I finally got this machine back up after a full system recovery. Didn't
have any way to log-on here so it took a while to figure out how to crash
the thing. It seems to be pretty much ok except when I do a restart or cut
it off and then boot up again, I get this message: The procedure entry point
GetProcessImageFileNameW could not be located in the dynamic link library
PSAPI.DLL. What does this mean and do I need to fix this somehow? You
can't be too basic with replies. Thanks in advance for any help you can
provide.
~Bill
On Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 2:17 PM, rickglaz4742435 < no_reply%40yahoogroups.com">no_reply
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> Try re-seating your (HD) cables.
> What you did should have not caused this. (Unless you "bumped"
> something.) Cables are often "ready to fall off", and all you
> have to do is "go in there"; and thrash around a little...
> It has something to do with thermal movement over time.
>
> I "always" go into the BIOS first, on the theory that if the
> computer can't "work" there, it must have a significant "problem".
> Does your BIOS have a setting: "reset configuration data"?
> (Mine is in the "PnP/PCI Configurations" section. (Phoenix/Award).
> Sometimes, if your BIOS "hands off" different hardware data than the
> OS is expecting (especially if low level drivers are involved) the OS
> "chokes".
>
>; Sometimes when putting in new "stuff", (when you have a problem),
> you need to remove it and either "give up" on it, or figure out
> a different way to get it installed. "After" getting the system
> stabilized...
>
> Be sure to "cold boot" at least twice between any steps you
> take, as Windows sometimes takes it's good old time to notice
> repairs are underway, and "allow" the proper changes.
>
>; I had quite a time with a bad NIC last night, (but not as bad as
> you are having). A new replacement different brand (and drivers)
> happened to be bad too.
>; It may have been putting out ozone for several days, surprisingly.
> <???>; (Maybe it was the "CAPS" outgassing?)
>
> Look here:
> <http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;812450>
> That is a "last ditch"; approach, if the above (or other things)
> do not help.
> Rick Glazier
>
> --- In simplycomputers2%40yahoogroups.com">simplycomputers2yahoogroups.com<;simplycomputers2%40yahoogroups.com>,
> "Bill McL" <Bill.45.70...>
> wrote:
> >
>; > Armando,
> >
>; > I installed the USB2. Afterwards when I turned the computer on I
> received
> > this message: Windows could not start because the following file is
> missing
> > or corrupt. System 32DriversNtfs.sys. I have no idea what that
>; means.
> >
>; > I turned the computer off for a while and back on and got a different
> > message with a bunch of choice (below) but nothing happened when I tried
> > clicking on them:
> >
>; > Safe Mode
>; > Safe Mode with networking
> > Safe Mode with Command Prompt
> >
>; > Last know good configuration your most recent setting that worked.
> >
>; > Start Windows Normally.
> >
>; > I first tried the Last Know Good Configuration but nothing happened.
> After
> > a few minutes I tried Start Windows Normally. Nothing happened. I
> waited a
> > while and turned the computer off and back on after a half hour or
> so and it
> > gave me the first message regarding the System 32/Drivers, etc.
>; >
>; > I waited a while and cut the computer off and then received this message
> > (below) and it appears to be stuck there and stabile on this message. I
> > have no idea what it means.
> >
>; > Here's where it's stuck: Windows could not start because of an error
> in the
> > software.
> > Please report this problem as:
> > load needed DLLS for kernel.
> > Please contact your support person to report this problem.
> >
>; > I'm using a borrowed computer to write this message and I'm hoping I can
> > maybe get my computer back up and running by switching back and
> forth. This
>; > one is old and sloooow.
> >
>; > My computer, the one that's down, is the HP Pavillion 520c with
>; Windows XP.
> > The computer did not come with software, but a few years ago there
> was some
>; > kind of lawsuit and HP sent me 7 CDs that are Windows recovery
> system. I
> > tried looking on those CDs for the System 32Drivers but my computer
> remains
> > stuck on the - load needed Dlls for kernel thing and won't seem to
> budge.
> >
>; > I had backed up everything worth keeping before I messed with the USB2
>; > install so if we need to wipe out the hard drive and reinstall
> Windows I am
> > game. I know the "F" keys across the top of the keyboard can be
> used to do
> > a system recovery but I don't know which ones to use or what order.
> >
>; > I you can advise and have time to help I would appreciate it. If
> not I will
>; > try taking the computer in for repair, however, because of age it's
>; probably
> > not worth fixing.
> >
>; > Hopefully, this borrowed computer will work to get a reply back.
> >
>; > Thanks in advance for any replies.
> >
>; > ~Bill
> >
>; > On 4/9/08, avbsantos2 <avbsantos2...> wrote:
> > >
>; > > They are all USB 2.0 add-on cards. PCI is the interface, how they
>; > > connect to your computer's motherboard and you have confirmed that
>; > > your PC is waht I thought it was according to your description,
> > > therefor any one of them will serve your purpose, cost is the only
>; > > consideration.
> > >
>; > > You may have to add USB 2.0 drivers, but we'll tackle that later. XP
> > > should provide the appropriate drivers all on its own via its P-n-P
> > > capabilities, "Plug and Play".
> > >
>; > > There are other factors to consider when working inside a computer,
> > > i.e., take heed of the steps to take to avoid damage that can be
> > > caused by an electrostatic discharge(*) and careless dislodging of
> > > wires and devices that may cause problems in an otherwise working
> > > computer. IOW, be careful not to dislodge stuff from its present
> > > location, etc.
>; > >
>; > >
>; <http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,107867-page,1-c,busesports/article.html
> > > >
>; > >
>; > > (*)see alternative to anti-static wrist band here:
> > > <
>; > >
>;
> http://www.wikihow.com/Ground-Yourself--to-Avoid-Destroying-a-Computer-With-Electrostatic-Discharge
> > > >
>; > >
>; > > HTH,
>; > > Armando
> > > --- In
> simplycomputers2%40yahoogroups.com">simplycomputers2yahoogroups.com <simplycomputers2%40yahoogroups.com>;
> <simplycomputers2%40yahoogroups.com>;,
>
> > > "Bill McL" <Bill.45.70>
> > > wrote:
