Im having computer troubles...

[rs420]

Out of the blue yesterday my desktop computer started to have some issues. It wont start up windows. When you turn it on, it loads up to the windows logo then restarts, and keeps doing that. Cannot start in safe mode, it restarts when loading also. My roomate updated something to do with java before the problems started, but I dont know if that could cause this.


I have the Vista disc, and when I put it in it loads from the cd and asks me if I want to do a restore. I have restored it and when Im using the internet I cannot download any torrents it gives me an error "couldnt load main class"... (I use Azureus for my dl's) I thnk maybe my copy is corrupt or something, so I try to download a new version of the program to install, when I try to open the file it gives me the same error.


I do a virus scan (spybot & avg) and run through the system not finding really any issues. I restart when its done and the process starts all over again. Constantly restarting unless I boot from cd, run the restore and can load windows again.... frusterating. I have run the restore 4 times now and its not fixing the problem.

Anyone able to lend any advice?



edit- something else I just found, was if I search in google when I click the link it takes me to some debt couselors, or discount furniture, etc... something is inside my compter stealin my interwebz

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[slowguy]

i just want you to know.

i clicked this thread.

in hopes of being your saviour

but alas

all i can tell you is.. too much porn.

[coolbass]

Does your computer do anything before it reboots? Like, do you see an error message or blue screen? Or does it just look like it dies or flickers suddenly then quickly reboots again?

[thesniperz]

download, install and run this:
Malwarebytes

once done scanning, if it finds any infections/threats remove them.

im pretty sure its a trojan or something in your computer.

- JC

[alloutSTI]

you can also try and run a harddrive sector test....

[09OBP]

Originally Posted by rs420

edit- something else I just found, was if I search in google when I click the link it takes me to some debt couselors, or discount furniture, etc... something is inside my compter stealin my interwebz

I had this issue before, the fix for me was to download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, and then run a scan. Then delete a process that was just random numbers or something. ie. 2947819421.exe. Do that stuff in safe mode, then you have to find the file location of that .exe and delete that manually after deleting through Malwarebytes. Then boot up normally, and it SHOULD be fixed.

[mostasteless]

That has happened a couple times on our XP machines here at work. The trick that seems to work most of the time is fixing the MBR and boot sector. The process may be slightly different in Vista but you will want to access recovery console, get to the command prompt and use the fixmbr and fixboot commands.

[rs420]

Originally Posted by slowguy

i just want you to know.

i clicked this thread.

in hopes of being your saviour

but alas

all i can tell you is.. too much porn.

It is entirely possible, I am pretty good about making sure any torrents I DL have good comments and such (not all pron)...

Originally Posted by coolbass

Does your computer do anything before it reboots? Like, do you see an error message or blue screen? Or does it just look like it dies or flickers suddenly then quickly reboots again?

Just comes up with the mouse cursor for a second then reboots. No warnings no flashing lights with buzzers, just reboots...

Originally Posted by thesniperz

download, install and run this:
Malwarebytes

once done scanning, if it finds any infections/threats remove them.

im pretty sure its a trojan or something in your computer.

- JC

Ill see if I can download the malware when I get home... Im not sure it will let me. Anything I have tried to download gives me an error when I try to open it "couldnt load main class" so Im not sure I can download and install it.

Originally Posted by alloutSTI

you can also try and run a harddrive sector test....

How do you do this?

Originally Posted by 09OBP

I had this issue before, the fix for me was to download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, and then run a scan. Then delete a process that was just random numbers or something. ie. 2947819421.exe. Do that stuff in safe mode, then you have to find the file location of that .exe and delete that manually after deleting through Malwarebytes. Then boot up normally, and it SHOULD be fixed.

