HD Problem:

"Navyguy" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>ok, I'll keep Spybot, but again, I will not and have not done anything
>until I hear from you.

Your Event Viewer logs showed some issues with System Restore. You said
recently in this thread that you were finally able to create a restore
point, but you had some problems prior to that. To prevent future
issues, let's adjust the System Restore settings, and clear out some old
restore points. At the same time, let's clean up the temporary files.

This link shows how to adjust the disk space allotted to SR:
How to Adjust the amount of disk space System Restore uses to hold
restore points:
http://bertk.mvps.org/html/diskspace.html


Right click on My Computer and select Properties > System Restore tab.
Select the monitored drive (the C: drive usually) to be adjusted and
click Settings.
Move the slider to the left to reduce the size of the Disk Space used to
hold restore points.
Adjust your slider to just over 1GB.... make it between 1000MB and
1500MB on the slider, for the C: drive.

Note: Reducing the Store size will purge the oldest restore points on a
First In Firsts Out (FIFO) bases and leave as many recent restore points
as the new size will allow.

If there are any other drives listed besides the C: drive (assuming the
C: is the system/boot drive), they do not need to be included in System
Restore.

This link tells you how to stop monitoring them in System Restore:
How to disable a monitored drive:
http://bertk.mvps.org/html/drivedisable.html

OEM computers like a Dell will usually have a D: drive (actually a
partition on the same hard drive) that is for system recovery to factory
state....such drives do not need to be monitored by SR.

Once that is done, you should only see the C: drive being monitored by
System Restore, in that settings window.


Now start Disk Cleanup: Click Start> All Programs> Accessories> System
Tools> Disk Cleanup

Select the C: drive, click OK, and wait for it to complete its scan.

Now, put checks in the boxes for Downloaded Program Files, Temporary
Remote Desktop Files, Setup Log Files, Offline Files, Web
Client/Publisher Temporary Files, and Catalog Files for the Content
Indexer. You may not see all of those....just checkmark the ones you
have listed.
Do not checkmark the box for Compress Old Files....you do not need to do
that with all the free space you have available.

We will manually empty the Recycle Bin later, so you don't have to
checkmark that one either.

Now click OK, and wait while it deletes the files, then it will close
automatically.

How to Use the Disk Cleanup Utility
http://www.theeldergeek.com/disk_cleanup_utility.htm


Now open check the Recycle Bin on the desktop to make sure there is
nothing there you want to restore, because we will be emptying it soon.

Next, go here and download ATF-Cleaner.exe, and save it to your Desktop:
http://www.atribune.org/index.php?op...d=25&Itemid=25
(There is a red download link near the middle of the web page)

Double-click ATF-Cleaner on your desktop, click to checkmark the Select
All box.
If you do not want to delete all your web browser Cookies, uncheck the
Cookies box.
Click the Empty Selected button, and wait while it deletes the files.
When it's done, click the Exit button.

You can use ATF-Cleaner and Disk Cleanup periodically...perhaps once a
month. You should ideally use them right after starting or restarting
the computer, rather than in the middle or the end of a computing
session.

That should clean up the system a bit, and hopefully prevent further
issues with System Restore.
--
Glen Ventura
MS MVP Oct. 2002 - Sept. 2009
CompTIA A+
http://dts-l.net/

