slow boot up - registry problems - need some

wushenusa · 03-02-2009

I have a Dell optiplex running windows 2000 - it takes several minutes for the sytem to boot up(very slow) - and then the screen post an image on the screen that was replaced months ago.

I run Spybot S&D and it finds some logs and stuff. Then I "fix" them and reboot and scan again and they are back. I've tried other virus scanners ect - the machine is bugged and i don't know how to correct. I'll upgrade to XP but it won't happen today. Any help is appreciated.

jay2 · 03-02-2009

Well, if you're upgrading to XP, do a full format (back up any music, documents, pictures so on you've got).

wushenusa · 03-03-2009

Hi -well That may not be for a couple of weeks- and I'd really like to get this machine working.

jay2 · 03-03-2009

Hi, sorry you didn't make that clear, throught you meant in the next few days.
Best port of call for the spyware/viruses is
http://www.pchelpforum.com/security-safety/

The experts there will look at your logs and help you, they'll also guy you on what to do in general.

Jelly Bean · 03-03-2009

Hello and welcome to PCHelpForum.

I recommend you have a system health check.

Please click this:Prework

Follow the instructions then copy and paste the results of Hijackthis and Malwarebytes back here on your thread.

I will then move your thread to the NEW Hijackthis Section in readyness for our excellent Security Team to help you further and give you any fixes that are required.

If you have trouble connecting to the internet or downloading the software then you can use another computer.

Download and save the software files to the computer,then copy the software to a CD/DVD,floppy disk,USB pen drive or even an external hard drive.You can then transfer the software to the problem computer.

Or you can restart the machine and repeately tap F8 and choose "Safe mode with networking".

If you need further help please feel free to ask.

Jelly Bean.

03-02-2009	#1
wushenusa New Poster Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2 PC Experience: Some Experience	slow boot up - registry problems - need some I have a Dell optiplex running windows 2000 - it takes several minutes for the sytem to boot up(very slow) - and then the screen post an image on the screen that was replaced months ago. I run Spybot S&D and it finds some logs and stuff. Then I "fix" them and reboot and scan again and they are back. I've tried other virus scanners ect - the machine is bugged and i don't know how to correct. I'll upgrade to XP but it won't happen today. Any help is appreciated.

03-02-2009	#2
jay2 Tech Support Team Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: in the pic ;) Posts: 1,271 PC Experience: A lot.	Re: slow boot up - registry problems - need s Well, if you're upgrading to XP, do a full format (back up any music, documents, pictures so on you've got). __________________ Comptia A+/Network A+/CISCO/OCR/V-TEC Qualified. Home Updates/PC Fixer. Trainee Game Dev.

03-03-2009	#3
wushenusa New Poster Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2 PC Experience: Some Experience	Re: slow boot up - registry problems - need s Hi -well That may not be for a couple of weeks- and I'd really like to get this machine working.

03-03-2009	#4
jay2 Tech Support Team Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: in the pic ;) Posts: 1,271 PC Experience: A lot.	Re: slow boot up - registry problems - need s Hi, sorry you didn't make that clear, throught you meant in the next few days. Best port of call for the spyware/viruses is http://www.pchelpforum.com/security-safety/ The experts there will look at your logs and help you, they'll also guy you on what to do in general. __________________ Comptia A+/Network A+/CISCO/OCR/V-TEC Qualified. Home Updates/PC Fixer. Trainee Game Dev.

03-03-2009	#5
Jelly Bean Stoooooopid Girl. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Swansea Posts: 12,803 PC Experience: None.	Re: slow boot up - registry problems - need s Hello and welcome to PCHelpForum. I recommend you have a system health check. Please click this:Prework Follow the instructions then copy and paste the results of Hijackthis and Malwarebytes back here on your thread. I will then move your thread to the NEW Hijackthis Section in readyness for our excellent Security Team to help you further and give you any fixes that are required. If you have trouble connecting to the internet or downloading the software then you can use another computer. Download and save the software files to the computer,then copy the software to a CD/DVD,floppy disk,USB pen drive or even an external hard drive.You can then transfer the software to the problem computer. Or you can restart the machine and repeately tap F8 and choose "Safe mode with networking". If you need further help please feel free to ask. Jelly Bean. __________________ Rwy'n ceisio fy ngorau.

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