misc. related? problems

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Randy B

I'm having some unique computer challenges. Not sure if
they are related.

1. I get the following error message. "Compaq Power
Management service has encountered a problem and needs to
close..."
Doesn't appear all the time, and nothing appears to have
shut down, but the error message can be pretty hard to
get rid of.

2. Another error message that says that hibserve.exe?
(not sure of extension) has encountered a problem and has
to shut down.

3. clicking on any folder in Windows Explorer other than
my documents hangs up the computer for as much as 10
minutes, while it searches for folders. A similar thing
happens when I try to save a document or access the
dropdown arrow in the address bar of Internet Explorer.

4. Finally, this morning I tried to shut my computer down
using the "turn computer off" function on the start menu,
and it doesn't do anything.

Any thoughts? Symantec anti-virus is up to date as is my
spy-ware software.
 
The "Compaq" message is specific to Compaq computers and you need to contact
them about this issue.

I can't find anything on Hibserve.exe, you say you have up to date antivirus
and spyware applications, have you used them to run scans of your system
recently?

With regard to the third error, is your system connected to a network?

As to the last issue, try the following:
First, be sure your antivirus software has the latest definitions and run a
virus scan.

Second, download, install and run Ad Aware:
www.lavasoftusa.com

If this is a relatively recent issue, you might try using System Restore to
take you back to a time when this worked properly. Start\All
Programs\Accessories\System Tools\System Restore. If that doesn't resolve
it, try the information below.

The following assumes you have an actual XP CD as opposed to a restore CD or
restore partition supplied by your PC manufacturer.

Go to Start, type sfc /scannow in the run box and press enter. Note, there
is a space between sfc and the forward slash. You will be asked for your XP
CD. Be aware, upon inserting the CD the XP setup screen may appear, this is
not a part of sfc /scannow, rather it is being invoked by autorun. Simply
minimize the screen and allow sfc to continue.

If the above fails to resolve the issue, try a repair install as follows:

Be sure you are well backed up in case there is a problem from which you are
unable to recover. NOTE, while a repair install should leave your data
files intact, if something goes wrong during the repair install, you may be
forced to start over and do a clean install of XP. If you don't have your
data backed up, you would lose your data should that eventuality occur.

Assuming your system is set to boot from the CD-ROM drive, boot with the XP
CD in the drive. If it isn't or you are not sure, you need to enter the
system's BIOS. When you boot the system, the first screen usually has
instructions that if you wish to enter setup press a specific key, when you
see that, do so. Then you will have to navigate to the boot sequence, if
the CD-ROM drive is not first line, set it first in the boot sequence. Save
your settings and exit with the XP CD in the drive. The system will reboot.

Boot from the CD. If your system is set to be able to boot from the CD, it
should detect the disk and give a brief message, during the boot up, if you
wish to boot from the CD press any key.

Once you have pressed a key, setup should begin. You will see a reference
asking if you need to load special drivers and another notice that if you
wish to begin the ASR (Automatic Recovery Console) depress F2. Just let
setup run past all of that. It will continue to load files and drivers.

Then it will bring you to a screen. Eventually, you will come to a screen
with the option to (1) setup Windows or (2) Repair Windows Installation
using the Recovery console.

The first option, to setup Windows is the one you want and requires you to
press enter. When asked, press F8 to accept the end user agreement. Setup
will then search for previous versions of Windows. Upon finding your
version, it will ask if you wish to Repair your current installation or
install fresh. Press R, that will run a repair installation. From there
on, follow the screens.
 
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