September 29th, 2008

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Descriptions and Fixes of Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) crash errors

Attempted Write To Readonly Memory (stop code 0X000000BE)

A faulty driver or service is typically responsible for this error, as is outdated firmware. If the name of a file or service is specified, try uninstalling the software (or rolling back the driver if it’s an upgrade).

Bad Pool Caller (stop code 0X000000C2)

Causes and remedies are similar to “Attempted Write To Readonly Memory”. Additionally, this error might also be the result of a defective hardware device. If you encounter this message while upgrading to Windows Vista, it may mean that one or more devices in your system are not compatible with Vista. Try disconnecting unnecessary devices, or at least look for updated drivers and firmware. Also, disable any antivirus software you may have running.

Data Bus Error (stop code 0X0000002E)

This can be caused by defective memory, including system RAM, the Level 2 cache, or even the memory on your video card. Other causes of this error include serious hard disk corruption, buggy hardware drivers, or physical damage to the motherboard.

Driver IRQL Not Less Or Equal (stop code 0X000000D1)

Drivers programmed to access improper hardware addresses typically cause this error. Causes and remedies are similar to “Attempted Write To Readonly Memory (stop code 0X000000BE)” earlier in this list.

Driver Power State Failure (stop code 0X0000009F)

This error is caused by an incompatibility between your computer’s power management and one or more installed drivers or services, typically when the computer enters the Hibernate state. If the name of a file or service is specified, try uninstalling the software (or rolling back the driver if it’s an upgrade). Or, try disabling Windows support for power management.

Driver Unloaded Without Cancelling Pending Operations (stop code 0X000000CE)

Causes and remedies are similar to “Attempted Write To Readonly Memory (stop code 0X000000BE)” earlier in this section.

Driver Used Excessive PTEs (stop code 0X000000D8)

Causes and remedies are similar to “No More System PTEs (stop code 0X0000003F)”.

Hardware Interrupt Storm (stop code 0X000000F2)

This error occurs when a hardware device (such as a USB or SCSI controller) fails to release an IRQ, a condition typically caused by a buggy driver or firmware. This error can also appear if two devices are incorrectly assigned the same IRQ.

Inaccessible Boot Device (stop code 0X0000007B)

You may see this error during Windows startup if Windows cannot read data from the system or boot partitions. Faulty disk controller drivers are often to blame, but this problem can also be caused by hard disk errors, or even a corrupted boot.ini file. If all is well with your drivers and your drive, and you haven’t been messing with the boot.ini file (such as while installing multiple operating systems), check your system BIOS settings.

If you encounter this message while upgrading to Windows Vista, it may mean that one or more devices in your system are not compatible with Vista. Try disconnecting unnecessary devices, or at least look for updated drivers and firmware. Also, disable any antivirus software you may have running.

Kernel Data Inpage Error (stop code 0X0000007A)

This error implies a problem with virtual memory, most often in the case that Windows wasn’t able to read data from - or write data to - the swap file. Possible causes include bad sectors, a virus, improper SCSI termination, bad memory, or physical damage to the motherboard.

Kernel Stack Inpage Error (stop code 0X00000077)

Causes and remedies are similar to the previous entry, “Kernel Data Inpage Error (stop code 0X0000007A)”.

Kmode Exception Not Handled (stop code 0X0000001E)

A faulty driver or service is sometimes responsible for this error, as are memory and IRQ conflicts, and faulty firmware. If the name of a file or service is specified, try uninstalling the software (or rolling back the driver if it’s an upgrade).

If the Win32k.sys file is mentioned in the message, the cause may be third-party remote control software. This error can also be caused if you run out of disk space while installing an application or if you run out of memory while using a buggy application with a memory leak.

Mismatched Hal (stop code 0X00000079)

The currently installed Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) must match the type of computer on which Windows Vista is installed, or you may see this error. For example, if you use a HAL intended for a dual-processor system on a single-processor motherboard, Windows may not start. The best way to correct problems with the HAL is to reinstall Windows Vista. This error can also be caused by out-of-date Ntoskrnl.exe or Hal.dll files, so if you’ve recently attempted to repair these files on your system, look for backups of the original versions.

