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Disk read error?
United States	2007-07-29 18:43:04

Hi, My husbands pc is coming up "disk read error"; and will not start even with the Windows disk. Is that the hard drive or another problem? Is there an easy way to find out aside from bringing it into a pc shop - not sure we can afford that and I am sure that it is not worth the cost for that pc. Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated. thanks, Debbie (Intel Celeron - WinXP SP2) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (1) Reply (via web post) \| Start a new topic Recent Activity 8 New Members Visit Your Group SPONSORED LINKS Computer viruses Technical support Computer virus help Computer virus protection New computer virus Biz Resources Y! Small Business Articles, tools, forms, and more. Yoga Groups Find Enlightenment & exchange insights with other members
Re: Disk read error?
United States	2007-07-29 18:45:28

i don't know how old the computer is, but if it has a floppy drive, make sure there is nothing in it Teresa Carry Ourselves Like True Sportsmen ----- Original Message ----- From: Debbie Shannon To: Computer_Help_and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com">Computer_Help_and_Discussionyahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 7:43 PM Subject: [CHAD] Disk read error? Hi, My husbands pc is coming up "disk read error"; and will not start even with the Windows disk. Is that the hard drive or another problem? Is there an easy way to find out aside from bringing it into a pc shop - not sure we can afford that and I am sure that it is not worth the cost for that pc. Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated. thanks, Debbie (Intel Celeron - WinXP SP2) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ---------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.23/924 - Release Date: 7/28/2007 3:50 PM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (0) Reply (via web post) \| Start a new topic . __,_._,___
RE: Disk read error?
United States	2007-07-29 18:53:05

Thanks Teresa, We already thought of that. (the pc is about 5 years old) But the floppy drive always makes a strange sound when the pc is starting) Debbie _____ From: Computer_Help_and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com">Computer_Help_and_Discussionyahoogroups.com [mailto: Computer_Help_and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com">Computer_Help_and_Discussionyahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Teresa i don't know how old the computer is, but if it has a floppy drive, make sure there is nothing in it Teresa Carry Ourselves Like True Sportsmen ----- Original Message ----- From: Debbie Shannon To: Computer_Help_ <mailto:Computer_Help_and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com> and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com">and_Discussionyahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 7:43 PM Subject: [CHAD] Disk read error? Hi, My husbands pc is coming up "disk read error"; and will not start even with the Windows disk. Is that the hard drive or another problem? Is there an easy way to find out aside from bringing it into a pc shop - not sure we can afford that and I am sure that it is not worth the cost for that pc. Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated. thanks, Debbie (Intel Celeron - WinXP SP2) . <http://geo.yahoo.com/serv?s=97359714/grpId=2931592/grpspId=1705115386/msgId =131557/stime=1185752803/nc1=4763760/nc2=3848642/nc3=4776368> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (0) Reply (via web post) \| Start a new topic . __,_._,___
Re: Disk read error?
United States	2007-07-29 19:05:08

ok, have you tried using the windows startup disk in the floppy drive and restarting? Teresa Carry Ourselves Like True Sportsmen ----- Original Message ----- From: Debbie Shannon To: Computer_Help_and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com">Computer_Help_and_Discussionyahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 7:53 PM Subject: RE: [CHAD] Disk read error? Thanks Teresa, We already thought of that. (the pc is about 5 years old) But the floppy drive always makes a strange sound when the pc is starting) Debbie _____ From: Computer_Help_and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com">Computer_Help_and_Discussionyahoogroups.com [mailto: Computer_Help_and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com">Computer_Help_and_Discussionyahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Teresa i don't know how old the computer is, but if it has a floppy drive, make sure there is nothing in it Teresa Carry Ourselves Like True Sportsmen ----- Original Message ----- From: Debbie Shannon To: Computer_Help_ <mailto:Computer_Help_and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com> and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com">and_Discussionyahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 7:43 PM Subject: [CHAD] Disk read error? Hi, My husbands pc is coming up "disk read error"; and will not start even with the Windows disk. Is that the hard drive or another problem? Is there an easy way to find out aside from bringing it into a pc shop - not sure we can afford that and I am sure that it is not worth the cost for that pc. Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated. thanks, Debbie (Intel Celeron - WinXP SP2) . <http://geo.yahoo.com/serv?s=97359714/grpId=2931592/grpspId=1705115386/msgId =131557/stime=1185752803/nc1=4763760/nc2=3848642/nc3=4776368> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ---------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.23/924 - Release Date: 7/28/2007 3:50 PM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (0) Reply (via web post) \| Start a new topic . __,_._,___
RE: Disk read error?
United States	2007-07-29 19:11:30

