(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2004 10:00 pm
Post subject: ME major problem. I'm COMATOSE. Archived from groups: microsoft>public>windowsme>general (more info?)
I am trying to fix a peoplepc IBM based computer for a
friend. I seriously suspect this computer is virus laden.
I was told it was slowing and hanging before it was
brought to me.
At first boot, I could not get past the loader 'dots'.
I tried the F11 command to start the computer to the
partitioned clean drive. I then selected the fdisk
choice to fdisk and reinstall all files. Probably my
first mistake. The fdisk utility got to about 3 percent
and then warned me of stack issues.
I was told to restart as the fdisk action was halted. I
restarted.
Now I can't even get the computer past the IBM logo.
This computer has no boot disk, so getting to an A:/
prompt is not possible. Is this PC doomed? In permenant
coma?
(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2004 2:24 am
Post subject: Re: ME major problem. I'm COMATOSE. [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
You can download an ME boot floppy maker from <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.bootdisk.com" target="_blank">www.bootdisk.com</a>
It does, however sound as if the PC has more problems than a
reformat/reinstall is going to cure - possibly a failing HD.
Check what the make of the HD is, and download the disk tester from the
manufacturer's website - use that to boot the PC and see what it reports.
Also check out the RAM, using DocMemory2 from <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.simmtester.com" target="_blank">www.simmtester.com</a> - again
from its own boot disk.
See what they say, and post back with the results.
Please read <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm" target="_blank">http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm</a> on how to post messages to NG's
"Carl" <anonymous RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:383301c49f8f$8164e7b0$a301280a@phx.gbl...
>I am trying to fix a peoplepc IBM based computer for a > friend. I seriously suspect this computer is virus laden. > I was told it was slowing and hanging before it was > brought to me. > > At first boot, I could not get past the loader 'dots'. > > I tried the F11 command to start the computer to the > partitioned clean drive. I then selected the fdisk > choice to fdisk and reinstall all files. Probably my > first mistake. The fdisk utility got to about 3 percent > and then warned me of stack issues. > I was told to restart as the fdisk action was halted. I > restarted. > Now I can't even get the computer past the IBM logo. > This computer has no boot disk, so getting to an A:/ > prompt is not possible. Is this PC doomed? In permenant > coma? > > Any suggestions would be appreciated.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2004 10:18 am
Post subject: Re: ME major problem. I'm COMATOSE. [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
I downloaded a ME bootable disk, but the computer tells
me it is not a valid system disk.
>-----Original Message----- >You can download an ME boot floppy maker from
<a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.bootdisk.com" target="_blank">www.bootdisk.com</a>
> >It does, however sound as if the PC has more problems
than a
>reformat/reinstall is going to cure - possibly a failing
HD.
>Check what the make of the HD is, and download the disk
tester from the
>manufacturer's website - use that to boot the PC and see
what it reports.
>Also check out the RAM, using DocMemory2 from
<a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.simmtester.com" target="_blank">www.simmtester.com</a> - again
>from its own boot disk. > >See what they say, and post back with the results. > > > >-- >Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x) > >Nil Carborundum Illegitemi >http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm >http://tinyurl.com/6oztj > >Please read <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm" target="_blank">http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm</a> on how to post
messages to NG's
> >"Carl" <anonymous DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message
>news:383301c49f8f$8164e7b0$a301280a@phx.gbl... >>I am trying to fix a peoplepc IBM based computer for a >> friend. I seriously suspect this computer is virus
laden.
>> I was told it was slowing and hanging before it was >> brought to me. >> >> At first boot, I could not get past the loader 'dots'. >> >> I tried the F11 command to start the computer to the >> partitioned clean drive. I then selected the fdisk >> choice to fdisk and reinstall all files. Probably my >> first mistake. The fdisk utility got to about 3
percent
>> and then warned me of stack issues. >> I was told to restart as the fdisk action was halted.