No More System PTEs (stop code 0X0000003F)

Page Table Entries (PTEs) are used to map RAM as it is divided into page frames by the Virtual Memory Manager (VMM). This error usually means that Windows has run out of PTEs. Aside from the usual assortment of faulty drivers and services that can cause all sorts of problems, this error can also occur if you’re using multiple monitors. If you find that you’re experiencing this error often, you can increase Windows allocation of PTEs with this procedure:

1. Open the Registry Editor.
2. Then expand the branches to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\
CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management.
3. Double-click the PagedPoolSize value, enter 0 for its value data, and click OK.
4. Next, double-click the SystemPages value. If you’re using multiple monitors, enter a value of 36000 here. Otherwise, enter 40000 if you have 128 MB of system RAM or less, or 110000 if you have more than 128 MB of RAM.
5. Click OK and then close the Registry Editor when you’re done. The change will take effect when you restart Windows.

NTFS File System (stop code 0X00000024)

This is caused by an problem reported by ntfs.sys, the driver responsible for reading and writing NTFS volumes. If you’re using the FAT32 filesystem, you may see a similar message (with stop
code 0X00000023).

Causes include a faulty IDE or SCSI controller, improper SCSI termination, an overly aggressive virus scanner, or errors on the disk (try testing it with Chkdsk).
To investigate further, open the Event Viewer (eventvwr.msc), and look for error messages related to SCSI or FASTFAT (in the System category), or Autochk (in the Application category).

Page Fault In Nonpaged Area (stop code 0X00000050)

Causes and remedies are similar to “Attempted Write To Readonly Memory (stop code 0X000000BE)”, earlier in this list.

Status Image Checksum Mismatch (stop code 0Xc0000221)

Possible causes for this error include a damaged swap file, or a corrupted driver. See “Attempted Write To Readonly Memory (stop code 0X000000BE)”, earlier in this section, for additional causes and remedies.

Status System Process Terminated (stop code 0Xc000021A)

This error indicates a problem with either Winlogon.exe or the Client Server Runtime Subsystem (CSRSS). It can also be caused if a user with administrator privileges has modified the permissions of certain system files such that Windows cannot read them. To fix the problem, you’ll have to install a second copy of Windows Vista, and then repair the file permissions from there.

Thread Stuck In Device Driver (stop code 0X000000EA)

Also known as the infamous “infinite loop” problem, this nasty bug has about a hundred different causes. What’s actually happening is that your video driver has essentially entered an infinite loop because your video adapter has locked up. Microsoft has posted a solution on its web site that involves disabling certain aspects of video acceleration, but I’ve never encountered an instance where this worked. Instead, try the following:

• Try upgrading your computer’s power supply. A power supply of poor quality or insufficient wattage will be unable to provide adequate power to all your computer’s components, and may result in a “brown out” of sorts in your system. Note that newer, more power-hungry video adapters are more susceptible to this problem.

• Make sure you have the latest driver for your video card. If you already have the latest driver, try “rolling back” to an older driver to see whether that solves the problem.

• Make sure you have the latest driver for your sound card, if applicable. Also, make sure your sound card is not in a slot immediately adjacent to your video card, lest the resulting interference or heat disrupt the operation of either card.

• Make sure your video card is properly seated in its AGP or PCI slot. If it’s a PCI card, try moving it to a different slot.

• Inspect your video card and motherboard for physical damage.

• Try messing with some of your system’s BIOS settings, especially those concerning your AGP slot or video subsystem. For example, if your AGP slot is set to 2x mode, and your video adapter only supports 1x AGP mode, then you’ll want to change the setting accordingly.

• Make sure your computer - and your video card - are adequately cooled. Overheating can cause your video card’s chipset to lock up.

