Fixed: Lots of problems out of nowhere on Windows XP - Page 2

batscott · 09-11-2009

Ok... update. I have XP theme back (Does a happy dance) Still nothing plug and play will work though. Although, while fixing XP theme, I came upon an interesting error, thought it might apply to what's going on???

batscott · 09-11-2009

Should I redownload drivers for my printer and my camera and my mp3 player? They are all not working. It's like there is no plug and play capability. What shall I do?

TechnoHippy · 09-11-2009

Your lucky your PC even boots. Almost all of your services are disabled. Set 'Universal Plug and Play Device Host' to automatic and start it. You will need someone else to tell you exactly what else to turn on/off.[IMG]file:///c:/temp/moz-screenshot.png[/IMG]

batscott · 09-11-2009

Originally Posted by TechnoHippy

Your lucky your PC even boots. Almost all of your services are disabled. Set 'Universal Plug and Play Device Host' to automatic and start it. You will need someone else to tell you exactly what else to turn on/off.[IMG]file:///c:/temp/moz-screenshot.png[/IMG]

Um, ok, how do I do that? In the same box as the themes?

batscott · 09-11-2009

Ok found Universal Plug and Play thing, tried to start it and got this error. What now?

elpmek · 09-11-2009

Restore points are set in XP by default.

Go - Start - Programs - Accessories - System Tools - "Restore my computer to an earlier time" - follow wizard.

If that doesn't work 'cos you seem to have a few problems do this:

Go:

Start - Run - (type) sfc /scannow (with the space)(Enter)

sfc = System File Checker restores files to their correct state.

This may require you to put in your XP CD.

Arctos · 09-11-2009

Originally Posted by TechnoHippy

~~Your lucky your PC even boots. Almost all of your services are disabled. Set 'Universal Plug and Play Device Host' to automatic and start it.~~ You will need someone else to tell you exactly what else to turn on/off.[IMG]file:///c:/temp/moz-screenshot.png[/IMG]

To batscott

Go here to Black Vipers web site, he has the best guide for what services need to be turned off safely.

In your your case, print the webpage out, and keep it beside you when you change them back to the default settings.

When you have them back to normal, then you can turn off the unneeded services from BV's guide...

http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm

09-11-2009	#8
batscott Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 12 PC Experience: Some Experience	Re: Lots of problems out of nowhere on Window Ok... update. I have XP theme back (Does a happy dance) Still nothing plug and play will work though. Although, while fixing XP theme, I came upon an interesting error, thought it might apply to what's going on???

09-11-2009	#9
batscott Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 12 PC Experience: Some Experience	Re: Lots of problems out of nowhere on Window Should I redownload drivers for my printer and my camera and my mp3 player? They are all not working. It's like there is no plug and play capability. What shall I do?

09-11-2009	#10
TechnoHippy Silver Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 158 PC Experience: Always learning something new	Re: Lots of problems out of nowhere on Window Your lucky your PC even boots. Almost all of your services are disabled. Set 'Universal Plug and Play Device Host' to automatic and start it. You will need someone else to tell you exactly what else to turn on/off.[IMG]file:///c:/temp/moz-screenshot.png[/IMG]

09-11-2009	#11
batscott Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 12 PC Experience: Some Experience	Re: Lots of problems out of nowhere on Window Originally Posted by TechnoHippy Your lucky your PC even boots. Almost all of your services are disabled. Set 'Universal Plug and Play Device Host' to automatic and start it. You will need someone else to tell you exactly what else to turn on/off.[IMG]file:///c:/temp/moz-screenshot.png[/IMG] Um, ok, how do I do that? In the same box as the themes?

09-11-2009	#12
batscott Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 12 PC Experience: Some Experience	Re: Lots of problems out of nowhere on Window Ok found Universal Plug and Play thing, tried to start it and got this error. What now?

09-11-2009	#13
elpmek Tech Support Team Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 2,723 PC Experience: Experienced	Re: Lots of problems out of nowhere on Window Restore points are set in XP by default. Go - Start - Programs - Accessories - System Tools - "Restore my computer to an earlier time" - follow wizard. If that doesn't work 'cos you seem to have a few problems do this: Go: Start - Run - (type) sfc /scannow (with the space)(Enter) sfc = System File Checker restores files to their correct state. This may require you to put in your XP CD. __________________ elpmek *PreWork* *PCHF Rules*

09-11-2009	#14
Arctos Tech Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bundaberg, Australia Posts: 3,712 PC Experience: RTM Assoc. Dip.	Re: Lots of problems out of nowhere on Window Originally Posted by TechnoHippy ~~Your lucky your PC even boots. Almost all of your services are disabled. Set 'Universal Plug and Play Device Host' to automatic and start it.~~ You will need someone else to tell you exactly what else to turn on/off.[IMG]file:///c:/temp/moz-screenshot.png[/IMG] To batscott Go here to Black Vipers web site, he has the best guide for what services need to be turned off safely. In your your case, print the webpage out, and keep it beside you when you change them back to the default settings. When you have them back to normal, then you can turn off the unneeded services from BV's guide... http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm Comments on this post batscott agrees: Thanks so much for your help!! __________________ Bikpela Google bilong mi wantok - Malware Prework Join the PC Help Forum WCG Team and fight cancer with us! PCHF open 24/7

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