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Draheid
Moderator

09-09-2001

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 7:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Skootz: A couple of things I found on the net regarding the problem you're having with a logi-tech camera suggests checking for adware or spyware running on your computer. This seemed to fix a similar problem for several people. The other is a link to Logi-Tech technical support with extensive suggestions for things to check for resolving the problem. This link has the instructions from Logi-tech. The last suggestion I found was to download the latest drivers and software from Logi-tech and install that as a possible solution.

Hope this helps.

Legalboxer
Member

11-17-2003

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 7:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
well the cable is fixed in the building as of a minute ago and i rebooted and was able to get back online :-) but the side effects of yesterday are still present- things just got worse with each virus check i did and after house call and safe mode everything just looked wrong - my windows are enlarged in weird ways, the colors are still all disjointed- kinda like you see in safe node but i am back in normal mode now- ie the TVCH posts are now in grey instead od that aqua/blue color ... and i still get more and more of those errors for missing shortcuts when i restart my computer- to all the files we seem not to be able to identify.... any thoughts at all? would reinstalling windows help the display problems (not that i have a CD to use to reinstall it but..) by the way its Win 98SE

but i am happy to at least have my high speed again- i NEVER minded dial up all those years until last night when it was the first time since switching that i used dial up again, and i couldnt believe how slow it was :-)

Draheid
Moderator

09-09-2001

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 7:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Legalboxer: I would suggest you check your display settings. Often times going into safe mode resets the display to a much lower color depbth and resolution then you are used to using and must be manually reset after you return to normal mode. If that doesn't help, you may want to check to see what the 'Appearance' settings are set to.

Hope this helps.

Legalboxer
Member

11-17-2003

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 8:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I did check the display settings and appearance settings- even re- "apply" them and rebooted twice to make sure- they all read the right way - 256 color and windows standard

Faerygdds
Member

08-29-2000

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 8:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
256??? When I do 256 everything is grey and ugly too... Try setting it on High or true color.

If you are unable to, as in not given the option, then you may need to re-install your video drivers.

Littlec
Member

11-14-2003

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 8:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Legal I am not familiar with Windows 98 but do you have system restore? If possible you could try restoring your computer to an earlier date.

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 9:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Littlec, I think System Restore first became an option with Windows ME, which came after 98SE.

Legalboxer
Member

11-17-2003

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 9:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
thanks everyone for all the input- i am taking a break and will worry about the rest later- maybe of i never turn it off i never have to worry abut those errors messages at the beginning :-) hehehe

Skootz
Member

07-23-2003

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 1:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks you ever so much Draheid for the input..after a few curse words, reinstalling it and then trying to trouble shoot yet again..I went to the link and what ever I did it worked ( I think...I did send a video message to my mom, however she is not home so I have had no reply...also she is my only on using IM to test it out.

But I do have a new problem...
Some how..this am...I managed to "lock" if you can do that...all my text etc. is in large print. I cannot change my display settings etc.

Any input here would be appreciated.



Draheid
Moderator

09-09-2001

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 2:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Skootz: In following the steps on the link above, did you get to the point of changing the hardware acceleration settings for your video card? If so, you may want to change it back temporarily and see if that resolves your new problem. If you did not change this setting, check to see what video card your computer is configured for and see if you can verify that it matches the card you have installed. If something you did changed the video drivers, Windows may have reverted to a standard setting which is giving you the problems now.

If you are unsure or have any questions about this information, please post here and I will be happy to answer them for you.

Hope this helps.

Legalboxer
Member

11-17-2003

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 2:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
just a note that colors and display etc all seem to magically get well again a few minutes ago... only remaining problem are those error messages that pop up when i restart- that are searching for missing shortcuts to files that i cant figure out -

i did delete Gator yesterday in all that frenzy- i miss it in a way but know many say to avoid it because it can spread viruses- just thought i would see what you thought Dra, since you are master of all domain :-)

Draheid
Moderator

09-09-2001

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 3:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Legalboxer: There are a few ways to slay this problem you're having. First thing I recommend is running AdAware and SpyBOT S&D again to make sure everything possible has been cleared out. Next try these steps:

1. Check for anything in 'Start - Programs - Startup' folder that doesn't belong or isn't needed. (The easiest way to fix this is to first right-click on the 'Start' button then left-click on 'Explore'. Locate the 'Programs' folder and create a new folder called 'StartNOT' under 'Programs'. Finally, open 'Startup' and drag everything in there to the 'StartNOT' folder in case something is needed to run properly.)