• Check with the manufacturer of your motherboard for newer drivers for your motherboard chipset. For example, the “infinite loop” problem is common among motherboards with VIA chipsets and nVidia-based video cards. Visit the VIA web site (http://www.viaarena.com/?PageID=64) for updated drivers and additional solutions.

• Try replacing your system’s driver for the Processor-to-AGP Controller.Open Device Manager (devmgmt.msc), expand the System devices branch, and double-click the entry corresponding to your Processor-to-AGP Controller. Choose the Driver tab, and click Update Driver to choose a new driver.
Unless you can get a newer driver from the manufacturer of your motherboard chipset, try
installing the generic “PCI standard PCI-to-PCI bridge” driver shown in the Hardware Update Wizard.

• If your motherboard has an on-board Ethernet adapter, try disabling the PXE Resume/Remote Wake Up option in your system BIOS.

• If you’re using a dual-processor motherboard, Windows Vista is probably loading a HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) for an MPS (Multiple Processor System). Such HALs support the I/O APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller), a method of accommodating more than 15 IRQs in a single system. Unfortunately, APIC can cause problems with AGP-based video cards. Try changing your HAL to “Standard PC” to see whether that solves the problem.

Unexpected Kernel Mode Trap (stop code 0X0000007F)

Typical causes of this error include defective memory, physical damage to the motherboard, and excessive processor heat due to overclocking (running the CPU faster than its specified clock speed).

Unmountable Boot Volume (stop code 0X000000ED)

This means that Windows was unable to mount the boot volume, which, if you have more than one drive, is the drive containing Windows. This can be caused by using the wrong cable with a high-throughput IDE controller (more than 33 MB/second); try an 80-pin cable instead of the standard 40-pin cable. See also “Inaccessible Boot Device (stop code 0X0000007B)”, earlier in this list.

Written by Harry Waring on September 29th, 2008 with no comments.
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Tweak your mouse sensitivity in Windows virtual machines

I doubt a lot of virtualization fans is having this issue on most of the virtualization platform. This is not a major issue, but it is quite annoying and it will lower down your mouse pointer sensitivity. It is very hard for you to do testing or manage the Windows virtual machine if you cannot move your mouse pointer smoothly. Recently I just realized how to solve it from a friend of mine. Before this I would like to share this post with my friend, Wayne Lee King Lek. Thanks for him to share this knowledge with me.

Here is the step by step how to encounter the issue mentioned above:

At your Windows VM desktop, right click your mouse, and then go to Properties.
Browse to Settings tab, and then click on Advanced button at the right bottom.
Click on the Troubleshoot tab, adjust the Hardware acceleration to Full.

Thats all for this small trick. Hope this post will help you all. :)

Written by magakos on September 29th, 2008 with no comments.
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Esther Choi is back and she’s feeling “Snippy”

Esther is back with a brand new demo focusing on another cool feature in Windows Vista - Snipping Tool. Snipping Tool is really handy for anyone who needs to capture and/or send an image of their screen, a web page or document - really any time where the visual explains more than a description.

We've heard great things about the other videos we did (on Previous Versions, Live Icons and Instant Search), so our plan is to continue providing content like this. Leave a comment and let us know what you think of the video, and if you have suggestions for tips and tricks we should cover in future videos!

Also, just a reminder that you can still get the Windows Vista Product Guide - a great resource on all things Windows Vista - for FREE in paperback. All you have to do is pay for shipping. Order your copy here! The paperback guide doesn't include the new stuff in Windows Vista SP1, but you can download all of that information here

Written by Brandon LeBlanc on September 29th, 2008 with no comments.
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Security Scanner 2008

