many things needed help on update #2:ad-aware+pcpitstop prob

[cardsfan]

first, let me thank u all for taking the time to look at this post, and here is a list of my problems, and id be glad if u could help me out:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.my version of paint wont allow me to save a picture as a file that is uploadable, if you culd perhaps tell me a place to download a version free that will, i would appreciate it

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.sometimes, the rs screen messes up. part of the loading bar or picture will sometimes freeze or "change locations" (rs whole rs screen will shift a certain direction), and id like to know what the problem is.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.and lastly, sometimes these forums or other websites seriously lag my computer, but its stops the second i close the window. its usually not caused completely by large pictures or the such, and help would be appreciated.

 

 

 

updates:

 

 

 

#1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

. for some reason typing in firefox is bugged. kind of regularly the cursor thing doesnt move after i type a letter. (normally the thing blinky I thing moves to the right of the newly typed letter, but sometimes it doesnt), does anybody know wat this is?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.my comp sometimes freezes off the start..dunno why, maybe somebody has an idea?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.firefox:the IE tab thing freezes on rs, and i have no idea why

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.a program called "adsubtract" drastically slows down the rs world loading page, dunno why either

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

update #2

 

 

 

.after receiving a massive haul of spyware and junk like that, ad aware doesnt work properly. i got rid of about 120 registry things in all, and about 30 files. but now, when i scan (full system *only*), it gets stuck at about 41k files. if u need, ill post the file name, but too lazy atm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.pcpitstop:the virus scan takes years..and i need some tips on defragmenting. i went 30 mins and didnt get over 0%?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

thx for taking the time to read this, and plz post if u have any such insight that may help me :wink: :cry: :cry:

[runesmithie]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.my version of paint wont allow me to save a picture as a file that is uploadable, if you culd perhaps tell me a place to download a version free that will, i would appreciate it

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.and lastly, sometimes these forums or other websites seriously lag my computer, but its stops the second i close the window. its usually not caused completely by large pictures or the such, and help would be appreciated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Have you tried going to File and then choosing Save As...? Under the part where you type the name there is a box that shows formats it can save as.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. I suppose you might want to invest in an adblocker? Also try an alternate browser (I suppose you might be using Internet Explorer, in which case try Opera or Firefox

[cardsfan]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.my version of paint wont allow me to save a picture as a file that is uploadable, if you culd perhaps tell me a place to download a version free that will, i would appreciate it

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.and lastly, sometimes these forums or other websites seriously lag my computer, but its stops the second i close the window. its usually not caused completely by large pictures or the such, and help would be appreciated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Have you tried going to File and then choosing Save As...? Under the part where you type the name there is a box that shows formats it can save as.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. I suppose you might want to invest in an adblocker? Also try an alternate browser (I suppose you might be using Internet Explorer, in which case try Opera or Firefox

i have indeed used save as before. im running windows ME, and i can save is uploadable files on my laptop (xp), but i dont get the options on ME. as for an ad blocker, i used to use ad subtract, but it messes with the new rs world and homepage. i would use firefox regularly, but it has no sounds for rs.

[runesmithie]

What I would suggest (this is if Firefox doesn't have the slowdown you were talking about when you visit sites) is to download the official client for Runescape and play it on there, but use Firefox to browse the web.

[Keb_Ryo]

Tossing this out there: have you checked ram?( what you have v what is)

 

 

 

And whats running in the background?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

just a thought :wall:

[cardsfan]

Tossing this out there: have you checked ram?( what you have v what is)

 

 

 

And whats running in the background?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

just a thought :wall:

im dumber than a 2 year old when it comes to computers..so mind enlightening me on how to check those? :oops:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What I would suggest (this is if Firefox doesn't have the slowdown you were talking about when you visit sites) is to download the official client for Runescape and play it on there, but use Firefox to browse the web.

i may try that thx :wink:

[Keb_Ryo]

ok start witht he easy one: RAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

right mouse on My Computer- go to Properties (should be on Generals) look at what ram is (aka) 510 mb RAM or what ever you have,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

do that first

[cardsfan]

ok start witht he easy one: RAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

right mouse on My Computer- go to Properties (should be on Generals) look at what ram is (aka) 510 mb RAM or wjat ever you have,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

do that first

768 mb of RAM, is that good enough?

[Keb_Ryo]

Yep thats good,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

now to look at whats running in that background:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ctrl alt del and write it all down and post here,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

this will be the top layer for the most part,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

will go deeper if need be, but look here first.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Or screen shoot it if you know how:)

[cardsfan]

Yep thats good,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

now to look at whats running in that background:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ctrl alt del and write it all down and post here,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

this will be the top layer for the most part,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

will go deeper if need be, but look here first.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Or screen shoot it if you know how:)

 

 

 

forum tip

 

 

 

explorer

 

 

 

"internAt"

 

 

 

qttask

 

 

 

mpbtn

 

 

 

lpclient

 

 

 

loadqm

 

 

 

devldr16

 

 

 

navapw32

 

 

 

mm_tray

 

 

 

mmkeyboard

 

 

 

systray

 

 

 

lpmon32

 

 

 

ahqtb

 

 

 

ctmix32

[Keb_Ryo]

Ok looks like you have a ton of things running, that could be eating up ram befor you eaven get going, but thats ok if they need to be but thats what we want to know,

 

 

 

Do you have soundblaster card?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Devldr16

 

 

 

is a background process that is required for your soundcard to work with older DOS based programs and games. The process has been reported to cause problems for some users, however cannot be removed as it will prevent your soundcard from working.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

are you runnig norton?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

internAt this is run in system 32 folder, would do a search for it and see if indeed thats where that is sitting. if not post here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

smile because we just getting started,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

would send you over to (http://www.pcpitstop.com) and run 2 things:

