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Computer Problems Need Help!

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#1
Computer Problems Need Help!
My Windows XP computer fails to start up when i login and get to the desktop all you will see is:
Windows failed to install ctfmon.exe, Windows is shutting down.

and then it shuts down and help?
Im not a computer tech person so help me...
#2
Na na na na na na na, SAFE MODE.
Na na na na na na na, SAFE MODE, SAFE MODE.
#3
GAMEchief wrote:
Na na na na na na na, SAFE MODE.
Na na na na na na na, SAFE MODE, SAFE MODE.

How do you go on safe mode without logging in as admin or user
#4
Domo™ wrote:
How do you go on safe mode without logging in as admin or user


Restart and spam F8 like you're being paid for it.
#5
Organic wrote:
Restart and spam F8 like you're being paid for it.

Didnt do anything i have Windows XP. were talking about some other system
Perhaps you
#7
Its not always F8, try F2 and F12.
#8
It's been F8 on every computer I've used. It's all about WHEN you press it.
#9
Reinstall Windows.

/thread
#10
Sk8er wrote:
Its not always F8, try F2 and F12.


GAMEchief wrote:
It's been F8 on every computer I've used. It's all about WHEN you press it.


Hmm... It appears that does work...

F8 - By pressing the F8 key right when Windows starts, usually right after you hear your computer beep when you reboot it, you will be brought to a menu where you can choose to boot into safe mode. If it does not work on the first try, reboot and try again as you have to be quick when you press it. I have found that during boot up right after the computer shows you all the equipment , memory, etc installed on your computer, if you start lightly tapping the F8 key you will usually be able to get to the desired menu.
#11
Safe Mode works but will it fix all the errors on my CP or should i just system restore with it?
#12
Either F fucking 8 or you can always hold down the power button until the computer turns off and when it boots up it asks if you want to go into safe mode.

Edit:

Upgrade to Windows 7. It'll fix your crap ol' computer.
#13
Domo™ wrote:
Safe Mode works but will it fix all the errors on my CP or should i just system restore with it?


It won't automatically fix anything...

It should allow you to access your computer (without shutting down) and run virus scans and stuff...

Chad wrote:
Either F fucking 8 or you can always hold down the power button until the computer turns off and when it boots up it asks if you want to go into safe mode.

Edit:

Upgrade to Windows 7. It'll fix your crap ol' computer.


Yeah Win 7 is actually, Good... O.O
#14
Yeah i have to wait long.
My internet connection gets slow at times and i have at&t.
#15
Domo™ wrote:
Yeah i have to wait long.
My internet connection gets slow at times and i have at&t.


Safe mode slows down your computers overall speed (Temporarily)...
Virus scanners will also slow down the connection...

Just leave it, searching for viruses while your at school / work / etc...
#16
Ok another problemo
My CP was working last night and now when i turn it on,
it keeps on going to the Boot Menu,
and it wont let me go to the login screen.
any help?
#19
Domo™ wrote:
No i just like smart people helping me and that actually reply when i get a bad result.


I did reply...

And to read such articles can help a lot in your problem solving skills... Meaning you can solve problems by yourself, and be one of the "smart people"...
#20
Eternal Darkness wrote:
I did reply...

And to read such articles can help a lot in your problem solving skills... Meaning you can solve problems by yourself, and be one of the "smart people"...

Oh and ill tell you what happens to my computer because the methods you looked up weren't the ones i was looking for.
Note:i can find a method t fix it on google.
So when i turn on my computer is says shit like your computer has not started up correctly or some shit like that and when i press start windows normally or any other buttons it restarts and does the following error again.
#21
Domo™ wrote:
Oh and ill tell you what happens to my computer because the methods you looked up weren't the ones i was looking for.


Hey, I am trying to help...

I found information on the error you described to me...

Domo™ wrote:
Note:i can find a method t fix it on google.


So go find it!

Domo™ wrote:
So when i turn on my computer is says shit like your computer has not started up correctly or some shit like that and when i press start windows normally or any other buttons it restarts and does the following error again.