Description of Security Scanner 2008 and consequences of its residing on your PC

Security Scanner 2008 (SecurityScanner2008) is another astute misleading antispyware solution. This program is often installed manually. Some observers state that the only reason for considering Security Scanner 2008 as malware is that scan results by this program comprise legitimate objects. We disagree for the following reasons: first, Security Scanner 2008 is often installed without your contest and notification through the method of fake codec request and other popular trickeries; second, so called threats discovered by Security Scanner 2008 are not only legitimate but they could be very valuable for users; it is understandable that deletion of such files is unwanted and is already a good reason to remove Security Scanner 2008; third, Security Scanner 2008 (SecurityScanner 2008) alerts you too about fake threats by pop-ups, which sometimes cause system freezes and may be very annoying.
There is no reason to keep this rogue. It is not just an unnecessary application, significant system slowing down and valuable data vanishings may become your headache due to Security Scanner 2008. Click here to scan your PC free of charge and get rid of Security Scanner 2008 once and for all.

Security Scanner 2008 Technical Details

Full name: Security Scanner 2008, SecurityScanner 2008, SecurityScanner2008
Type: Rogue anti-spyware
Version: 2008
Origin: Russian Federation

Security Scanner 2008 Screenshots (click to enlarge):

Signs of being infected with Security Scanner 2008:

Trial of Security Scanner 2008 generates scan window Security Scanner 2008 v 3.5. It has a rather common impression and looks pretty reliable, also containg invitation to register the trial. The registration is to be paid. However, it is very dangeroius to run the full version of Security Scanner 2008. Trial of the rogue at least do not delete all the positives, while legitimate version indeed eliminates all the theats, which are, however, harmless and sometimes simply very important files you would never delete.
Usually, up to 30 hours required for Security Scanner 2008 to start its first scan after hidden installation; of course, in case you installed the trial intentionally, it is unlikely that you still need to figure out whether Security Scanner 2008 was installed; moreover, after manual installation scan should start immediately.
Early detection of Security Scanner 2008 staves off the danger of any considerable harm. For free detection and to remove Security Scanner 2008 safely and immediately click here.

Automatic Removal of Security Scanner 2008 from your PC:

Follow the link below and you will launch free scan of your PC for malware. You may be sure that Security Scanner 2008 infected your machine or not, but removal of malware would be better complex to ensure detection and elimination of all the threats, i.e. except Security Scanner 2008 other malware program might be also installed at your machine. It is good to remove Security Scanner 2008 and all other malware and viruses threatening your PC.

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Manual Removal of Security Scanner 2008:

Be careful in manual removal of Security Scanner 2008 as incorrect application of the guidelines may result in the malware removal failure and damaging of harmless files and objects. Another challenge is that other malware may keep on residing on your PC, unless Security Scanner 2008 was the only one malware downloaded. Check it free of charge whether your PC is free of malware and viruses after Security Scanner 2008 removal. Apply free scanner of the Security Scanner 2008 removal tool that fits your operating system (choose the appropriate link above).

Remove Security Scanner 2008 files and dll’s:
SecurityScanner2008.lnk
SecurityScanner2008.exe
pcsd.dll
Security Scanner 2008.db
log.dat
settings.dat
[RANDOM FILE NAME].tmp
SecurityScanner2008.pkg
program.info
Uninstall.exe
Register Security Scanner 2008.lnk
Start Security Scanner 2008.lnk
Uninstall Security Scanner 2008.lnk

Unregister Security Scanner 2008 registry values:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\SecurityScanner2008
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Security Scanner 2008
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{82297D11-31C1-40B1-960A-BDF40B3B365F}
HKEY_CURRENT_USERS\Software\Security Scanner 2008
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AllFilesystemObjects\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\pcsd
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{82297D11-31C1-40B1-960A-BDF40B3B365F}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Security Scanner 2008
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Security Scanner 2008