He is in the process of reinstalling Windows now, no patience. So I guess we'll see if that works. But I did have him disconnect the floppy drive, in case that is the problem. Debbie _____ From: Computer_Help_and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com">Computer_Help_and_Discussionyahoogroups.com [mailto: Computer_Help_and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com">Computer_Help_and_Discussionyahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Teresa Sent: July 29, 2007 8:05 PM ok, have you tried using the windows startup disk in the floppy drive and restarting? Teresa Carry Ourselves Like True Sportsmen ----- Original Message ----- From: Debbie Shannon Thanks Teresa, We already thought of that. (the pc is about 5 years old) But the floppy drive always makes a strange sound when the pc is starting) Debbie _____ From: Computer_Help_ <mailto:Computer_Help_and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com> and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com">and_Discussionyahoogroups.com [mailto:Computer_Help_ <mailto:Computer_Help_and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com> and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com">and_Discussionyahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Teresa i don't know how old the computer is, but if it has a floppy drive, make sure there is nothing in it Teresa Carry Ourselves Like True Sportsmen ----- Original Message ----- From: Debbie Shannon To: Computer_Help_ <mailto:Computer_Help_and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com> and_Discussion <mailto:and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 7:43 PM Subject: [CHAD] Disk read error? Hi, My husbands pc is coming up "disk read error"; and will not start even with the Windows disk. Is that the hard drive or another problem? Is there an easy way to find out aside from bringing it into a pc shop - not sure we can afford that and I am sure that it is not worth the cost for that pc. Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated. thanks, Debbie (Intel Celeron - WinXP SP2) . <http://geo.yahoo.com/serv?s=97359714/grpId=2931592/grpspId=1705115386/msgId =131559/stime=1185753925/nc1=4706130/nc2=3848640/nc3=4025321> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (0) Reply (via web post) \| Start a new topic . __,_._,___
Re: Disk read error?
United States	2007-07-29 19:35:03

ok good luck Carry Ourselves Like True Sportsmen ----- Original Message ----- From: Debbie Shannon To: Computer_Help_and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com">Computer_Help_and_Discussionyahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 8:11 PM Subject: RE: [CHAD] Disk read error? He is in the process of reinstalling Windows now, no patience. So I guess we'll see if that works. But I did have him disconnect the floppy drive, in case that is the problem. Debbie _____ From: Computer_Help_and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com">Computer_Help_and_Discussionyahoogroups.com [mailto: Computer_Help_and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com">Computer_Help_and_Discussionyahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Teresa Sent: July 29, 2007 8:05 PM ok, have you tried using the windows startup disk in the floppy drive and restarting? Teresa Carry Ourselves Like True Sportsmen ----- Original Message ----- From: Debbie Shannon Thanks Teresa, We already thought of that. (the pc is about 5 years old) But the floppy drive always makes a strange sound when the pc is starting) Debbie _____ From: Computer_Help_ <mailto:Computer_Help_and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com> and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com">and_Discussionyahoogroups.com [mailto:Computer_Help_ <mailto:Computer_Help_and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com> and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com">and_Discussionyahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Teresa i don't know how old the computer is, but if it has a floppy drive, make sure there is nothing in it Teresa Carry Ourselves Like True Sportsmen ----- Original Message ----- From: Debbie Shannon To: Computer_Help_ <mailto:Computer_Help_and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com> and_Discussion <mailto:and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 7:43 PM Subject: [CHAD] Disk read error? Hi, My husbands pc is coming up "disk read error"; and will not start even with the Windows disk. Is that the hard drive or another problem? Is there an easy way to find out aside from bringing it into a pc shop - not sure we can afford that and I am sure that it is not worth the cost for that pc. Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated. thanks, Debbie (Intel Celeron - WinXP SP2) . <http://geo.yahoo.com/serv?s=97359714/grpId=2931592/grpspId=1705115386/msgId =131559/stime=1185753925/nc1=4706130/nc2=3848640/nc3=4025321> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ---------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.23/924 - Release Date: 7/28/2007 3:50 PM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (0) Reply (via web post) \| Start a new topic . __,_._,___
I have Adware Generic virus
Australia	2007-07-29 22:52:12