2. Reboot.


3. Run MSCONFIG and disable any startup programs that looks like they don't belong there.

Reboot your computer again and see if the missing files are still reported. If so, post here exactly what you see in the message that comes up when the program is not found, including where the program is supposed to be located, what startup file is calling for the program, etc. and I will try to offer more suggestions on how to remedy the problems.

Hope this helps. If you are not comfortable with any of this, please let me know and I will try to find other ways you can try to resolve these problems.

Adven
Member

02-06-2001

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 3:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Dra, my problem is likely one you've answered before. If so, just direct me to the approximate date you answered it and I'll look for it.

I find my computer has become fairly slow at loading pages. I've defragged and dumped some programs with no apparent improvement. Is there anything I can do, buy or download to speed things up? Thanks.

Skootz
Member

07-23-2003

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 4:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I don't think i touched my video card or anything???hmmmmmmm. I run an ATI video card and it has a video editor with it..so perhaps from using that...I don't know and I have no idea how to fix it...help......


Legalboxer
Member

11-17-2003

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 4:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Dra - thanks! I have attempted some of those but will do so again and will report back - probably sometime tomorrow.

Draheid
Moderator

09-09-2001

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 5:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Adven My first suggestion to you is to purhcase a computer that is not made by Playschool or Fisher Price. The products of these companies are very good for children, however someone in your position deserves to move up in technology, IMO.

In the meantime, my first inclination is to recommend you run AdAware and/or SpyBOT S&D to see if you haven't obtained some sort of spyware or adware programs that are causing the computer to slow down.

Let me know if that helps.

Links to the programs mentioned:

AdAware 6

SpyBot Search & Destroy


Adven
Member

02-06-2001

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 6:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Damn! I knew that Fisher Price salesman was up to no good. Do I feel like an idiot. I should have known a nerf computer might have a few glitches.

I'll try your suggestions. Thanks.

Dipo
Member

04-23-2002

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 6:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
IS chat broken, I can't get in for the survivor spoiling!!!!

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 7:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Why isn't this thread called "DEAR DRA..."?

Skootz
Member

07-23-2003

Thursday, March 25, 2004 - 5:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yes I agree Pami :-)

Any luck or any ideas for me to restore my sizing problem.

Draheid
Moderator

09-09-2001

Thursday, March 25, 2004 - 7:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Skootz: When you open the display properties ('Start - Settings - Control Panel - Display') and click on the 'Settings' tab, are you able to change anything on that screen such as the resolution or color depth? If you click on the 'Advanced' button there, does the information match the ATI video card you have installed?

If you don't see or aren't sure of any of this information, please examine these areas and post here exactly what you see on those screens and I will see if I can interpret it for you and provide an idea of how to resolve the problem.

Let me know please.

Faerygdds
Member

08-29-2000

Thursday, March 25, 2004 - 8:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Adven...

Also, if the only time your computer is slow is loading pages from the web, you might try the following:

Start - Settings - Control panel - Internet Options
Where it says "Temporary Internet files" click the button that says delete files.

That will take care of cached files.

Sorry Dra, don't want to step on toes... carry on! :-)

Adven
Member

02-06-2001

Thursday, March 25, 2004 - 9:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks Dra and Faery! I followed the advice both of you gave and now I'm kicking butt and taking names. Woo hoo!

Skootz
Member

07-23-2003

Thursday, March 25, 2004 - 9:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
when I go to the display settings..I cannot change any size...I am stuck on 640x480 pixels

Adapter driver information

I have a Radeon 7000/Radeon VE
Ati tech-enhanced
Chip type: R100 R0
Version 4.0

Draheid
Moderator

09-09-2001

Thursday, March 25, 2004 - 9:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Skootz: It sounds to me like your video drivers for the ATI Radeon card are not loading or selected and Windows is forcing you to use VGA mode. I would recommend you reinstall the drivers for your video card. You may want to visit the ATi website and download the latest version for your system. You can find them at www.ATITech.com. There you will also find some helpful instructions on what to do before installing/upgrading and after to insure the installation goes smoothly.

Hope this helps.