On Dec 12, 5:57*pm, "glee" <gle...@spamindspring.com> wrote:
> "Navyguy" <maginee...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> news:91b288fd-b0b5-4d4e-8157-(E-Mail Removed)...
>
> >ok, I'll keep Spybot, but again, I will not and have not done anything
> >until I hear from you.
>
> Your Event Viewer logs showed some issues with System Restore. *You said
> recently in this thread that you were finally able to create a restore
> point, but you had some problems prior to that. *To prevent future
> issues, let's adjust the System Restore settings, and clear out some old
> restore points. *At the same time, let's clean up the temporary files.
>
> This link shows how to adjust the disk space allotted to SR:
> How to Adjust the amount of disk space System Restore uses to hold
> restore points:http://bertk.mvps.org/html/diskspace.html
>
> Right click on My Computer and select Properties > System Restore tab.
> Select the monitored drive (the C: drive usually) to be adjusted and
> click Settings.
> Move the slider to the left to reduce the size of the Disk Space used to
> hold restore points.
> Adjust your slider to just over 1GB.... make it between 1000MB and
> 1500MB on the slider, for the C: drive.
>
> Note: Reducing the Store size will purge the oldest restore points on a
> First In Firsts Out (FIFO) bases and leave as many recent restore points
> as the new size will allow.
>
> If there are any other drives listed besides the C: drive (assuming the
> C: is the system/boot drive), they do not need to be included in System
> Restore.
>
> This link tells you how to stop monitoring them in System Restore:
> How to disable a monitored drive:http://bertk.mvps.org/html/drivedisable.html
>
> OEM computers like a Dell will usually have a D: drive (actually a
> partition on the same hard drive) that is for system recovery to factory
> state....such drives do not need to be monitored by SR.
>
> Once that is done, you should only see the C: drive being monitored by
> System Restore, in that settings window.
>
> Now start Disk Cleanup: Click Start> All Programs> Accessories> System
> Tools> Disk Cleanup
>
> Select the C: drive, click OK, and wait for it to complete its scan.
>
> Now, put checks in the boxes for Downloaded Program Files, Temporary
> Remote Desktop Files, Setup Log Files, Offline Files, Web
> Client/Publisher Temporary Files, and Catalog Files for the Content
> Indexer. *You may not see all of those....just checkmark the ones you
> have listed.
> Do not checkmark the box for Compress Old Files....you do not need to do
> that with all the free space you have available.
>
> We will manually empty the Recycle Bin later, so you don't have to
> checkmark that one either.
>
> Now click OK, and wait while it deletes the files, then it will close
> automatically.
>
> How to Use the Disk Cleanup Utilityhttp://www.theeldergeek.com/disk_cleanup_utility.htm
>
> Now open check the Recycle Bin on the desktop to make sure there is
> nothing there you want to restore, because we will be emptying it soon.
>
> Next, go here and download ATF-Cleaner.exe, and save it to your Desktop:http://www.atribune.org/index.php?op...sk=view&id=25&....
> (There is a red download link near the middle of the web page)
>
> Double-click ATF-Cleaner on your desktop, click to checkmark the Select
> All box.
> If you do not want to delete all your web browser Cookies, uncheck the
> Cookies box.
> Click the Empty Selected button, and wait while it deletes the files.
> When it's done, click the Exit button.
>
> You can use ATF-Cleaner and Disk Cleanup periodically...perhaps once a
> month. *You should ideally use them right after starting or restarting
> the computer, rather than in the middle or the end of a computing
> session.
>
> That should clean up the system a bit, and hopefully prevent further
> issues with System Restore.
> --
> Glen Ventura
> MS MVP *Oct. 2002 - Sept. 2009
> CompTIA A+http://dts-l.net/



This is what I did I right clicked on my computer and selected
properties>system restore tab but I didn’t have to select any drive as
it only showed C: drive and there was no settings that I could see,
however it showed the slider. The only position the slider accepted
within the range you indicated was either 200MB or 1752MB (1%) because
it wouldn't let me put it between them so I left it at 1752MB.

When running Disk Cleanup, I checked all the boxes that applied (it
had an Offline Web Pages but not Offline Files) so I didnt click it.

In passing, after doing the ATF-Cleaner, I tried to click and drag my
Excel icon to the quick lauch toolbar but it kept opening it instead
of letting me drag it ( this is a problem I've noticed that my mouse
seems to have gotten overly sensitive and wont let me click and drag
or if it does when I let go of the mouse the highlighted section
disappears. This happens repeatedly, so perhaps I need a new mouse?).
In any case, I unlocked the toolbar thinking it may help but somehow
my taskbar flipped during this process and now it's at the top! Can
you please tell me how I can put it back to the bottom of the screen?

