My computer is running extremely slow and giving me all sorts of error messages. I am not sure if I picked up a virus or not but I would like to restore my computer to factory settings so that I don't have to worry about it anymore. Can you help?
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When Norton is active it scans the computer for viruses and this will slow the computer down until it finishes. You computer will improve with more RAM especially if has 512Mb of RAM.
Off the top of my head I would say that you have been infected by some sort of malware since the error message directs you to what looks to me to be a dubious site. I would strongly suggest against going to that address or attempting to download a .dll file as a fix.
The first you should do is scan for a virus using whatever antivirus software currently loaded on your computer. If you do not have one, I would suggest loading Malwarebytes free anti-malware from http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free, install it, making sure to update and then running a fullscan while in Safemode. To enter Safemode, restart your computer and press F8 when the manufacturers load screen displays and you should see a prompt that will give you the option to start Windows in Safemode. It can sometimes take a couple attempts on faster computers.
When the scans complete, restart windows normally and if you find that you receive a vmsvcrt.dll error (hopefully not directing you to a fishy website) when attempting to access the control panel, you can attempt a restore to a previous configuration of windows. If using Windows XP you open the start menu, select Help and Support and type "system restore" in the search box and press Enter. If you are using Windows 7 open the Start menu and type "system restore" in the search box (you may be prompted for an administration password or confirmation) and then follow the prompts to restore to a previous version of Windows.
If this still does not work you can attempt to use scannow if you are using Windows 7. Make sure you are signed in as Administrator (Typically your default user setting) and open the start menu. In the search field type "cmd" and open the cmd.exe. In the command prompt, type "sfc /scannow" and allow the command to run. When it's complete, you should then restart windows and then attempt to access the control panel.
If the control panel is still receiving an error, you may need to consider reinstalling windows or returning your pc to factory condition using what ever method provided by the manufacturer. You will also want to make sure you have backups of files and settings you wish to save prior to doing so.
try to run your computer with your Antivirus disabled temporarily
>if it runs faster then it is an issue with your anti virus but there only is a slim chance that this a security issue, but it's worth trying it.
if system is still slow:
>Try optimizing your browser by going to Internet Options on Control Panel
>click on Delete Files check the box that says DELETE ALL OFFLINE CONTENT and Delete Cookies under General tab
>Go to Advanced tab click on Restore default Settings or Restore Advanced Settings
>click Apply
>if this doesn't work,do a Disk Cleanup,Disk Defragmenter, or System Restore follow these steps:
>click on START
>click ALL PROGRAMS
>click ACCESSORIES
>click SYSTEM TOOLS
>click Disk Cleanup / Disk Defragmenter / System Restore
(these 3 tools are all on the same folder)
*****System Restore will be the last resort. this sets your computer back to the date when you know your computer was working perfectly fine.
After using Darik's boot and nuke (DBAN) your hard drive will be wiped clean with little chance of recovery. This also depends on how many passes you used for the disk wipe. More passes = less chance of recovery.
Restore from backup You can restore backups previously created (as stated in the Create backup section) from hard disk, CD or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5 Select the desired restore action and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the restore process.
What OS are you running? Is it 64bit or 32bit? You may have to reload windows. Or atleast restore back to factory settings. HP should come with a restore CD. Make sure you back up your data.
check the "message center number" in the "message settings"("message setup") ...
you can get the correct "message center number " by calling to your network provider "customer care" ...
ask them the " message center number" note that down and enter that "message center number " there ...
if you still persist the same problem then call to customer care of your network provider and complain the same about it ..
they will have a cross check and get you back .. there may be some error ..
if the customer care people tell you that there is some error in your handset then just give "restore factory settings"("reset") it will ask for the "security code"("password") enter that and after performing the "restore factory settings" then enter the "message center number" so that if there is any firmware problem that will be solved by giving the"restore factory settings"("reset")...
after performing the "restore factory settings"("reset") once you restart your phone ...
Using Dell Factory Image Restore in Windows Vista
1 Turn on the computer.
2 As the computer starts, press <F8> on the keyboard until the Advanced Boot Options menu appears on the screen. Note:
You must press <F8> before the Windows logo appears on the
screen. If you press <F8> after the Windows logo appears on the
screen, the Advanced Boot Options menu will not appear on the screen. If you do not see the Advanced Boot Options menu, restart the computer, and then repeat this step until you see the menu on the screen.
3 Press the <Down Arrow> on the keyboard to select Repair Your Computer on the Advanced Boot Options menu, and then press <Enter>.
4 Specify the language settings that you want, and then click Next.
5 Log in as a user who has administrative credentials, and then click OK.
6 Click Dell Factory Image Restore.
7 In the Dell Factory Image Restore window, click Next.
8 Click to select the Yes, reformat hard drive and restore system software to factory condition check box.
9 Click Next. The computer is restored to the default factory configuration.
10 When the restore operation is completed, click Finish to restart the computer.
The software is now installed as it was when the computer was first received.
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