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Beau Peep Notice Board => Outpourings => Topic started by: Roger Kettle on May 22, 2008, 06:47:41 PM
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For about the last two weeks, every time I switch on my laptop, it launches into some kind of disc-cleansing programme thingie. (Excuse the technical mumbo-jumbo). Anyway, unless I abort it within ten seconds, it goes on forever, filling the screen with lines of nonsense. In an effort to end all this, I've let the damn thing run its course three times now but it's still there every time I switch on. I'm not sure if this is connected, but I find the Beau Peep site really slow to get round at the moment. Any suggestions, guys?
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Yes. Ask Mince.
Sorry, but there's no other way.
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When did it start to do this?
What is the Disc Cleansing thingy called (program name)?
How do you know it's disc cleansing?
When do you get the ten seconds? Does it load Windows first?
Is it just the Beau Peep site or do other messageboards also load slowly?
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When I switch on, it says the usual "Welcome" and then it goes into this disc-checking thing and gives me 10 seconds to abort it by pressing any key. As I say, I've let it run three times and the screen fills with " such and such file is unreadable....20% completed" etc. etc. It takes ages and hasn't stopped it reappearing.
I've not noticed a problem on other sites, only here. For example, when I pressed "reply" to answer you, it took about thirty seconds to respond.
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When I switch on, it says the usual "Welcome" and then it goes into this disc-checking thing and gives me 10 seconds to abort it by pressing any key. As I say, I've let it run three times and the screen fills with " such and such file is unreadable....20% completed" etc. etc. It takes ages and hasn't stopped it reappearing.
Can you give what it says at the beginning? It sounds like a defrag or file check. It might also be a damaged hard drive.
I've not noticed a problem on other sites, only here. For example, when I pressed "reply" to answer you, it took about thirty seconds to respond.
It does not with me (or anyone else?). Have you tried using another browser. It might also be loads of spyware or a virus on your computer.
Have you installed loads of new programs on your laptop?
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When I pressed "reply" this time, it responded immediately.
I presume you're joking when you ask if I've installed any programmes.
I'll have to switch off and on again to tell you what it says exactly.
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Okay, it says it's checking file system on C and then something about FAT 32.
As I tried to scan this page down to "post", it froze for about ten seconds.
Me confused.
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Do you have Windows XP or Windows VISTA?
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It sounds like CheckDisk is running but not completing.
1. Go to the start menu.
2. Choose RUN.
3. Type CMD in the text box in the popup screen/box and press OK.
4. Type CHKFAT32 /x C: in the new black screen and press the ENTER/RETURN BUTTON.
See if that works.
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Isn't that the self-destruct code?
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I've, apparently, got Windows XP. What you said after that might well have been Martian.
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Do you know where the START MENU button is? It is at the bottom left with START on it.
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So it is!
Do you really want me to try that stuff you said?
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Do you really want me to try that stuff you said?
Yes.
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Right, I did all that but I wasn't sure what to do after your last instruction (press Enter). There didn't seem to be a way to finalise all this. I switched off and, when I re-started, the crap was still there.
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There is another way that involves the registry, but it's probably going to be too much.
The command I asked you to enter needs to be entered exactly as given. What did the black box say once you pressed ENTER?
Your only other option is to restore the computer to factory settings (but you need to back up any documents and emails first), or take the laptop to someone who can do it for you.
If you post it to me, I will do it for you.
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Once I pressed "enter", the black box said nothing. I was expecting some kind of final instruction.
I'll probably do what I normally do...ignore it and hope it goes away. Obviously, I'm still accesssing the site and, at the moment, it's only mildly annoying. Thanks for your help and I'll get back to you if things worsen.
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Of course, if you have more than one hard drive, you might want to try: CHKFAT32 /x C: D:
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Um...how would I know how many hard drives I've got?
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Click on My Computer and open it. You should see a C Drive and, if you have more than one drive, a D: drive.
It does not matter, though. Just type the C: D: command and your computer will ignore the D: if you don't have one, though it seems to be ignoring everything anyway.
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This tells me that CHKFAT32/xC is not a recognised command. Can I please go to bed now?
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Yes.
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Glad to see you took my advice, Roger. 8)
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That's the funniest thing I've read for yonks.
Thanks guys.
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If you both have Msn Messenger , you could ask for remote assistance from Mince, Roger. That way Mince could look at your computer from his and try to find out what exactly the problem is ;D
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But would that also give him access to all of Roger's dodgy folders containing pictures of Ralphie Milne's thighs?
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Hopefully Roger has then passworded, so that only a "select" few can access them :D
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Hopefully Roger has then passworded...