As I understand it, the only thing I need do now is check if Avira has
fixed the problem by restoring the settings, if not then *Uncheck*
the option titled "Protect files and registry entries from
manipulation" until they fix the problem. correct?

Robert

"Navyguy" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:6c7a2208-35c0-40af-9a0a-(E-Mail Removed)...
>
>This is what I did I right clicked on my computer and selected
>properties>system restore tab but I didn’t have to select any drive as
>it only showed C: drive and there was no settings that I could see,
>however it showed the slider. The only position the slider accepted
>within the range you indicated was either 200MB or 1752MB (1%) because
>it wouldn't let me put it between them so I left it at 1752MB.
>
>When running Disk Cleanup, I checked all the boxes that applied (it
>had an Offline Web Pages but not Offline Files) so I didnt click it.
>
>In passing, after doing the ATF-Cleaner, I tried to click and drag my
>Excel icon to the quick lauch toolbar but it kept opening it instead
>of letting me drag it ( this is a problem I've noticed that my mouse
>seems to have gotten overly sensitive and wont let me click and drag
>or if it does when I let go of the mouse the highlighted section
>disappears. This happens repeatedly, so perhaps I need a new mouse?).
>In any case, I unlocked the toolbar thinking it may help but somehow
>my taskbar flipped during this process and now it's at the top! Can
>you please tell me how I can put it back to the bottom of the screen?
>
>As I understand it, the only thing I need do now is check if Avira has
>fixed the problem by restoring the settings, if not then *Uncheck*
>the option titled "Protect files and registry entries from
>manipulation" until they fix the problem. correct?


For the System Restore slider, 1752MB is close enough....good.

The next time you run Disk Cleanup, put a check in the box for Offline
Web Pages also...unless it already shows there are 0KB there.

Assuming your mouse works normally in other aspects and you have it set
to open with a double-click rather than a single-click, the problem may
be due to a faulty mouse.....they do wear out.

For the taskbar moving to the top, first make sure it is unlocked, then
put the mouse pointer in a blank part of the taskbar, click and hold the
left mouse button, and drag it down to the bottom center. You won't see
anything move till you are almost at the bottom, then the taskbar will
suddenly jump there. When it does move where you want it, you can
release the mouse button. Now you can Lock the Taskbar again.
--
Glen Ventura
MS MVP Oct. 2002 - Sept. 2009
CompTIA A+
http://dts-l.net/

