SP3 as an iso onto my laptop to burn to CD then install that and an av onto pc prior to connection.

Already got my AV setup file saved to external drive. Have also scanned my ex drive for malware.

Also investigating the graphics card aspect. Most cabling is new. I'm benching it today to have another look inside.

 

Onwards and upwards..

Thanks again

Elsa x

Edited October 27, 2009 by Undercover-Elsa

[lexis200]

You're up and doing stuff at 6.40am??? I don't get going till about noon!

[Desperate Daniella]

:confused::confused:

[Undercover-Elsa]

I'm cursed.

My ability to lie in has been disabled, I always wake up before 6 am, maybe from past years of doing early shifts.

[dx100uk]

Thanks guys (and girls)

I understand what you're saying, but I've kept notes of all my tests, and quite early on I did a full format/repartition/ installed XP and nothing else whatsoever, to establish whether it was a software/SP3/malware issue. Physically it was able to connect but I didn't log on to internet.

 

not sure what you mean here about the internet

 

but i would physically remove the cable from the back of the pc or turn off wireless on your router.

 

there is something strange going on with your system that i cant fathom.

[sys32 thing]

dx

[Desperate Daniella]

Now why didn't I think of the sys32 thing?

 

(sys32 :confused: - I think you live on a cyber planet in outerspace.)

[Undercover-Elsa]

Hi Dx,

it is weird. I researched for hours with no luck.

I'll unplug the router cable next time.

I've also been checking the BIOS settings and have just disabled Quickboot and set it to not load the Motherboard full screen logo, also changed the Boot.ini to disable the windows loading screen, to see if it gives the RAM more time and reduces the load on the graphics card. Straws and clutching spring to mind, but you never know!

The only other significant thing we did when the PSU was replaced was to flash the BIOS, and TBH I wish my son had left the original BIOS on when he replaced the board on Saturday, to eliminate that possibility, but he'd done it before I realised. Might it be an idea to roll it back if I don't have any joy with other tests?

[Undercover-Elsa]

LOL DD,

I think SYS32 is somewhere beyond Planet X, in the Boot.ini Sector, many light years away. Unbeknownst to me (but knownst to them) its been captured by aliens who now control my boots...

[lexis200]

Have you tried turning it off and on again:D

[Undercover-Elsa]

by jove, I think you've got it!

Also I didn't polish the windows...

[lexis200]

See, four pages of help and I got it in one post:D:D

[Desperate Daniella]

Oh you cleverclogs

 

Clearly Lexis you could have a great future as an IT geek and you'll be in a £1m house in no time (paid for in cash) with no creditors at all because apart from my lovely lady they all charge £60-£80 an hour.

 

Wow, what insight.

 

xx

[Desperate Daniella]

Elsa,

 

What sort of boots? Ugg? Thigh-length ones in black patent with stiletto heels (dominatrix-style)? I suppose as it's now Autumn the aliens are on boot-watch.

[Undercover-Elsa]

Ohh well, I quite like victorian knee length lace up ones...Ugg sounds quite alien though...

[Desperate Daniella]

Like the ones they wear to dance the can-can?

 

[Undercover-Elsa]

Or in my case can't can't..

[Desperate Daniella]

I know. Those high kicks are a killer.

[Undercover-Elsa]

OK here goes,

I've dumped the TV tuner card which was sitting under the graphics card. It felt quite hot. Don't need it now, and it gives the GC more air space.

Done the BIOS and boot.ini tweaks.

Going to repartition/format/reinstall now.

It's singing Daisy in a weird voice.....

Wish me luck!

[Undercover-Elsa]

Done. Virginal XP, unconnected to t'internet. Turned it straight off and will see what happens on cold boot in a few hours.

I hate this laptop.