Sounds like a virus from first guess...

Doesn't "Start Windows in Safe Mode" or whatever pop up as an option as well?
#22
Eternal Darkness wrote:
Hey, I am trying to help...

I found information on the error you described to me...



So go find it!



Sounds like a virus from first guess...

Doesn't "Start Windows in Safe Mode" or whatever pop up as an option as well?


Yeah i think its a damn virus.. oh and i meant i cant find it on google because my laptop is stupid at typing -___-
#23
Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat.

How many times do we have to repeat our selves?

PS: Fuck your files, ma'am. If it's a virus there INFECTED!
Wish I had a cool .mp3 I could play when you scroll over that. :|
#24
Domo™ wrote:
Yeah i think its a damn virus.. oh and i meant i cant find it on google because my laptop is stupid at typing -___-


Safe Mode > Virus Scan

If that doesn't work take it to a computer repair shop or restore...

Chad wrote:
Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat. Reformat.

How many times do we have to repeat our selves?

PS: Fuck your files, ma'am. If it's a virus there INFECTED!
Wish I had a cool .mp3 I could play when you scroll over that. :|


Uh yeah right... He doesn't know how to solve a couple of basic computer problems, but hes going to know how to reformat it...
#25
Rundeer wrote:
Reinstall Windows.

/thread


Reinstall Windows and install Linux.

/thread
#27
You proabally got one choice....reinstall your window or recover your data then scan for viruses
#28
zackry wrote:
You proabally got one choice....reinstall your window or recover your data then scan for viruses


If he restores... He shouldn't have any viruses...

But it doesn't hurt to check I guess...
#29
Eternal Darkness wrote:
If he restores... He shouldn't have any viruses...

But it doesn't hurt to check I guess...


How do you restore ?
Usually my cousin does this shit but, hes in the millitary :/
#30
Domo™ wrote:
How do you restore ?
Usually my cousin does this shit but, hes in the millitary :/


System Restore is a tool look in Accessories

System reformat is different, if you have the reformat disk provided by the company that you bought the computer from and it came with the computer use it, else if your on a laptop (acer) press F11 or F12 while using the computer should bring up a thing where it asks you if you want to reset it to manufacture settings.

Note* System reformat you dont get to keep your files
#31
Yeah I put the important files I need in a USB already.
I'll go what Chad said
#32
the exe got deleted same happened to my Exoplorer.exe so i go to control alt delete than i just go to file Than to run new then type Explorer.exe and it gets fixed a virus deleted the file? thats what happened to me.
#33
Tembila wrote:
the exe got deleted same happened to my Exoplorer.exe so i go to control alt delete than i just go to file Than to run new then type Explorer.exe and it gets fixed a virus deleted the file? thats what happened to me.

Nope they got my computer to not start up normally. and everytime i start it up it will keep on showing a Boot Menu of windows not starting up correctly and every selection i choose it restarts the computer automatically.
#34
Domo™ wrote:
Nope they got my computer to not start up normally. and everytime i start it up it will keep on showing a Boot Menu of windows not starting up correctly and every selection i choose it restarts the computer automatically.


Restore it... Thats a pretty good virus... xD
#36
Domo™ wrote:
I dont have the cd :[


Well your gonna have to go to best buy and pay a couple hundred bucks for it to be restored... (Thats where I suggest taking it...)
#37
Eternal Darkness wrote:
Well your gonna have to go to best buy and pay a couple hundred bucks for it to be restored... (Thats where I suggest taking it...)


is it possible to download one?
#38
Domo™ wrote:
is it possible to download one?


Well if you can't access the computer. Than no...

It would be an option if you could access the computer and you wanted to restore the virus off...
#39
Eternal Darkness wrote:
Well if you can't access the computer. Than no...

It would be an option if you could access the computer and you wanted to restore the virus off...


Is it possible to download a system restore iso or put one on a usb drive?
#40
Domo™ wrote:
Is it possible to download a system restore iso or put one on a usb drive?


Just take it to a computer repair shop... They may be able to take the virus off without restoring... v_v

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