Posted on 08/18/2005 12:12:59 AM PDT by lafroste
I've had what started out as a minor problem with my computer escalate way out of control. Two nights ago I got impatient waiting for all the junk on my computer to load after an installation reboot. I hit the reboot program before I should have, it clashed with a just loading Zone Alarm, corrupted a Zone Alarm dll, and all heck broke loose.
The corrupted file looped and brought my system to a standstill. I finally got it turned off (unless I highlight it or do anything to it at all), but I can't delete it (inpage error), I can't rename it, I can't delete its directory tree, I can't turn it off (I did manage to mangle the path, which is how I turned it off - but Norton System Works obligingly fixed the registry to match the new path and it kicked off again).
I can't get my computer to boot into Safe Mode (its a Windows 2000 Profesional) because it refuses to give me the option..
I spent hours preparing emergency boot disks (4 of them) from the original Micro-sludge disk. I ran the disks, selected "repair" and it promptly destroyed my system. It re-installed Micro-puke, and destroyed my development web server, my Office suite, my CAD program and my financial software (probably more than that, but I haven't finished surveying the damage). I'm posting this from a friend's machine that I agreed to set up for her. Also, I am still an administrator, but every time I try to change something (like file views), Micro-slut informs me that I don't have access rights to change that.
The final insult is that damned corrupted dll from zone alarm is still there and still blocking my network access.
How can I delete the Dammed thing?! dOES ANYONE KNOW HOW TO GET RID OF IT?
Now excuse me while I go kick the dog...
PS: I may not be able to review this thread until tomorrow (and I don't own a dog :))
ahh yes... the zone alarm.. i wish i could help you. I have had lots of problems with that firewall and use a different one as a result. I hope someone here can help. When I encounter problems I always resort to the good 'ol format c: and install fresh. :D always does the trick for me.
An option...
Buy a new drive and reinstall w2k.
Make you old drive a slave and salvage what you can.
sounds like you may have taken a hit from the latest worm. Best of luck to you.
I would get a Macintosh, because it's a fool-proof system.
That sounds like a good plan to me...
ZoneAlarm nailed me once. It wouldn't let my computer fire up. I had to reformat my drive and do a complete reinstall of windows. I took ZoneAlarm off. Good luck! Hope you have better luck then I did.
You just got the latest worm. Go to your AV site for instructions ...
Personally, I'd recommend dumping Windows for Linux or getting a Mac Mini. I'm partial to Slackware Linux, myself.
I pinged Golden Eagle and Bush2000 as they are the resident defenders of Windows products (or, at the very least, proficient bad-mouthers of other operating systems) in these parts.
No such thing. There will always be a "new and improved fool" that can outwit even the best machines. ;-)
To get into the Windows 2000 / XP Safe mode, as the computer is booting press and hold your "F8 Key" which should bring up the "Windows Advanced Options Menu" as shown below. Use your arrow keys to move to "Safe Mode" and press your Enter key.
Trouble Getting into Windows 2000 or Windows XP Safe mode - If after several attempts you are unable to get into Windows 2000 or Windows XP safe mode as the computer is booting into Windows, turn off your computer. When the computer is turned on the next time Windows should notice that the computer did not successfully boot and give you the safe mode screen.
Note: With some computers if you press and hold a key as the computer is booting you will get a stuck key message. If this occurs, instead of pressing and holding the "F8 key", tap the "F8 key" continuously until you get the startup menu.
Can you boot DOS? If you can boot to DOS, delete the file from the DOS prompt. You will need to enter the path by hand.
C:> delete c:\(put full path here)\filename
Get aback up of yourimportant files if you can. Reinstall wind(bl)ows and start over.
Gotta tell ya, I used to rib a lot of folks I knew for using "Macintoys"...but then I got myself a Mac Mini to complement my hardware/OS lab and I have to say it's a pretty tidy package. The price was right, the system speed and features are more than acceptable, and the graphics capabilities are quite good. But best of all, direct access to the BSD command line. (Big selling point for me.)
I tell ya...if Steve Jobs gets serious and puts the MacOS X on Intel, he's going to give Microsoft a serious run for its money.
If this fails to work format the drive and reinstall your stuff.
Do you have any Idea how un-helpfull that is?
Me: I need an air-filter for my Ford Taruss
You: You should have bought a Chevy.
When someone asks for help, you either give it or STFU.
Its not the time to berate them for their choice.
On the off chance your comment was in jest, I appologize in advance.
I don't think its the worm. I ran Norton Anti-virus about 24 hours ago with the latest defs (took a measely 394 minutes to examine 2,000,680 files). No this isn't a virus, its a corrupted dll, that is variously 74.8 KB, 72.7 KB, or 78.5 KB depending on what part of the properties dialog box you're looking at.
***.if Steve Jobs gets serious and puts the MacOS X on Intel, he's going to give Microsoft a serious run for its money.***
The problem with the Mac for me has always been the fact that everything (hardware, software) is +25% more expensive than the Windows version.
(plus Job's politics!)
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