I also dont know if I can get to safe mode, I have tried and unless I boot from cd and do the recovery it just keeps restarting. I havent tried the recovery and boot straight to safe mode. Ill try that when I get home

[notjustforshow]

Originally Posted by mostasteless

That has happened a couple times on our XP machines here at work. The trick that seems to work most of the time is fixing the MBR and boot sector. The process may be slightly different in Vista but you will want to access recovery console, get to the command prompt and use the fixmbr and fixboot commands.

This.


But considering where you are right now, why not save what you can then do a fresh install ?

[Linkseal]

1) If you can be on safemode w/ Network I can RDA to fix it
2) If you have 2nd computer at home and your computer can open USB files then it can be fixed
3) If too much work for you, try system restore to last week or fresh install after backing up your files.

[rs420]

Can I do a fresh install and not lose my personal data? (downloads, pics, movies, etc...)?
like install without format? or is it pointless and I should just burn what I can and reformat?

I can boot with cd and run in windows, surf the net, etc.... so I think I can boot to safemode with network connection..

[Linkseal]

^PM sent

[codem]

Your hard drive (OS) is corrupted. If you have a legit windows, the one you buy from the store, not the restore version that comes free with the computer. You can reinstall windows over top of your previous installation without formatting or losing your files. Your program files would require installation, but this is a quick fix.

However, it is better and more time effective to copy all your important files to another partition or another external drive. Format, clean install and start again. When you format, set your C drive partition for 80 GB for your windows and program files. Then your other partition for data.

Make sure you have all the drivers you need before you install, such as sound, video, wireless and etc.

Good luck and happy camping.

[Jeff54]

upgrade to windows 7...woot

[rs420]

probably should format if I upgrade to windows 7 eh...?

[FIDS]

Don't load VISTA! It is one crappy OS. Go for Windows 7 if you do upgrade.

[rs420]

I have vista, I would be going up to windows 7.

Come on now Jim, u know I have vista

[thesniperz]

+123133211 for upgrading to Windows 7!

you can do a direct upgrade if you are going from:

Windows Vista Home Premium to Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows Vista Business to Windows 7 Professional
Windows Vista Ultimate to Windows 7 Ultimate


If not, then you'd have to do a fresh install..

good luck!
-JC

[codem]

Roll back to Windows XP SP3 =)

[Horkus]

Format c:\

[rs420]

Im not that dumb I just want the least ammount of work to get it back up and running good.

[Linkseal]

I am using Vista...so do I need to format c: /all ?

[notjustforshow]

Originally Posted by rs420

Im not that dumb I just want the least ammount of work to get it back up and running good.

Format and fresh install of anything will get you up and running within 2hrs.

The problem with trying to repair or rebuild a windows installation is that it will take you 6 hrs of hunting for the solution unless you have friends in IT or know what to look for.

Also the benefit is you get to start fresh with a non-bloated registry etc. etc.

A very long time ago when I did A+ they always suggested re installation vs. troubleshooting lol

[Linkseal]

For normal virus removal and system clean up it takes 2~3 hours.

For system foirmat reinstallation it takes less than 2 hours.
Plus, for files/docs/pics backup from old system and reinstall programs/drivers on fresh system take 2+ hours.

So user needs to make own judgement at this point.
But the rule is, Not everything can be fixed (Virus/system corruption), but eventually it will be fixed. (New system)

[notjustforshow]

Originally Posted by Linkseal

For normal virus removal and system clean up it takes 2~3 hours.

For system foirmat reinstallation it takes less than 2 hours.
Plus, for files/docs/pics backup from old system and reinstall programs/drivers on fresh system take 2+ hours.

So user needs to make own judgement at this point.
But the rule is, Not everything can be fixed (Virus/system corruption), but eventually it will be fixed. (New system)

Yah exactly, it depends, but for the most part a reinstall is better if you don't know what you are looking for.

When I did IT, my favorite repair was doing MBR problems, it's like 30 seconds to solve but it would take someone who knew nothing at least a day to learn lol. If I had to backup I just load up my 16gb flash drive. Back then that was a LOT of space haha.