I
>> restarted. >> Now I can't even get the computer past the IBM logo. >> This computer has no boot disk, so getting to an A:/ >> prompt is not possible. Is this PC doomed? In
permenant
>> coma? >> >> Any suggestions would be appreciated. > > >. ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2004 6:52 pm
Post subject: Re: ME major problem. I'm COMATOSE. [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
Did you run the download to create the disk (like you should have done) or
just copy it to a floppy?
Please read <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm" target="_blank">http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm</a> on how to post messages to NG's
"Carl" <anonymous DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:314801c49ff6$97991620$a501280a@phx.gbl...
>I downloaded a ME bootable disk, but the computer tells > me it is not a valid system disk. >>-----Original Message----- >>You can download an ME boot floppy maker from
<font color=purple> > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.bootdisk.com</font" target="_blank">www.bootdisk.com</font</a>>
>> >>It does, however sound as if the PC has more problems > than a >>reformat/reinstall is going to cure - possibly a failing > HD. >>Check what the make of the HD is, and download the disk > tester from the >>manufacturer's website - use that to boot the PC and see > what it reports. >>Also check out the RAM, using DocMemory2 from > <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.simmtester.com" target="_blank">www.simmtester.com</a> - again >>from its own boot disk. >> >>See what they say, and post back with the results. >> >> >> >>-- >>Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x) >> >>Nil Carborundum Illegitemi >>http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm >>http://tinyurl.com/6oztj >> >>Please read <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm" target="_blank">http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm</a> on how to post > messages to NG's >> >>"Carl" <anonymous DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in > message >>news:383301c49f8f$8164e7b0$a301280a@phx.gbl... >>>I am trying to fix a peoplepc IBM based computer for a >>> friend. I seriously suspect this computer is virus > laden. >>> I was told it was slowing and hanging before it was >>> brought to me. >>> >>> At first boot, I could not get past the loader 'dots'. >>> >>> I tried the F11 command to start the computer to the >>> partitioned clean drive. I then selected the fdisk >>> choice to fdisk and reinstall all files. Probably my >>> first mistake. The fdisk utility got to about 3 > percent >>> and then warned me of stack issues. >>> I was told to restart as the fdisk action was halted. > I >>> restarted. >>> Now I can't even get the computer past the IBM logo. >>> This computer has no boot disk, so getting to an A:/ >>> prompt is not possible. Is this PC doomed? In > permenant >>> coma? >>> >>> Any suggestions would be appreciated. >> >> >>. >><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
(Msg. 5) Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2004 6:48 pm
Post subject: Re: ME major problem. I'm COMATOSE. [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
I just copied it to a floppy. Please expand on your
advice! Guess I DON'T know what I'm supposed to do!
>-----Original Message----- >Did you run the download to create the disk (like you
should have done) or
>just copy it to a floppy? > >-- >Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x) > >Nil Carborundum Illegitemi >http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm >http://tinyurl.com/6oztj > >Please read <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm" target="_blank">http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm</a> on how to post
messages to NG's
> >"Carl" <anonymous.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message
>news:314801c49ff6$97991620$a501280a@phx.gbl... >>I downloaded a ME bootable disk, but the computer tells >> me it is not a valid system disk. >>>-----Original Message----- >>>You can download an ME boot floppy maker from
<font color=green> >> <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.bootdisk.com</font" target="_blank">www.bootdisk.com</font</a>>
>>> >>>It does, however sound as if the PC has more problems >> than a >>>reformat/reinstall is going to cure - possibly a
failing
>> HD. >>>Check what the make of the HD is, and download the disk >> tester from the >>>manufacturer's website - use that to boot the PC and
see
>> what it reports. >>>Also check out the RAM, using DocMemory2 from >> <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.simmtester.com" target="_blank">www.simmtester.com</a> - again >>>from its own boot disk. >>> >>>See what they say, and post back with the results. >>> >>> >>> >>>-- >>>Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x) >>> >>>Nil Carborundum Illegitemi >>>http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm >>>http://tinyurl.com/6oztj >>> >>>Please read <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm" target="_blank">http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm</a> on how to
post
>> messages to NG's >>> >>>"Carl" <anonymous.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in >> message >>>news:383301c49f8f$8164e7b0$a301280a@phx.gbl... >>>>I am trying to fix a peoplepc IBM based computer for a >>>> friend. I seriously suspect this computer is virus >> laden. >>>> I was told it was slowing and hanging before it was >>>> brought to me. >>>> >>>> At first boot, I could not get past the
loader 'dots'.
