Weird Vista problem

slipp · 09-21-2009, 04:18 PM

Okay. I am going to try to explain this in the best detail possible.

So maybe 2 days ago, I was playing Starcraft, and my laptop was unplugged. I didn't know it was unplugged. As I was playing SC, my computer shut down out of nowhere, so then I turned it back on. As it rebooted and everything loaded, I saw the 5% critical battery life notice, so then I plugged it in. The profile is on high performance.

Anyway, ever since then my computer has been acting weird. After I boot it up, it takes about 4 minutes to load firefox/internet explorer, but loads My Documents or My Computer pretty fast. I tried to access the task manager, but it didn't work. I also can't access the "Connect To Network" on the network icon.

I used the Windows Cleaning tool (cleanmgr as the run prompt) and cleaned out a bunch of stuff, and cleaned out almost 20gb of space from recycling bin, hibernation standby files, etc.

I can't figure out what's going on. I also just got a "Service Hang" report, but didn't save it because I couldn't open anything without things freezing up. Any help out there?

slipp!

Stevie C · 09-21-2009, 04:43 PM

Hi,

Theres a few things to try although it would have helped if you seen what process the service hang report was for.

You can try a system restore to a point before the day you played starcraft and everything went nuts or re-install firefox and IE or Lastly you can go to Start - Run - Type "cmd"(without the quotations) and in the command console type "chkdsk"(without the quotations) and let it scan your drive for errors. If it asks you for a drive type c:

hope this helps

james137 · 09-21-2009, 06:02 PM

yeah chkdsk and do a defrag 1st

slipp · 09-21-2009, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stevie C

Hi,

Theres a few things to try although it would have helped if you seen what process the service hang report was for.

You can try a system restore to a point before the day you played starcraft and everything went nuts or re-install firefox and IE or Lastly you can go to Start - Run - Type "cmd"(without the quotations) and in the command console type "chkdsk"(without the quotations) and let it scan your drive for errors. If it asks you for a drive type c:

hope this helps

Hey, I don't think it's firefox or IE that's the problem, because I also can't open Task Manager, and some other programs.
I did chkdsk about ten minutes after you posted, and it's still open. It says
The type of file system is NTFS
and has a blank space under it, but I can't type anything in so I assume it's still doing work?

Quote:

Originally Posted by james137

yeah chkdsk and do a defrag 1st

I'll defrag once I figure out what's going on with chkdsk...

edit: Will the autolock (when the computer locks and requires a password to get back on) interrupt a defrag? I will turn off the screen saver and then disconnect from my internet too.

Stevie C · 09-21-2009, 06:40 PM

Hi,

chkdsk takes a wee while. Once its finished if it disappears its fine and it will tell you otherwise. Let us know how it goes.

slipp · 09-21-2009, 06:42 PM

Thanks. I also just posted another question in my above post if you can check that out!

Stevie C · 09-23-2009, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slipp

edit: Will the autolock (when the computer locks and requires a password to get back on) interrupt a defrag? I will turn off the screen saver and then disconnect from my internet too.

It shouldn't do but to be sure yeah turn it off or set it for 2 hours or something.

ROZIA · 09-23-2009, 07:39 AM

why does everyone defrag??? I dont . My guy who looks over my pc says its not necessary

Stevie C · 09-23-2009, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROZIA

why does everyone defrag??? I dont . My guy who looks over my pc says its not necessary

Then that guy is a numpty lol. You should defrag at least once a month. Defrag is one of the most useful tools for speeding up someones computer. Not only does it do that, it also keeps the hard disk healthy with less chance of developing bad sectors that can corrupt your drive.

joeten · 09-23-2009, 12:54 PM

ROZIA get your guy to read this http://ask-leo.com/what_is_defraggin...d_i_do_it.html I'am amazed anyone in this field would give such awful advise
slipp run sfc /scnw http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/66...c-command.html also clear your history cookies etc in your browsers

ROZIA · 09-23-2009, 03:59 PM

ok thanks good info

joeten · 09-23-2009, 07:39 PM

your welcome rozia

09-21-2009, 04:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
slipp Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3 OS: vista	Weird Vista problem Okay. I am going to try to explain this in the best detail possible. So maybe 2 days ago, I was playing Starcraft, and my laptop was unplugged. I didn't know it was unplugged. As I was playing SC, my computer shut down out of nowhere, so then I turned it back on. As it rebooted and everything loaded, I saw the 5% critical battery life notice, so then I plugged it in. The profile is on high performance. Anyway, ever since then my computer has been acting weird. After I boot it up, it takes about 4 minutes to load firefox/internet explorer, but loads My Documents or My Computer pretty fast. I tried to access the task manager, but it didn't work. I also can't access the "Connect To Network" on the network icon. I used the Windows Cleaning tool (cleanmgr as the run prompt) and cleaned out a bunch of stuff, and cleaned out almost 20gb of space from recycling bin, hibernation standby files, etc. I can't figure out what's going on. I also just got a "Service Hang" report, but didn't save it because I couldn't open anything without things freezing up. Any help out there? slipp!

09-21-2009, 04:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Stevie C Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Glasgow,Scotland - The birthplace of Irn Bru,Tennents and the Glasgow Kiss Posts: 123 OS: Windows 7 RC, Windows Vista, Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003 My System	Re: Weird Vista problem Hi, Theres a few things to try although it would have helped if you seen what process the service hang report was for. You can try a system restore to a point before the day you played starcraft and everything went nuts or re-install firefox and IE or Lastly you can go to Start - Run - Type "cmd"(without the quotations) and in the command console type "chkdsk"(without the quotations) and let it scan your drive for errors. If it asks you for a drive type c: hope this helps __________________ Stevie and the Amazing Technicoloured Laptop!!! featuring hit songs such as "Any Operating System Will Do" and "Close Every Laptop"

09-21-2009, 06:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
james137 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: new zealand, auckland Posts: 278 OS: xp SP2, windows 7 SP1	Re: Weird Vista problem yeah chkdsk and do a defrag 1st

09-21-2009, 06:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Stevie C Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Glasgow,Scotland - The birthplace of Irn Bru,Tennents and the Glasgow Kiss Posts: 123 OS: Windows 7 RC, Windows Vista, Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003 My System	Re: Weird Vista problem Hi, chkdsk takes a wee while. Once its finished if it disappears its fine and it will tell you otherwise. Let us know how it goes. __________________ Stevie and the Amazing Technicoloured Laptop!!! featuring hit songs such as "Any Operating System Will Do" and "Close Every Laptop"

09-21-2009, 06:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
slipp Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3 OS: vista	Re: Weird Vista problem Thanks. I also just posted another question in my above post if you can check that out!

09-23-2009, 07:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
ROZIA Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 57 OS: vista	Re: Weird Vista problem why does everyone defrag??? I dont . My guy who looks over my pc says its not necessary

09-23-2009, 12:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
joeten Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,206 OS: vista	Re: Weird Vista problem ROZIA get your guy to read this http://ask-leo.com/what_is_defraggin...d_i_do_it.html I'am amazed anyone in this field would give such awful advise slipp run sfc /scnw http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/66...c-command.html also clear your history cookies etc in your browsers __________________

09-23-2009, 03:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
ROZIA Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 57 OS: vista	Re: Weird Vista problem ok thanks good info

09-23-2009, 07:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
joeten Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,206 OS: vista	Re: Weird Vista problem your welcome rozia __________________