Solved SFC scan log does not show files that cannot be fixed in log
Hello everyone, First my SFC scan was done after image (just as a caution) I am not experiencing any problems (it had been a very long time since I did one). I used the sfc /scannow command from an...
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View ArticleWindows 7 shutdown or restart take too long about almost 5 minutes
Right now the shutdown took about almost 5 minutes before turn off or restart mu desktop too. That's a little too long to wait. Anyway what I have done with this last evening when uninstalling the...
View ArticleDead registry entries
After uninstalling "IncrediMail" using *Revouninstaller *I discovered (manually) 589 left over "IncrediMail" registry items. (Find > next/F3 ... till my finger developed RSI .. "rather sore index")...
View ArticleWindows shutdown - 10 hours and counting - any resources
Hi, My initial problem, which began yesterday, is that Windows is hanging on the shutdown screen. 10 hours now and counting - I switched off when I went to bed, it's still switching off. I notice that...
View ArticleLarge amount of files during CCleaner scan
I upgraded to the latest version of CCleaner today (4.05) and upon running the Analyze button, its picking up 5 gigabytes of junk files... I have a hard time believing that and now I'm not sure if...
View ArticleTrying to use powershell to make maintenance easy.
I need to do maintenance on a bunch of computers and perhaps upgrade some, rather the physically touching them all I would like to use WMI and Powershell to get the information about these computers...
View Article90% memory usage at idle - computer freezes
I have an EEEPC netbook model 1025c which has 1Gb memory and came installed with Windows 7 starter. From the start it ran poorly until I disabled Aero and basic themes - it is now on "classic" I...
View ArticleRunning "Windows Fixit", getting 0x80070002
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View ArticleSlow response time from OS W7.
MY PC is exhibiting very slow behavior, but only when using the OS. Installed 3rd party software seems to be running fine. * When I Double-click on "My Computer" it will not open for 10-20 seconds....
View ArticleHigh CPU Usage Spikes w/ Audio Distortion
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View ArticleHow to unsort processes in Windows 7 Task Manager?
I am in the midst of a several-day attempt to track down some strange behavior in Win7 Professional x64. My question today: When I open Task Manager to the _*Processes *_tab, the entries are still...
View ArticleWindows 7: "Repair your computer" option not working (from f8)
Hello, I have a Dell Inspiron N7110 with windows 7 home premium. I want to restore my computer to factory settings but whenever I hit f8 at startup and choose the "repair your computer" option, my...
View ArticleThe diagnostics policy service is not running
While doing maintenance on Windows 7, I got this troubleshooting report: THE DIAGNOSTICS POLICY SERVICE IS NOT RUNNING. What and where is this service, and how can I get it running? What does it do,...
View ArticleUnknown Application Chewing up CPU -- srsx.exe
Hello all, So after doing a full virus scan yesterday and removing a bunch of threats from my computer, I suddenly noticed that my PC was being impossibly slow. I opened up task manager and saw that...
View ArticleLaptop fan stopped working
So when I turned on my computer I got this message "The system has detected that a cooling fan is not operating correctly. Continued operation is not recommended and may cause unpredictable behavior...
View ArticleCPU Usage rockets for no reason?
Hi, First of all I apologize if this is in the wrong thread I was in two minds where to post it as i'm not 100% sure what my problem is. Here it goes; For the past month or so my PC has been going...
View ArticleFull CPU usage for no obvious reason
Hi, First of all I apologize if this is in the wrong thread I was in two minds where to post it as i'm not 100% sure what my problem is. Here it goes; For the past month or so my PC has been going...
View ArticleHow to delete obstinate folder in Program Files
Hi There's a folder in Program Files that I want to delete but I encounter a variety of obstacles when I try. If I try to delete it at the Program Files> root, Windows Explorer reboots. If I try to...
View ArticleDisplay temporarily losing connection during boot
So I just got a new graphics card (gtx 770) and have noticed after installing it that my display will temporarily losing connection during the windows logo on boot up. What happens exactly is, startup...
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