>>>> >>>> I tried the F11 command to start the computer to the >>>> partitioned clean drive. I then selected the fdisk >>>> choice to fdisk and reinstall all files. Probably my >>>> first mistake. The fdisk utility got to about 3 >> percent >>>> and then warned me of stack issues. >>>> I was told to restart as the fdisk action was halted. >> I >>>> restarted. >>>> Now I can't even get the computer past the IBM logo. >>>> This computer has no boot disk, so getting to an A:/ >>>> prompt is not possible. Is this PC doomed? In >> permenant >>>> coma? >>>> >>>> Any suggestions would be appreciated. >>> >>> >>>. >>> > > >. ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
(Msg. 6) Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2004 7:06 pm
Post subject: Re: ME major problem. I'm COMATOSE. [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
OK, I did as instructed. Did the run thing and now in
the infected computer I am at an A: prompt.
Tell me more!
>-----Original Message----- >I just copied it to a floppy. Please expand on your >advice! Guess I DON'T know what I'm supposed to do! >>-----Original Message----- >>Did you run the download to create the disk (like you >should have done) or >>just copy it to a floppy? >> >>-- >>Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x) >> >>Nil Carborundum Illegitemi >>http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm >>http://tinyurl.com/6oztj >> >>Please read <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm" target="_blank">http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm</a> on how to
post
>messages to NG's >> >>"Carl" <anonymous.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in >message >>news:314801c49ff6$97991620$a501280a@phx.gbl... >>>I downloaded a ME bootable disk, but the computer tells >>> me it is not a valid system disk. >>>>-----Original Message----- >>>>You can download an ME boot floppy maker from
<font color=brown> >>> <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.bootdisk.com</font" target="_blank">www.bootdisk.com</font</a>>
>>>> >>>>It does, however sound as if the PC has more problems >>> than a >>>>reformat/reinstall is going to cure - possibly a >failing >>> HD. >>>>Check what the make of the HD is, and download the
disk
>>> tester from the >>>>manufacturer's website - use that to boot the PC and >see >>> what it reports. >>>>Also check out the RAM, using DocMemory2 from >>> <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.simmtester.com" target="_blank">www.simmtester.com</a> - again >>>>from its own boot disk. >>>> >>>>See what they say, and post back with the results. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>-- >>>>Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x) >>>> >>>>Nil Carborundum Illegitemi >>>>http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm >>>>http://tinyurl.com/6oztj >>>> >>>>Please read <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm" target="_blank">http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm</a> on how to >post >>> messages to NG's >>>> >>>>"Carl" <anonymous.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in >>> message >>>>news:383301c49f8f$8164e7b0$a301280a@phx.gbl... >>>>>I am trying to fix a peoplepc IBM based computer for
a
>>>>> friend. I seriously suspect this computer is virus >>> laden. >>>>> I was told it was slowing and hanging before it was >>>>> brought to me. >>>>> >>>>> At first boot, I could not get past the >loader 'dots'. >>>>> >>>>> I tried the F11 command to start the computer to the >>>>> partitioned clean drive. I then selected the fdisk >>>>> choice to fdisk and reinstall all files. Probably
my
>>>>> first mistake. The fdisk utility got to about 3 >>> percent >>>>> and then warned me of stack issues. >>>>> I was told to restart as the fdisk action was
halted.