On Dec 13, 8:02*am, "glee" <gle...@spamindspring.com> wrote:
> "Navyguy" <maginee...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> news:6c7a2208-35c0-40af-9a0a-(E-Mail Removed)...
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> >This is what I did I right clicked on my computer and selected
> >properties>system restore tab but I didn t have to select any drive as
> >it only showed C: drive and there was no settings that I could see,
> >however it showed the slider. *The only position the slider accepted
> >within the range you indicated was either 200MB or 1752MB (1%) because
> >it wouldn't let me put it between them so I left it at 1752MB.
>
> >When running Disk Cleanup, I checked all the boxes that applied (it
> >had an Offline Web Pages but not Offline Files) so I didnt click it.
>
> >In passing, after doing the ATF-Cleaner, *I tried to click and drag my
> >Excel icon to the quick lauch toolbar but it kept opening it instead
> >of letting me drag it ( this is a problem I've noticed that my mouse
> >seems to have gotten overly sensitive and wont let me click and drag
> >or if it does when I let go of the mouse the highlighted section
> >disappears. This happens repeatedly, so perhaps I need a new mouse?).
> >In any case, I unlocked the toolbar thinking it may help but somehow
> >my taskbar flipped during this process and now it's at the top! Can
> >you please tell me how I can put it back to the bottom of the screen?
>
> >As I understand it, the only thing I need do now is check if Avira has
> >fixed the problem by restoring the settings, if not then **Uncheck*
> >the option titled "Protect files and registry entries from
> >manipulation" until they fix the problem. correct?
>
> For the System Restore slider, 1752MB is close enough....good.
>
> The next time you run Disk Cleanup, put a check in the box for Offline
> Web Pages also...unless it already shows there are 0KB there.
>
> Assuming your mouse works normally in other aspects and you have it set
> to open with a double-click rather than a single-click, the problem may
> be due to a faulty mouse.....they do wear out.
>
> For the taskbar moving to the top, first make sure it is unlocked, then
> put the mouse pointer in a blank part of the taskbar, click and hold the
> left mouse button, and drag it down to the bottom center. *You won't see
> anything move till you are almost at the bottom, then the taskbar will
> suddenly jump there. *When it does move where you want it, you can
> release the mouse button. *Now you can Lock the Taskbar again.
> --
> Glen Ventura
> MS MVP *Oct. 2002 - Sept. 2009
> CompTIA A+http://dts-l.net/- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Since I had to go back to the Admin account I went back into Disk
Cleanup and checked the Offline Web Pages as it had 25kb. I was able
to move the task bar per your instructions and locked it.
As far as my mouse, I apologize, I should have realized when moving
the icons it would open them because I have it set for single click (I
have torn wrist cartilages in both wrists along the multiple other
injuries). I should of changed it to double click to move them and
then back to single click but would that also effect it when trying to
copy/past in Word?

What happens is that I click and drag to highlight the text but when I
release the mouse button the highlight disappears or in other cases it
moves bits of the text. It's become so frustrating that I just cut/
paste. Another example of this is when I save a link and when I try to
drag it to a favorites folder it ends up in another as I'm dragging
it.

I don't mean to keep adding to this thread which is already quite long
and perhaps I should start another just for the mouse issue or perhaps
as I said I need a new mouse?

Again, I wish to thank you for all your patience and good advice in
helping me to resolve my computer problem. I appreciate it very much.


Robert

Navyguy

For Glen is one of the Best!
But some time We get it his way!

It's good to see he help you out with good Info!
Only in have to go all thou the thread and make Notes!

Like to see Glen notes, But it would take out the Fun in Looking for info
in all the thread !

"Navyguy" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:7d8809c4-7052-4c77-9567-(E-Mail Removed)...
>
>Since I had to go back to the Admin account I went back into Disk
>Cleanup and checked the Offline Web Pages as it had 25kb. I was able
>to move the task bar per your instructions and locked it.
>As far as my mouse, I apologize, I should have realized when moving
>the icons it would open them because I have it set for single click (I
>have torn wrist cartilages in both wrists along the multiple other
>injuries). I should of changed it to double click to move them and
>then back to single click but would that also effect it when trying to
>copy/past in Word?
>
>What happens is that I click and drag to highlight the text but when I
>release the mouse button the highlight disappears or in other cases it
>moves bits of the text. It's become so frustrating that I just cut/
>paste. Another example of this is when I save a link and when I try to
>drag it to a favorites folder it ends up in another as I'm dragging
>it.
>
>I don't mean to keep adding to this thread which is already quite long
>and perhaps I should start another just for the mouse issue or perhaps
>as I said I need a new mouse?
>
>Again, I wish to thank you for all your patience and good advice in
>helping me to resolve my computer problem. I appreciate it very much.


I don't use the single-click option and have never played with it, so
perhaps you should start a new thread on the issues you are having with
that.

Remember though, when you use the single-click option, just placing the
mouse cursor over something highlights (selects) it, so experiment with
that.

I haven't got time right now to experiment for you with single-clicks
and dragging, text-highlighting and so forth. Start a new thread and
someone who uses single-click may have all your answers. If not, I'll
try to test it later this week.
--
Glen Ventura
MS MVP Oct. 2002 - Sept. 2009
CompTIA A+
http://dts-l.net/