;D :D ;D :D ;D :D ;D
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I tried typing FATCHK32/xC and got this:
(http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/4183217/2/istockphoto_4183217_big_girl.jpg)
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Hopefully Roger has then passworded, so that only a "select" few can access them :D
If Roger could work out how to password something on his computer, then he could work out how to fix the problem he has at the moment.
I certainly wouldn't let Mince have access to MY computer; he's way too sneaky!
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Maybe because you have things to hide on your computer Vulture? :D lol
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I feel for you, Roger - is it still happening? Sounds to me like your computer didn't shut down properly one time. Best advice I can give is same as others - make sure you've got all your documents and emails backed up (copied to CD, DVD, external drive, or somewhere other than your computer).
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I suppose I could copy everything out by hand.
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Try closing your stance, Rog.
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I suppose I could copy everything out by hand.
Don't you have a backup drive or a printer?
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If you don't have too many large files, you may get away with just having a good sized dongle.
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Make sure you keep the dongle in its protective sheath.
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Maybe a screen capture, either uploaded, or emailed digitally as a pdf or jpeg file attachment would visually help show the problem, Roger.
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Roger, why don't you upgrade your hard drive from FAT32 to NTFS?
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That won't help access the antil strope though, Mince. A fanta-byte setting could be all that's adrift. Unplugging the DTK cord, waiting 23 seconds, then re-inserting, (with a finger on the alt key) would be enough then.
Ask Roger if he's brush-scanned the drive corners with updated slingback software.
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Maybe a screen capture, either uploaded, or emailed digitally as a pdf or jpeg file attachment would visually help show the problem, Roger.
Roger, why don't you upgrade your hard drive from FAT32 to NTFS?
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That won't help access the antil strope though, Mince. A fanta-byte setting could be all that's adrift. Unplugging the DTK cord, waiting 23 seconds, then re-inserting, (with a finger on the alt key) would be enough then.
Ask Roger if he's brush-scanned the drive corners with updated slingback software.
Roger, please feel free to use my rather rude expression of a few days ago!
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That won't help access the antil strope though, Mince. A fanta-byte setting could be all that's adrift. Unplugging the DTK cord, waiting 23 seconds, then re-inserting, (with a finger on the alt key) would be enough then.
Ask Roger if he's brush-scanned the drive corners with updated slingback software.
Excellence! ;D
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That won't help access the antil strope though, Mince. A fanta-byte setting could be all that's adrift. Unplugging the DTK cord, waiting 23 seconds, then re-inserting, (with a finger on the alt key) would be enough then.
Ask Roger if he's brush-scanned the drive corners with updated slingback software.
I tried all of that, and now I've got the same problem as Roger. >:(
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Another thing---my electric drill keeps skidding off the "enter" key.
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That won't help access the antil strope though, Mince. A fanta-byte setting could be all that's adrift. Unplugging the DTK cord, waiting 23 seconds, then re-inserting, (with a finger on the alt key) would be enough then.
Ask Roger if he's brush-scanned the drive corners with updated slingback software.
I tried all of that, and now I've got the same problem as Roger. >:(
Are you saying that you've become a boring old fart?
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Another thing---my electric drill keeps skidding off the "enter" key.
Is the drill Windows compatible?
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He's probably got it in reverse. The ubiquitous presence of Mince should ensure that the problem is resolved. It's probably a bit of spam stuck between a couple of keys.
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Talking about computer problems - my "H" key fell off my laptop - now I have an old keyboard plugged into a USB port. It is amazing how many times one uses the "H".
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I've not used it once in my response to your post, Diane. But I suppose we would all be lost if we didn't 'ave one to use!
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Very umourous, Tom.
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Very umourous, Tom.
It was total sit!
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Very umourous, Tom.
It was total sit!
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Back to the original computer problems and this is the first time today that I've been able to access the site. I tried about six times from this morning and it always came up "not available" or whatever. Weird, as the other sites I visit were okay. A tad slow, but okay. Pass the hammer.
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Mince and Roger trying to sort the PC problem was brilliantly funny. More please!
Roger , how are you with mobile telephones? ;)
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About as good as you, Rob. Remember, I watched you desperately trying to answer a borrowed moblie in the pub last month. At the height of your panic, you even asked ME for help!
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About as good as you, Rob. Remember, I watched you desperately trying to answer a borrowed moblie in the pub last month. At the height of your panic, you even asked ME for help!
Just how many are in your 'boring old fart' club, Roger?
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About as good as you, Rob. Remember, I watched you desperately trying to answer a borrowed moblie in the pub last month. At the height of your panic, you even asked ME for help!
Shhhhh. :-[