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AntiMalware 2009

Description of AntiMalware 2009 and consequences of its residing on your PC

If your PC could experience pain, it would cry after AntiMalware 2009 installation. This application indeed tears the body of your smart servant apart. What seems strange for the first look is that any complicated technique is not applied by this rogue for making such a hard malicious impact.
So what is it and how it works? Everything of genius is simple. While there is a number of various tricks aimed to depreciate system performance of a victim’s computer used to the purpose of malware propagation, AntiMalware 2009 seems to be some kind of a jasper as no intentional actions are taken by this application to strengthen harm caused to the victim’s machine for scaring purposes. Such actions are simply unnecessary; AntiMalware 2009 was so terribly designed that there is no need in additional tricks. Any contemporary operating system can not operate at full performance, where its capacities are utilized by AntiMalware 2009. Remove AntiMalware 2009 (Anti Malware 2009 or AntiMalware2009) to deliver your PC from these sufferings. Unless you get rid of AntiMalware 2009(Anti Malware 2009 or AntiMalware2009)within the shortest terms, your PC may be hardly damaged. Click here in order to detect malware for free and to remove AntiMalware 2009.

AntiMalware 2009 Technical Details

Full name: AntiMalware 2009, AntiMalware2009, Anti Malware 2009
Type: Rogue anti-spyware
Version: 2009
Origin: Russian Federation

Signs of being infected with AntiMalware 2009:

AntiMalware 2009 trial often requires rather long time to start its scan and popups producing. Certainly, AntiMalware 2009 licensed version should be paid and its installation can not be a secret. AntiMalware 2009 full version simply replaces the trial and is not so much incompatible with your system so that immediate release of resources due to removal of AntiMalware 2009 trial results in immediate considerable improvement of the performance.
Since it is preferable to remove AntiMalware 2009 in the nearest time after the download, but for rather long period this malicious application runs without showing obvious signs of its presence, click here to detect asap the trial version (malware detection is free) and get rid of AntiMalware 2009 and of other malware.

Automatic Removal of AntiMalware 2009 from your PC:

AntiMalware 2009 is often downloaded with trojans and other viruses. In addition, the shortest period of development for AntiMalware 2009 is enough to make victim’s machine helpless so that risks of getting another infection after AntiMalware 2009 download are very high. Use only reliable complex malware for complete elimination of malware and viruses. Follow the link below to detect malware for free and get id of AntiMalware 2009 once and for all.

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Manual Removal of AntiMalware 2009:

Manual removal of AntiMalware 2009 may appear to be a long-lasting process. Despite we care about the completeness of malware manual removal instructions and can make a statement that correct application of our guidelines for badware removal is a reliable way to remove malware, manual removal of AntiMalware 2009 is rather inexpedient as complex threats removal is likely to be a single way to overall and thus efficient restoration of infected PC. However, if you believe that AntiMalware 2009 is the one and only source of danger posing a challenge to your machine, as well as in any other case, it is always your decision how to remove AntiMalware 2009; you are always invited to remove AntiMalware 2009 manually.

Remove AntiMalware 2009 files and dll’s:
AVLWarning.dll
uninst.exe
VirusResponseLab2009.exe
VirusResponse Lab 2009 2.1.lnk

Unregister AntiMalware 2009 registry values:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AntiMalware 2009
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “antimalware2009.exe”

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Add the Green Consideration in Buying a New PC

When you are in the market for a new computer, perhaps you could include among your requirements green issues like perhaps the materials to which they are made of and energy saving features that is currently among the top points that people are being encouraged to do. We are all aware that going green has been added to the fray and while many PC manufacturers claim that they adhere to such eco-friendly policies, it would be best to decide on your own on what it really means to be green.

One thing you can be assured of is that you get the best performance as well. Power saving features has to be the leading indicator of being green which is closely followed by use of other resources from perhaps recycled materials or adhering towards policies governing proper waste and reusable resources. While these are a given, it is obvious that the main point that a PC buyer would have is simply to get a PC that can function normally and according to their needs.

The real deal on why PC buyers should place emphasis on energy consumption may not be realized immediately. For one, energy consumption can really save a lot as far as bills and finances are concerned. A computer is seen as the lesser consuming gadget anywhere. But if you could get a PC that can save you a bit, you may be surprised at the impact that it may have in the long run when finances come into play.

Written by PC Freak on September 29th, 2008 with no comments.
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