>>> I >>>>> restarted. >>>>> Now I can't even get the computer past the IBM logo. >>>>> This computer has no boot disk, so getting to an A:/ >>>>> prompt is not possible. Is this PC doomed? In >>> permenant >>>>> coma? >>>>> >>>>> Any suggestions would be appreciated. >>>> >>>> >>>>. >>>> >> >> >>. >> >. ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
(Msg. 7) Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2004 7:16 pm
Post subject: Re: ME major problem. I'm COMATOSE. [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
You are helping me! I am still at the a prompt after
running through all of the diagnostics with no problems.
I would love to revive this poor PC!
I am at the ready and await your instructions.
Thanks Noel!
>-----Original Message----- >OK, I did as instructed. Did the run thing and now in >the infected computer I am at an A: prompt. > >Tell me more! >>-----Original Message----- >>I just copied it to a floppy. Please expand on your >>advice! Guess I DON'T know what I'm supposed to do! >>>-----Original Message----- >>>Did you run the download to create the disk (like you >>should have done) or >>>just copy it to a floppy? >>> >>>-- >>>Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x) >>> >>>Nil Carborundum Illegitemi >>>http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm >>>http://tinyurl.com/6oztj >>> >>>Please read <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm" target="_blank">http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm</a> on how to >post >>messages to NG's >>> >>>"Carl" <anonymous RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in >>message >>>news:314801c49ff6$97991620$a501280a@phx.gbl... >>>>I downloaded a ME bootable disk, but the computer
tells
>>>> me it is not a valid system disk. >>>>>-----Original Message----- >>>>>You can download an ME boot floppy maker from
<font color=brown> >>>> <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.bootdisk.com</font" target="_blank">www.bootdisk.com</font</a>>
>>>>> >>>>>It does, however sound as if the PC has more problems >>>> than a >>>>>reformat/reinstall is going to cure - possibly a >>failing >>>> HD. >>>>>Check what the make of the HD is, and download the >disk >>>> tester from the >>>>>manufacturer's website - use that to boot the PC and >>see >>>> what it reports. >>>>>Also check out the RAM, using DocMemory2 from >>>> <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.simmtester.com" target="_blank">www.simmtester.com</a> - again >>>>>from its own boot disk. >>>>> >>>>>See what they say, and post back with the results. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>-- >>>>>Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x) >>>>> >>>>>Nil Carborundum Illegitemi >>>>>http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm >>>>>http://tinyurl.com/6oztj >>>>> >>>>>Please read <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm" target="_blank">http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm</a> on how to >>post >>>> messages to NG's >>>>> >>>>>"Carl" <anonymous RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in >>>> message >>>>>news:383301c49f8f$8164e7b0$a301280a@phx.gbl... >>>>>>I am trying to fix a peoplepc IBM based computer
for
>a >>>>>> friend. I seriously suspect this computer is virus >>>> laden. >>>>>> I was told it was slowing and hanging before it was >>>>>> brought to me. >>>>>> >>>>>> At first boot, I could not get past the >>loader 'dots'. >>>>>> >>>>>> I tried the F11 command to start the computer to
the
>>>>>> partitioned clean drive. I then selected the fdisk >>>>>> choice to fdisk and reinstall all files. Probably >my >>>>>> first mistake. The fdisk utility got to about 3 >>>> percent >>>>>> and then warned me of stack issues. >>>>>> I was told to restart as the fdisk action was >halted. >>>> I >>>>>> restarted. >>>>>> Now I can't even get the computer past the IBM
logo.
>>>>>> This computer has no boot disk, so getting to an
A:/
>>>>>> prompt is not possible. Is this PC doomed? In >>>> permenant >>>>>> coma? >>>>>> >>>>>> Any suggestions would be appreciated. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>. >>>>> >>> >>> >>>. >>> >>. >> >. ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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