Hi guys, a week ago I asked for help in ridding this virus and I tried what was kindly advised but I can't get rid of the flipping thing. AVG finds it, says I need to re-boot to finish the healing process and lo and behold I have the thing again. I now have Trojan Horse Generic2.MSS. I have used NoAdware, Adware Away, Lavasoft Pro, CC Cleaner and a few others I have deleted and forgotten about. I am about to rip my hair out..........Shez [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (1) Reply (via web post) \| Start a new topic Recent Activity 8 New Members Visit Your Group SPONSORED LINKS Computer viruses Technical support Computer virus help Computer virus protection New computer virus Search Ads Get new customers. List your web site in Yahoo! Search. Share Photos Put your favorite photos and more online. Yoga Groups Exchange insights with members of the yoga community.
Re: I have Adware Generic virus
United States	2007-07-30 19:13:40

Did you turn off system restore before you cleaned? Wyatt M. Portendt Group Moderator - iMacChat%40yahoogroups.com">iMacChatyahoogroups.com Group Owner - Computer-Support%40yahoogroups.com">Computer-Supportyahoogroups.com Mac Pro * 2 (x) 2.66 GHz Intel Xeon Dual Core * OS X 10.4.10 Tiger/ Windows XP Pro Dell Dimension E520 * Intel Core 2 E6420 Duo Processor 2.13 GHZ * Ubuntu Linux Asus (Homebuilt) * AMD XP64 3400+ * Windows XP Pro 20" iMac * Intel Core Duo 2.0 GHz * OS X 10.4.10 Tiger On Jul 29, 2007, at 10:52 PM, Shez wrote: > Hi guys, a week ago I asked for help in ridding this virus and I > tried what was kindly advised but I can't get rid of the flipping > thing. AVG finds it, says I need to re-boot to finish the healing > process and lo and behold I have the thing again. I now have > Trojan Horse Generic2.MSS. I have used NoAdware, Adware Away, > Lavasoft Pro, CC Cleaner and a few others I have deleted and > forgotten about. I am about to rip my hair out..........Shez __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (0) Reply (via web post) \| Start a new topic . __,_._,___
RE: Disk read error? - still has this message
United States	2007-07-30 20:32:56

Hi, My husband was able to get Windows back on his pc and it is running again -- but whenever he tries to restart it (not turn it on) he still receives the "disk read error"; then it says to press Ctrl Alt Del, but that does not work so he has to press the power off and then back on. Could this be a hard disk problem or motherboard? Any ideas? Thanks, Debbie _____ From: Debbie Shannon He is in the process of reinstalling Windows now, no patience. So I guess we'll see if that works. But I did have him disconnect the floppy drive, in case that is the problem. Debbie _____ From: Teresa Sent: July 29, 2007 8:05 PM ok, have you tried using the windows startup disk in the floppy drive and restarting? Teresa Carry Ourselves Like True Sportsmen ----- Original Message ----- From: Debbie Shannon Thanks Teresa, We already thought of that. (the pc is about 5 years old) But the floppy drive always makes a strange sound when the pc is starting) Debbie _____ f rom Teresa i don't know how old the computer is, but if it has a floppy drive, make sure there is nothing in it Teresa Carry Ourselves Like True Sportsmen ----- Original Message ----- From: Debbie Shannon To: Computer_Help_ <mailto:Computer_Help_and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com> and_Discussion <mailto:and_Discussion%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 7:43 PM Subject: [CHAD] Disk read error? Hi, My husbands pc is coming up "disk read error"; and will not start even with the Windows disk. Is that the hard drive or another problem? Is there an easy way to find out aside from bringing it into a pc shop - not sure we can afford that and I am sure that it is not worth the cost for that pc. Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated. thanks, Debbie (Intel Celeron - WinXP SP2) . <http://geo.yahoo.com/serv?s=97359714/grpId=2931592/grpspId=1705115386/msgId =131560/stime=1185754300/nc1=3848643/nc2=4776372/nc3=4763759> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (0) Reply (via web post) \| Start a new topic Recent Activity 9 New Members Visit Your Group SPONSORED LINKS Computer viruses Technical support Computer virus help Computer virus protection New computer virus Yahoo! Groups Beauty & Fashion Connect & share tips and advice. Yoga Groups Exchange insights with members of the yoga community.
Re: I have Adware Generic virus
Australia	2007-07-30 22:12:45

Yes, tried turning off System Restore. I have finally found a prog called PC Tools Spyware Doctor which is the first to actually detect and name the adware apart from AVG. I am tossing around if I should buy the prog or if it is unable to delete it like AVG is. My AVG is a professional version...........Shez [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (0) Reply (via web post) \| Start a new topic Recent Activity 9 New Members Visit Your Group SPONSORED LINKS Computer viruses Technical support Computer virus help Computer virus protection New computer virus Need traffic? Drive customers With search ads on Yahoo! Fitness Edge on Yahoo! Groups Learn how to increase endurance. Find Enlightenment Yoga groups and resources on Yahoo! Groups.

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