 

 

 

FREE

 

 

 

spyware check deep scan:

 

 

 

and virus check deep scan:

 

 

 

there on the left side : look for test and scans:

 

 

 

this all free and they do load a small java file,

 

 

 

best way to see for yourself whats going on,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and there is a few things that flag but cant realy say(bad) till you run them

 

 

 

Trust me this is the safest way to get a (USER) info online and quick and they will tell you how to get rid of any probs you are haveing with it,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I dont want to tell you to start turning stuff off,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

But do want a report back what they found, so i might walk you through any thing you dont understand:)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

hope im helping

[cardsfan]

ok ill look at that 2morrow, i have to go for now, but thx for the help so far!! i really appreciate ppl like u helping incompetent computer ppl like me :wink:

[Keb_Ryo]

Np just keep Us Up to date :)

[singblade]

I'll try to help with my limited computer knowledge

 

 

 

my version of paint wont allow me to save a picture as a file that is uploadable, if you culd perhaps tell me a place to download a version free that will, i would appreciate it

 

 

 

Assuming you are trying to upload images,

 

 

 

Where are you trying to upload at?

 

 

 

You say you're using Windows ME? I know it might not be relevant, but my dad's computer that is running ME can save in .bmp, .dib, .jpg, and .jpeg from paint. If you're using a decent uploading site like imageshack, you should be able to upload .jpg/.jpeg files. Another thing that works for me on the ME is changing the file name extension from .bmp or .jpg to .png(If you are going to attempt this, make sure to make a backup of the original image incase it doesn't work for you)

 

 

 

.sometimes, the rs screen messes up. part of the loading bar or picture will sometimes freeze or "change locations" (rs whole rs screen will shift a certain direction), and id like to know what the problem is.

 

 

 

I'm not understanding what you are saying here, sorry

 

 

 

.and lastly, sometimes these forums or other websites seriously lag my computer, but its stops the second i close the window. its usually not caused completely by large pictures or the such, and help would be appreciated.

 

 

 

Hmm, 768mb of ram and you say you're lagging? Puzzling...

 

 

 

I don't know if it would be relevant or not, but kind of processor do you have and what is its speed?

 

 

 

.*UPDATE*, for some reason typing in firefox is bugged. kind of regularly the cursor thing doesnt move after i type a letter. (normally the thing blinky I thing moves to the right of the newly typed letter, but sometimes it doesnt), does anybody know wat this is?

 

 

 

I've encountered this problem before while playing RS in Firefox and typing in another tab. I don't know if it'll work or not, but try playing on low detail.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sorry for the long post lol.

[runesmithie]

 

 

 

.*UPDATE*, for some reason typing in firefox is bugged. kind of regularly the cursor thing doesnt move after i type a letter. (normally the thing blinky I thing moves to the right of the newly typed letter, but sometimes it doesnt), does anybody know wat this is?

 

 

 

I've encountered this problem before while playing RS in Firefox and typing in another tab. I don't know if it'll work or not, but try playing on low detail.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That's why I suggested using the official client (which is an IE shell) for Runescape

[cardsfan]

Np just keep Us Up to date

will do :wink:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You say you're using Windows ME? I know it might not be relevant, but my dad's computer that is running ME can save in .bmp, .dib, .jpg, and .jpeg from paint. If you're using a decent uploading site like imageshack, you should be able to upload .jpg/.jpeg files. Another thing that works for me on the ME is changing the file name extension from .bmp or .jpg to .png(If you are going to attempt this, make sure to make a backup of the original image incase it doesn't work for you)

i can only save as bmp/dib or watever..thats why i cant upload and yes i use imageshack on my laptop that can upload :oops:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm not understanding what you are saying here, sorry

ok, imagine the rs screen is on a graph (x, y axis, center at about where the loading bar is location (0,0) )sometimes when loading, certain parts of the screen will shift position (usually in rectangles) and be displayed at a location completely different from where its should be located. Example:normally if something is displayed at (0,0), it may be displayed at (3,3) or some other number. i hope that hellps in explaining a bit?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hmm, 768mb of ram and you say you're lagging? Puzzling...

 

 

 

I don't know if it would be relevant or not, but kind of processor do you have and what is its speed?

i have even less technical prowess than you..i have no idea how to check that :oops:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That's why I suggested using the official client (which is an IE shell) for Runescape

i shall try that :wink:

[cardsfan]

ok i did wat u said, except for the spyware and virus scan. i fixed everything they told me to fix except the disk defragmenting. atm i dont have the time to let it run for hours (i have to turn the comp off at night), but ill try to do something about it. as for the rest, i think i got it all, ill try running it again and see if i got everything.

[runesmithie]

 

 

 

. for some reason typing in firefox is bugged. kind of regularly the cursor thing doesnt move after i type a letter. (normally the thing blinky I thing moves to the right of the newly typed letter, but sometimes it doesnt), does anybody know wat this is?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.my comp sometimes freezes off the start..dunno why, maybe somebody has an idea?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.firefox:the IE tab thing freezes on rs, and i have no idea why

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.a program called "adsubtract" drastically slows down the rs world loading page, dunno why either

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Don't play runescape in firefox

 

 

 

2. Use the official client for runescape

 

 

 

3. Use Adblock

[cardsfan]

1. Don't play runescape in firefox

i dont, i play in internet explorer, but i like using firefox because of the extensions

 

 

 

2. Use the official client for runescape

i said id try that, but i havent been able to get on with finals and studying

 

 

 

3. Use Adblock

im assuming u mean for firefox? if yes, then i am

[runesmithie]

Then you should stop using adsubtract and uninstall it and whatnot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It seems that solves all your problems

[cardsfan]

bump new problems listed..all help appreciated :oops:

[cardsfan]

bump :cry: