Not Responding errors

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Curious1975

For some time now my computer seems to hang frequently thus displaying the
"Not Responding" error on the top blue bar. At first I thought it was
limited to my Internet Explorer, so I upgraded to IE 7 but it's still happens
and even more frequently. First the program hangs, then I left click on the
mouse and it displalys the "Not Responding" message, then I wait for it to
finally resond. It also happens with Office programs or basically any other
program installed.

I am running Windows XP Home Edition with SP2.

I have defraged my hard drive, run all SpyWare scans, cleaned up my cookies,
temporary internet files, system tray, my Anti-Virus is up-to-date, I have
installed all Microsoft updates, etc.

Anybody have any suggestions as this is becoming quite annoying.
 
Try Ctrl+Alt+Delete to select Task Manager and click the Performance
Tab. Under Commit Charge what is the Total, the Limit and the Peak?

How large is your hard disk and how much free space. Right click on
your C drive in Windows and select Properties to get this information.

How much RAM memory?

Please post copies of all Error and Warning Reports appearing in
the System and Application logs in Event Viewer for the last boot. No
Information Reports or Duplicates please. Indicate which also appear in
a previous boot.

You can access Event Viewer by selecting Start, Control Panel,
Administrative Tools, and Event Viewer. When researching the meaning
of the error, information regarding Event ID, Source and Description
are important.

HOW TO: View and Manage Event Logs in Event Viewer in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308427/en-us

Part of the Description of the error will include a link, which you
should double click for further information. You can copy using copy
and paste. Often the link will, however, say there is no further
information.
http://go.microsoft.com/fw.link/events.asp
(Please note the hyperlink above is for illustration purposes only)

A tip for posting copies of Error Reports! Run Event Viewer and double
click on the error you want to copy. In the window, which appears is a
button resembling two pages. Click the button and close Event
Viewer.Now start your message (email) and do a paste into the body of
the message. Make sure this is the first paste after exiting from
Event Viewer.

--



Hope this helps.

Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Curious1975 wrote:
> For some time now my computer seems to hang frequently thus
> displaying the "Not Responding" error on the top blue bar. At first
> I thought it was limited to my Internet Explorer, so I upgraded to IE
> 7 but it's still happens and even more frequently. First the program
> hangs, then I left click on the mouse and it displalys the "Not
> Responding" message, then I wait for it to finally resond. It also
> happens with Office programs or basically any other program installed.
>
> I am running Windows XP Home Edition with SP2.
>
> I have defraged my hard drive, run all SpyWare scans, cleaned up my
> cookies, temporary internet files, system tray, my Anti-Virus is
> up-to-date, I have installed all Microsoft updates, etc.
>
> Anybody have any suggestions as this is becoming quite annoying.
 
Thanks for getting back to me.

Commit Charge:

Total: 659452
Limit: 845148
Peak: 7611880


Hard Drive: 30GB
Free Space: 10.9GB


RAM: 256MB


Event Viewer Logs:

Application Errors:

Event Type: Error
Event Source: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler
Event Category: Scheduler Events
Event ID: 101
Date: 8/19/2007
Time: 8:57:20 AM
User: NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
Computer: D3TZ2N21
Description:
Information Level: error

Initialization of the COM subsystem failed. Error code: 0x8007041D


Event Type: Error
Event Source: Application Hang
Event Category: (101)
Event ID: 1002
Date: 8/15/2007
Time: 7:01:29 PM
User: N/A
Computer: D3TZ2N21
Description:
Hanging application msimn.exe, version 6.0.2900.2180, hang module hungapp,
version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
Data:
0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
0010: 20 20 6d 73 69 6d 6e 2e msimn.
0018: 65 78 65 20 36 2e 30 2e exe 6.0.
0020: 32 39 30 30 2e 32 31 38 2900.218
0028: 30 20 69 6e 20 68 75 6e 0 in hun
0030: 67 61 70 70 20 30 2e 30 gapp 0.0
0038: 2e 30 2e 30 20 61 74 20 .0.0 at
0040: 6f 66 66 73 65 74 20 30 offset 0
0048: 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 0000000


Event Type: Error
Event Source: Application Error
Event Category: None
Event ID: 1000
Date: 8/13/2007
Time: 8:49:16 AM
User: N/A
Computer: D3TZ2N21
Description:
Faulting application iexplore.exe, version 7.0.6000.16473, faulting module
flash9b.ocx, version 9.0.28.0, fault address 0x0018a6fa.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
Data:
0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
0008: 69 6f 6e 20 46 61 69 6c ion Fail
0010: 75 72 65 20 20 69 65 78 ure iex
0018: 70 6c 6f 72 65 2e 65 78 plore.ex
0020: 65 20 37 2e 30 2e 36 30 e 7.0.60
0028: 30 30 2e 31 36 34 37 33 00.16473
0030: 20 69 6e 20 66 6c 61 73 in flas
0038: 68 39 62 2e 6f 63 78 20 h9b.ocx
0040: 39 2e 30 2e 32 38 2e 30 9.0.28.0
0048: 20 61 74 20 6f 66 66 73 at offs
0050: 65 74 20 30 30 31 38 61 et 0018a
0058: 36 66 61 0d 0a 6fa..


Event Type: Error
Event Source: ASP.NET 1.0.3705.6060
Event Category: (1)
Event ID: 1031
Date: 7/10/2007
Time: 6:09:34 PM
User: N/A
Computer: D3TZ2N21
Description:
The description for Event ID ( 1031 ) in Source ( ASP.NET 1.0.3705.6060 )
cannot be found. The local computer may not have the necessary registry
information or message DLL files to display messages from a remote computer.
You may be able to use the /AUXSOURCE= flag to retrieve this description; see
Help and Support for details. The following information is part of the event:
0x80040154.


Event Type: Error
Event Source: Application Error
Event Category: None
Event ID: 1000
Date: 7/5/2007
Time: 8:37:52 AM
User: N/A
Computer: D3TZ2N21
Description:
Faulting application iexplore.exe, version 7.0.6000.16473, faulting module
unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x05467360.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
Data:
0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
0008: 69 6f 6e 20 46 61 69 6c ion Fail
0010: 75 72 65 20 20 69 65 78 ure iex
0018: 70 6c 6f 72 65 2e 65 78 plore.ex
0020: 65 20 37 2e 30 2e 36 30 e 7.0.60
0028: 30 30 2e 31 36 34 37 33 00.16473
0030: 20 69 6e 20 75 6e 6b 6e in unkn
0038: 6f 77 6e 20 30 2e 30 2e own 0.0.
0040: 30 2e 30 20 61 74 20 6f 0.0 at o
0048: 66 66 73 65 74 20 30 35 ffset 05
0050: 34 36 37 33 36 30 0d 0a 467360..


Event Type: Error
Event Source: Application Hang
Event Category: (101)
Event ID: 1002
Date: 7/2/2007
Time: 10:23:03 AM
User: N/A
Computer: D3TZ2N21
Description:
Hanging application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.2180, hang module
hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
Data:
0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
0010: 20 20 65 78 70 6c 6f 72 explor
0018: 65 72 2e 65 78 65 20 36 er.exe 6
0020: 2e 30 2e 32 39 30 30 2e .0.2900.
0028: 32 31 38 30 20 69 6e 20 2180 in
0030: 68 75 6e 67 61 70 70 20 hungapp
0038: 30 2e 30 2e 30 2e 30 20 0.0.0.0
0040: 61 74 20 6f 66 66 73 65 at offse
0048: 74 20 30 30 30 30 30 30 t 000000
0050: 30 30 00


Event Type: Error
Event Source: Application Hang
Event Category: (101)
Event ID: 1002
Date: 7/2/2007
Time: 10:22:22 AM
User: N/A
Computer: D3TZ2N21
Description:
Hanging application ACDSee.exe, version 4.0.2.664, hang module hungapp,
version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
Data:
0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
0010: 20 20 41 43 44 53 65 65 ACDSee
0018: 2e 65 78 65 20 34 2e 30 .exe 4.0
0020: 2e 32 2e 36 36 34 20 69 .2.664 i
0028: 6e 20 68 75 6e 67 61 70 n hungap
0030: 70 20 30 2e 30 2e 30 2e p 0.0.0.
0038: 30 20 61 74 20 6f 66 66 0 at off
0040: 73 65 74 20 30 30 30 30 set 0000
0048: 30 30 30 30 0000


Event Type: Error
Event Source: Application Hang
Event Category: (101)
Event ID: 1002
Date: 6/25/2007
Time: 9:44:10 AM
User: N/A
Computer: D3TZ2N21
Description:
Hanging application mplayerc.exe, version 6.4.9.0, hang module hungapp,
version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
Data:
0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
0010: 20 20 6d 70 6c 61 79 65 mplaye
0018: 72 63 2e 65 78 65 20 36 rc.exe 6
0020: 2e 34 2e 39 2e 30 20 69 .4.9.0 i
0028: 6e 20 68 75 6e 67 61 70 n hungap
0030: 70 20 30 2e 30 2e 30 2e p 0.0.0.
0038: 30 20 61 74 20 6f 66 66 0 at off
0040: 73 65 74 20 30 30 30 30 set 0000
0048: 30 30 30 30 0000


Event Type: Error
Event Source: Application Hang
Event Category: (101)
Event ID: 1002
Date: 6/15/2007
Time: 10:31:06 AM
User: N/A
Computer: D3TZ2N21
Description:
Hanging application iexplore.exe, version 7.0.6000.16473, hang module
hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
Data:
0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
0010: 20 20 69 65 78 70 6c 6f iexplo
0018: 72 65 2e 65 78 65 20 37 re.exe 7
0020: 2e 30 2e 36 30 30 30 2e .0.6000.
0028: 31 36 34 37 33 20 69 6e 16473 in
0030: 20 68 75 6e 67 61 70 70 hungapp
0038: 20 30 2e 30 2e 30 2e 30 0.0.0.0
0040: 20 61 74 20 6f 66 66 73 at offs
0048: 65 74 20 30 30 30 30 30 et 00000
0050: 30 30 30 000


Event Type: Error
Event Source: Application Hang
Event Category: (101)
Event ID: 1002
Date: 5/23/2007
Time: 5:44:16 PM
User: N/A
Computer: D3TZ2N21
Description:
Hanging application WINWORD.EXE, version 10.0.2627.0, hang module hungapp,
version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
Data:
0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
0010: 20 20 57 49 4e 57 4f 52 WINWOR
0018: 44 2e 45 58 45 20 31 30 D.EXE 10
0020: 2e 30 2e 32 36 32 37 2e .0.2627.
0028: 30 20 69 6e 20 68 75 6e 0 in hun
0030: 67 61 70 70 20 30 2e 30 gapp 0.0
0038: 2e 30 2e 30 20 61 74 20 .0.0 at
0040: 6f 66 66 73 65 74 20 30 offset 0
0048: 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 0000000


Event Type: Error
Event Source: Application Hang
Event Category: (101)
Event ID: 1002
Date: 5/20/2007
Time: 10:38:07 AM
User: N/A
Computer: D3TZ2N21
Description:
Hanging application Setup.exe, version 1.1.704.16001, hang module hungapp,
version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
Data:
0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
0010: 20 20 53 65 74 75 70 2e Setup.
0018: 65 78 65 20 31 2e 31 2e exe 1.1.
0020: 37 30 34 2e 31 36 30 30 704.1600
0028: 31 20 69 6e 20 68 75 6e 1 in hun
0030: 67 61 70 70 20 30 2e 30 gapp 0.0
0038: 2e 30 2e 30 20 61 74 20 .0.0 at
0040: 6f 66 66 73 65 74 20 30 offset 0
0048: 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 0000000


Event Type: Error
Event Source: Application Hang
Event Category: (101)
Event ID: 1002
Date: 5/11/2007
Time: 4:25:24 PM
User: N/A
Computer: D3TZ2N21
Description:
Hanging application LUALL.EXE, version 3.2.0.41, hang module hungapp,
version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
Data:
0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
0010: 20 20 4c 55 41 4c 4c 2e LUALL.
0018: 45 58 45 20 33 2e 32 2e EXE 3.2.
0020: 30 2e 34 31 20 69 6e 20 0.41 in
0028: 68 75 6e 67 61 70 70 20 hungapp
0030: 30 2e 30 2e 30 2e 30 20 0.0.0.0
0038: 61 74 20 6f 66 66 73 65 at offse
0040: 74 20 30 30 30 30 30 30 t 000000
0048: 30 30 00

The following seem to be the most prevelant:

1000
101
1002

________________________________________________________



System Errors:


Event Type: Error
Event Source: Service Control Manager
Event Category: None
Event ID: 7000
Date: 8/19/2007
Time: 8:57:27 AM
User: N/A
Computer: D3TZ2N21
Description:
The LiveUpdate service failed to start due to the following error:
The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely
fashion.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.



Event Type: Error
Event Source: DCOM
Event Category: None
Event ID: 10005
Date: 8/19/2007
Time: 8:57:13 AM
User: NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
Computer: D3TZ2N21
Description:
DCOM got error "The service did not respond to the start or control request
in a timely fashion. " attempting to start the service LiveUpdate with
arguments "" in order to run the server:
{03E0E6C2-363B-11D3-B536-00902771A435}

For more information, see Help and Support Center at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.


Event Type: Error
Event Source: W32Time
Event Category: None
Event ID: 17
Date: 8/16/2007
Time: 8:45:15 PM
User: N/A
Computer: D3TZ2N21
Description:
Time Provider NtpClient: An error occurred during DNS lookup of the manually
configured peer 'time.windows.com,0x1'. NtpClient will try the DNS lookup
again in 15 minutes. The error was: A socket operation was attempted to an
unreachable host. (0x80072751)

For more information, see Help and Support Center at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.


Event Type: Error
Event Source: Service Control Manager
Event Category: None
Event ID: 7009
Date: 8/15/2007
Time: 6:23:46 PM
User: N/A
Computer: D3TZ2N21
Description:
Timeout (30000 milliseconds) waiting for the LiveUpdate service to connect.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.


Event Type: Error
Event Source: Cdrom
Event Category: None
Event ID: 7
Date: 7/25/2007
Time: 8:59:50 AM
User: N/A
Computer: D3TZ2N21
Description:
The device, \Device\CdRom1, has a bad block.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
Data:
0000: 03 00 68 00 01 00 b8 00 ..h...¸.
0008: 00 00 00 00 07 00 04 c0 .......À
0010: 00 01 00 00 9c 00 00 c0 ....œ..À
0018: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ........
0020: 00 38 5e 28 00 00 00 00 .8^(....
0028: b9 67 cf 01 00 00 00 00 ¹gÃ.....
0030: ff ff ff ff 01 00 00 00 ÿÿÿÿ....
0038: 40 00 00 c4 02 00 01 00 @..Ä....
0040: 00 20 0a 12 48 02 00 40 . ..H..@
0048: 00 00 00 00 0a 00 00 00 ........
0050: 00 00 00 00 c8 f6 8f ff ....ÈöÂÿ
0058: 00 00 00 00 08 f0 8f ff .....ðÂÿ
0060: 02 00 00 00 c7 0b 05 00 ....Ç...
0068: 28 00 00 05 0b c7 00 00 (....Ç..
0070: 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ........
0078: f0 00 03 00 05 0b c7 0c ð.....Ç.
0080: 00 00 00 00 15 00 00 00 ........
0088: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ........


The following seem to be the most prevelant:


10005
7011
7009
7000


I hope I did this right so you can understand. Any further advice is
appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

"Gerry" wrote:

> Try Ctrl+Alt+Delete to select Task Manager and click the Performance
> Tab. Under Commit Charge what is the Total, the Limit and the Peak?
>
> How large is your hard disk and how much free space. Right click on
> your C drive in Windows and select Properties to get this information.
>
> How much RAM memory?
>
> Please post copies of all Error and Warning Reports appearing in
> the System and Application logs in Event Viewer for the last boot. No
> Information Reports or Duplicates please. Indicate which also appear in
> a previous boot.
>
> You can access Event Viewer by selecting Start, Control Panel,
> Administrative Tools, and Event Viewer. When researching the meaning
> of the error, information regarding Event ID, Source and Description
> are important.
>
> HOW TO: View and Manage Event Logs in Event Viewer in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308427/en-us
>
> Part of the Description of the error will include a link, which you
> should double click for further information. You can copy using copy
> and paste. Often the link will, however, say there is no further
> information.
> http://go.microsoft.com/fw.link/events.asp
> (Please note the hyperlink above is for illustration purposes only)
>
> A tip for posting copies of Error Reports! Run Event Viewer and double
> click on the error you want to copy. In the window, which appears is a
> button resembling two pages. Click the button and close Event
> Viewer.Now start your message (email) and do a paste into the body of
> the message. Make sure this is the first paste after exiting from
> Event Viewer.
>
> --
>
>
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Gerry
> ~~~~
> FCA
> Stourport, England
> Enquire, plan and execute
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
> Curious1975 wrote:
> > For some time now my computer seems to hang frequently thus
> > displaying the "Not Responding" error on the top blue bar. At first
> > I thought it was limited to my Internet Explorer, so I upgraded to IE
> > 7 but it's still happens and even more frequently. First the program
> > hangs, then I left click on the mouse and it displalys the "Not
> > Responding" message, then I wait for it to finally resond. It also
> > happens with Office programs or basically any other program installed.
> >
> > I am running Windows XP Home Edition with SP2.
> >
> > I have defraged my hard drive, run all SpyWare scans, cleaned up my
> > cookies, temporary internet files, system tray, my Anti-Virus is
> > up-to-date, I have installed all Microsoft updates, etc.
> >
> > Anybody have any suggestions as this is becoming quite annoying.

>
>
>
 
Your main problem is fairly obvious. Insufficient RAM memory. You need
to add at least 256 mb but the system would probably benefit from adding
512 mb. You need to consult your motherboard manual to see what type and
amount of memory can be installed.

What is your CPU speed?

What is your computer make and model? What is the make and model of your
motherboard?

Event Type: Error Event Source: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler Event
Category: Scheduler Events Event ID: 101
This indicates that the Windows Updates for August were not installed.
The problem could well have arisen because your system had not long been
started and was busy running anti-virus scans etc. You should check to
see if the Updates have since installed.

Select, Start, Help and Support, Keep your Windows up- to-date with
Windows Update, Review your Update History .You should see a number of
successful updates on or after 19 August 2007 if they have been
installed. If there are any red Failed Icons click on each icon and post
details of the Error code.

If no updates are there. Select, Start, Help and Support, Keep your
Windows up- to-date with Windows Update, Custom and then follow on
screen instructions.
Only try this after Windows XP has been running for 30 minutes and any
anti-virus scan has completed.

What anti-virus and anti-spyware programmes do you have installed. If
you have the anti-virus programme I think you have your system may
benefit from having a less demanding programme.

It is difficult to be sure whether the other error are being caused by a
stressed system have insufficient RAM memory or for some other reason.


--



Hope this helps.

Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Curious1975 wrote:
> Thanks for getting back to me.
>
> Commit Charge:
>
> Total: 659452
> Limit: 845148
> Peak: 7611880
>
>
> Hard Drive: 30GB
> Free Space: 10.9GB
>
>
> RAM: 256MB
>
>
> Event Viewer Logs:
>
> Application Errors:
>
> Event Type: Error
> Event Source: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler
> Event Category: Scheduler Events
> Event ID: 101
> Date: 8/19/2007
> Time: 8:57:20 AM
> User: NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
> Computer: D3TZ2N21
> Description:
> Information Level: error
>
> Initialization of the COM subsystem failed. Error code: 0x8007041D
>
>
> Event Type: Error
> Event Source: Application Hang
> Event Category: (101)
> Event ID: 1002
> Date: 8/15/2007
> Time: 7:01:29 PM
> User: N/A
> Computer: D3TZ2N21
> Description:
> Hanging application msimn.exe, version 6.0.2900.2180, hang module
> hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
>
> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> Data:
> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
> 0010: 20 20 6d 73 69 6d 6e 2e msimn.
> 0018: 65 78 65 20 36 2e 30 2e exe 6.0.
> 0020: 32 39 30 30 2e 32 31 38 2900.218
> 0028: 30 20 69 6e 20 68 75 6e 0 in hun
> 0030: 67 61 70 70 20 30 2e 30 gapp 0.0
> 0038: 2e 30 2e 30 20 61 74 20 .0.0 at
> 0040: 6f 66 66 73 65 74 20 30 offset 0
> 0048: 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 0000000
>
>
> Event Type: Error
> Event Source: Application Error
> Event Category: None
> Event ID: 1000
> Date: 8/13/2007
> Time: 8:49:16 AM
> User: N/A
> Computer: D3TZ2N21
> Description:
> Faulting application iexplore.exe, version 7.0.6000.16473, faulting
> module flash9b.ocx, version 9.0.28.0, fault address 0x0018a6fa.
>
> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> Data:
> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 46 61 69 6c ion Fail
> 0010: 75 72 65 20 20 69 65 78 ure iex
> 0018: 70 6c 6f 72 65 2e 65 78 plore.ex
> 0020: 65 20 37 2e 30 2e 36 30 e 7.0.60
> 0028: 30 30 2e 31 36 34 37 33 00.16473
> 0030: 20 69 6e 20 66 6c 61 73 in flas
> 0038: 68 39 62 2e 6f 63 78 20 h9b.ocx
> 0040: 39 2e 30 2e 32 38 2e 30 9.0.28.0
> 0048: 20 61 74 20 6f 66 66 73 at offs
> 0050: 65 74 20 30 30 31 38 61 et 0018a
> 0058: 36 66 61 0d 0a 6fa..
>
>
> Event Type: Error
> Event Source: ASP.NET 1.0.3705.6060
> Event Category: (1)
> Event ID: 1031
> Date: 7/10/2007
> Time: 6:09:34 PM
> User: N/A
> Computer: D3TZ2N21
> Description:
> The description for Event ID ( 1031 ) in Source ( ASP.NET
> 1.0.3705.6060 ) cannot be found. The local computer may not have the
> necessary registry information or message DLL files to display
> messages from a remote computer. You may be able to use the
> /AUXSOURCE= flag to retrieve this description; see Help and Support
> for details. The following information is part of the event:
> 0x80040154.
>
>
> Event Type: Error
> Event Source: Application Error
> Event Category: None
> Event ID: 1000
> Date: 7/5/2007
> Time: 8:37:52 AM
> User: N/A
> Computer: D3TZ2N21
> Description:
> Faulting application iexplore.exe, version 7.0.6000.16473, faulting
> module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x05467360.
>
> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> Data:
> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 46 61 69 6c ion Fail
> 0010: 75 72 65 20 20 69 65 78 ure iex
> 0018: 70 6c 6f 72 65 2e 65 78 plore.ex
> 0020: 65 20 37 2e 30 2e 36 30 e 7.0.60
> 0028: 30 30 2e 31 36 34 37 33 00.16473
> 0030: 20 69 6e 20 75 6e 6b 6e in unkn
> 0038: 6f 77 6e 20 30 2e 30 2e own 0.0.
> 0040: 30 2e 30 20 61 74 20 6f 0.0 at o
> 0048: 66 66 73 65 74 20 30 35 ffset 05
> 0050: 34 36 37 33 36 30 0d 0a 467360..
>
>
> Event Type: Error
> Event Source: Application Hang
> Event Category: (101)
> Event ID: 1002
> Date: 7/2/2007
> Time: 10:23:03 AM
> User: N/A
> Computer: D3TZ2N21
> Description:
> Hanging application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.2180, hang module
> hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
>
> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> Data:
> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
> 0010: 20 20 65 78 70 6c 6f 72 explor
> 0018: 65 72 2e 65 78 65 20 36 er.exe 6
> 0020: 2e 30 2e 32 39 30 30 2e .0.2900.
> 0028: 32 31 38 30 20 69 6e 20 2180 in
> 0030: 68 75 6e 67 61 70 70 20 hungapp
> 0038: 30 2e 30 2e 30 2e 30 20 0.0.0.0
> 0040: 61 74 20 6f 66 66 73 65 at offse
> 0048: 74 20 30 30 30 30 30 30 t 000000
> 0050: 30 30 00
>
>
> Event Type: Error
> Event Source: Application Hang
> Event Category: (101)
> Event ID: 1002
> Date: 7/2/2007
> Time: 10:22:22 AM
> User: N/A
> Computer: D3TZ2N21
> Description:
> Hanging application ACDSee.exe, version 4.0.2.664, hang module
> hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
>
> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> Data:
> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
> 0010: 20 20 41 43 44 53 65 65 ACDSee
> 0018: 2e 65 78 65 20 34 2e 30 .exe 4.0
> 0020: 2e 32 2e 36 36 34 20 69 .2.664 i
> 0028: 6e 20 68 75 6e 67 61 70 n hungap
> 0030: 70 20 30 2e 30 2e 30 2e p 0.0.0.
> 0038: 30 20 61 74 20 6f 66 66 0 at off
> 0040: 73 65 74 20 30 30 30 30 set 0000
> 0048: 30 30 30 30 0000
>
>
> Event Type: Error
> Event Source: Application Hang
> Event Category: (101)
> Event ID: 1002
> Date: 6/25/2007
> Time: 9:44:10 AM
> User: N/A
> Computer: D3TZ2N21
> Description:
> Hanging application mplayerc.exe, version 6.4.9.0, hang module
> hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
>
> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> Data:
> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
> 0010: 20 20 6d 70 6c 61 79 65 mplaye
> 0018: 72 63 2e 65 78 65 20 36 rc.exe 6
> 0020: 2e 34 2e 39 2e 30 20 69 .4.9.0 i
> 0028: 6e 20 68 75 6e 67 61 70 n hungap
> 0030: 70 20 30 2e 30 2e 30 2e p 0.0.0.
> 0038: 30 20 61 74 20 6f 66 66 0 at off
> 0040: 73 65 74 20 30 30 30 30 set 0000
> 0048: 30 30 30 30 0000
>
>
> Event Type: Error
> Event Source: Application Hang
> Event Category: (101)
> Event ID: 1002
> Date: 6/15/2007
> Time: 10:31:06 AM
> User: N/A
> Computer: D3TZ2N21
> Description:
> Hanging application iexplore.exe, version 7.0.6000.16473, hang module
> hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
>
> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> Data:
> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
> 0010: 20 20 69 65 78 70 6c 6f iexplo
> 0018: 72 65 2e 65 78 65 20 37 re.exe 7
> 0020: 2e 30 2e 36 30 30 30 2e .0.6000.
> 0028: 31 36 34 37 33 20 69 6e 16473 in
> 0030: 20 68 75 6e 67 61 70 70 hungapp
> 0038: 20 30 2e 30 2e 30 2e 30 0.0.0.0
> 0040: 20 61 74 20 6f 66 66 73 at offs
> 0048: 65 74 20 30 30 30 30 30 et 00000
> 0050: 30 30 30 000
>
>
> Event Type: Error
> Event Source: Application Hang
> Event Category: (101)
> Event ID: 1002
> Date: 5/23/2007
> Time: 5:44:16 PM
> User: N/A
> Computer: D3TZ2N21
> Description:
> Hanging application WINWORD.EXE, version 10.0.2627.0, hang module
> hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
>
> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> Data:
> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
> 0010: 20 20 57 49 4e 57 4f 52 WINWOR
> 0018: 44 2e 45 58 45 20 31 30 D.EXE 10
> 0020: 2e 30 2e 32 36 32 37 2e .0.2627.
> 0028: 30 20 69 6e 20 68 75 6e 0 in hun
> 0030: 67 61 70 70 20 30 2e 30 gapp 0.0
> 0038: 2e 30 2e 30 20 61 74 20 .0.0 at
> 0040: 6f 66 66 73 65 74 20 30 offset 0
> 0048: 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 0000000
>
>
> Event Type: Error
> Event Source: Application Hang
> Event Category: (101)
> Event ID: 1002
> Date: 5/20/2007
> Time: 10:38:07 AM
> User: N/A
> Computer: D3TZ2N21
> Description:
> Hanging application Setup.exe, version 1.1.704.16001, hang module
> hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
>
> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> Data:
> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
> 0010: 20 20 53 65 74 75 70 2e Setup.
> 0018: 65 78 65 20 31 2e 31 2e exe 1.1.
> 0020: 37 30 34 2e 31 36 30 30 704.1600
> 0028: 31 20 69 6e 20 68 75 6e 1 in hun
> 0030: 67 61 70 70 20 30 2e 30 gapp 0.0
> 0038: 2e 30 2e 30 20 61 74 20 .0.0 at
> 0040: 6f 66 66 73 65 74 20 30 offset 0
> 0048: 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 0000000
>
>
> Event Type: Error
> Event Source: Application Hang
> Event Category: (101)
> Event ID: 1002
> Date: 5/11/2007
> Time: 4:25:24 PM
> User: N/A
> Computer: D3TZ2N21
> Description:
> Hanging application LUALL.EXE, version 3.2.0.41, hang module hungapp,
> version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
>
> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> Data:
> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
> 0010: 20 20 4c 55 41 4c 4c 2e LUALL.
> 0018: 45 58 45 20 33 2e 32 2e EXE 3.2.
> 0020: 30 2e 34 31 20 69 6e 20 0.41 in
> 0028: 68 75 6e 67 61 70 70 20 hungapp
> 0030: 30 2e 30 2e 30 2e 30 20 0.0.0.0
> 0038: 61 74 20 6f 66 66 73 65 at offse
> 0040: 74 20 30 30 30 30 30 30 t 000000
> 0048: 30 30 00
>
> The following seem to be the most prevelant:
>
> 1000
> 101
> 1002
>
> ________________________________________________________
>
>
>
> System Errors:
>
>
> Event Type: Error
> Event Source: Service Control Manager
> Event Category: None
> Event ID: 7000
> Date: 8/19/2007
> Time: 8:57:27 AM
> User: N/A
> Computer: D3TZ2N21
> Description:
> The LiveUpdate service failed to start due to the following error:
> The service did not respond to the start or control request in a
> timely fashion.
>
> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>
>
>
> Event Type: Error
> Event Source: DCOM
> Event Category: None
> Event ID: 10005
> Date: 8/19/2007
> Time: 8:57:13 AM
> User: NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
> Computer: D3TZ2N21
> Description:
> DCOM got error "The service did not respond to the start or control
> request in a timely fashion. " attempting to start the service
> LiveUpdate with arguments "" in order to run the server:
> {03E0E6C2-363B-11D3-B536-00902771A435}
>
> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>
>
> Event Type: Error
> Event Source: W32Time
> Event Category: None
> Event ID: 17
> Date: 8/16/2007
> Time: 8:45:15 PM
> User: N/A
> Computer: D3TZ2N21
> Description:
> Time Provider NtpClient: An error occurred during DNS lookup of the
> manually configured peer 'time.windows.com,0x1'. NtpClient will try
> the DNS lookup again in 15 minutes. The error was: A socket operation
> was attempted to an unreachable host. (0x80072751)
>
> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>
>
> Event Type: Error
> Event Source: Service Control Manager
> Event Category: None
> Event ID: 7009
> Date: 8/15/2007
> Time: 6:23:46 PM
> User: N/A
> Computer: D3TZ2N21
> Description:
> Timeout (30000 milliseconds) waiting for the LiveUpdate service to
> connect.
>
> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>
>
> Event Type: Error
> Event Source: Cdrom
> Event Category: None
> Event ID: 7
> Date: 7/25/2007
> Time: 8:59:50 AM
> User: N/A
> Computer: D3TZ2N21
> Description:
> The device, \Device\CdRom1, has a bad block.
>
> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> Data:
> 0000: 03 00 68 00 01 00 b8 00 ..h...¸.
> 0008: 00 00 00 00 07 00 04 c0 .......À
> 0010: 00 01 00 00 9c 00 00 c0 ....o..À
> 0018: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ........
> 0020: 00 38 5e 28 00 00 00 00 .8^(....
> 0028: b9 67 cf 01 00 00 00 00 ¹gÏ.....
> 0030: ff ff ff ff 01 00 00 00 ÿÿÿÿ....
> 0038: 40 00 00 c4 02 00 01 00 @..Ä....
> 0040: 00 20 0a 12 48 02 00 40 . ..H..@
> 0048: 00 00 00 00 0a 00 00 00 ........
> 0050: 00 00 00 00 c8 f6 8f ff ....Èöÿ
> 0058: 00 00 00 00 08 f0 8f ff .....ðÿ
> 0060: 02 00 00 00 c7 0b 05 00 ....Ç...
> 0068: 28 00 00 05 0b c7 00 00 (....Ç..
> 0070: 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ........
> 0078: f0 00 03 00 05 0b c7 0c ð.....Ç.
> 0080: 00 00 00 00 15 00 00 00 ........
> 0088: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ........
>
>
> The following seem to be the most prevelant:
>
>
> 10005
> 7011
> 7009
> 7000
>
>
> I hope I did this right so you can understand. Any further advice is
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> "Gerry" wrote:
>
>> Try Ctrl+Alt+Delete to select Task Manager and click the Performance
>> Tab. Under Commit Charge what is the Total, the Limit and the Peak?
>>
>> How large is your hard disk and how much free space. Right click on
>> your C drive in Windows and select Properties to get this
>> information.
>>
>> How much RAM memory?
>>
>> Please post copies of all Error and Warning Reports appearing in
>> the System and Application logs in Event Viewer for the last boot. No
>> Information Reports or Duplicates please. Indicate which also appear
>> in a previous boot.
>>
>> You can access Event Viewer by selecting Start, Control Panel,
>> Administrative Tools, and Event Viewer. When researching the meaning
>> of the error, information regarding Event ID, Source and Description
>> are important.
>>
>> HOW TO: View and Manage Event Logs in Event Viewer in Windows XP
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308427/en-us
>>
>> Part of the Description of the error will include a link, which you
>> should double click for further information. You can copy using copy
>> and paste. Often the link will, however, say there is no further
>> information.
>> http://go.microsoft.com/fw.link/events.asp
>> (Please note the hyperlink above is for illustration purposes only)
>>
>> A tip for posting copies of Error Reports! Run Event Viewer and
>> double click on the error you want to copy. In the window, which
>> appears is a button resembling two pages. Click the button and close
>> Event Viewer.Now start your message (email) and do a paste into the
>> body of the message. Make sure this is the first paste after exiting
>> from Event Viewer.
>>
>> --
>>
>>
>>
>> Hope this helps.
>>
>> Gerry
>> ~~~~
>> FCA
>> Stourport, England
>> Enquire, plan and execute
>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>
>> Curious1975 wrote:
>>> For some time now my computer seems to hang frequently thus
>>> displaying the "Not Responding" error on the top blue bar. At first
>>> I thought it was limited to my Internet Explorer, so I upgraded to
>>> IE 7 but it's still happens and even more frequently. First the
>>> program hangs, then I left click on the mouse and it displalys the
>>> "Not Responding" message, then I wait for it to finally resond. It
>>> also happens with Office programs or basically any other program
>>> installed.
>>>
>>> I am running Windows XP Home Edition with SP2.
>>>
>>> I have defraged my hard drive, run all SpyWare scans, cleaned up my
>>> cookies, temporary internet files, system tray, my Anti-Virus is
>>> up-to-date, I have installed all Microsoft updates, etc.
>>>
>>> Anybody have any suggestions as this is becoming quite annoying.
 
Dell Dimension 2350

Processor x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 7 GenuineIntel ~2392 Mhz
Intel, Pentium 4 CPU, 2.40GHz

Symantec/Norton Anti-Virus v. 14.2.0.29

Anti-Spy:

I downloaded SUPER Anti-Spyware (Free Edition) the other day to double check
my Verizon version just in case that one was missing something. It picked up
the typical spyware and I removed it.

Verizon Yahoo Online Protection Anti-Spy v. 2005.5.2.1



Motherboard - don't know how to tell other than downloading a program to
tell me and at this point I'd rather not download anything else


Update History - all successful for August 19 and prior

Software Updates - 5 (don't know if they're necessary so I haven't installed
them)

Root Certificates Update
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0: x86 (KB928416)
Remote Desktop Connection (Terminal Services Client 6.0) for Windows XP
(KB925876)
Microsoft Base Smart Card Cryptographic Service Provider Package: x86
(KB909520)
Microsoft .NET Framework version 1.1


Hardware Updates - 1

Conexant Systems, Inc. - Modems - Conexant D850 56K V.9x DFVc Modem



While I have your attention, a program called ccApp always hangs when I'm
shutting down the computer and I have to End Task on it. Also, something
called FontCapture does the same thing. Today explorer.exe also hung and I
had to "End" it.

Upon restart, it takes a good 3-4 minutes for my icons to appear and then
another minute or so before I can click on anything.

I thought maybe these issues were all related to my overall problem so I'm
mentioning them.

Again, I appreciate your assistance.

"Gerry" wrote:

> Your main problem is fairly obvious. Insufficient RAM memory. You need
> to add at least 256 mb but the system would probably benefit from adding
> 512 mb. You need to consult your motherboard manual to see what type and
> amount of memory can be installed.
>
> What is your CPU speed?
>
> What is your computer make and model? What is the make and model of your
> motherboard?
>
> Event Type: Error Event Source: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler Event
> Category: Scheduler Events Event ID: 101
> This indicates that the Windows Updates for August were not installed.
> The problem could well have arisen because your system had not long been
> started and was busy running anti-virus scans etc. You should check to
> see if the Updates have since installed.
>
> Select, Start, Help and Support, Keep your Windows up- to-date with
> Windows Update, Review your Update History .You should see a number of
> successful updates on or after 19 August 2007 if they have been
> installed. If there are any red Failed Icons click on each icon and post
> details of the Error code.
>
> If no updates are there. Select, Start, Help and Support, Keep your
> Windows up- to-date with Windows Update, Custom and then follow on
> screen instructions.
> Only try this after Windows XP has been running for 30 minutes and any
> anti-virus scan has completed.
>
> What anti-virus and anti-spyware programmes do you have installed. If
> you have the anti-virus programme I think you have your system may
> benefit from having a less demanding programme.
>
> It is difficult to be sure whether the other error are being caused by a
> stressed system have insufficient RAM memory or for some other reason.
>
>
> --
>
>
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Gerry
> ~~~~
> FCA
> Stourport, England
> Enquire, plan and execute
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> Curious1975 wrote:
> > Thanks for getting back to me.
> >
> > Commit Charge:
> >
> > Total: 659452
> > Limit: 845148
> > Peak: 7611880
> >
> >
> > Hard Drive: 30GB
> > Free Space: 10.9GB
> >
> >
> > RAM: 256MB
> >
> >
> > Event Viewer Logs:
> >
> > Application Errors:
> >
> > Event Type: Error
> > Event Source: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler
> > Event Category: Scheduler Events
> > Event ID: 101
> > Date: 8/19/2007
> > Time: 8:57:20 AM
> > User: NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
> > Computer: D3TZ2N21
> > Description:
> > Information Level: error
> >
> > Initialization of the COM subsystem failed. Error code: 0x8007041D
> >
> >
> > Event Type: Error
> > Event Source: Application Hang
> > Event Category: (101)
> > Event ID: 1002
> > Date: 8/15/2007
> > Time: 7:01:29 PM
> > User: N/A
> > Computer: D3TZ2N21
> > Description:
> > Hanging application msimn.exe, version 6.0.2900.2180, hang module
> > hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
> >
> > For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> > http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> > Data:
> > 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
> > 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
> > 0010: 20 20 6d 73 69 6d 6e 2e msimn.
> > 0018: 65 78 65 20 36 2e 30 2e exe 6.0.
> > 0020: 32 39 30 30 2e 32 31 38 2900.218
> > 0028: 30 20 69 6e 20 68 75 6e 0 in hun
> > 0030: 67 61 70 70 20 30 2e 30 gapp 0.0
> > 0038: 2e 30 2e 30 20 61 74 20 .0.0 at
> > 0040: 6f 66 66 73 65 74 20 30 offset 0
> > 0048: 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 0000000
> >
> >
> > Event Type: Error
> > Event Source: Application Error
> > Event Category: None
> > Event ID: 1000
> > Date: 8/13/2007
> > Time: 8:49:16 AM
> > User: N/A
> > Computer: D3TZ2N21
> > Description:
> > Faulting application iexplore.exe, version 7.0.6000.16473, faulting
> > module flash9b.ocx, version 9.0.28.0, fault address 0x0018a6fa.
> >
> > For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> > http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> > Data:
> > 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
> > 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 46 61 69 6c ion Fail
> > 0010: 75 72 65 20 20 69 65 78 ure iex
> > 0018: 70 6c 6f 72 65 2e 65 78 plore.ex
> > 0020: 65 20 37 2e 30 2e 36 30 e 7.0.60
> > 0028: 30 30 2e 31 36 34 37 33 00.16473
> > 0030: 20 69 6e 20 66 6c 61 73 in flas
> > 0038: 68 39 62 2e 6f 63 78 20 h9b.ocx
> > 0040: 39 2e 30 2e 32 38 2e 30 9.0.28.0
> > 0048: 20 61 74 20 6f 66 66 73 at offs
> > 0050: 65 74 20 30 30 31 38 61 et 0018a
> > 0058: 36 66 61 0d 0a 6fa..
> >
> >
> > Event Type: Error
> > Event Source: ASP.NET 1.0.3705.6060
> > Event Category: (1)
> > Event ID: 1031
> > Date: 7/10/2007
> > Time: 6:09:34 PM
> > User: N/A
> > Computer: D3TZ2N21
> > Description:
> > The description for Event ID ( 1031 ) in Source ( ASP.NET
> > 1.0.3705.6060 ) cannot be found. The local computer may not have the
> > necessary registry information or message DLL files to display
> > messages from a remote computer. You may be able to use the
> > /AUXSOURCE= flag to retrieve this description; see Help and Support
> > for details. The following information is part of the event:
> > 0x80040154.
> >
> >
> > Event Type: Error
> > Event Source: Application Error
> > Event Category: None
> > Event ID: 1000
> > Date: 7/5/2007
> > Time: 8:37:52 AM
> > User: N/A
> > Computer: D3TZ2N21
> > Description:
> > Faulting application iexplore.exe, version 7.0.6000.16473, faulting
> > module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x05467360.
> >
> > For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> > http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> > Data:
> > 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
> > 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 46 61 69 6c ion Fail
> > 0010: 75 72 65 20 20 69 65 78 ure iex
> > 0018: 70 6c 6f 72 65 2e 65 78 plore.ex
> > 0020: 65 20 37 2e 30 2e 36 30 e 7.0.60
> > 0028: 30 30 2e 31 36 34 37 33 00.16473
> > 0030: 20 69 6e 20 75 6e 6b 6e in unkn
> > 0038: 6f 77 6e 20 30 2e 30 2e own 0.0.
> > 0040: 30 2e 30 20 61 74 20 6f 0.0 at o
> > 0048: 66 66 73 65 74 20 30 35 ffset 05
> > 0050: 34 36 37 33 36 30 0d 0a 467360..
> >
> >
> > Event Type: Error
> > Event Source: Application Hang
> > Event Category: (101)
> > Event ID: 1002
> > Date: 7/2/2007
> > Time: 10:23:03 AM
> > User: N/A
> > Computer: D3TZ2N21
> > Description:
> > Hanging application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.2180, hang module
> > hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
> >
> > For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> > http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> > Data:
> > 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
> > 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
> > 0010: 20 20 65 78 70 6c 6f 72 explor
> > 0018: 65 72 2e 65 78 65 20 36 er.exe 6
> > 0020: 2e 30 2e 32 39 30 30 2e .0.2900.
> > 0028: 32 31 38 30 20 69 6e 20 2180 in
> > 0030: 68 75 6e 67 61 70 70 20 hungapp
> > 0038: 30 2e 30 2e 30 2e 30 20 0.0.0.0
> > 0040: 61 74 20 6f 66 66 73 65 at offse
> > 0048: 74 20 30 30 30 30 30 30 t 000000
> > 0050: 30 30 00
> >
> >
> > Event Type: Error
> > Event Source: Application Hang
> > Event Category: (101)
> > Event ID: 1002
> > Date: 7/2/2007
> > Time: 10:22:22 AM
> > User: N/A
> > Computer: D3TZ2N21
> > Description:
> > Hanging application ACDSee.exe, version 4.0.2.664, hang module
> > hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
> >
> > For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> > http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> > Data:
> > 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
> > 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
> > 0010: 20 20 41 43 44 53 65 65 ACDSee
> > 0018: 2e 65 78 65 20 34 2e 30 .exe 4.0
> > 0020: 2e 32 2e 36 36 34 20 69 .2.664 i
> > 0028: 6e 20 68 75 6e 67 61 70 n hungap
> > 0030: 70 20 30 2e 30 2e 30 2e p 0.0.0.
> > 0038: 30 20 61 74 20 6f 66 66 0 at off
> > 0040: 73 65 74 20 30 30 30 30 set 0000
> > 0048: 30 30 30 30 0000
> >
> >
> > Event Type: Error
> > Event Source: Application Hang
> > Event Category: (101)
> > Event ID: 1002
> > Date: 6/25/2007
> > Time: 9:44:10 AM
> > User: N/A
> > Computer: D3TZ2N21
> > Description:
> > Hanging application mplayerc.exe, version 6.4.9.0, hang module
> > hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
> >
> > For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> > http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> > Data:
> > 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
> > 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
> > 0010: 20 20 6d 70 6c 61 79 65 mplaye
> > 0018: 72 63 2e 65 78 65 20 36 rc.exe 6
> > 0020: 2e 34 2e 39 2e 30 20 69 .4.9.0 i
> > 0028: 6e 20 68 75 6e 67 61 70 n hungap
> > 0030: 70 20 30 2e 30 2e 30 2e p 0.0.0.
> > 0038: 30 20 61 74 20 6f 66 66 0 at off
> > 0040: 73 65 74 20 30 30 30 30 set 0000
> > 0048: 30 30 30 30 0000
> >
> >
> > Event Type: Error
> > Event Source: Application Hang
> > Event Category: (101)
> > Event ID: 1002
> > Date: 6/15/2007
> > Time: 10:31:06 AM
> > User: N/A
> > Computer: D3TZ2N21
> > Description:
> > Hanging application iexplore.exe, version 7.0.6000.16473, hang module
> > hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
> >
> > For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> > http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> > Data:
> > 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
> > 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
> > 0010: 20 20 69 65 78 70 6c 6f iexplo
> > 0018: 72 65 2e 65 78 65 20 37 re.exe 7
> > 0020: 2e 30 2e 36 30 30 30 2e .0.6000.
> > 0028: 31 36 34 37 33 20 69 6e 16473 in
> > 0030: 20 68 75 6e 67 61 70 70 hungapp
> > 0038: 20 30 2e 30 2e 30 2e 30 0.0.0.0
> > 0040: 20 61 74 20 6f 66 66 73 at offs
> > 0048: 65 74 20 30 30 30 30 30 et 00000
> > 0050: 30 30 30 000
> >
> >
> > Event Type: Error
> > Event Source: Application Hang
> > Event Category: (101)
> > Event ID: 1002
 
"Curious1975" wrote:

> Dell Dimension 2350
>
> Processor x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 7 GenuineIntel ~2392 Mhz
> Intel, Pentium 4 CPU, 2.40GHz
>
> Symantec/Norton Anti-Virus v. 14.2.0.29
>
> Anti-Spy:
>
> I downloaded SUPER Anti-Spyware (Free Edition) the other day to double check
> my Verizon version just in case that one was missing something. It picked up
> the typical spyware and I removed it.
>
> Verizon Yahoo Online Protection Anti-Spy v. 2005.5.2.1
>
>
>
> Motherboard - don't know how to tell other than downloading a program to
> tell me and at this point I'd rather not download anything else
>
>
> Update History - all successful for August 19 and prior
>
> Software Updates - 5 (don't know if they're necessary so I haven't installed
> them)
>
> Root Certificates Update
> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0: x86 (KB928416)
> Remote Desktop Connection (Terminal Services Client 6.0) for Windows XP
> (KB925876)
> Microsoft Base Smart Card Cryptographic Service Provider Package: x86
> (KB909520)
> Microsoft .NET Framework version 1.1
>
>
> Hardware Updates - 1
>
> Conexant Systems, Inc. - Modems - Conexant D850 56K V.9x DFVc Modem
>
>
>
> While I have your attention, a program called ccApp always hangs when I'm
> shutting down the computer and I have to End Task on it. Also, something
> called FontCapture does the same thing. Today explorer.exe also hung and I
> had to "End" it.
>
> Upon restart, it takes a good 3-4 minutes for my icons to appear and then
> another minute or so before I can click on anything.
>
> I thought maybe these issues were all related to my overall problem so I'm
> mentioning them.
>
> Again, I appreciate your assistance.
>
> "Gerry" wrote:
>
> > Your main problem is fairly obvious. Insufficient RAM memory. You need
> > to add at least 256 mb but the system would probably benefit from adding
> > 512 mb. You need to consult your motherboard manual to see what type and
> > amount of memory can be installed.
> >
> > What is your CPU speed?
> >
> > What is your computer make and model? What is the make and model of your
> > motherboard?
> >
> > Event Type: Error Event Source: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler Event
> > Category: Scheduler Events Event ID: 101
> > This indicates that the Windows Updates for August were not installed.
> > The problem could well have arisen because your system had not long been
> > started and was busy running anti-virus scans etc. You should check to
> > see if the Updates have since installed.
> >
> > Select, Start, Help and Support, Keep your Windows up- to-date with
> > Windows Update, Review your Update History .You should see a number of
> > successful updates on or after 19 August 2007 if they have been
> > installed. If there are any red Failed Icons click on each icon and post
> > details of the Error code.
> >
> > If no updates are there. Select, Start, Help and Support, Keep your
> > Windows up- to-date with Windows Update, Custom and then follow on
> > screen instructions.
> > Only try this after Windows XP has been running for 30 minutes and any
> > anti-virus scan has completed.
> >
> > What anti-virus and anti-spyware programmes do you have installed. If
> > you have the anti-virus programme I think you have your system may
> > benefit from having a less demanding programme.
> >
> > It is difficult to be sure whether the other error are being caused by a
> > stressed system have insufficient RAM memory or for some other reason.
> >
> >
> > --
> >
> >
> >
> > Hope this helps.
> >
> > Gerry
> > ~~~~
> > FCA
> > Stourport, England
> > Enquire, plan and execute
> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


Adding to Gerry advice which I disagree with, the applications/programs you
have if maintain correctly can happily perform under 256 MB of RAM you have,
but you looks having a trouble somewhere on your system.

I commented some not all of the error messages , but please check the Time
and Date on your system set up correctly as this can screw up the updates for
windows and other software on your System.

first try this to perform the rest of steps:
Run disk clean up and Defrag in safe mode, if your system configured to
remember password you can be selective in your clean up method.

= Hanging application msimn.exe
Event ID: 1002
Microsoft Outlook Express

= Initialization of the COM subsystem failed. Error code: 0x8007041D
Event ID: 101
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/902322

= Hanging application ACDSee.exe
Nokia PC Suite for your mobile to sync and access/share files/folders and
contacts.

= mplayerc.exe
Media Player Classic , this not Windows media player (9,10,11)

= LUALL.EXE
Symantec LiveUpdate, if you run the update engine for Norton which the
Process ccApp.exe is a Symantec process, that indicate symantec didn't
release the Memory on shut down causing this error to be thrown on the log.
As I said if you run the update for Norton you will get the error message
updates failed with this error "LUALL.EXE" 80078 or similar, then there is a
link click on this and you will be taken to symantec to download a plug-in
for the Update engine which check for updates and sysnc with the symantec
server in real time, download the tool, there is a step-by-step guide on how
to perform this.

Then open a run command and type in:
sfc /scannow click [OK] you may need your XP CD installation media for this
procedure to be accomplished

Or repair/install of XP, note if you have IE7 you need to uninstall to
perform the repair.
How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install:
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
HTH.
nass
-----
www.nasstec.co.uk
 
Notwithstanding the comments by Nass I still think your key problem is
insufficient RAM memory. True there are other problems but these would
diminish with more RAM and the nature of these other problems would
become clearer. You should be aware that Nass and I frequently compare
notes as we tend to respond to the same problems.

The need for more RAM can be verified by running a freeware utility
which gives better information on pagefile usage than Task Manager.
Using this tool will have a negligible impact on your system.

Use page file monitor to observe what is the peak usage. Start it to run
immediately after start-up and look at the log. Pagefilemon takes
snapshots. You need to run it at the beginning of the session at then
run it again at intervals throughout the sessions. The log is Pagefile
log.txt. If you right click on the file in Windows Explorer and select
Send to, Desktop (Create Shortcut). The same applies to
XP_PageFileMon.exe.

A small utility to monitor pagefile usage:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_pagefilemon.htm

Note programs using undo features, particularly those associated with
graphics and photo editing, require large amounts of memory so if you
use this type of programme check these first observing how the page
usage increases when they start and whether the usage decreases when you
close the programme.

You do have the anti-virus programme I thought you might have. Norton
does bring with it a large footprint and this will have a noticeable
impact on system performance. There are other freeware programmes which
do the business without the performance downside. Norton still enjoys a
good reputation with business users but is not rated highly nowadays for
use on home computers.

Memory

Architecture
DDR SDRAM

Memory connectors
two

Memory capacities
128-, 256-, or 512-MB

Minimum memory
128 MB shared DDR SDRAM

NOTE: Between 32 and 64 MB of system memory may be allocated to
support graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors.

Maximum memory
1 GB

Memory type
PC2100 (266-MHz) DDR SDRAM
(non-ECC)



System information regarding adding memory. Maximum for your computer
1,024 mb.

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim2350/specs.htm#1107033

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim2350/replace.htm#1183874

ccApp is part of Norton

FontCapture (or should it be Font Capture) leads me to another question.
Do you use Adobe Acrobat Reader ? If yes, which specific version? Are
you just using it to read and print pdf documents or are you editing pdf
documents? There have problems reported with some versions of Adobe and
it has a large footprint much like Norton.

--



Hope this helps.

Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~



Curious1975 wrote:
> Dell Dimension 2350
>
> Processor x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 7 GenuineIntel ~2392 Mhz
> Intel, Pentium 4 CPU, 2.40GHz
>
> Symantec/Norton Anti-Virus v. 14.2.0.29
>
> Anti-Spy:
>
> I downloaded SUPER Anti-Spyware (Free Edition) the other day to
> double check my Verizon version just in case that one was missing
> something. It picked up the typical spyware and I removed it.
>
> Verizon Yahoo Online Protection Anti-Spy v. 2005.5.2.1
>
>
>
> Motherboard - don't know how to tell other than downloading a program
> to tell me and at this point I'd rather not download anything else
>
>
> Update History - all successful for August 19 and prior
>
> Software Updates - 5 (don't know if they're necessary so I haven't
> installed them)
>
> Root Certificates Update
> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0: x86 (KB928416)
> Remote Desktop Connection (Terminal Services Client 6.0) for Windows
> XP (KB925876)
> Microsoft Base Smart Card Cryptographic Service Provider Package: x86
> (KB909520)
> Microsoft .NET Framework version 1.1
>
>
> Hardware Updates - 1
>
> Conexant Systems, Inc. - Modems - Conexant D850 56K V.9x DFVc Modem
>
>
>
> While I have your attention, a program called ccApp always hangs when
> I'm shutting down the computer and I have to End Task on it. Also,
> something called FontCapture does the same thing. Today explorer.exe
> also hung and I had to "End" it.
>
> Upon restart, it takes a good 3-4 minutes for my icons to appear and
> then another minute or so before I can click on anything.
>
> I thought maybe these issues were all related to my overall problem
> so I'm mentioning them.
>
> Again, I appreciate your assistance.
>
> "Gerry" wrote:
>
>> Your main problem is fairly obvious. Insufficient RAM memory. You
>> need to add at least 256 mb but the system would probably benefit
>> from adding 512 mb. You need to consult your motherboard manual to
>> see what type and amount of memory can be installed.
>>
>> What is your CPU speed?
>>
>> What is your computer make and model? What is the make and model of
>> your motherboard?
>>
>> Event Type: Error Event Source: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler
>> Event Category: Scheduler Events Event ID: 101
>> This indicates that the Windows Updates for August were not
>> installed. The problem could well have arisen because your system
>> had not long been started and was busy running anti-virus scans etc.
>> You should check to see if the Updates have since installed.
>>
>> Select, Start, Help and Support, Keep your Windows up- to-date with
>> Windows Update, Review your Update History .You should see a number
>> of successful updates on or after 19 August 2007 if they have been
>> installed. If there are any red Failed Icons click on each icon and
>> post details of the Error code.
>>
>> If no updates are there. Select, Start, Help and Support, Keep your
>> Windows up- to-date with Windows Update, Custom and then follow on
>> screen instructions.
>> Only try this after Windows XP has been running for 30 minutes and
>> any anti-virus scan has completed.
>>
>> What anti-virus and anti-spyware programmes do you have installed. If
>> you have the anti-virus programme I think you have your system may
>> benefit from having a less demanding programme.
>>
>> It is difficult to be sure whether the other error are being caused
>> by a stressed system have insufficient RAM memory or for some other
>> reason.
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>>
>>
>> Hope this helps.
>>
>> Gerry
>> ~~~~
>> FCA
>> Stourport, England
>> Enquire, plan and execute
>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>> Curious1975 wrote:
>>> Thanks for getting back to me.
>>>
>>> Commit Charge:
>>>
>>> Total: 659452
>>> Limit: 845148
>>> Peak: 7611880
>>>
>>>
>>> Hard Drive: 30GB
>>> Free Space: 10.9GB
>>>
>>>
>>> RAM: 256MB
>>>
>>>
>>> Event Viewer Logs:
>>>
>>> Application Errors:
>>>
>>> Event Type: Error
>>> Event Source: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler
>>> Event Category: Scheduler Events
>>> Event ID: 101
>>> Date: 8/19/2007
>>> Time: 8:57:20 AM
>>> User: NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
>>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
>>> Description:
>>> Information Level: error
>>>
>>> Initialization of the COM subsystem failed. Error code: 0x8007041D
>>>
>>>
>>> Event Type: Error
>>> Event Source: Application Hang
>>> Event Category: (101)
>>> Event ID: 1002
>>> Date: 8/15/2007
>>> Time: 7:01:29 PM
>>> User: N/A
>>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
>>> Description:
>>> Hanging application msimn.exe, version 6.0.2900.2180, hang module
>>> hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
>>>
>>> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>>> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>>> Data:
>>> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
>>> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
>>> 0010: 20 20 6d 73 69 6d 6e 2e msimn.
>>> 0018: 65 78 65 20 36 2e 30 2e exe 6.0.
>>> 0020: 32 39 30 30 2e 32 31 38 2900.218
>>> 0028: 30 20 69 6e 20 68 75 6e 0 in hun
>>> 0030: 67 61 70 70 20 30 2e 30 gapp 0.0
>>> 0038: 2e 30 2e 30 20 61 74 20 .0.0 at
>>> 0040: 6f 66 66 73 65 74 20 30 offset 0
>>> 0048: 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 0000000
>>>
>>>
>>> Event Type: Error
>>> Event Source: Application Error
>>> Event Category: None
>>> Event ID: 1000
>>> Date: 8/13/2007
>>> Time: 8:49:16 AM
>>> User: N/A
>>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
>>> Description:
>>> Faulting application iexplore.exe, version 7.0.6000.16473, faulting
>>> module flash9b.ocx, version 9.0.28.0, fault address 0x0018a6fa.
>>>
>>> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>>> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>>> Data:
>>> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
>>> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 46 61 69 6c ion Fail
>>> 0010: 75 72 65 20 20 69 65 78 ure iex
>>> 0018: 70 6c 6f 72 65 2e 65 78 plore.ex
>>> 0020: 65 20 37 2e 30 2e 36 30 e 7.0.60
>>> 0028: 30 30 2e 31 36 34 37 33 00.16473
>>> 0030: 20 69 6e 20 66 6c 61 73 in flas
>>> 0038: 68 39 62 2e 6f 63 78 20 h9b.ocx
>>> 0040: 39 2e 30 2e 32 38 2e 30 9.0.28.0
>>> 0048: 20 61 74 20 6f 66 66 73 at offs
>>> 0050: 65 74 20 30 30 31 38 61 et 0018a
>>> 0058: 36 66 61 0d 0a 6fa..
>>>
>>>
>>> Event Type: Error
>>> Event Source: ASP.NET 1.0.3705.6060
>>> Event Category: (1)
>>> Event ID: 1031
>>> Date: 7/10/2007
>>> Time: 6:09:34 PM
>>> User: N/A
>>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
>>> Description:
>>> The description for Event ID ( 1031 ) in Source ( ASP.NET
>>> 1.0.3705.6060 ) cannot be found. The local computer may not have the
>>> necessary registry information or message DLL files to display
>>> messages from a remote computer. You may be able to use the
>>> /AUXSOURCE= flag to retrieve this description; see Help and Support
>>> for details. The following information is part of the event:
>>> 0x80040154.
>>>
>>>
>>> Event Type: Error
>>> Event Source: Application Error
>>> Event Category: None
>>> Event ID: 1000
>>> Date: 7/5/2007
>>> Time: 8:37:52 AM
>>> User: N/A
>>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
>>> Description:
>>> Faulting application iexplore.exe, version 7.0.6000.16473, faulting
>>> module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x05467360.
>>>
>>> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>>> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>>> Data:
>>> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
>>> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 46 61 69 6c ion Fail
>>> 0010: 75 72 65 20 20 69 65 78 ure iex
>>> 0018: 70 6c 6f 72 65 2e 65 78 plore.ex
>>> 0020: 65 20 37 2e 30 2e 36 30 e 7.0.60
>>> 0028: 30 30 2e 31 36 34 37 33 00.16473
>>> 0030: 20 69 6e 20 75 6e 6b 6e in unkn
>>> 0038: 6f 77 6e 20 30 2e 30 2e own 0.0.
>>> 0040: 30 2e 30 20 61 74 20 6f 0.0 at o
>>> 0048: 66 66 73 65 74 20 30 35 ffset 05
>>> 0050: 34 36 37 33 36 30 0d 0a 467360..
>>>
>>>
>>> Event Type: Error
>>> Event Source: Application Hang
>>> Event Category: (101)
>>> Event ID: 1002
>>> Date: 7/2/2007
>>> Time: 10:23:03 AM
>>> User: N/A
>>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
>>> Description:
>>> Hanging application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.2180, hang module
>>> hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
>>>
>>> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>>> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>>> Data:
>>> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
>>> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
>>> 0010: 20 20 65 78 70 6c 6f 72 explor
>>> 0018: 65 72 2e 65 78 65 20 36 er.exe 6
>>> 0020: 2e 30 2e 32 39 30 30 2e .0.2900.
>>> 0028: 32 31 38 30 20 69 6e 20 2180 in
>>> 0030: 68 75 6e 67 61 70 70 20 hungapp
>>> 0038: 30 2e 30 2e 30 2e 30 20 0.0.0.0
>>> 0040: 61 74 20 6f 66 66 73 65 at offse
>>> 0048: 74 20 30 30 30 30 30 30 t 000000
>>> 0050: 30 30 00
>>>
>>>
>>> Event Type: Error
>>> Event Source: Application Hang
>>> Event Category: (101)
>>> Event ID: 1002
>>> Date: 7/2/2007
>>> Time: 10:22:22 AM
>>> User: N/A
>>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
>>> Description:
>>> Hanging application ACDSee.exe, version 4.0.2.664, hang module
>>> hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
>>>
>>> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>>> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>>> Data:
>>> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
>>> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
>>> 0010: 20 20 41 43 44 53 65 65 ACDSee
>>> 0018: 2e 65 78 65 20 34 2e 30 .exe 4.0
>>> 0020: 2e 32 2e 36 36 34 20 69 .2.664 i
>>> 0028: 6e 20 68 75 6e 67 61 70 n hungap
>>> 0030: 70 20 30 2e 30 2e 30 2e p 0.0.0.
>>> 0038: 30 20 61 74 20 6f 66 66 0 at off
>>> 0040: 73 65 74 20 30 30 30 30 set 0000
>>> 0048: 30 30 30 30 0000
>>>
>>>
>>> Event Type: Error
>>> Event Source: Application Hang
>>> Event Category: (101)
>>> Event ID: 1002
>>> Date: 6/25/2007
>>> Time: 9:44:10 AM
>>> User: N/A
>>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
>>> Description:
>>> Hanging application mplayerc.exe, version 6.4.9.0, hang module
>>> hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
>>>
>>> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>>> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>>> Data:
>>> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
>>> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
>>> 0010: 20 20 6d 70 6c 61 79 65 mplaye
>>> 0018: 72 63 2e 65 78 65 20 36 rc.exe 6
>>> 0020: 2e 34 2e 39 2e 30 20 69 .4.9.0 i
>>> 0028: 6e 20 68 75 6e 67 61 70 n hungap
>>> 0030: 70 20 30 2e 30 2e 30 2e p 0.0.0.
>>> 0038: 30 20 61 74 20 6f 66 66 0 at off
>>> 0040: 73 65 74 20 30 30 30 30 set 0000
>>> 0048: 30 30 30 30 0000
>>>
>>>
>>> Event Type: Error
>>> Event Source: Application Hang
>>> Event Category: (101)
>>> Event ID: 1002
>>> Date: 6/15/2007
>>> Time: 10:31:06 AM
>>> User: N/A
>>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
>>> Description:
>>> Hanging application iexplore.exe, version 7.0.6000.16473, hang
>>> module hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
>>>
>>> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>>> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>>> Data:
>>> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
>>> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
>>> 0010: 20 20 69 65 78 70 6c 6f iexplo
>>> 0018: 72 65 2e 65 78 65 20 37 re.exe 7
>>> 0020: 2e 30 2e 36 30 30 30 2e .0.6000.
>>> 0028: 31 36 34 37 33 20 69 6e 16473 in
>>> 0030: 20 68 75 6e 67 61 70 70 hungapp
>>> 0038: 20 30 2e 30 2e 30 2e 30 0.0.0.0
>>> 0040: 20 61 74 20 6f 66 66 73 at offs
>>> 0048: 65 74 20 30 30 30 30 30 et 00000
>>> 0050: 30 30 30 000
>>>
>>>
>>> Event Type: Error
>>> Event Source: Application Hang
>>> Event Category: (101)
>>> Event ID: 1002
 
Are you using ACDSee Pro Photo Manager?

--



Hope this helps.

Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Curious1975 wrote:
> Dell Dimension 2350
>
> Processor x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 7 GenuineIntel ~2392 Mhz
> Intel, Pentium 4 CPU, 2.40GHz
>
> Symantec/Norton Anti-Virus v. 14.2.0.29
>
> Anti-Spy:
>
> I downloaded SUPER Anti-Spyware (Free Edition) the other day to
> double check my Verizon version just in case that one was missing
> something. It picked up the typical spyware and I removed it.
>
> Verizon Yahoo Online Protection Anti-Spy v. 2005.5.2.1
>
>
>
> Motherboard - don't know how to tell other than downloading a program
> to tell me and at this point I'd rather not download anything else
>
>
> Update History - all successful for August 19 and prior
>
> Software Updates - 5 (don't know if they're necessary so I haven't
> installed them)
>
> Root Certificates Update
> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0: x86 (KB928416)
> Remote Desktop Connection (Terminal Services Client 6.0) for Windows
> XP (KB925876)
> Microsoft Base Smart Card Cryptographic Service Provider Package: x86
> (KB909520)
> Microsoft .NET Framework version 1.1
>
>
> Hardware Updates - 1
>
> Conexant Systems, Inc. - Modems - Conexant D850 56K V.9x DFVc Modem
>
>
>
> While I have your attention, a program called ccApp always hangs when
> I'm shutting down the computer and I have to End Task on it. Also,
> something called FontCapture does the same thing. Today explorer.exe
> also hung and I had to "End" it.
>
> Upon restart, it takes a good 3-4 minutes for my icons to appear and
> then another minute or so before I can click on anything.
>
> I thought maybe these issues were all related to my overall problem
> so I'm mentioning them.
>
> Again, I appreciate your assistance.
>
> "Gerry" wrote:
>
>> Your main problem is fairly obvious. Insufficient RAM memory. You
>> need to add at least 256 mb but the system would probably benefit
>> from adding 512 mb. You need to consult your motherboard manual to
>> see what type and amount of memory can be installed.
>>
>> What is your CPU speed?
>>
>> What is your computer make and model? What is the make and model of
>> your motherboard?
>>
>> Event Type: Error Event Source: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler
>> Event Category: Scheduler Events Event ID: 101
>> This indicates that the Windows Updates for August were not
>> installed. The problem could well have arisen because your system
>> had not long been started and was busy running anti-virus scans etc.
>> You should check to see if the Updates have since installed.
>>
>> Select, Start, Help and Support, Keep your Windows up- to-date with
>> Windows Update, Review your Update History .You should see a number
>> of successful updates on or after 19 August 2007 if they have been
>> installed. If there are any red Failed Icons click on each icon and
>> post details of the Error code.
>>
>> If no updates are there. Select, Start, Help and Support, Keep your
>> Windows up- to-date with Windows Update, Custom and then follow on
>> screen instructions.
>> Only try this after Windows XP has been running for 30 minutes and
>> any anti-virus scan has completed.
>>
>> What anti-virus and anti-spyware programmes do you have installed. If
>> you have the anti-virus programme I think you have your system may
>> benefit from having a less demanding programme.
>>
>> It is difficult to be sure whether the other error are being caused
>> by a stressed system have insufficient RAM memory or for some other
>> reason.
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>>
>>
>> Hope this helps.
>>
>> Gerry
>> ~~~~
>> FCA
>> Stourport, England
>> Enquire, plan and execute
>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>> Curious1975 wrote:
>>> Thanks for getting back to me.
>>>
>>> Commit Charge:
>>>
>>> Total: 659452
>>> Limit: 845148
>>> Peak: 7611880
>>>
>>>
>>> Hard Drive: 30GB
>>> Free Space: 10.9GB
>>>
>>>
>>> RAM: 256MB
>>>
>>>
>>> Event Viewer Logs:
>>>
>>> Application Errors:
>>>
>>> Event Type: Error
>>> Event Source: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler
>>> Event Category: Scheduler Events
>>> Event ID: 101
>>> Date: 8/19/2007
>>> Time: 8:57:20 AM
>>> User: NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
>>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
>>> Description:
>>> Information Level: error
>>>
>>> Initialization of the COM subsystem failed. Error code: 0x8007041D
>>>
>>>
>>> Event Type: Error
>>> Event Source: Application Hang
>>> Event Category: (101)
>>> Event ID: 1002
>>> Date: 8/15/2007
>>> Time: 7:01:29 PM
>>> User: N/A
>>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
>>> Description:
>>> Hanging application msimn.exe, version 6.0.2900.2180, hang module
>>> hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
>>>
>>> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>>> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>>> Data:
>>> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
>>> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
>>> 0010: 20 20 6d 73 69 6d 6e 2e msimn.
>>> 0018: 65 78 65 20 36 2e 30 2e exe 6.0.
>>> 0020: 32 39 30 30 2e 32 31 38 2900.218
>>> 0028: 30 20 69 6e 20 68 75 6e 0 in hun
>>> 0030: 67 61 70 70 20 30 2e 30 gapp 0.0
>>> 0038: 2e 30 2e 30 20 61 74 20 .0.0 at
>>> 0040: 6f 66 66 73 65 74 20 30 offset 0
>>> 0048: 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 0000000
>>>
>>>
>>> Event Type: Error
>>> Event Source: Application Error
>>> Event Category: None
>>> Event ID: 1000
>>> Date: 8/13/2007
>>> Time: 8:49:16 AM
>>> User: N/A
>>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
>>> Description:
>>> Faulting application iexplore.exe, version 7.0.6000.16473, faulting
>>> module flash9b.ocx, version 9.0.28.0, fault address 0x0018a6fa.
>>>
>>> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>>> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>>> Data:
>>> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
>>> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 46 61 69 6c ion Fail
>>> 0010: 75 72 65 20 20 69 65 78 ure iex
>>> 0018: 70 6c 6f 72 65 2e 65 78 plore.ex
>>> 0020: 65 20 37 2e 30 2e 36 30 e 7.0.60
>>> 0028: 30 30 2e 31 36 34 37 33 00.16473
>>> 0030: 20 69 6e 20 66 6c 61 73 in flas
>>> 0038: 68 39 62 2e 6f 63 78 20 h9b.ocx
>>> 0040: 39 2e 30 2e 32 38 2e 30 9.0.28.0
>>> 0048: 20 61 74 20 6f 66 66 73 at offs
>>> 0050: 65 74 20 30 30 31 38 61 et 0018a
>>> 0058: 36 66 61 0d 0a 6fa..
>>>
>>>
>>> Event Type: Error
>>> Event Source: ASP.NET 1.0.3705.6060
>>> Event Category: (1)
>>> Event ID: 1031
>>> Date: 7/10/2007
>>> Time: 6:09:34 PM
>>> User: N/A
>>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
>>> Description:
>>> The description for Event ID ( 1031 ) in Source ( ASP.NET
>>> 1.0.3705.6060 ) cannot be found. The local computer may not have the
>>> necessary registry information or message DLL files to display
>>> messages from a remote computer. You may be able to use the
>>> /AUXSOURCE= flag to retrieve this description; see Help and Support
>>> for details. The following information is part of the event:
>>> 0x80040154.
>>>
>>>
>>> Event Type: Error
>>> Event Source: Application Error
>>> Event Category: None
>>> Event ID: 1000
>>> Date: 7/5/2007
>>> Time: 8:37:52 AM
>>> User: N/A
>>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
>>> Description:
>>> Faulting application iexplore.exe, version 7.0.6000.16473, faulting
>>> module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x05467360.
>>>
>>> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>>> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>>> Data:
>>> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
>>> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 46 61 69 6c ion Fail
>>> 0010: 75 72 65 20 20 69 65 78 ure iex
>>> 0018: 70 6c 6f 72 65 2e 65 78 plore.ex
>>> 0020: 65 20 37 2e 30 2e 36 30 e 7.0.60
>>> 0028: 30 30 2e 31 36 34 37 33 00.16473
>>> 0030: 20 69 6e 20 75 6e 6b 6e in unkn
>>> 0038: 6f 77 6e 20 30 2e 30 2e own 0.0.
>>> 0040: 30 2e 30 20 61 74 20 6f 0.0 at o
>>> 0048: 66 66 73 65 74 20 30 35 ffset 05
>>> 0050: 34 36 37 33 36 30 0d 0a 467360..
>>>
>>>
>>> Event Type: Error
>>> Event Source: Application Hang
>>> Event Category: (101)
>>> Event ID: 1002
>>> Date: 7/2/2007
>>> Time: 10:23:03 AM
>>> User: N/A
>>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
>>> Description:
>>> Hanging application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.2180, hang module
>>> hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
>>>
>>> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>>> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>>> Data:
>>> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
>>> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
>>> 0010: 20 20 65 78 70 6c 6f 72 explor
>>> 0018: 65 72 2e 65 78 65 20 36 er.exe 6
>>> 0020: 2e 30 2e 32 39 30 30 2e .0.2900.
>>> 0028: 32 31 38 30 20 69 6e 20 2180 in
>>> 0030: 68 75 6e 67 61 70 70 20 hungapp
>>> 0038: 30 2e 30 2e 30 2e 30 20 0.0.0.0
>>> 0040: 61 74 20 6f 66 66 73 65 at offse
>>> 0048: 74 20 30 30 30 30 30 30 t 000000
>>> 0050: 30 30 00
>>>
>>>
>>> Event Type: Error
>>> Event Source: Application Hang
>>> Event Category: (101)
>>> Event ID: 1002
>>> Date: 7/2/2007
>>> Time: 10:22:22 AM
>>> User: N/A
>>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
>>> Description:
>>> Hanging application ACDSee.exe, version 4.0.2.664, hang module
>>> hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
>>>
>>> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>>> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>>> Data:
>>> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
>>> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
>>> 0010: 20 20 41 43 44 53 65 65 ACDSee
>>> 0018: 2e 65 78 65 20 34 2e 30 .exe 4.0
>>> 0020: 2e 32 2e 36 36 34 20 69 .2.664 i
>>> 0028: 6e 20 68 75 6e 67 61 70 n hungap
>>> 0030: 70 20 30 2e 30 2e 30 2e p 0.0.0.
>>> 0038: 30 20 61 74 20 6f 66 66 0 at off
>>> 0040: 73 65 74 20 30 30 30 30 set 0000
>>> 0048: 30 30 30 30 0000
>>>
>>>
>>> Event Type: Error
>>> Event Source: Application Hang
>>> Event Category: (101)
>>> Event ID: 1002
>>> Date: 6/25/2007
>>> Time: 9:44:10 AM
>>> User: N/A
>>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
>>> Description:
>>> Hanging application mplayerc.exe, version 6.4.9.0, hang module
>>> hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
>>>
>>> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>>> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>>> Data:
>>> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
>>> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
>>> 0010: 20 20 6d 70 6c 61 79 65 mplaye
>>> 0018: 72 63 2e 65 78 65 20 36 rc.exe 6
>>> 0020: 2e 34 2e 39 2e 30 20 69 .4.9.0 i
>>> 0028: 6e 20 68 75 6e 67 61 70 n hungap
>>> 0030: 70 20 30 2e 30 2e 30 2e p 0.0.0.
>>> 0038: 30 20 61 74 20 6f 66 66 0 at off
>>> 0040: 73 65 74 20 30 30 30 30 set 0000
>>> 0048: 30 30 30 30 0000
>>>
>>>
>>> Event Type: Error
>>> Event Source: Application Hang
>>> Event Category: (101)
>>> Event ID: 1002
>>> Date: 6/15/2007
>>> Time: 10:31:06 AM
>>> User: N/A
>>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
>>> Description:
>>> Hanging application iexplore.exe, version 7.0.6000.16473, hang
>>> module hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
>>>
>>> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>>> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>>> Data:
>>> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
>>> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
>>> 0010: 20 20 69 65 78 70 6c 6f iexplo
>>> 0018: 72 65 2e 65 78 65 20 37 re.exe 7
>>> 0020: 2e 30 2e 36 30 30 30 2e .0.6000.
>>> 0028: 31 36 34 37 33 20 69 6e 16473 in
>>> 0030: 20 68 75 6e 67 61 70 70 hungapp
>>> 0038: 20 30 2e 30 2e 30 2e 30 0.0.0.0
>>> 0040: 20 61 74 20 6f 66 66 73 at offs
>>> 0048: 65 74 20 30 30 30 30 30 et 00000
>>> 0050: 30 30 30 000
>>>
>>>
>>> Event Type: Error
>>> Event Source: Application Hang
>>> Event Category: (101)
>>> Event ID: 1002
 
Thanks Gerry and Nass for the advice.

I have ACDSee 4.0 installed and it has been since shortly after I bought the
computer 4 years ago.

I have the full version of Adobe installed (again since day one); however I
only use it to read and print documents.

I have several graphic/photo editing programs intalled and use them fairly
frequently. I have PaintShop Pro, Print Shop, Photo Editor, Adobe PhotoShop
and possible a few others. All of these have been installed since day one as
well. I do have a large number of photo's on my pc and I regularly save them
to CD and remove them.

As for Norton, when my subscription was up for renewal a couple of months
ago I somehow ended up upgraded to their latest version for free instead of
just renewing the one I had. Quite frankly I preferred the older version,
plus it took my Norton Utilities away with it. I do think my "Not
Responding" problems have gotten worse since then. Coincidence? I don't
know.

Other than the Norton upgrade and the IE 7 upgrade, I haven't installed
anything new to the computer. I even removed all my mp3 files to clear up
3GB of room thinking that might help. Why all of a sudden is my RAM an issue
do you think?

"Gerry" wrote:

>
> Notwithstanding the comments by Nass I still think your key problem is
> insufficient RAM memory. True there are other problems but these would
> diminish with more RAM and the nature of these other problems would
> become clearer. You should be aware that Nass and I frequently compare
> notes as we tend to respond to the same problems.
>
> The need for more RAM can be verified by running a freeware utility
> which gives better information on pagefile usage than Task Manager.
> Using this tool will have a negligible impact on your system.
>
> Use page file monitor to observe what is the peak usage. Start it to run
> immediately after start-up and look at the log. Pagefilemon takes
> snapshots. You need to run it at the beginning of the session at then
> run it again at intervals throughout the sessions. The log is Pagefile
> log.txt. If you right click on the file in Windows Explorer and select
> Send to, Desktop (Create Shortcut). The same applies to
> XP_PageFileMon.exe.
>
> A small utility to monitor pagefile usage:
> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_pagefilemon.htm
>
> Note programs using undo features, particularly those associated with
> graphics and photo editing, require large amounts of memory so if you
> use this type of programme check these first observing how the page
> usage increases when they start and whether the usage decreases when you
> close the programme.
>
> You do have the anti-virus programme I thought you might have. Norton
> does bring with it a large footprint and this will have a noticeable
> impact on system performance. There are other freeware programmes which
> do the business without the performance downside. Norton still enjoys a
> good reputation with business users but is not rated highly nowadays for
> use on home computers.
>
> Memory
>
> Architecture
> DDR SDRAM
>
> Memory connectors
> two
>
> Memory capacities
> 128-, 256-, or 512-MB
>
> Minimum memory
> 128 MB shared DDR SDRAM
>
> NOTE: Between 32 and 64 MB of system memory may be allocated to
> support graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors.
>
> Maximum memory
> 1 GB
>
> Memory type
> PC2100 (266-MHz) DDR SDRAM
> (non-ECC)
>
>
>
> System information regarding adding memory. Maximum for your computer
> 1,024 mb.
>
> http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim2350/specs.htm#1107033
>
> http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim2350/replace.htm#1183874
>
> ccApp is part of Norton
>
> FontCapture (or should it be Font Capture) leads me to another question.
> Do you use Adobe Acrobat Reader ? If yes, which specific version? Are
> you just using it to read and print pdf documents or are you editing pdf
> documents? There have problems reported with some versions of Adobe and
> it has a large footprint much like Norton.
>
> --
>
>
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Gerry
> ~~~~
> FCA
> Stourport, England
> Enquire, plan and execute
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
>
>
> Curious1975 wrote:
> > Dell Dimension 2350
> >
> > Processor x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 7 GenuineIntel ~2392 Mhz
> > Intel, Pentium 4 CPU, 2.40GHz
> >
> > Symantec/Norton Anti-Virus v. 14.2.0.29
> >
> > Anti-Spy:
> >
> > I downloaded SUPER Anti-Spyware (Free Edition) the other day to
> > double check my Verizon version just in case that one was missing
> > something. It picked up the typical spyware and I removed it.
> >
> > Verizon Yahoo Online Protection Anti-Spy v. 2005.5.2.1
> >
> >
> >
> > Motherboard - don't know how to tell other than downloading a program
> > to tell me and at this point I'd rather not download anything else
> >
> >
> > Update History - all successful for August 19 and prior
> >
> > Software Updates - 5 (don't know if they're necessary so I haven't
> > installed them)
> >
> > Root Certificates Update
> > Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0: x86 (KB928416)
> > Remote Desktop Connection (Terminal Services Client 6.0) for Windows
> > XP (KB925876)
> > Microsoft Base Smart Card Cryptographic Service Provider Package: x86
> > (KB909520)
> > Microsoft .NET Framework version 1.1
> >
> >
> > Hardware Updates - 1
> >
> > Conexant Systems, Inc. - Modems - Conexant D850 56K V.9x DFVc Modem
> >
> >
> >
> > While I have your attention, a program called ccApp always hangs when
> > I'm shutting down the computer and I have to End Task on it. Also,
> > something called FontCapture does the same thing. Today explorer.exe
> > also hung and I had to "End" it.
> >
> > Upon restart, it takes a good 3-4 minutes for my icons to appear and
> > then another minute or so before I can click on anything.
> >
> > I thought maybe these issues were all related to my overall problem
> > so I'm mentioning them.
> >
> > Again, I appreciate your assistance.
> >
> > "Gerry" wrote:
> >
> >> Your main problem is fairly obvious. Insufficient RAM memory. You
> >> need to add at least 256 mb but the system would probably benefit
> >> from adding 512 mb. You need to consult your motherboard manual to
> >> see what type and amount of memory can be installed.
> >>
> >> What is your CPU speed?
> >>
> >> What is your computer make and model? What is the make and model of
> >> your motherboard?
> >>
> >> Event Type: Error Event Source: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler
> >> Event Category: Scheduler Events Event ID: 101
> >> This indicates that the Windows Updates for August were not
> >> installed. The problem could well have arisen because your system
> >> had not long been started and was busy running anti-virus scans etc.
> >> You should check to see if the Updates have since installed.
> >>
> >> Select, Start, Help and Support, Keep your Windows up- to-date with
> >> Windows Update, Review your Update History .You should see a number
> >> of successful updates on or after 19 August 2007 if they have been
> >> installed. If there are any red Failed Icons click on each icon and
> >> post details of the Error code.
> >>
> >> If no updates are there. Select, Start, Help and Support, Keep your
> >> Windows up- to-date with Windows Update, Custom and then follow on
> >> screen instructions.
> >> Only try this after Windows XP has been running for 30 minutes and
> >> any anti-virus scan has completed.
> >>
> >> What anti-virus and anti-spyware programmes do you have installed. If
> >> you have the anti-virus programme I think you have your system may
> >> benefit from having a less demanding programme.
> >>
> >> It is difficult to be sure whether the other error are being caused
> >> by a stressed system have insufficient RAM memory or for some other
> >> reason.
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Hope this helps.
> >>
> >> Gerry
> >> ~~~~
> >> FCA
> >> Stourport, England
> >> Enquire, plan and execute
> >> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >> Curious1975 wrote:
> >>> Thanks for getting back to me.
> >>>
> >>> Commit Charge:
> >>>
> >>> Total: 659452
> >>> Limit: 845148
> >>> Peak: 7611880
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Hard Drive: 30GB
> >>> Free Space: 10.9GB
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> RAM: 256MB
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Event Viewer Logs:
> >>>
> >>> Application Errors:
> >>>
> >>> Event Type: Error
> >>> Event Source: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler
> >>> Event Category: Scheduler Events
> >>> Event ID: 101
> >>> Date: 8/19/2007
> >>> Time: 8:57:20 AM
> >>> User: NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
> >>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
> >>> Description:
> >>> Information Level: error
> >>>
> >>> Initialization of the COM subsystem failed. Error code: 0x8007041D
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Event Type: Error
> >>> Event Source: Application Hang
> >>> Event Category: (101)
> >>> Event ID: 1002
> >>> Date: 8/15/2007
> >>> Time: 7:01:29 PM
> >>> User: N/A
> >>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
> >>> Description:
> >>> Hanging application msimn.exe, version 6.0.2900.2180, hang module
> >>> hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
> >>>
> >>> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> >>> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> >>> Data:
> >>> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
> >>> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
> >>> 0010: 20 20 6d 73 69 6d 6e 2e msimn.
> >>> 0018: 65 78 65 20 36 2e 30 2e exe 6.0.
> >>> 0020: 32 39 30 30 2e 32 31 38 2900.218
> >>> 0028: 30 20 69 6e 20 68 75 6e 0 in hun
> >>> 0030: 67 61 70 70 20 30 2e 30 gapp 0.0
> >>> 0038: 2e 30 2e 30 20 61 74 20 .0.0 at
> >>> 0040: 6f 66 66 73 65 74 20 30 offset 0
> >>> 0048: 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 0000000
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Event Type: Error
> >>> Event Source: Application Error
> >>> Event Category: None
> >>> Event ID: 1000
> >>> Date: 8/13/2007
> >>> Time: 8:49:16 AM
> >>> User: N/A
> >>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
> >>> Description:
> >>> Faulting application iexplore.exe, version 7.0.6000.16473, faulting
> >>> module flash9b.ocx, version 9.0.28.0, fault address 0x0018a6fa.
> >>>
> >>> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> >>> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> >>> Data:
> >>> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
> >>> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 46 61 69 6c ion Fail
> >>> 0010: 75 72 65 20 20 69 65 78 ure iex
> >>> 0018: 70 6c 6f 72 65 2e 65 78 plore.ex
> >>> 0020: 65 20 37 2e 30 2e 36 30 e 7.0.60
> >>> 0028: 30 30 2e 31 36 34 37 33 00.16473
> >>> 0030: 20 69 6e 20 66 6c 61 73 in flas
> >>> 0038: 68 39 62 2e 6f 63 78 20 h9b.ocx
> >>> 0040: 39 2e 30 2e 32 38 2e 30 9.0.28.0
> >>> 0048: 20 61 74 20 6f 66 66 73 at offs
> >>> 0050: 65 74 20 30 30 31 38 61 et 0018a
> >>> 0058: 36 66 61 0d 0a 6fa..
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Event Type: Error
> >>> Event Source: ASP.NET 1.0.3705.6060
> >>> Event Category: (1)
> >>> Event ID: 1031
> >>> Date: 7/10/2007
> >>> Time: 6:09:34 PM
> >>> User: N/A
> >>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
> >>> Description:
> >>> The description for Event ID ( 1031 ) in Source ( ASP.NET
> >>> 1.0.3705.6060 ) cannot be found. The local computer may not have the
> >>> necessary registry information or message DLL files to display
 
You have many programmes requiring abnormal amounts of memory:

ACDSee 4.0
Adobe
Adobe PhotoShop
Norton
PaintShop Pro
Photo Editor

--



Hope this helps.

Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Curious1975 wrote:
> Thanks Gerry and Nass for the advice.
>
> I have ACDSee 4.0 installed and it has been since shortly after I
> bought the computer 4 years ago.
>
> I have the full version of Adobe installed (again since day one);
> however I only use it to read and print documents.
>
> I have several graphic/photo editing programs intalled and use them
> fairly frequently. I have PaintShop Pro, Print Shop, Photo Editor,
> Adobe PhotoShop and possible a few others. All of these have been
> installed since day one as well. I do have a large number of photo's
> on my pc and I regularly save them to CD and remove them.
>
> As for Norton, when my subscription was up for renewal a couple of
> months ago I somehow ended up upgraded to their latest version for
> free instead of just renewing the one I had. Quite frankly I
> preferred the older version, plus it took my Norton Utilities away
> with it. I do think my "Not Responding" problems have gotten worse
> since then. Coincidence? I don't know.
>
> Other than the Norton upgrade and the IE 7 upgrade, I haven't
> installed anything new to the computer. I even removed all my mp3
> files to clear up 3GB of room thinking that might help. Why all of a
> sudden is my RAM an issue do you think?
>
> "Gerry" wrote:
>
>>
>> Notwithstanding the comments by Nass I still think your key problem
>> is insufficient RAM memory. True there are other problems but these
>> would diminish with more RAM and the nature of these other problems
>> would become clearer. You should be aware that Nass and I frequently
>> compare notes as we tend to respond to the same problems.
>>
>> The need for more RAM can be verified by running a freeware utility
>> which gives better information on pagefile usage than Task Manager.
>> Using this tool will have a negligible impact on your system.
>>
>> Use page file monitor to observe what is the peak usage. Start it to
>> run immediately after start-up and look at the log. Pagefilemon takes
>> snapshots. You need to run it at the beginning of the session at then
>> run it again at intervals throughout the sessions. The log is
>> Pagefile log.txt. If you right click on the file in Windows Explorer
>> and select Send to, Desktop (Create Shortcut). The same applies to
>> XP_PageFileMon.exe.
>>
>> A small utility to monitor pagefile usage:
>> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_pagefilemon.htm
>>
>> Note programs using undo features, particularly those associated with
>> graphics and photo editing, require large amounts of memory so if
>> you use this type of programme check these first observing how the
>> page usage increases when they start and whether the usage decreases
>> when you close the programme.
>>
>> You do have the anti-virus programme I thought you might have. Norton
>> does bring with it a large footprint and this will have a noticeable
>> impact on system performance. There are other freeware programmes
>> which do the business without the performance downside. Norton still
>> enjoys a good reputation with business users but is not rated highly
>> nowadays for use on home computers.
>>
>> Memory
>>
>> Architecture
>> DDR SDRAM
>>
>> Memory connectors
>> two
>>
>> Memory capacities
>> 128-, 256-, or 512-MB
>>
>> Minimum memory
>> 128 MB shared DDR SDRAM
>>
>> NOTE: Between 32 and 64 MB of system memory may be allocated to
>> support graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors.
>>
>> Maximum memory
>> 1 GB
>>
>> Memory type
>> PC2100 (266-MHz) DDR SDRAM
>> (non-ECC)
>>
>>
>>
>> System information regarding adding memory. Maximum for your computer
>> 1,024 mb.
>>
>> http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim2350/specs.htm#1107033
>>
>> http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim2350/replace.htm#1183874
>>
>> ccApp is part of Norton
>>
>> FontCapture (or should it be Font Capture) leads me to another
>> question. Do you use Adobe Acrobat Reader ? If yes, which specific
>> version? Are you just using it to read and print pdf documents or
>> are you editing pdf documents? There have problems reported with
>> some versions of Adobe and it has a large footprint much like Norton.
>>
>> --
>>
>>
>>
>> Hope this helps.
>>
>> Gerry
>> ~~~~
>> FCA
>> Stourport, England
>> Enquire, plan and execute
>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>
>>
>>
>> Curious1975 wrote:
>>> Dell Dimension 2350
>>>
>>> Processor x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 7 GenuineIntel ~2392 Mhz
>>> Intel, Pentium 4 CPU, 2.40GHz
>>>
>>> Symantec/Norton Anti-Virus v. 14.2.0.29
>>>
>>> Anti-Spy:
>>>
>>> I downloaded SUPER Anti-Spyware (Free Edition) the other day to
>>> double check my Verizon version just in case that one was missing
>>> something. It picked up the typical spyware and I removed it.
>>>
>>> Verizon Yahoo Online Protection Anti-Spy v. 2005.5.2.1
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Motherboard - don't know how to tell other than downloading a
>>> program to tell me and at this point I'd rather not download
>>> anything else
>>>
>>>
>>> Update History - all successful for August 19 and prior
>>>
>>> Software Updates - 5 (don't know if they're necessary so I haven't
>>> installed them)
>>>
>>> Root Certificates Update
>>> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0: x86 (KB928416)
>>> Remote Desktop Connection (Terminal Services Client 6.0) for Windows
>>> XP (KB925876)
>>> Microsoft Base Smart Card Cryptographic Service Provider Package:
>>> x86 (KB909520)
>>> Microsoft .NET Framework version 1.1
>>>
>>>
>>> Hardware Updates - 1
>>>
>>> Conexant Systems, Inc. - Modems - Conexant D850 56K V.9x DFVc Modem
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> While I have your attention, a program called ccApp always hangs
>>> when I'm shutting down the computer and I have to End Task on it.
>>> Also, something called FontCapture does the same thing. Today
>>> explorer.exe also hung and I had to "End" it.
>>>
>>> Upon restart, it takes a good 3-4 minutes for my icons to appear and
>>> then another minute or so before I can click on anything.
>>>
>>> I thought maybe these issues were all related to my overall problem
>>> so I'm mentioning them.
>>>
>>> Again, I appreciate your assistance.
>>>
>>> "Gerry" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Your main problem is fairly obvious. Insufficient RAM memory. You
>>>> need to add at least 256 mb but the system would probably benefit
>>>> from adding 512 mb. You need to consult your motherboard manual to
>>>> see what type and amount of memory can be installed.
>>>>
>>>> What is your CPU speed?
>>>>
>>>> What is your computer make and model? What is the make and model of
>>>> your motherboard?
>>>>
>>>> Event Type: Error Event Source: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler
>>>> Event Category: Scheduler Events Event ID: 101
>>>> This indicates that the Windows Updates for August were not
>>>> installed. The problem could well have arisen because your system
>>>> had not long been started and was busy running anti-virus scans
>>>> etc. You should check to see if the Updates have since installed.
>>>>
>>>> Select, Start, Help and Support, Keep your Windows up- to-date with
>>>> Windows Update, Review your Update History .You should see a number
>>>> of successful updates on or after 19 August 2007 if they have been
>>>> installed. If there are any red Failed Icons click on each icon and
>>>> post details of the Error code.
>>>>
>>>> If no updates are there. Select, Start, Help and Support, Keep your
>>>> Windows up- to-date with Windows Update, Custom and then follow on
>>>> screen instructions.
>>>> Only try this after Windows XP has been running for 30 minutes and
>>>> any anti-virus scan has completed.
>>>>
>>>> What anti-virus and anti-spyware programmes do you have installed.
>>>> If you have the anti-virus programme I think you have your system
>>>> may benefit from having a less demanding programme.
>>>>
>>>> It is difficult to be sure whether the other error are being caused
>>>> by a stressed system have insufficient RAM memory or for some other
>>>> reason.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hope this helps.
>>>>
>>>> Gerry
>>>> ~~~~
>>>> FCA
>>>> Stourport, England
>>>> Enquire, plan and execute
>>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>>> Curious1975 wrote:
>>>>> Thanks for getting back to me.
>>>>>
>>>>> Commit Charge:
>>>>>
>>>>> Total: 659452
>>>>> Limit: 845148
>>>>> Peak: 7611880
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Hard Drive: 30GB
>>>>> Free Space: 10.9GB
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> RAM: 256MB
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Event Viewer Logs:
>>>>>
>>>>> Application Errors:
>>>>>
>>>>> Event Type: Error
>>>>> Event Source: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler
>>>>> Event Category: Scheduler Events
>>>>> Event ID: 101
>>>>> Date: 8/19/2007
>>>>> Time: 8:57:20 AM
>>>>> User: NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
>>>>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
>>>>> Description:
>>>>> Information Level: error
>>>>>
>>>>> Initialization of the COM subsystem failed. Error code: 0x8007041D
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Event Type: Error
>>>>> Event Source: Application Hang
>>>>> Event Category: (101)
>>>>> Event ID: 1002
>>>>> Date: 8/15/2007
>>>>> Time: 7:01:29 PM
>>>>> User: N/A
>>>>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
>>>>> Description:
>>>>> Hanging application msimn.exe, version 6.0.2900.2180, hang module
>>>>> hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
>>>>>
>>>>> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>>>>> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>>>>> Data:
>>>>> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
>>>>> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
>>>>> 0010: 20 20 6d 73 69 6d 6e 2e msimn.
>>>>> 0018: 65 78 65 20 36 2e 30 2e exe 6.0.
>>>>> 0020: 32 39 30 30 2e 32 31 38 2900.218
>>>>> 0028: 30 20 69 6e 20 68 75 6e 0 in hun
>>>>> 0030: 67 61 70 70 20 30 2e 30 gapp 0.0
>>>>> 0038: 2e 30 2e 30 20 61 74 20 .0.0 at
>>>>> 0040: 6f 66 66 73 65 74 20 30 offset 0
>>>>> 0048: 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 0000000
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Event Type: Error
>>>>> Event Source: Application Error
>>>>> Event Category: None
>>>>> Event ID: 1000
>>>>> Date: 8/13/2007
>>>>> Time: 8:49:16 AM
>>>>> User: N/A
>>>>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
>>>>> Description:
>>>>> Faulting application iexplore.exe, version 7.0.6000.16473,
>>>>> faulting module flash9b.ocx, version 9.0.28.0, fault address
>>>>> 0x0018a6fa.
>>>>>
>>>>> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>>>>> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>>>>> Data:
>>>>> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
>>>>> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 46 61 69 6c ion Fail
>>>>> 0010: 75 72 65 20 20 69 65 78 ure iex
>>>>> 0018: 70 6c 6f 72 65 2e 65 78 plore.ex
>>>>> 0020: 65 20 37 2e 30 2e 36 30 e 7.0.60
>>>>> 0028: 30 30 2e 31 36 34 37 33 00.16473
>>>>> 0030: 20 69 6e 20 66 6c 61 73 in flas
>>>>> 0038: 68 39 62 2e 6f 63 78 20 h9b.ocx
>>>>> 0040: 39 2e 30 2e 32 38 2e 30 9.0.28.0
>>>>> 0048: 20 61 74 20 6f 66 66 73 at offs
>>>>> 0050: 65 74 20 30 30 31 38 61 et 0018a
>>>>> 0058: 36 66 61 0d 0a 6fa..
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Event Type: Error
>>>>> Event Source: ASP.NET 1.0.3705.6060
>>>>> Event Category: (1)
>>>>> Event ID: 1031
>>>>> Date: 7/10/2007
>>>>> Time: 6:09:34 PM
>>>>> User: N/A
>>>>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
>>>>> Description:
>>>>> The description for Event ID ( 1031 ) in Source ( ASP.NET
>>>>> 1.0.3705.6060 ) cannot be found. The local computer may not have
>>>>> the necessary registry information or message DLL files to display
 
Adding to Gerry advice which I disagree with, the applications/programs
you
have if maintain correctly can happily perform under 256 MB of RAM you
have,

Nass Do you wish to stand by this statement?


--
Regards.

Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

nass wrote:
> "Curious1975" wrote:
>
>> Dell Dimension 2350
>>
>> Processor x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 7 GenuineIntel ~2392 Mhz
>> Intel, Pentium 4 CPU, 2.40GHz
>>
>> Symantec/Norton Anti-Virus v. 14.2.0.29
>>
>> Anti-Spy:
>>
>> I downloaded SUPER Anti-Spyware (Free Edition) the other day to
>> double check my Verizon version just in case that one was missing
>> something. It picked up the typical spyware and I removed it.
>>
>> Verizon Yahoo Online Protection Anti-Spy v. 2005.5.2.1
>>
>>
>>
>> Motherboard - don't know how to tell other than downloading a
>> program to tell me and at this point I'd rather not download
>> anything else
>>
>>
>> Update History - all successful for August 19 and prior
>>
>> Software Updates - 5 (don't know if they're necessary so I haven't
>> installed them)
>>
>> Root Certificates Update
>> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0: x86 (KB928416)
>> Remote Desktop Connection (Terminal Services Client 6.0) for Windows
>> XP (KB925876)
>> Microsoft Base Smart Card Cryptographic Service Provider Package: x86
>> (KB909520)
>> Microsoft .NET Framework version 1.1
>>
>>
>> Hardware Updates - 1
>>
>> Conexant Systems, Inc. - Modems - Conexant D850 56K V.9x DFVc Modem
>>
>>
>>
>> While I have your attention, a program called ccApp always hangs
>> when I'm shutting down the computer and I have to End Task on it.
>> Also, something called FontCapture does the same thing. Today
>> explorer.exe also hung and I had to "End" it.
>>
>> Upon restart, it takes a good 3-4 minutes for my icons to appear and
>> then another minute or so before I can click on anything.
>>
>> I thought maybe these issues were all related to my overall problem
>> so I'm mentioning them.
>>
>> Again, I appreciate your assistance.
>>
>> "Gerry" wrote:
>>
>>> Your main problem is fairly obvious. Insufficient RAM memory. You
>>> need to add at least 256 mb but the system would probably benefit
>>> from adding 512 mb. You need to consult your motherboard manual to
>>> see what type and amount of memory can be installed.
>>>
>>> What is your CPU speed?
>>>
>>> What is your computer make and model? What is the make and model of
>>> your motherboard?
>>>
>>> Event Type: Error Event Source: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler
>>> Event Category: Scheduler Events Event ID: 101
>>> This indicates that the Windows Updates for August were not
>>> installed. The problem could well have arisen because your system
>>> had not long been started and was busy running anti-virus scans
>>> etc. You should check to see if the Updates have since installed.
>>>
>>> Select, Start, Help and Support, Keep your Windows up- to-date with
>>> Windows Update, Review your Update History .You should see a number
>>> of successful updates on or after 19 August 2007 if they have been
>>> installed. If there are any red Failed Icons click on each icon and
>>> post details of the Error code.
>>>
>>> If no updates are there. Select, Start, Help and Support, Keep your
>>> Windows up- to-date with Windows Update, Custom and then follow on
>>> screen instructions.
>>> Only try this after Windows XP has been running for 30 minutes and
>>> any anti-virus scan has completed.
>>>
>>> What anti-virus and anti-spyware programmes do you have installed.
>>> If you have the anti-virus programme I think you have your system
>>> may benefit from having a less demanding programme.
>>>
>>> It is difficult to be sure whether the other error are being caused
>>> by a stressed system have insufficient RAM memory or for some other
>>> reason.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Hope this helps.
>>>
>>> Gerry
>>> ~~~~
>>> FCA
>>> Stourport, England
>>> Enquire, plan and execute
>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

>
> Adding to Gerry advice which I disagree with, the
> applications/programs you have if maintain correctly can happily
> perform under 256 MB of RAM you have, but you looks having a trouble
> somewhere on your system.
>
> I commented some not all of the error messages , but please check the
> Time and Date on your system set up correctly as this can screw up
> the updates for windows and other software on your System.
>
> first try this to perform the rest of steps:
> Run disk clean up and Defrag in safe mode, if your system configured
> to remember password you can be selective in your clean up method.
>
> = Hanging application msimn.exe
> Event ID: 1002
> Microsoft Outlook Express
>
> = Initialization of the COM subsystem failed. Error code: 0x8007041D
> Event ID: 101
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/902322
>
> = Hanging application ACDSee.exe
> Nokia PC Suite for your mobile to sync and access/share files/folders
> and contacts.
>
> = mplayerc.exe
> Media Player Classic , this not Windows media player (9,10,11)
>
> = LUALL.EXE
> Symantec LiveUpdate, if you run the update engine for Norton which the
> Process ccApp.exe is a Symantec process, that indicate symantec didn't
> release the Memory on shut down causing this error to be thrown on
> the log. As I said if you run the update for Norton you will get the
> error message updates failed with this error "LUALL.EXE" 80078 or
> similar, then there is a link click on this and you will be taken to
> symantec to download a plug-in for the Update engine which check for
> updates and sysnc with the symantec server in real time, download the
> tool, there is a step-by-step guide on how to perform this.
>
> Then open a run command and type in:
> sfc /scannow click [OK] you may need your XP CD installation media
> for this procedure to be accomplished
>
> Or repair/install of XP, note if you have IE7 you need to uninstall to
> perform the repair.
> How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install:
> http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
> HTH.
> nass
> -----
> www.nasstec.co.uk
 
Call me naive, but these programs (the upgraded Norton withstanding) have all
been installed for years without issue sowhat would cause them to suddenly be
a problem. Also, are they draining my memory even though when the "Not
Responding" error occurs, they're not even running?

"Gerry" wrote:

> You have many programmes requiring abnormal amounts of memory:
>
> ACDSee 4.0
> Adobe
> Adobe PhotoShop
> Norton
> PaintShop Pro
> Photo Editor
>
> --
>
>
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Gerry
> ~~~~
> FCA
> Stourport, England
> Enquire, plan and execute
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
> Curious1975 wrote:
> > Thanks Gerry and Nass for the advice.
> >
> > I have ACDSee 4.0 installed and it has been since shortly after I
> > bought the computer 4 years ago.
> >
> > I have the full version of Adobe installed (again since day one);
> > however I only use it to read and print documents.
> >
> > I have several graphic/photo editing programs intalled and use them
> > fairly frequently. I have PaintShop Pro, Print Shop, Photo Editor,
> > Adobe PhotoShop and possible a few others. All of these have been
> > installed since day one as well. I do have a large number of photo's
> > on my pc and I regularly save them to CD and remove them.
> >
> > As for Norton, when my subscription was up for renewal a couple of
> > months ago I somehow ended up upgraded to their latest version for
> > free instead of just renewing the one I had. Quite frankly I
> > preferred the older version, plus it took my Norton Utilities away
> > with it. I do think my "Not Responding" problems have gotten worse
> > since then. Coincidence? I don't know.
> >
> > Other than the Norton upgrade and the IE 7 upgrade, I haven't
> > installed anything new to the computer. I even removed all my mp3
> > files to clear up 3GB of room thinking that might help. Why all of a
> > sudden is my RAM an issue do you think?
> >
> > "Gerry" wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> Notwithstanding the comments by Nass I still think your key problem
> >> is insufficient RAM memory. True there are other problems but these
> >> would diminish with more RAM and the nature of these other problems
> >> would become clearer. You should be aware that Nass and I frequently
> >> compare notes as we tend to respond to the same problems.
> >>
> >> The need for more RAM can be verified by running a freeware utility
> >> which gives better information on pagefile usage than Task Manager.
> >> Using this tool will have a negligible impact on your system.
> >>
> >> Use page file monitor to observe what is the peak usage. Start it to
> >> run immediately after start-up and look at the log. Pagefilemon takes
> >> snapshots. You need to run it at the beginning of the session at then
> >> run it again at intervals throughout the sessions. The log is
> >> Pagefile log.txt. If you right click on the file in Windows Explorer
> >> and select Send to, Desktop (Create Shortcut). The same applies to
> >> XP_PageFileMon.exe.
> >>
> >> A small utility to monitor pagefile usage:
> >> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_pagefilemon.htm
> >>
> >> Note programs using undo features, particularly those associated with
> >> graphics and photo editing, require large amounts of memory so if
> >> you use this type of programme check these first observing how the
> >> page usage increases when they start and whether the usage decreases
> >> when you close the programme.
> >>
> >> You do have the anti-virus programme I thought you might have. Norton
> >> does bring with it a large footprint and this will have a noticeable
> >> impact on system performance. There are other freeware programmes
> >> which do the business without the performance downside. Norton still
> >> enjoys a good reputation with business users but is not rated highly
> >> nowadays for use on home computers.
> >>
> >> Memory
> >>
> >> Architecture
> >> DDR SDRAM
> >>
> >> Memory connectors
> >> two
> >>
> >> Memory capacities
> >> 128-, 256-, or 512-MB
> >>
> >> Minimum memory
> >> 128 MB shared DDR SDRAM
> >>
> >> NOTE: Between 32 and 64 MB of system memory may be allocated to
> >> support graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors.
> >>
> >> Maximum memory
> >> 1 GB
> >>
> >> Memory type
> >> PC2100 (266-MHz) DDR SDRAM
> >> (non-ECC)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> System information regarding adding memory. Maximum for your computer
> >> 1,024 mb.
> >>
> >> http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim2350/specs.htm#1107033
> >>
> >> http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim2350/replace.htm#1183874
> >>
> >> ccApp is part of Norton
> >>
> >> FontCapture (or should it be Font Capture) leads me to another
> >> question. Do you use Adobe Acrobat Reader ? If yes, which specific
> >> version? Are you just using it to read and print pdf documents or
> >> are you editing pdf documents? There have problems reported with
> >> some versions of Adobe and it has a large footprint much like Norton.
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Hope this helps.
> >>
> >> Gerry
> >> ~~~~
> >> FCA
> >> Stourport, England
> >> Enquire, plan and execute
> >> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Curious1975 wrote:
> >>> Dell Dimension 2350
> >>>
> >>> Processor x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 7 GenuineIntel ~2392 Mhz
> >>> Intel, Pentium 4 CPU, 2.40GHz
> >>>
> >>> Symantec/Norton Anti-Virus v. 14.2.0.29
> >>>
> >>> Anti-Spy:
> >>>
> >>> I downloaded SUPER Anti-Spyware (Free Edition) the other day to
> >>> double check my Verizon version just in case that one was missing
> >>> something. It picked up the typical spyware and I removed it.
> >>>
> >>> Verizon Yahoo Online Protection Anti-Spy v. 2005.5.2.1
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Motherboard - don't know how to tell other than downloading a
> >>> program to tell me and at this point I'd rather not download
> >>> anything else
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Update History - all successful for August 19 and prior
> >>>
> >>> Software Updates - 5 (don't know if they're necessary so I haven't
> >>> installed them)
> >>>
> >>> Root Certificates Update
> >>> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0: x86 (KB928416)
> >>> Remote Desktop Connection (Terminal Services Client 6.0) for Windows
> >>> XP (KB925876)
> >>> Microsoft Base Smart Card Cryptographic Service Provider Package:
> >>> x86 (KB909520)
> >>> Microsoft .NET Framework version 1.1
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Hardware Updates - 1
> >>>
> >>> Conexant Systems, Inc. - Modems - Conexant D850 56K V.9x DFVc Modem
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> While I have your attention, a program called ccApp always hangs
> >>> when I'm shutting down the computer and I have to End Task on it.
> >>> Also, something called FontCapture does the same thing. Today
> >>> explorer.exe also hung and I had to "End" it.
> >>>
> >>> Upon restart, it takes a good 3-4 minutes for my icons to appear and
> >>> then another minute or so before I can click on anything.
> >>>
> >>> I thought maybe these issues were all related to my overall problem
> >>> so I'm mentioning them.
> >>>
> >>> Again, I appreciate your assistance.
> >>>
> >>> "Gerry" wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Your main problem is fairly obvious. Insufficient RAM memory. You
> >>>> need to add at least 256 mb but the system would probably benefit
> >>>> from adding 512 mb. You need to consult your motherboard manual to
> >>>> see what type and amount of memory can be installed.
> >>>>
> >>>> What is your CPU speed?
> >>>>
> >>>> What is your computer make and model? What is the make and model of
> >>>> your motherboard?
> >>>>
> >>>> Event Type: Error Event Source: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler
> >>>> Event Category: Scheduler Events Event ID: 101
> >>>> This indicates that the Windows Updates for August were not
> >>>> installed. The problem could well have arisen because your system
> >>>> had not long been started and was busy running anti-virus scans
> >>>> etc. You should check to see if the Updates have since installed.
> >>>>
> >>>> Select, Start, Help and Support, Keep your Windows up- to-date with
> >>>> Windows Update, Review your Update History .You should see a number
> >>>> of successful updates on or after 19 August 2007 if they have been
> >>>> installed. If there are any red Failed Icons click on each icon and
> >>>> post details of the Error code.
> >>>>
> >>>> If no updates are there. Select, Start, Help and Support, Keep your
> >>>> Windows up- to-date with Windows Update, Custom and then follow on
> >>>> screen instructions.
> >>>> Only try this after Windows XP has been running for 30 minutes and
> >>>> any anti-virus scan has completed.
> >>>>
> >>>> What anti-virus and anti-spyware programmes do you have installed.
> >>>> If you have the anti-virus programme I think you have your system
> >>>> may benefit from having a less demanding programme.
> >>>>
> >>>> It is difficult to be sure whether the other error are being caused
> >>>> by a stressed system have insufficient RAM memory or for some other
> >>>> reason.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> --
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Hope this helps.
> >>>>
> >>>> Gerry
> >>>> ~~~~
> >>>> FCA
> >>>> Stourport, England
> >>>> Enquire, plan and execute
> >>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >>>> Curious1975 wrote:
> >>>>> Thanks for getting back to me.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Commit Charge:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Total: 659452
> >>>>> Limit: 845148
> >>>>> Peak: 7611880
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Hard Drive: 30GB
> >>>>> Free Space: 10.9GB
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> RAM: 256MB
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Event Viewer Logs:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Application Errors:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Event Type: Error
> >>>>> Event Source: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler
> >>>>> Event Category: Scheduler Events
> >>>>> Event ID: 101
> >>>>> Date: 8/19/2007
> >>>>> Time: 8:57:20 AM
> >>>>> User: NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
> >>>>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
> >>>>> Description:
> >>>>> Information Level: error
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Initialization of the COM subsystem failed. Error code: 0x8007041D
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Event Type: Error
> >>>>> Event Source: Application Hang
> >>>>> Event Category: (101)
> >>>>> Event ID: 1002
> >>>>> Date: 8/15/2007
> >>>>> Time: 7:01:29 PM
> >>>>> User: N/A
> >>>>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
> >>>>> Description:
> >>>>> Hanging application msimn.exe, version 6.0.2900.2180, hang module
> >>>>> hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> >>>>> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> >>>>> Data:
 
You need to run page file monitor to confirm exactly how much of the
pagefile is actually being used.

Norton will cause a particular problem at start because most likely
iniates a full scan. This alone can make a computer unusable until the
scan has completed. If you succeed in starting another programme before
the scan has completed there is every chance that you will get a Not
Responding message for the programme you have started. How long does it
take for Norton to complete the scan on start up? How many files is
Norton scanning?

Although you say these programmes have been installed for years I doubt
they are the same as when they were first installed. Adobe has definely
grown significantly in size over the years.Which of the programmes I
listed load on start up. Do they need to load on start up or could you
change any to load on demand.

If a programme is Not Responding it is still running. Just end it in
Task Manager and notice how the response from the computer improves.
When a Not Responding message is generated it is indicative that the
programme has hit a problem. It can then keep trying to resolve the
problem but in doing so only exacerbates the problem. It can be better
to stop the programme and try again at a more favourable time.

Is there a direct correlation between the start up process and the Not
Responding messages? If the computer has been running some time are the
Not Responding messages less frequent, the same or more frequent?

What are the precise versions of Adobe you have?

--



Hope this helps.

Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Curious1975 wrote:
> Call me naive, but these programs (the upgraded Norton withstanding)
> have all been installed for years without issue sowhat would cause
> them to suddenly be a problem. Also, are they draining my memory
> even though when the "Not Responding" error occurs, they're not even
> running?
>
> "Gerry" wrote:
>
>> You have many programmes requiring abnormal amounts of memory:
>>
>> ACDSee 4.0
>> Adobe
>> Adobe PhotoShop
>> Norton
>> PaintShop Pro
>> Photo Editor
>>
>> --
>>
>>
>>
>> Hope this helps.
>>
>> Gerry
>> ~~~~
>> FCA
>> Stourport, England
>> Enquire, plan and execute
>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>
>> Curious1975 wrote:
>>> Thanks Gerry and Nass for the advice.
>>>
>>> I have ACDSee 4.0 installed and it has been since shortly after I
>>> bought the computer 4 years ago.
>>>
>>> I have the full version of Adobe installed (again since day one);
>>> however I only use it to read and print documents.
>>>
>>> I have several graphic/photo editing programs intalled and use them
>>> fairly frequently. I have PaintShop Pro, Print Shop, Photo Editor,
>>> Adobe PhotoShop and possible a few others. All of these have been
>>> installed since day one as well. I do have a large number of
>>> photo's on my pc and I regularly save them to CD and remove them.
>>>
>>> As for Norton, when my subscription was up for renewal a couple of
>>> months ago I somehow ended up upgraded to their latest version for
>>> free instead of just renewing the one I had. Quite frankly I
>>> preferred the older version, plus it took my Norton Utilities away
>>> with it. I do think my "Not Responding" problems have gotten worse
>>> since then. Coincidence? I don't know.
>>>
>>> Other than the Norton upgrade and the IE 7 upgrade, I haven't
>>> installed anything new to the computer. I even removed all my mp3
>>> files to clear up 3GB of room thinking that might help. Why all of
>>> a sudden is my RAM an issue do you think?
>>>
>>> "Gerry" wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> Notwithstanding the comments by Nass I still think your key problem
>>>> is insufficient RAM memory. True there are other problems but these
>>>> would diminish with more RAM and the nature of these other problems
>>>> would become clearer. You should be aware that Nass and I
>>>> frequently compare notes as we tend to respond to the same
>>>> problems.
>>>>
>>>> The need for more RAM can be verified by running a freeware utility
>>>> which gives better information on pagefile usage than Task Manager.
>>>> Using this tool will have a negligible impact on your system.
>>>>
>>>> Use page file monitor to observe what is the peak usage. Start it
>>>> to run immediately after start-up and look at the log. Pagefilemon
>>>> takes snapshots. You need to run it at the beginning of the
>>>> session at then run it again at intervals throughout the sessions.
>>>> The log is Pagefile log.txt. If you right click on the file in
>>>> Windows Explorer and select Send to, Desktop (Create Shortcut).
>>>> The same applies to XP_PageFileMon.exe.
>>>>
>>>> A small utility to monitor pagefile usage:
>>>> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_pagefilemon.htm
>>>>
>>>> Note programs using undo features, particularly those associated
>>>> with graphics and photo editing, require large amounts of memory
>>>> so if you use this type of programme check these first observing
>>>> how the page usage increases when they start and whether the usage
>>>> decreases when you close the programme.
>>>>
>>>> You do have the anti-virus programme I thought you might have.
>>>> Norton does bring with it a large footprint and this will have a
>>>> noticeable impact on system performance. There are other freeware
>>>> programmes which do the business without the performance downside.
>>>> Norton still enjoys a good reputation with business users but is
>>>> not rated highly nowadays for use on home computers.
>>>>
>>>> Memory
>>>>
>>>> Architecture
>>>> DDR SDRAM
>>>>
>>>> Memory connectors
>>>> two
>>>>
>>>> Memory capacities
>>>> 128-, 256-, or 512-MB
>>>>
>>>> Minimum memory
>>>> 128 MB shared DDR SDRAM
>>>>
>>>> NOTE: Between 32 and 64 MB of system memory may be allocated
>>>> to support graphics, depending on system memory size and other
>>>> factors.
>>>>
>>>> Maximum memory
>>>> 1 GB
>>>>
>>>> Memory type
>>>> PC2100 (266-MHz) DDR SDRAM
>>>> (non-ECC)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> System information regarding adding memory. Maximum for your
>>>> computer 1,024 mb.
>>>>
>>>> http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim2350/specs.htm#1107033
>>>>
>>>> http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim2350/replace.htm#1183874
>>>>
>>>> ccApp is part of Norton
>>>>
>>>> FontCapture (or should it be Font Capture) leads me to another
>>>> question. Do you use Adobe Acrobat Reader ? If yes, which specific
>>>> version? Are you just using it to read and print pdf documents or
>>>> are you editing pdf documents? There have problems reported with
>>>> some versions of Adobe and it has a large footprint much like
>>>> Norton.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hope this helps.
>>>>
>>>> Gerry
>>>> ~~~~
>>>> FCA
>>>> Stourport, England
>>>> Enquire, plan and execute
>>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Curious1975 wrote:
>>>>> Dell Dimension 2350
>>>>>
>>>>> Processor x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 7 GenuineIntel ~2392 Mhz
>>>>> Intel, Pentium 4 CPU, 2.40GHz
>>>>>
>>>>> Symantec/Norton Anti-Virus v. 14.2.0.29
>>>>>
>>>>> Anti-Spy:
>>>>>
>>>>> I downloaded SUPER Anti-Spyware (Free Edition) the other day to
>>>>> double check my Verizon version just in case that one was missing
>>>>> something. It picked up the typical spyware and I removed it.
>>>>>
>>>>> Verizon Yahoo Online Protection Anti-Spy v. 2005.5.2.1
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Motherboard - don't know how to tell other than downloading a
>>>>> program to tell me and at this point I'd rather not download
>>>>> anything else
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Update History - all successful for August 19 and prior
>>>>>
>>>>> Software Updates - 5 (don't know if they're necessary so I haven't
>>>>> installed them)
>>>>>
>>>>> Root Certificates Update
>>>>> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0: x86 (KB928416)
>>>>> Remote Desktop Connection (Terminal Services Client 6.0) for
>>>>> Windows XP (KB925876)
>>>>> Microsoft Base Smart Card Cryptographic Service Provider Package:
>>>>> x86 (KB909520)
>>>>> Microsoft .NET Framework version 1.1
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Hardware Updates - 1
>>>>>
>>>>> Conexant Systems, Inc. - Modems - Conexant D850 56K V.9x DFVc
>>>>> Modem
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> While I have your attention, a program called ccApp always hangs
>>>>> when I'm shutting down the computer and I have to End Task on it.
>>>>> Also, something called FontCapture does the same thing. Today
>>>>> explorer.exe also hung and I had to "End" it.
>>>>>
>>>>> Upon restart, it takes a good 3-4 minutes for my icons to appear
>>>>> and then another minute or so before I can click on anything.
>>>>>
>>>>> I thought maybe these issues were all related to my overall
>>>>> problem so I'm mentioning them.
>>>>>
>>>>> Again, I appreciate your assistance.
>>>>>
>>>>> "Gerry" wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Your main problem is fairly obvious. Insufficient RAM memory. You
>>>>>> need to add at least 256 mb but the system would probably benefit
>>>>>> from adding 512 mb. You need to consult your motherboard manual
>>>>>> to see what type and amount of memory can be installed.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> What is your CPU speed?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> What is your computer make and model? What is the make and model
>>>>>> of your motherboard?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Event Type: Error Event Source: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler
>>>>>> Event Category: Scheduler Events Event ID: 101
>>>>>> This indicates that the Windows Updates for August were not
>>>>>> installed. The problem could well have arisen because your system
>>>>>> had not long been started and was busy running anti-virus scans
>>>>>> etc. You should check to see if the Updates have since installed.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Select, Start, Help and Support, Keep your Windows up- to-date
>>>>>> with Windows Update, Review your Update History .You should see
>>>>>> a number of successful updates on or after 19 August 2007 if
>>>>>> they have been installed. If there are any red Failed Icons
>>>>>> click on each icon and post details of the Error code.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If no updates are there. Select, Start, Help and Support, Keep
>>>>>> your Windows up- to-date with Windows Update, Custom and then
>>>>>> follow on screen instructions.
>>>>>> Only try this after Windows XP has been running for 30 minutes
>>>>>> and any anti-virus scan has completed.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> What anti-virus and anti-spyware programmes do you have
>>>>>> installed. If you have the anti-virus programme I think you have
>>>>>> your system may benefit from having a less demanding programme.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> It is difficult to be sure whether the other error are being
>>>>>> caused by a stressed system have insufficient RAM memory or for
>>>>>> some other reason.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hope this helps.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Gerry
>>>>>> ~~~~
>>>>>> FCA
>>>>>> Stourport, England
>>>>>> Enquire, plan and execute
>>>>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>>>>> Curious1975 wrote:
>>>>>>> Thanks for getting back to me.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Commit Charge:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Total: 659452
>>>>>>> Limit: 845148
>>>>>>> Peak: 7611880
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hard Drive: 30GB
>>>>>>> Free Space: 10.9GB
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> RAM: 256MB
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Event Viewer Logs:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Application Errors:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Event Type: Error
>>>>>>> Event Source: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler
>>>>>>> Event Category: Scheduler Events
>>>>>>> Event ID: 101
>>>>>>> Date: 8/19/2007
>>>>>>> Time: 8:57:20 AM
>>>>>>> User: NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
>>>>>>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
>>>>>>> Description:
>>>>>>> Information Level: error
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Initialization of the COM subsystem failed. Error code:
>>>>>>> 0x8007041D
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Event Type: Error
>>>>>>> Event Source: Application Hang
>>>>>>> Event Category: (101)
>>>>>>> Event ID: 1002
>>>>>>> Date: 8/15/2007
>>>>>>> Time: 7:01:29 PM
>>>>>>> User: N/A
>>>>>>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
>>>>>>> Description:
>>>>>>> Hanging application msimn.exe, version 6.0.2900.2180, hang
>>>>>>> module hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>>>>>>> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>>>>>>> Data:
 
Ok, I will run page file monitor in the next day or so and report back on that.

As for my Adobe products:

Acrobat 5.0
Distiller 5.0
Illustrator 10.0.3
Image Ready 7.0
PhotoShop 7.0

I don't have any programs in my Startup. Learned that lesson a long time
ago but it still takes 4 minutes for my icons to appear and to be able to
proceed. I'm wondering what is stalling it. You think it's Norton? Even
though it's not in my Startup? Is there somewhere else I can look to stop it
from scanning on startup if that is indeed what's happening?


Usually when I get the "Not Responding" error, I just have to left click my
mouse, wait a couple of seconds and it clears up. Just a little while ago
however and once earlier today it hung for several minutes and I was unable
to even get to my Task Manager.

Again, I really appreciate you taking the time to assist me with this.


"Gerry" wrote:

> You need to run page file monitor to confirm exactly how much of the
> pagefile is actually being used.
>
> Norton will cause a particular problem at start because most likely
> iniates a full scan. This alone can make a computer unusable until the
> scan has completed. If you succeed in starting another programme before
> the scan has completed there is every chance that you will get a Not
> Responding message for the programme you have started. How long does it
> take for Norton to complete the scan on start up? How many files is
> Norton scanning?
>
> Although you say these programmes have been installed for years I doubt
> they are the same as when they were first installed. Adobe has definely
> grown significantly in size over the years.Which of the programmes I
> listed load on start up. Do they need to load on start up or could you
> change any to load on demand.
>
> If a programme is Not Responding it is still running. Just end it in
> Task Manager and notice how the response from the computer improves.
> When a Not Responding message is generated it is indicative that the
> programme has hit a problem. It can then keep trying to resolve the
> problem but in doing so only exacerbates the problem. It can be better
> to stop the programme and try again at a more favourable time.
>
> Is there a direct correlation between the start up process and the Not
> Responding messages? If the computer has been running some time are the
> Not Responding messages less frequent, the same or more frequent?
>
> What are the precise versions of Adobe you have?
>
> --
>
>
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Gerry
> ~~~~
> FCA
> Stourport, England
> Enquire, plan and execute
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> Curious1975 wrote:
> > Call me naive, but these programs (the upgraded Norton withstanding)
> > have all been installed for years without issue sowhat would cause
> > them to suddenly be a problem. Also, are they draining my memory
> > even though when the "Not Responding" error occurs, they're not even
> > running?
> >
> > "Gerry" wrote:
> >
> >> You have many programmes requiring abnormal amounts of memory:
> >>
> >> ACDSee 4.0
> >> Adobe
> >> Adobe PhotoShop
> >> Norton
> >> PaintShop Pro
> >> Photo Editor
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Hope this helps.
> >>
> >> Gerry
> >> ~~~~
> >> FCA
> >> Stourport, England
> >> Enquire, plan and execute
> >> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >>
> >> Curious1975 wrote:
> >>> Thanks Gerry and Nass for the advice.
> >>>
> >>> I have ACDSee 4.0 installed and it has been since shortly after I
> >>> bought the computer 4 years ago.
> >>>
> >>> I have the full version of Adobe installed (again since day one);
> >>> however I only use it to read and print documents.
> >>>
> >>> I have several graphic/photo editing programs intalled and use them
> >>> fairly frequently. I have PaintShop Pro, Print Shop, Photo Editor,
> >>> Adobe PhotoShop and possible a few others. All of these have been
> >>> installed since day one as well. I do have a large number of
> >>> photo's on my pc and I regularly save them to CD and remove them.
> >>>
> >>> As for Norton, when my subscription was up for renewal a couple of
> >>> months ago I somehow ended up upgraded to their latest version for
> >>> free instead of just renewing the one I had. Quite frankly I
> >>> preferred the older version, plus it took my Norton Utilities away
> >>> with it. I do think my "Not Responding" problems have gotten worse
> >>> since then. Coincidence? I don't know.
> >>>
> >>> Other than the Norton upgrade and the IE 7 upgrade, I haven't
> >>> installed anything new to the computer. I even removed all my mp3
> >>> files to clear up 3GB of room thinking that might help. Why all of
> >>> a sudden is my RAM an issue do you think?
> >>>
> >>> "Gerry" wrote:
> >>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Notwithstanding the comments by Nass I still think your key problem
> >>>> is insufficient RAM memory. True there are other problems but these
> >>>> would diminish with more RAM and the nature of these other problems
> >>>> would become clearer. You should be aware that Nass and I
> >>>> frequently compare notes as we tend to respond to the same
> >>>> problems.
> >>>>
> >>>> The need for more RAM can be verified by running a freeware utility
> >>>> which gives better information on pagefile usage than Task Manager.
> >>>> Using this tool will have a negligible impact on your system.
> >>>>
> >>>> Use page file monitor to observe what is the peak usage. Start it
> >>>> to run immediately after start-up and look at the log. Pagefilemon
> >>>> takes snapshots. You need to run it at the beginning of the
> >>>> session at then run it again at intervals throughout the sessions.
> >>>> The log is Pagefile log.txt. If you right click on the file in
> >>>> Windows Explorer and select Send to, Desktop (Create Shortcut).
> >>>> The same applies to XP_PageFileMon.exe.
> >>>>
> >>>> A small utility to monitor pagefile usage:
> >>>> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_pagefilemon.htm
> >>>>
> >>>> Note programs using undo features, particularly those associated
> >>>> with graphics and photo editing, require large amounts of memory
> >>>> so if you use this type of programme check these first observing
> >>>> how the page usage increases when they start and whether the usage
> >>>> decreases when you close the programme.
> >>>>
> >>>> You do have the anti-virus programme I thought you might have.
> >>>> Norton does bring with it a large footprint and this will have a
> >>>> noticeable impact on system performance. There are other freeware
> >>>> programmes which do the business without the performance downside.
> >>>> Norton still enjoys a good reputation with business users but is
> >>>> not rated highly nowadays for use on home computers.
> >>>>
> >>>> Memory
> >>>>
> >>>> Architecture
> >>>> DDR SDRAM
> >>>>
> >>>> Memory connectors
> >>>> two
> >>>>
> >>>> Memory capacities
> >>>> 128-, 256-, or 512-MB
> >>>>
> >>>> Minimum memory
> >>>> 128 MB shared DDR SDRAM
> >>>>
> >>>> NOTE: Between 32 and 64 MB of system memory may be allocated
> >>>> to support graphics, depending on system memory size and other
> >>>> factors.
> >>>>
> >>>> Maximum memory
> >>>> 1 GB
> >>>>
> >>>> Memory type
> >>>> PC2100 (266-MHz) DDR SDRAM
> >>>> (non-ECC)
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> System information regarding adding memory. Maximum for your
> >>>> computer 1,024 mb.
> >>>>
> >>>> http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim2350/specs.htm#1107033
> >>>>
> >>>> http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim2350/replace.htm#1183874
> >>>>
> >>>> ccApp is part of Norton
> >>>>
> >>>> FontCapture (or should it be Font Capture) leads me to another
> >>>> question. Do you use Adobe Acrobat Reader ? If yes, which specific
> >>>> version? Are you just using it to read and print pdf documents or
> >>>> are you editing pdf documents? There have problems reported with
> >>>> some versions of Adobe and it has a large footprint much like
> >>>> Norton.
> >>>>
> >>>> --
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Hope this helps.
> >>>>
> >>>> Gerry
> >>>> ~~~~
> >>>> FCA
> >>>> Stourport, England
> >>>> Enquire, plan and execute
> >>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Curious1975 wrote:
> >>>>> Dell Dimension 2350
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Processor x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 7 GenuineIntel ~2392 Mhz
> >>>>> Intel, Pentium 4 CPU, 2.40GHz
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Symantec/Norton Anti-Virus v. 14.2.0.29
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Anti-Spy:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I downloaded SUPER Anti-Spyware (Free Edition) the other day to
> >>>>> double check my Verizon version just in case that one was missing
> >>>>> something. It picked up the typical spyware and I removed it.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Verizon Yahoo Online Protection Anti-Spy v. 2005.5.2.1
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Motherboard - don't know how to tell other than downloading a
> >>>>> program to tell me and at this point I'd rather not download
> >>>>> anything else
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Update History - all successful for August 19 and prior
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Software Updates - 5 (don't know if they're necessary so I haven't
> >>>>> installed them)
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Root Certificates Update
> >>>>> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0: x86 (KB928416)
> >>>>> Remote Desktop Connection (Terminal Services Client 6.0) for
> >>>>> Windows XP (KB925876)
> >>>>> Microsoft Base Smart Card Cryptographic Service Provider Package:
> >>>>> x86 (KB909520)
> >>>>> Microsoft .NET Framework version 1.1
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Hardware Updates - 1
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Conexant Systems, Inc. - Modems - Conexant D850 56K V.9x DFVc
> >>>>> Modem
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> While I have your attention, a program called ccApp always hangs
> >>>>> when I'm shutting down the computer and I have to End Task on it.
> >>>>> Also, something called FontCapture does the same thing. Today
> >>>>> explorer.exe also hung and I had to "End" it.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Upon restart, it takes a good 3-4 minutes for my icons to appear
> >>>>> and then another minute or so before I can click on anything.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I thought maybe these issues were all related to my overall
> >>>>> problem so I'm mentioning them.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Again, I appreciate your assistance.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> "Gerry" wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> Your main problem is fairly obvious. Insufficient RAM memory. You
> >>>>>> need to add at least 256 mb but the system would probably benefit
> >>>>>> from adding 512 mb. You need to consult your motherboard manual
> >>>>>> to see what type and amount of memory can be installed.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> What is your CPU speed?
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> What is your computer make and model? What is the make and model
> >>>>>> of your motherboard?
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Event Type: Error Event Source: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler
> >>>>>> Event Category: Scheduler Events Event ID: 101
> >>>>>> This indicates that the Windows Updates for August were not
> >>>>>> installed. The problem could well have arisen because your system
> >>>>>> had not long been started and was busy running anti-virus scans
> >>>>>> etc. You should check to see if the Updates have since installed.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Select, Start, Help and Support, Keep your Windows up- to-date
> >>>>>> with Windows Update, Review your Update History .You should see
> >>>>>> a number of successful updates on or after 19 August 2007 if
> >>>>>> they have been installed. If there are any red Failed Icons
> >>>>>> click on each icon and post details of the Error code.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> If no updates are there. Select, Start, Help and Support, Keep
> >>>>>> your Windows up- to-date with Windows Update, Custom and then
> >>>>>> follow on screen instructions.
> >>>>>> Only try this after Windows XP has been running for 30 minutes
> >>>>>> and any anti-virus scan has completed.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> What anti-virus and anti-spyware programmes do you have
> >>>>>> installed. If you have the anti-virus programme I think you have
> >>>>>> your system may benefit from having a less demanding programme.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> It is difficult to be sure whether the other error are being
> >>>>>> caused by a stressed system have insufficient RAM memory or for
> >>>>>> some other reason.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> --
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Hope this helps.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Gerry
 
Hi Curious,
Try these cleaning steps please and let us know:
1... First, try to clean up your caches, Internet files and delete cookies
by doing this:
Click Start >> Control Panel >> Double click Network and Internet
Connections >> Double click Internet Options.
On the IE properties windows you will see these Taps:
General | Security | Privacy | Content | Connections | Programs |
Advanced
Under General Tab clear your History, Internet Files and Cookies.
Then click on Advanced tab and scroll down to under the Browsing Option:
[&] Browsing
[ ] Enable Third-Party browser extensions (Req Rest) uncheck this box.
Then click on Programs Tab and click Manage Add-Ons and Disable all non
Verified Add-Ons (You should Renable them later one-by-one and see the
culprit and update it or remove it.
For Malware download both these software:
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-gb/default.htm?s_cid=sah
http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-gb/default.htm
http://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php
http://www.safer-networking.org ; for Spybot S&D
Run a scan from here on-line:
http://www.sophos.com
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?productid=symhome&langid=ie&venid=sym
Download Avast Cleaner from here:
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html
Lots of tools to download and disinfect your machine:
http://www.bitdefender.co.uk/site/Downloads/browseFreeRemovalTool/
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5

2- Run a test for the Memory and also try to swap them around and clear any
dust may be in your PC case:
To test your memory download memory test from here:
http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp

Please perform one step (1,2) at a time and see if that will help.

Download the Hijackthis and send the report to one of
many
forums for analysis and troubleshooting:
When all else fails, HijackThis v1.99.1
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to use.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware. Post
your log to http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7, or other appropriate
forums for expert analysis, not here.

could you send me a copy of the log at ( to_you_rossatyahoo.co.uk).
Could capture what running when this error occur?, what processor taking the
CPU usage at the moment of the Stop error or just random!.
Gerry, I sand with my statement and I will tell you when this post
close(hopefully with success in solving the OP issue).
HTH.
nass
===
www.nasstec.co.uk

"Curious1975" wrote:

> Ok, I will run page file monitor in the next day or so and report back on that.
>
> As for my Adobe products:
>
> Acrobat 5.0
> Distiller 5.0
> Illustrator 10.0.3
> Image Ready 7.0
> PhotoShop 7.0
>
> I don't have any programs in my Startup. Learned that lesson a long time
> ago but it still takes 4 minutes for my icons to appear and to be able to
> proceed. I'm wondering what is stalling it. You think it's Norton? Even
> though it's not in my Startup? Is there somewhere else I can look to stop it
> from scanning on startup if that is indeed what's happening?
>
>
> Usually when I get the "Not Responding" error, I just have to left click my
> mouse, wait a couple of seconds and it clears up. Just a little while ago
> however and once earlier today it hung for several minutes and I was unable
> to even get to my Task Manager.
>
> Again, I really appreciate you taking the time to assist me with this.
>
>
> "Gerry" wrote:
>
> > You need to run page file monitor to confirm exactly how much of the
> > pagefile is actually being used.
> >
> > Norton will cause a particular problem at start because most likely
> > iniates a full scan. This alone can make a computer unusable until the
> > scan has completed. If you succeed in starting another programme before
> > the scan has completed there is every chance that you will get a Not
> > Responding message for the programme you have started. How long does it
> > take for Norton to complete the scan on start up? How many files is
> > Norton scanning?
> >
> > Although you say these programmes have been installed for years I doubt
> > they are the same as when they were first installed. Adobe has definely
> > grown significantly in size over the years.Which of the programmes I
> > listed load on start up. Do they need to load on start up or could you
> > change any to load on demand.
> >
> > If a programme is Not Responding it is still running. Just end it in
> > Task Manager and notice how the response from the computer improves.
> > When a Not Responding message is generated it is indicative that the
> > programme has hit a problem. It can then keep trying to resolve the
> > problem but in doing so only exacerbates the problem. It can be better
> > to stop the programme and try again at a more favourable time.
> >
> > Is there a direct correlation between the start up process and the Not
> > Responding messages? If the computer has been running some time are the
> > Not Responding messages less frequent, the same or more frequent?
> >
> > What are the precise versions of Adobe you have?
> >
> > --
> >
> >
> >
> > Hope this helps.
> >
> > Gerry
> > ~~~~
> > FCA
> > Stourport, England
> > Enquire, plan and execute
> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> > Curious1975 wrote:
> > > Call me naive, but these programs (the upgraded Norton withstanding)
> > > have all been installed for years without issue sowhat would cause
> > > them to suddenly be a problem. Also, are they draining my memory
> > > even though when the "Not Responding" error occurs, they're not even
> > > running?
> > >
> > > "Gerry" wrote:
> > >
> > >> You have many programmes requiring abnormal amounts of memory:
> > >>
> > >> ACDSee 4.0
> > >> Adobe
> > >> Adobe PhotoShop
> > >> Norton
> > >> PaintShop Pro
> > >> Photo Editor
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Hope this helps.
> > >>
> > >> Gerry
> > >> ~~~~
> > >> FCA
> > >> Stourport, England
> > >> Enquire, plan and execute
> > >> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> > >>
> > >> Curious1975 wrote:
> > >>> Thanks Gerry and Nass for the advice.
> > >>>
> > >>> I have ACDSee 4.0 installed and it has been since shortly after I
> > >>> bought the computer 4 years ago.
> > >>>
> > >>> I have the full version of Adobe installed (again since day one);
> > >>> however I only use it to read and print documents.
> > >>>
> > >>> I have several graphic/photo editing programs intalled and use them
> > >>> fairly frequently. I have PaintShop Pro, Print Shop, Photo Editor,
> > >>> Adobe PhotoShop and possible a few others. All of these have been
> > >>> installed since day one as well. I do have a large number of
> > >>> photo's on my pc and I regularly save them to CD and remove them.
> > >>>
> > >>> As for Norton, when my subscription was up for renewal a couple of
> > >>> months ago I somehow ended up upgraded to their latest version for
> > >>> free instead of just renewing the one I had. Quite frankly I
> > >>> preferred the older version, plus it took my Norton Utilities away
> > >>> with it. I do think my "Not Responding" problems have gotten worse
> > >>> since then. Coincidence? I don't know.
> > >>>
> > >>> Other than the Norton upgrade and the IE 7 upgrade, I haven't
> > >>> installed anything new to the computer. I even removed all my mp3
> > >>> files to clear up 3GB of room thinking that might help. Why all of
> > >>> a sudden is my RAM an issue do you think?
> > >>>
> > >>> "Gerry" wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Notwithstanding the comments by Nass I still think your key problem
> > >>>> is insufficient RAM memory. True there are other problems but these
> > >>>> would diminish with more RAM and the nature of these other problems
> > >>>> would become clearer. You should be aware that Nass and I
> > >>>> frequently compare notes as we tend to respond to the same
> > >>>> problems.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> The need for more RAM can be verified by running a freeware utility
> > >>>> which gives better information on pagefile usage than Task Manager.
> > >>>> Using this tool will have a negligible impact on your system.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Use page file monitor to observe what is the peak usage. Start it
> > >>>> to run immediately after start-up and look at the log. Pagefilemon
> > >>>> takes snapshots. You need to run it at the beginning of the
> > >>>> session at then run it again at intervals throughout the sessions.
> > >>>> The log is Pagefile log.txt. If you right click on the file in
> > >>>> Windows Explorer and select Send to, Desktop (Create Shortcut).
> > >>>> The same applies to XP_PageFileMon.exe.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> A small utility to monitor pagefile usage:
> > >>>> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_pagefilemon.htm
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Note programs using undo features, particularly those associated
> > >>>> with graphics and photo editing, require large amounts of memory
> > >>>> so if you use this type of programme check these first observing
> > >>>> how the page usage increases when they start and whether the usage
> > >>>> decreases when you close the programme.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> You do have the anti-virus programme I thought you might have.
> > >>>> Norton does bring with it a large footprint and this will have a
> > >>>> noticeable impact on system performance. There are other freeware
> > >>>> programmes which do the business without the performance downside.
> > >>>> Norton still enjoys a good reputation with business users but is
> > >>>> not rated highly nowadays for use on home computers.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Memory
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Architecture
> > >>>> DDR SDRAM
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Memory connectors
> > >>>> two
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Memory capacities
> > >>>> 128-, 256-, or 512-MB
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Minimum memory
> > >>>> 128 MB shared DDR SDRAM
> > >>>>
> > >>>> NOTE: Between 32 and 64 MB of system memory may be allocated
> > >>>> to support graphics, depending on system memory size and other
> > >>>> factors.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Maximum memory
> > >>>> 1 GB
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Memory type
> > >>>> PC2100 (266-MHz) DDR SDRAM
> > >>>> (non-ECC)
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>> System information regarding adding memory. Maximum for your
> > >>>> computer 1,024 mb.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim2350/specs.htm#1107033
> > >>>>
> > >>>> http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim2350/replace.htm#1183874
> > >>>>
> > >>>> ccApp is part of Norton
> > >>>>
> > >>>> FontCapture (or should it be Font Capture) leads me to another
> > >>>> question. Do you use Adobe Acrobat Reader ? If yes, which specific
> > >>>> version? Are you just using it to read and print pdf documents or
> > >>>> are you editing pdf documents? There have problems reported with
> > >>>> some versions of Adobe and it has a large footprint much like
> > >>>> Norton.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> --
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Hope this helps.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Gerry
> > >>>> ~~~~
> > >>>> FCA
> > >>>> Stourport, England
> > >>>> Enquire, plan and execute
> > >>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Curious1975 wrote:
> > >>>>> Dell Dimension 2350
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> Processor x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 7 GenuineIntel ~2392 Mhz
> > >>>>> Intel, Pentium 4 CPU, 2.40GHz
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> Symantec/Norton Anti-Virus v. 14.2.0.29
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> Anti-Spy:
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> I downloaded SUPER Anti-Spyware (Free Edition) the other day to
> > >>>>> double check my Verizon version just in case that one was missing
> > >>>>> something. It picked up the typical spyware and I removed it.
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> Verizon Yahoo Online Protection Anti-Spy v. 2005.5.2.1
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> Motherboard - don't know how to tell other than downloading a
> > >>>>> program to tell me and at this point I'd rather not download
> > >>>>> anything else
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> Update History - all successful for August 19 and prior
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> Software Updates - 5 (don't know if they're necessary so I haven't
> > >>>>> installed them)
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> Root Certificates Update
> > >>>>> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0: x86 (KB928416)
> > >>>>> Remote Desktop Connection (Terminal Services Client 6.0) for
> > >>>>> Windows XP (KB925876)
> > >>>>> Microsoft Base Smart Card Cryptographic Service Provider Package:
> > >>>>> x86 (KB909520)
> > >>>>> Microsoft .NET Framework version 1.1
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> Hardware Updates - 1
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> Conexant Systems, Inc. - Modems - Conexant D850 56K V.9x DFVc
> > >>>>> Modem
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> While I have your attention, a program called ccApp always hangs
> > >>>>> when I'm shutting down the computer and I have to End Task on it.
> > >>>>> Also, something called FontCapture does the same thing. Today
> > >>>>> explorer.exe also hung and I had to "End" it.
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> Upon restart, it takes a good 3-4 minutes for my icons to appear
> > >>>>> and then another minute or so before I can click on anything.
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> I thought maybe these issues were all related to my overall
> > >>>>> problem so I'm mentioning them.
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> Again, I appreciate your assistance.
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> "Gerry" wrote:
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>>> Your main problem is fairly obvious. Insufficient RAM memory. You
> > >>>>>> need to add at least 256 mb but the system would probably benefit
> > >>>>>> from adding 512 mb. You need to consult your motherboard manual
> > >>>>>> to see what type and amount of memory can be installed.
> > >>>>>>
> > >>>>>> What is your CPU speed?
> > >>>>>>
> > >>>>>> What is your computer make and model? What is the make and model
> > >>>>>> of your motherboard?
> > >>>>>>
> > >>>>>> Event Type: Error Event Source: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler
> > >>>>>> Event Category: Scheduler Events Event ID: 101
> > >>>>>> This indicates that the Windows Updates for August were not
> > >>>>>> installed. The problem could well have arisen because your system
> > >>>>>> had not long been started and was busy running anti-virus scans
> > >>>>>> etc. You should check to see if the Updates have since installed.
> > >>>>>>
> > >>>>>> Select, Start, Help and Support, Keep your Windows up- to-date
 
There would seem to be many more places from which programmes start than
you might think!

Msconfig is a Diagnostic Utility and not intended to be used to turn off
unwanted start up programmes. You do this from within each programme or
using a programme like Autoruns. Leave msconfig alone and try Autoruns:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/ProcessesAndThreads/Autoruns.mspx

Look in Norton for ways to suspend scanning on Start Up to test it's
impact.

It would be helpful if you answered my earlier question. Is there a
direct correlation between the start up process and the Not Responding
messages? If the computer has been running some time are the Not
Responding messages less frequent, the same or more frequent?

--



Hope this helps.

Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Curious1975 wrote:
> Ok, I will run page file monitor in the next day or so and report
> back on that.
>
> As for my Adobe products:
>
> Acrobat 5.0
> Distiller 5.0
> Illustrator 10.0.3
> Image Ready 7.0
> PhotoShop 7.0
>
> I don't have any programs in my Startup. Learned that lesson a long
> time
> ago but it still takes 4 minutes for my icons to appear and to be
> able to proceed. I'm wondering what is stalling it. You think it's
> Norton? Even though it's not in my Startup? Is there somewhere else
> I can look to stop it from scanning on startup if that is indeed
> what's happening?
>
>
> Usually when I get the "Not Responding" error, I just have to left
> click my mouse, wait a couple of seconds and it clears up. Just a
> little while ago however and once earlier today it hung for several
> minutes and I was unable
> to even get to my Task Manager.
>
> Again, I really appreciate you taking the time to assist me with this.
>
>
> "Gerry" wrote:
>
>> You need to run page file monitor to confirm exactly how much of the
>> pagefile is actually being used.
>>
>> Norton will cause a particular problem at start because most likely
>> iniates a full scan. This alone can make a computer unusable until
>> the scan has completed. If you succeed in starting another programme
>> before the scan has completed there is every chance that you will
>> get a Not Responding message for the programme you have started. How
>> long does it take for Norton to complete the scan on start up? How
>> many files is Norton scanning?
>>
>> Although you say these programmes have been installed for years I
>> doubt they are the same as when they were first installed. Adobe has
>> definely grown significantly in size over the years.Which of the
>> programmes I listed load on start up. Do they need to load on start
>> up or could you change any to load on demand.
>>
>> If a programme is Not Responding it is still running. Just end it in
>> Task Manager and notice how the response from the computer improves.
>> When a Not Responding message is generated it is indicative that the
>> programme has hit a problem. It can then keep trying to resolve the
>> problem but in doing so only exacerbates the problem. It can be
>> better to stop the programme and try again at a more favourable time.
>>
>> Is there a direct correlation between the start up process and the
>> Not Responding messages? If the computer has been running some time
>> are the Not Responding messages less frequent, the same or more
>> frequent?
>>
>> What are the precise versions of Adobe you have?
>>
>> --
>>
>>
>>
>> Hope this helps.
>>
>> Gerry
>> ~~~~
>> FCA
>> Stourport, England
>> Enquire, plan and execute
>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>> Curious1975 wrote:
>>> Call me naive, but these programs (the upgraded Norton withstanding)
>>> have all been installed for years without issue sowhat would cause
>>> them to suddenly be a problem. Also, are they draining my memory
>>> even though when the "Not Responding" error occurs, they're not even
>>> running?
>>>
>>> "Gerry" wrote:
>>>
>>>> You have many programmes requiring abnormal amounts of memory:
>>>>
>>>> ACDSee 4.0
>>>> Adobe
>>>> Adobe PhotoShop
>>>> Norton
>>>> PaintShop Pro
>>>> Photo Editor
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hope this helps.
>>>>
>>>> Gerry
>>>> ~~~~
>>>> FCA
>>>> Stourport, England
>>>> Enquire, plan and execute
>>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>>>
>>>> Curious1975 wrote:
>>>>> Thanks Gerry and Nass for the advice.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have ACDSee 4.0 installed and it has been since shortly after I
>>>>> bought the computer 4 years ago.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have the full version of Adobe installed (again since day one);
>>>>> however I only use it to read and print documents.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have several graphic/photo editing programs intalled and use
>>>>> them fairly frequently. I have PaintShop Pro, Print Shop, Photo
>>>>> Editor, Adobe PhotoShop and possible a few others. All of these
>>>>> have been installed since day one as well. I do have a large
>>>>> number of photo's on my pc and I regularly save them to CD and
>>>>> remove them.
>>>>>
>>>>> As for Norton, when my subscription was up for renewal a couple of
>>>>> months ago I somehow ended up upgraded to their latest version for
>>>>> free instead of just renewing the one I had. Quite frankly I
>>>>> preferred the older version, plus it took my Norton Utilities away
>>>>> with it. I do think my "Not Responding" problems have gotten
>>>>> worse since then. Coincidence? I don't know.
>>>>>
>>>>> Other than the Norton upgrade and the IE 7 upgrade, I haven't
>>>>> installed anything new to the computer. I even removed all my mp3
>>>>> files to clear up 3GB of room thinking that might help. Why all
>>>>> of a sudden is my RAM an issue do you think?
>>>>>
>>>>> "Gerry" wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Notwithstanding the comments by Nass I still think your key
>>>>>> problem is insufficient RAM memory. True there are other
>>>>>> problems but these would diminish with more RAM and the nature
>>>>>> of these other problems would become clearer. You should be
>>>>>> aware that Nass and I frequently compare notes as we tend to
>>>>>> respond to the same problems.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The need for more RAM can be verified by running a freeware
>>>>>> utility which gives better information on pagefile usage than
>>>>>> Task Manager. Using this tool will have a negligible impact on
>>>>>> your system.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Use page file monitor to observe what is the peak usage. Start it
>>>>>> to run immediately after start-up and look at the log.
>>>>>> Pagefilemon takes snapshots. You need to run it at the beginning
>>>>>> of the session at then run it again at intervals throughout the
>>>>>> sessions. The log is Pagefile log.txt. If you right click on the
>>>>>> file in Windows Explorer and select Send to, Desktop (Create
>>>>>> Shortcut). The same applies to XP_PageFileMon.exe.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> A small utility to monitor pagefile usage:
>>>>>> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_pagefilemon.htm
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Note programs using undo features, particularly those associated
>>>>>> with graphics and photo editing, require large amounts of memory
>>>>>> so if you use this type of programme check these first observing
>>>>>> how the page usage increases when they start and whether the
>>>>>> usage decreases when you close the programme.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> You do have the anti-virus programme I thought you might have.
>>>>>> Norton does bring with it a large footprint and this will have a
>>>>>> noticeable impact on system performance. There are other freeware
>>>>>> programmes which do the business without the performance
>>>>>> downside. Norton still enjoys a good reputation with business
>>>>>> users but is not rated highly nowadays for use on home computers.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Memory
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Architecture
>>>>>> DDR SDRAM
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Memory connectors
>>>>>> two
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Memory capacities
>>>>>> 128-, 256-, or 512-MB
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Minimum memory
>>>>>> 128 MB shared DDR SDRAM
>>>>>>
>>>>>> NOTE: Between 32 and 64 MB of system memory may be
>>>>>> allocated to support graphics, depending on system memory size
>>>>>> and other factors.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Maximum memory
>>>>>> 1 GB
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Memory type
>>>>>> PC2100 (266-MHz) DDR SDRAM
>>>>>> (non-ECC)
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> System information regarding adding memory. Maximum for your
>>>>>> computer 1,024 mb.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim2350/specs.htm#1107033
>>>>>>
>>>>>> http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim2350/replace.htm#1183874
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ccApp is part of Norton
>>>>>>
>>>>>> FontCapture (or should it be Font Capture) leads me to another
>>>>>> question. Do you use Adobe Acrobat Reader ? If yes, which
>>>>>> specific version? Are you just using it to read and print pdf
>>>>>> documents or are you editing pdf documents? There have problems
>>>>>> reported with some versions of Adobe and it has a large
>>>>>> footprint much like Norton.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hope this helps.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Gerry
>>>>>> ~~~~
>>>>>> FCA
>>>>>> Stourport, England
>>>>>> Enquire, plan and execute
>>>>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Curious1975 wrote:
>>>>>>> Dell Dimension 2350
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Processor x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 7 GenuineIntel ~2392
>>>>>>> Mhz Intel, Pentium 4 CPU, 2.40GHz
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Symantec/Norton Anti-Virus v. 14.2.0.29
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Anti-Spy:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I downloaded SUPER Anti-Spyware (Free Edition) the other day to
>>>>>>> double check my Verizon version just in case that one was
>>>>>>> missing something. It picked up the typical spyware and I
>>>>>>> removed it.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Verizon Yahoo Online Protection Anti-Spy v. 2005.5.2.1
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Motherboard - don't know how to tell other than downloading a
>>>>>>> program to tell me and at this point I'd rather not download
>>>>>>> anything else
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Update History - all successful for August 19 and prior
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Software Updates - 5 (don't know if they're necessary so I
>>>>>>> haven't installed them)
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Root Certificates Update
>>>>>>> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0: x86 (KB928416)
>>>>>>> Remote Desktop Connection (Terminal Services Client 6.0) for
>>>>>>> Windows XP (KB925876)
>>>>>>> Microsoft Base Smart Card Cryptographic Service Provider
>>>>>>> Package: x86 (KB909520)
>>>>>>> Microsoft .NET Framework version 1.1
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hardware Updates - 1
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Conexant Systems, Inc. - Modems - Conexant D850 56K V.9x DFVc
>>>>>>> Modem
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> While I have your attention, a program called ccApp always hangs
>>>>>>> when I'm shutting down the computer and I have to End Task on
>>>>>>> it. Also, something called FontCapture does the same thing.
>>>>>>> Today explorer.exe also hung and I had to "End" it.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Upon restart, it takes a good 3-4 minutes for my icons to appear
>>>>>>> and then another minute or so before I can click on anything.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I thought maybe these issues were all related to my overall
>>>>>>> problem so I'm mentioning them.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Again, I appreciate your assistance.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "Gerry" wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Your main problem is fairly obvious. Insufficient RAM memory.
>>>>>>>> You need to add at least 256 mb but the system would probably
>>>>>>>> benefit from adding 512 mb. You need to consult your
>>>>>>>> motherboard manual to see what type and amount of memory can
>>>>>>>> be installed.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> What is your CPU speed?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> What is your computer make and model? What is the make and
>>>>>>>> model of your motherboard?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Event Type: Error Event Source: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler
>>>>>>>> Event Category: Scheduler Events Event ID: 101
>>>>>>>> This indicates that the Windows Updates for August were not
>>>>>>>> installed. The problem could well have arisen because your
>>>>>>>> system had not long been started and was busy running
>>>>>>>> anti-virus scans etc. You should check to see if the Updates
>>>>>>>> have since installed.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Select, Start, Help and Support, Keep your Windows up- to-date
>>>>>>>> with Windows Update, Review your Update History .You should see
>>>>>>>> a number of successful updates on or after 19 August 2007 if
>>>>>>>> they have been installed. If there are any red Failed Icons
>>>>>>>> click on each icon and post details of the Error code.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> If no updates are there. Select, Start, Help and Support, Keep
>>>>>>>> your Windows up- to-date with Windows Update, Custom and then
>>>>>>>> follow on screen instructions.
>>>>>>>> Only try this after Windows XP has been running for 30 minutes
>>>>>>>> and any anti-virus scan has completed.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> What anti-virus and anti-spyware programmes do you have
>>>>>>>> installed. If you have the anti-virus programme I think you
>>>>>>>> have your system may benefit from having a less demanding
>>>>>>>> programme.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> It is difficult to be sure whether the other error are being
>>>>>>>> caused by a stressed system have insufficient RAM memory or for
>>>>>>>> some other reason.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Hope this helps.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Gerry
 
"Gerry" wrote:

> Are you using ACDSee Pro Photo Manager?
>
> --
>









get rid of all norton&syntec you have a 30 day free trial now
uninstall wont work norton makes a backup of everything
so go ask norton how to do it

>
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Gerry
> ~~~~
> FCA
> Stourport, England
> Enquire, plan and execute
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
> Curious1975 wrote:
> > Dell Dimension 2350
> >
> > Processor x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 7 GenuineIntel ~2392 Mhz
> > Intel, Pentium 4 CPU, 2.40GHz
> >
> > Symantec/Norton Anti-Virus v. 14.2.0.29
> >
> > Anti-Spy:
> >
> > I downloaded SUPER Anti-Spyware (Free Edition) the other day to
> > double check my Verizon version just in case that one was missing
> > something. It picked up the typical spyware and I removed it.
> >
> > Verizon Yahoo Online Protection Anti-Spy v. 2005.5.2.1
> >
> >
> >
> > Motherboard - don't know how to tell other than downloading a program
> > to tell me and at this point I'd rather not download anything else
> >
> >
> > Update History - all successful for August 19 and prior
> >
> > Software Updates - 5 (don't know if they're necessary so I haven't
> > installed them)
> >
> > Root Certificates Update
> > Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0: x86 (KB928416)
> > Remote Desktop Connection (Terminal Services Client 6.0) for Windows
> > XP (KB925876)
> > Microsoft Base Smart Card Cryptographic Service Provider Package: x86
> > (KB909520)
> > Microsoft .NET Framework version 1.1
> >
> >
> > Hardware Updates - 1
> >
> > Conexant Systems, Inc. - Modems - Conexant D850 56K V.9x DFVc Modem
> >
> >
> >
> > While I have your attention, a program called ccApp always hangs when
> > I'm shutting down the computer and I have to End Task on it. Also,
> > something called FontCapture does the same thing. Today explorer.exe
> > also hung and I had to "End" it.
> >
> > Upon restart, it takes a good 3-4 minutes for my icons to appear and
> > then another minute or so before I can click on anything.
> >
> > I thought maybe these issues were all related to my overall problem
> > so I'm mentioning them.
> >
> > Again, I appreciate your assistance.
> >
> > "Gerry" wrote:
> >
> >> Your main problem is fairly obvious. Insufficient RAM memory. You
> >> need to add at least 256 mb but the system would probably benefit
> >> from adding 512 mb. You need to consult your motherboard manual to
> >> see what type and amount of memory can be installed.
> >>
> >> What is your CPU speed?
> >>
> >> What is your computer make and model? What is the make and model of
> >> your motherboard?
> >>
> >> Event Type: Error Event Source: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler
> >> Event Category: Scheduler Events Event ID: 101
> >> This indicates that the Windows Updates for August were not
> >> installed. The problem could well have arisen because your system
> >> had not long been started and was busy running anti-virus scans etc.
> >> You should check to see if the Updates have since installed.
> >>
> >> Select, Start, Help and Support, Keep your Windows up- to-date with
> >> Windows Update, Review your Update History .You should see a number
> >> of successful updates on or after 19 August 2007 if they have been
> >> installed. If there are any red Failed Icons click on each icon and
> >> post details of the Error code.
> >>
> >> If no updates are there. Select, Start, Help and Support, Keep your
> >> Windows up- to-date with Windows Update, Custom and then follow on
> >> screen instructions.
> >> Only try this after Windows XP has been running for 30 minutes and
> >> any anti-virus scan has completed.
> >>
> >> What anti-virus and anti-spyware programmes do you have installed. If
> >> you have the anti-virus programme I think you have your system may
> >> benefit from having a less demanding programme.
> >>
> >> It is difficult to be sure whether the other error are being caused
> >> by a stressed system have insufficient RAM memory or for some other
> >> reason.
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Hope this helps.
> >>
> >> Gerry
> >> ~~~~
> >> FCA
> >> Stourport, England
> >> Enquire, plan and execute
> >> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >> Curious1975 wrote:
> >>> Thanks for getting back to me.
> >>>
> >>> Commit Charge:
> >>>
> >>> Total: 659452
> >>> Limit: 845148
> >>> Peak: 7611880
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Hard Drive: 30GB
> >>> Free Space: 10.9GB
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> RAM: 256MB
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Event Viewer Logs:
> >>>
> >>> Application Errors:
> >>>
> >>> Event Type: Error
> >>> Event Source: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler
> >>> Event Category: Scheduler Events
> >>> Event ID: 101
> >>> Date: 8/19/2007
> >>> Time: 8:57:20 AM
> >>> User: NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
> >>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
> >>> Description:
> >>> Information Level: error
> >>>
> >>> Initialization of the COM subsystem failed. Error code: 0x8007041D
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Event Type: Error
> >>> Event Source: Application Hang
> >>> Event Category: (101)
> >>> Event ID: 1002
> >>> Date: 8/15/2007
> >>> Time: 7:01:29 PM
> >>> User: N/A
> >>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
> >>> Description:
> >>> Hanging application msimn.exe, version 6.0.2900.2180, hang module
> >>> hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
> >>>
> >>> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> >>> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> >>> Data:
> >>> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
> >>> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
> >>> 0010: 20 20 6d 73 69 6d 6e 2e msimn.
> >>> 0018: 65 78 65 20 36 2e 30 2e exe 6.0.
> >>> 0020: 32 39 30 30 2e 32 31 38 2900.218
> >>> 0028: 30 20 69 6e 20 68 75 6e 0 in hun
> >>> 0030: 67 61 70 70 20 30 2e 30 gapp 0.0
> >>> 0038: 2e 30 2e 30 20 61 74 20 .0.0 at
> >>> 0040: 6f 66 66 73 65 74 20 30 offset 0
> >>> 0048: 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 0000000
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Event Type: Error
> >>> Event Source: Application Error
> >>> Event Category: None
> >>> Event ID: 1000
> >>> Date: 8/13/2007
> >>> Time: 8:49:16 AM
> >>> User: N/A
> >>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
> >>> Description:
> >>> Faulting application iexplore.exe, version 7.0.6000.16473, faulting
> >>> module flash9b.ocx, version 9.0.28.0, fault address 0x0018a6fa.
> >>>
> >>> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> >>> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> >>> Data:
> >>> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
> >>> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 46 61 69 6c ion Fail
> >>> 0010: 75 72 65 20 20 69 65 78 ure iex
> >>> 0018: 70 6c 6f 72 65 2e 65 78 plore.ex
> >>> 0020: 65 20 37 2e 30 2e 36 30 e 7.0.60
> >>> 0028: 30 30 2e 31 36 34 37 33 00.16473
> >>> 0030: 20 69 6e 20 66 6c 61 73 in flas
> >>> 0038: 68 39 62 2e 6f 63 78 20 h9b.ocx
> >>> 0040: 39 2e 30 2e 32 38 2e 30 9.0.28.0
> >>> 0048: 20 61 74 20 6f 66 66 73 at offs
> >>> 0050: 65 74 20 30 30 31 38 61 et 0018a
> >>> 0058: 36 66 61 0d 0a 6fa..
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Event Type: Error
> >>> Event Source: ASP.NET 1.0.3705.6060
> >>> Event Category: (1)
> >>> Event ID: 1031
> >>> Date: 7/10/2007
> >>> Time: 6:09:34 PM
> >>> User: N/A
> >>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
> >>> Description:
> >>> The description for Event ID ( 1031 ) in Source ( ASP.NET
> >>> 1.0.3705.6060 ) cannot be found. The local computer may not have the
> >>> necessary registry information or message DLL files to display
> >>> messages from a remote computer. You may be able to use the
> >>> /AUXSOURCE= flag to retrieve this description; see Help and Support
> >>> for details. The following information is part of the event:
> >>> 0x80040154.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Event Type: Error
> >>> Event Source: Application Error
> >>> Event Category: None
> >>> Event ID: 1000
> >>> Date: 7/5/2007
> >>> Time: 8:37:52 AM
> >>> User: N/A
> >>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
> >>> Description:
> >>> Faulting application iexplore.exe, version 7.0.6000.16473, faulting
> >>> module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address 0x05467360.
> >>>
> >>> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> >>> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> >>> Data:
> >>> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
> >>> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 46 61 69 6c ion Fail
> >>> 0010: 75 72 65 20 20 69 65 78 ure iex
> >>> 0018: 70 6c 6f 72 65 2e 65 78 plore.ex
> >>> 0020: 65 20 37 2e 30 2e 36 30 e 7.0.60
> >>> 0028: 30 30 2e 31 36 34 37 33 00.16473
> >>> 0030: 20 69 6e 20 75 6e 6b 6e in unkn
> >>> 0038: 6f 77 6e 20 30 2e 30 2e own 0.0.
> >>> 0040: 30 2e 30 20 61 74 20 6f 0.0 at o
> >>> 0048: 66 66 73 65 74 20 30 35 ffset 05
> >>> 0050: 34 36 37 33 36 30 0d 0a 467360..
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Event Type: Error
> >>> Event Source: Application Hang
> >>> Event Category: (101)
> >>> Event ID: 1002
> >>> Date: 7/2/2007
> >>> Time: 10:23:03 AM
> >>> User: N/A
> >>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
> >>> Description:
> >>> Hanging application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.2180, hang module
> >>> hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
> >>>
> >>> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> >>> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> >>> Data:
> >>> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
> >>> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
> >>> 0010: 20 20 65 78 70 6c 6f 72 explor
> >>> 0018: 65 72 2e 65 78 65 20 36 er.exe 6
> >>> 0020: 2e 30 2e 32 39 30 30 2e .0.2900.
> >>> 0028: 32 31 38 30 20 69 6e 20 2180 in
> >>> 0030: 68 75 6e 67 61 70 70 20 hungapp
> >>> 0038: 30 2e 30 2e 30 2e 30 20 0.0.0.0
> >>> 0040: 61 74 20 6f 66 66 73 65 at offse
> >>> 0048: 74 20 30 30 30 30 30 30 t 000000
> >>> 0050: 30 30 00
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Event Type: Error
> >>> Event Source: Application Hang
> >>> Event Category: (101)
> >>> Event ID: 1002
> >>> Date: 7/2/2007
> >>> Time: 10:22:22 AM
> >>> User: N/A
> >>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
> >>> Description:
> >>> Hanging application ACDSee.exe, version 4.0.2.664, hang module
> >>> hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
> >>>
> >>> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
 
John

Why would I need to know that? You need to tell the person using Norton!
You would find that easier if you used a proper newsreader.


--



Hope this helps.

Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


john wrote:
> "Gerry" wrote:
>
>> Are you using ACDSee Pro Photo Manager?
>>
>> --
>>

>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> get rid of all norton&syntec you have a 30 day free trial now
> uninstall wont work norton makes a backup of everything
> so go ask norton how to do it
>
>>
>>
>> Hope this helps.
>>
>> Gerry
>> ~~~~
>> FCA
>> Stourport, England
>> Enquire, plan and execute
>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>
>> Curious1975 wrote:
>>> Dell Dimension 2350
>>>
>>> Processor x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 7 GenuineIntel ~2392 Mhz
>>> Intel, Pentium 4 CPU, 2.40GHz
>>>
>>> Symantec/Norton Anti-Virus v. 14.2.0.29
>>>
>>> Anti-Spy:
>>>
>>> I downloaded SUPER Anti-Spyware (Free Edition) the other day to
>>> double check my Verizon version just in case that one was missing
>>> something. It picked up the typical spyware and I removed it.
>>>
>>> Verizon Yahoo Online Protection Anti-Spy v. 2005.5.2.1
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Motherboard - don't know how to tell other than downloading a
>>> program to tell me and at this point I'd rather not download
>>> anything else
>>>
>>>
>>> Update History - all successful for August 19 and prior
>>>
>>> Software Updates - 5 (don't know if they're necessary so I haven't
>>> installed them)
>>>
>>> Root Certificates Update
>>> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0: x86 (KB928416)
>>> Remote Desktop Connection (Terminal Services Client 6.0) for Windows
>>> XP (KB925876)
>>> Microsoft Base Smart Card Cryptographic Service Provider Package:
>>> x86 (KB909520)
>>> Microsoft .NET Framework version 1.1
>>>
>>>
>>> Hardware Updates - 1
>>>
>>> Conexant Systems, Inc. - Modems - Conexant D850 56K V.9x DFVc Modem
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> While I have your attention, a program called ccApp always hangs
>>> when I'm shutting down the computer and I have to End Task on it.
>>> Also, something called FontCapture does the same thing. Today
>>> explorer.exe also hung and I had to "End" it.
>>>
>>> Upon restart, it takes a good 3-4 minutes for my icons to appear and
>>> then another minute or so before I can click on anything.
>>>
>>> I thought maybe these issues were all related to my overall problem
>>> so I'm mentioning them.
>>>
>>> Again, I appreciate your assistance.
>>>
>>> "Gerry" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Your main problem is fairly obvious. Insufficient RAM memory. You
>>>> need to add at least 256 mb but the system would probably benefit
>>>> from adding 512 mb. You need to consult your motherboard manual to
>>>> see what type and amount of memory can be installed.
>>>>
>>>> What is your CPU speed?
>>>>
>>>> What is your computer make and model? What is the make and model of
>>>> your motherboard?
>>>>
>>>> Event Type: Error Event Source: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler
>>>> Event Category: Scheduler Events Event ID: 101
>>>> This indicates that the Windows Updates for August were not
>>>> installed. The problem could well have arisen because your system
>>>> had not long been started and was busy running anti-virus scans
>>>> etc. You should check to see if the Updates have since installed.
>>>>
>>>> Select, Start, Help and Support, Keep your Windows up- to-date with
>>>> Windows Update, Review your Update History .You should see a number
>>>> of successful updates on or after 19 August 2007 if they have been
>>>> installed. If there are any red Failed Icons click on each icon and
>>>> post details of the Error code.
>>>>
>>>> If no updates are there. Select, Start, Help and Support, Keep your
>>>> Windows up- to-date with Windows Update, Custom and then follow on
>>>> screen instructions.
>>>> Only try this after Windows XP has been running for 30 minutes and
>>>> any anti-virus scan has completed.
>>>>
>>>> What anti-virus and anti-spyware programmes do you have installed.
>>>> If you have the anti-virus programme I think you have your system
>>>> may benefit from having a less demanding programme.
>>>>
>>>> It is difficult to be sure whether the other error are being caused
>>>> by a stressed system have insufficient RAM memory or for some other
>>>> reason.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hope this helps.
>>>>
>>>> Gerry
>>>> ~~~~
>>>> FCA
>>>> Stourport, England
>>>> Enquire, plan and execute
>>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>>> Curious1975 wrote:
>>>>> Thanks for getting back to me.
>>>>>
>>>>> Commit Charge:
>>>>>
>>>>> Total: 659452
>>>>> Limit: 845148
>>>>> Peak: 7611880
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Hard Drive: 30GB
>>>>> Free Space: 10.9GB
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> RAM: 256MB
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Event Viewer Logs:
>>>>>
>>>>> Application Errors:
>>>>>
>>>>> Event Type: Error
>>>>> Event Source: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler
>>>>> Event Category: Scheduler Events
>>>>> Event ID: 101
>>>>> Date: 8/19/2007
>>>>> Time: 8:57:20 AM
>>>>> User: NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM
>>>>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
>>>>> Description:
>>>>> Information Level: error
>>>>>
>>>>> Initialization of the COM subsystem failed. Error code: 0x8007041D
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Event Type: Error
>>>>> Event Source: Application Hang
>>>>> Event Category: (101)
>>>>> Event ID: 1002
>>>>> Date: 8/15/2007
>>>>> Time: 7:01:29 PM
>>>>> User: N/A
>>>>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
>>>>> Description:
>>>>> Hanging application msimn.exe, version 6.0.2900.2180, hang module
>>>>> hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
>>>>>
>>>>> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>>>>> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>>>>> Data:
>>>>> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
>>>>> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
>>>>> 0010: 20 20 6d 73 69 6d 6e 2e msimn.
>>>>> 0018: 65 78 65 20 36 2e 30 2e exe 6.0.
>>>>> 0020: 32 39 30 30 2e 32 31 38 2900.218
>>>>> 0028: 30 20 69 6e 20 68 75 6e 0 in hun
>>>>> 0030: 67 61 70 70 20 30 2e 30 gapp 0.0
>>>>> 0038: 2e 30 2e 30 20 61 74 20 .0.0 at
>>>>> 0040: 6f 66 66 73 65 74 20 30 offset 0
>>>>> 0048: 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 0000000
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Event Type: Error
>>>>> Event Source: Application Error
>>>>> Event Category: None
>>>>> Event ID: 1000
>>>>> Date: 8/13/2007
>>>>> Time: 8:49:16 AM
>>>>> User: N/A
>>>>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
>>>>> Description:
>>>>> Faulting application iexplore.exe, version 7.0.6000.16473,
>>>>> faulting module flash9b.ocx, version 9.0.28.0, fault address
>>>>> 0x0018a6fa.
>>>>>
>>>>> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>>>>> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>>>>> Data:
>>>>> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
>>>>> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 46 61 69 6c ion Fail
>>>>> 0010: 75 72 65 20 20 69 65 78 ure iex
>>>>> 0018: 70 6c 6f 72 65 2e 65 78 plore.ex
>>>>> 0020: 65 20 37 2e 30 2e 36 30 e 7.0.60
>>>>> 0028: 30 30 2e 31 36 34 37 33 00.16473
>>>>> 0030: 20 69 6e 20 66 6c 61 73 in flas
>>>>> 0038: 68 39 62 2e 6f 63 78 20 h9b.ocx
>>>>> 0040: 39 2e 30 2e 32 38 2e 30 9.0.28.0
>>>>> 0048: 20 61 74 20 6f 66 66 73 at offs
>>>>> 0050: 65 74 20 30 30 31 38 61 et 0018a
>>>>> 0058: 36 66 61 0d 0a 6fa..
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Event Type: Error
>>>>> Event Source: ASP.NET 1.0.3705.6060
>>>>> Event Category: (1)
>>>>> Event ID: 1031
>>>>> Date: 7/10/2007
>>>>> Time: 6:09:34 PM
>>>>> User: N/A
>>>>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
>>>>> Description:
>>>>> The description for Event ID ( 1031 ) in Source ( ASP.NET
>>>>> 1.0.3705.6060 ) cannot be found. The local computer may not have
>>>>> the necessary registry information or message DLL files to display
>>>>> messages from a remote computer. You may be able to use the
>>>>> /AUXSOURCE= flag to retrieve this description; see Help and
>>>>> Support for details. The following information is part of the
>>>>> event: 0x80040154.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Event Type: Error
>>>>> Event Source: Application Error
>>>>> Event Category: None
>>>>> Event ID: 1000
>>>>> Date: 7/5/2007
>>>>> Time: 8:37:52 AM
>>>>> User: N/A
>>>>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
>>>>> Description:
>>>>> Faulting application iexplore.exe, version 7.0.6000.16473,
>>>>> faulting module unknown, version 0.0.0.0, fault address
>>>>> 0x05467360.
>>>>>
>>>>> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>>>>> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>>>>> Data:
>>>>> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
>>>>> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 46 61 69 6c ion Fail
>>>>> 0010: 75 72 65 20 20 69 65 78 ure iex
>>>>> 0018: 70 6c 6f 72 65 2e 65 78 plore.ex
>>>>> 0020: 65 20 37 2e 30 2e 36 30 e 7.0.60
>>>>> 0028: 30 30 2e 31 36 34 37 33 00.16473
>>>>> 0030: 20 69 6e 20 75 6e 6b 6e in unkn
>>>>> 0038: 6f 77 6e 20 30 2e 30 2e own 0.0.
>>>>> 0040: 30 2e 30 20 61 74 20 6f 0.0 at o
>>>>> 0048: 66 66 73 65 74 20 30 35 ffset 05
>>>>> 0050: 34 36 37 33 36 30 0d 0a 467360..
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Event Type: Error
>>>>> Event Source: Application Hang
>>>>> Event Category: (101)
>>>>> Event ID: 1002
>>>>> Date: 7/2/2007
>>>>> Time: 10:23:03 AM
>>>>> User: N/A
>>>>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
>>>>> Description:
>>>>> Hanging application explorer.exe, version 6.0.2900.2180, hang
>>>>> module hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
>>>>>
>>>>> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>>>>> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>>>>> Data:
>>>>> 0000: 41 70 70 6c 69 63 61 74 Applicat
>>>>> 0008: 69 6f 6e 20 48 61 6e 67 ion Hang
>>>>> 0010: 20 20 65 78 70 6c 6f 72 explor
>>>>> 0018: 65 72 2e 65 78 65 20 36 er.exe 6
>>>>> 0020: 2e 30 2e 32 39 30 30 2e .0.2900.
>>>>> 0028: 32 31 38 30 20 69 6e 20 2180 in
>>>>> 0030: 68 75 6e 67 61 70 70 20 hungapp
>>>>> 0038: 30 2e 30 2e 30 2e 30 20 0.0.0.0
>>>>> 0040: 61 74 20 6f 66 66 73 65 at offse
>>>>> 0048: 74 20 30 30 30 30 30 30 t 000000
>>>>> 0050: 30 30 00
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Event Type: Error
>>>>> Event Source: Application Hang
>>>>> Event Category: (101)
>>>>> Event ID: 1002
>>>>> Date: 7/2/2007
>>>>> Time: 10:22:22 AM
>>>>> User: N/A
>>>>> Computer: D3TZ2N21
>>>>> Description:
>>>>> Hanging application ACDSee.exe, version 4.0.2.664, hang module
>>>>> hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
>>>>>
>>>>> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
 
No, there does not seem to be any correlation to the startup process and the
Not responding error. It can happen at any time.

You both gave me a lot of suggestions to try and I've been busy so I haven't
had a chance to test any of them out just yet. Will post when I do.

Thanks!

"Gerry" wrote:

> There would seem to be many more places from which programmes start than
> you might think!
>
> Msconfig is a Diagnostic Utility and not intended to be used to turn off
> unwanted start up programmes. You do this from within each programme or
> using a programme like Autoruns. Leave msconfig alone and try Autoruns:
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/ProcessesAndThreads/Autoruns.mspx
>
> Look in Norton for ways to suspend scanning on Start Up to test it's
> impact.
>
> It would be helpful if you answered my earlier question. Is there a
> direct correlation between the start up process and the Not Responding
> messages? If the computer has been running some time are the Not
> Responding messages less frequent, the same or more frequent?
>
> --
>
>
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Gerry
> ~~~~
> FCA
> Stourport, England
> Enquire, plan and execute
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
> Curious1975 wrote:
> > Ok, I will run page file monitor in the next day or so and report
> > back on that.
> >
> > As for my Adobe products:
> >
> > Acrobat 5.0
> > Distiller 5.0
> > Illustrator 10.0.3
> > Image Ready 7.0
> > PhotoShop 7.0
> >
> > I don't have any programs in my Startup. Learned that lesson a long
> > time
> > ago but it still takes 4 minutes for my icons to appear and to be
> > able to proceed. I'm wondering what is stalling it. You think it's
> > Norton? Even though it's not in my Startup? Is there somewhere else
> > I can look to stop it from scanning on startup if that is indeed
> > what's happening?
> >
> >
> > Usually when I get the "Not Responding" error, I just have to left
> > click my mouse, wait a couple of seconds and it clears up. Just a
> > little while ago however and once earlier today it hung for several
> > minutes and I was unable
> > to even get to my Task Manager.
> >
> > Again, I really appreciate you taking the time to assist me with this.
> >
> >
> > "Gerry" wrote:
> >
> >> You need to run page file monitor to confirm exactly how much of the
> >> pagefile is actually being used.
> >>
> >> Norton will cause a particular problem at start because most likely
> >> iniates a full scan. This alone can make a computer unusable until
> >> the scan has completed. If you succeed in starting another programme
> >> before the scan has completed there is every chance that you will
> >> get a Not Responding message for the programme you have started. How
> >> long does it take for Norton to complete the scan on start up? How
> >> many files is Norton scanning?
> >>
> >> Although you say these programmes have been installed for years I
> >> doubt they are the same as when they were first installed. Adobe has
> >> definely grown significantly in size over the years.Which of the
> >> programmes I listed load on start up. Do they need to load on start
> >> up or could you change any to load on demand.
> >>
> >> If a programme is Not Responding it is still running. Just end it in
> >> Task Manager and notice how the response from the computer improves.
> >> When a Not Responding message is generated it is indicative that the
> >> programme has hit a problem. It can then keep trying to resolve the
> >> problem but in doing so only exacerbates the problem. It can be
> >> better to stop the programme and try again at a more favourable time.
> >>
> >> Is there a direct correlation between the start up process and the
> >> Not Responding messages? If the computer has been running some time
> >> are the Not Responding messages less frequent, the same or more
> >> frequent?
> >>
> >> What are the precise versions of Adobe you have?
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Hope this helps.
> >>
> >> Gerry
> >> ~~~~
> >> FCA
> >> Stourport, England
> >> Enquire, plan and execute
> >> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >> Curious1975 wrote:
> >>> Call me naive, but these programs (the upgraded Norton withstanding)
> >>> have all been installed for years without issue sowhat would cause
> >>> them to suddenly be a problem. Also, are they draining my memory
> >>> even though when the "Not Responding" error occurs, they're not even
> >>> running?
> >>>
> >>> "Gerry" wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> You have many programmes requiring abnormal amounts of memory:
> >>>>
> >>>> ACDSee 4.0
> >>>> Adobe
> >>>> Adobe PhotoShop
> >>>> Norton
> >>>> PaintShop Pro
> >>>> Photo Editor
> >>>>
> >>>> --
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Hope this helps.
> >>>>
> >>>> Gerry
> >>>> ~~~~
> >>>> FCA
> >>>> Stourport, England
> >>>> Enquire, plan and execute
> >>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >>>>
> >>>> Curious1975 wrote:
> >>>>> Thanks Gerry and Nass for the advice.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I have ACDSee 4.0 installed and it has been since shortly after I
> >>>>> bought the computer 4 years ago.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I have the full version of Adobe installed (again since day one);
> >>>>> however I only use it to read and print documents.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I have several graphic/photo editing programs intalled and use
> >>>>> them fairly frequently. I have PaintShop Pro, Print Shop, Photo
> >>>>> Editor, Adobe PhotoShop and possible a few others. All of these
> >>>>> have been installed since day one as well. I do have a large
> >>>>> number of photo's on my pc and I regularly save them to CD and
> >>>>> remove them.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> As for Norton, when my subscription was up for renewal a couple of
> >>>>> months ago I somehow ended up upgraded to their latest version for
> >>>>> free instead of just renewing the one I had. Quite frankly I
> >>>>> preferred the older version, plus it took my Norton Utilities away
> >>>>> with it. I do think my "Not Responding" problems have gotten
> >>>>> worse since then. Coincidence? I don't know.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Other than the Norton upgrade and the IE 7 upgrade, I haven't
> >>>>> installed anything new to the computer. I even removed all my mp3
> >>>>> files to clear up 3GB of room thinking that might help. Why all
> >>>>> of a sudden is my RAM an issue do you think?
> >>>>>
> >>>>> "Gerry" wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Notwithstanding the comments by Nass I still think your key
> >>>>>> problem is insufficient RAM memory. True there are other
> >>>>>> problems but these would diminish with more RAM and the nature
> >>>>>> of these other problems would become clearer. You should be
> >>>>>> aware that Nass and I frequently compare notes as we tend to
> >>>>>> respond to the same problems.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> The need for more RAM can be verified by running a freeware
> >>>>>> utility which gives better information on pagefile usage than
> >>>>>> Task Manager. Using this tool will have a negligible impact on
> >>>>>> your system.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Use page file monitor to observe what is the peak usage. Start it
> >>>>>> to run immediately after start-up and look at the log.
> >>>>>> Pagefilemon takes snapshots. You need to run it at the beginning
> >>>>>> of the session at then run it again at intervals throughout the
> >>>>>> sessions. The log is Pagefile log.txt. If you right click on the
> >>>>>> file in Windows Explorer and select Send to, Desktop (Create
> >>>>>> Shortcut). The same applies to XP_PageFileMon.exe.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> A small utility to monitor pagefile usage:
> >>>>>> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_pagefilemon.htm
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Note programs using undo features, particularly those associated
> >>>>>> with graphics and photo editing, require large amounts of memory
> >>>>>> so if you use this type of programme check these first observing
> >>>>>> how the page usage increases when they start and whether the
> >>>>>> usage decreases when you close the programme.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> You do have the anti-virus programme I thought you might have.
> >>>>>> Norton does bring with it a large footprint and this will have a
> >>>>>> noticeable impact on system performance. There are other freeware
> >>>>>> programmes which do the business without the performance
> >>>>>> downside. Norton still enjoys a good reputation with business
> >>>>>> users but is not rated highly nowadays for use on home computers.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Memory
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Architecture
> >>>>>> DDR SDRAM
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Memory connectors
> >>>>>> two
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Memory capacities
> >>>>>> 128-, 256-, or 512-MB
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Minimum memory
> >>>>>> 128 MB shared DDR SDRAM
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> NOTE: Between 32 and 64 MB of system memory may be
> >>>>>> allocated to support graphics, depending on system memory size
> >>>>>> and other factors.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Maximum memory
> >>>>>> 1 GB
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Memory type
> >>>>>> PC2100 (266-MHz) DDR SDRAM
> >>>>>> (non-ECC)
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> System information regarding adding memory. Maximum for your
> >>>>>> computer 1,024 mb.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim2350/specs.htm#1107033
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim2350/replace.htm#1183874
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> ccApp is part of Norton
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> FontCapture (or should it be Font Capture) leads me to another
> >>>>>> question. Do you use Adobe Acrobat Reader ? If yes, which
> >>>>>> specific version? Are you just using it to read and print pdf
> >>>>>> documents or are you editing pdf documents? There have problems
> >>>>>> reported with some versions of Adobe and it has a large
> >>>>>> footprint much like Norton.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> --
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Hope this helps.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Gerry
> >>>>>> ~~~~
> >>>>>> FCA
> >>>>>> Stourport, England
> >>>>>> Enquire, plan and execute
> >>>>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Curious1975 wrote:
> >>>>>>> Dell Dimension 2350
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Processor x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 7 GenuineIntel ~2392
> >>>>>>> Mhz Intel, Pentium 4 CPU, 2.40GHz
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Symantec/Norton Anti-Virus v. 14.2.0.29
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Anti-Spy:
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> I downloaded SUPER Anti-Spyware (Free Edition) the other day to
> >>>>>>> double check my Verizon version just in case that one was
> >>>>>>> missing something. It picked up the typical spyware and I
> >>>>>>> removed it.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Verizon Yahoo Online Protection Anti-Spy v. 2005.5.2.1
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Motherboard - don't know how to tell other than downloading a
> >>>>>>> program to tell me and at this point I'd rather not download
> >>>>>>> anything else
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Update History - all successful for August 19 and prior
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Software Updates - 5 (don't know if they're necessary so I
> >>>>>>> haven't installed them)
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Root Certificates Update
> >>>>>>> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0: x86 (KB928416)
> >>>>>>> Remote Desktop Connection (Terminal Services Client 6.0) for
> >>>>>>> Windows XP (KB925876)
> >>>>>>> Microsoft Base Smart Card Cryptographic Service Provider
> >>>>>>> Package: x86 (KB909520)
> >>>>>>> Microsoft .NET Framework version 1.1
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Hardware Updates - 1
> >>>>>>>
 
"Gerry" wrote:

> There would seem to be many more places from which programmes start than
> you might think!
>
> Msconfig is a Diagnostic Utility and not intended to be used to turn off
> unwanted start up programmes. You do this from within each programme or
> using a programme like Autoruns. Leave msconfig alone and try Autoruns:
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/ProcessesAndThreads/Autoruns.mspx
>
> Look in Norton for ways to suspend scanning on Start Up to test it's
> impact.
>
> It would be helpful if you answered my earlier question. Is there a
> direct correlation between the start up process and the Not Responding
> messages? If the computer has been running some time are the Not
> Responding messages less frequent, the same or more frequent?
>
> --
>
>
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Gerry
> ~~~~
> FCA
> Stourport, England
> Enquire, plan and execute
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
> Curious1975 wrote:
> > Ok, I will run page file monitor in the next day or so and report
> > back on that.
> >
> > As for my Adobe products:
> >
> > Acrobat 5.0
> > Distiller 5.0
> > Illustrator 10.0.3
> > Image Ready 7.0
> > PhotoShop 7.0
> >
> > I don't have any programs in my Startup. Learned that lesson a long
> > time
> > ago but it still takes 4 minutes for my icons to appear and to be
> > able to proceed. I'm wondering what is stalling it. You think it's
> > Norton? Even though it's not in my Startup? Is there somewhere else
> > I can look to stop it from scanning on startup if that is indeed
> > what's happening?
> >
> >
> > Usually when I get the "Not Responding" error, I just have to left
> > click my mouse, wait a couple of seconds and it clears up. Just a
> > little while ago however and once earlier today it hung for several
> > minutes and I was unable
> > to even get to my Task Manager.
> >
> > Again, I really appreciate you taking the time to assist me with this.
> >
> >
> > "Gerry" wrote:
> >
> >> You need to run page file monitor to confirm exactly how much of the
> >> pagefile is actually being used.
> >>
> >> Norton will cause a particular problem at start because most likely
> >> iniates a full scan. This alone can make a computer unusable until
> >> the scan has completed. If you succeed in starting another programme
> >> before the scan has completed there is every chance that you will
> >> get a Not Responding message for the programme you have started. How
> >> long does it take for Norton to complete the scan on start up? How
> >> many files is Norton scanning?
> >>
> >> Although you say these programmes have been installed for years I
> >> doubt they are the same as when they were first installed. Adobe has
> >> definely grown significantly in size over the years.Which of the
> >> programmes I listed load on start up. Do they need to load on start
> >> up or could you change any to load on demand.
> >>
> >> If a programme is Not Responding it is still running. Just end it in
> >> Task Manager and notice how the response from the computer improves.
> >> When a Not Responding message is generated it is indicative that the
> >> programme has hit a problem. It can then keep trying to resolve the
> >> problem but in doing so only exacerbates the problem. It can be
> >> better to stop the programme and try again at a more favourable time.
> >>
> >> Is there a direct correlation between the start up process and the
> >> Not Responding messages? If the computer has been running some time
> >> are the Not Responding messages less frequent, the same or more
> >> frequent?
> >>
> >> What are the precise versions of Adobe you have?
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Hope this helps.
> >>
> >> Gerry
> >> ~~~~
> >> FCA
> >> Stourport, England
> >> Enquire, plan and execute
> >> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >> Curious1975 wrote:
> >>> Call me naive, but these programs (the upgraded Norton withstanding)
> >>> have all been installed for years without issue sowhat would cause
> >>> them to suddenly be a problem. Also, are they draining my memory
> >>> even though when the "Not Responding" error occurs, they're not even
> >>> running?
> >>>
> >>> "Gerry" wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> You have many programmes requiring abnormal amounts of memory:
> >>>>
> >>>> ACDSee 4.0
> >>>> Adobe
> >>>> Adobe PhotoShop
> >>>> Norton
> >>>> PaintShop Pro
> >>>> Photo Editor
> >>>>
> >>>> --
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Hope this helps.
> >>>>
> >>>> Gerry
> >>>> ~~~~
> >>>> FCA
> >>>> Stourport, England
> >>>> Enquire, plan and execute
> >>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >>>>
> >>>> Curious1975 wrote:
> >>>>> Thanks Gerry and Nass for the advice.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I have ACDSee 4.0 installed and it has been since shortly after I
> >>>>> bought the computer 4 years ago.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I have the full version of Adobe installed (again since day one);
> >>>>> however I only use it to read and print documents.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I have several graphic/photo editing programs intalled and use
> >>>>> them fairly frequently. I have PaintShop Pro, Print Shop, Photo
> >>>>> Editor, Adobe PhotoShop and possible a few others. All of these
> >>>>> have been installed since day one as well. I do have a large
> >>>>> number of photo's on my pc and I regularly save them to CD and
> >>>>> remove them.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> As for Norton, when my subscription was up for renewal a couple of
> >>>>> months ago I somehow ended up upgraded to their latest version for
> >>>>> free instead of just renewing the one I had. Quite frankly I
> >>>>> preferred the older version, plus it took my Norton Utilities away
> >>>>> with it. I do think my "Not Responding" problems have gotten
> >>>>> worse since then. Coincidence? I don't know.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Other than the Norton upgrade and the IE 7 upgrade, I haven't
> >>>>> installed anything new to the computer. I even removed all my mp3
> >>>>> files to clear up 3GB of room thinking that might help. Why all
> >>>>> of a sudden is my RAM an issue do you think?
> >>>>>
> >>>>> "Gerry" wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Notwithstanding the comments by Nass I still think your key
> >>>>>> problem is insufficient RAM memory. True there are other
> >>>>>> problems but these would diminish with more RAM and the nature
> >>>>>> of these other problems would become clearer. You should be
> >>>>>> aware that Nass and I frequently compare notes as we tend to
> >>>>>> respond to the same problems.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> The need for more RAM can be verified by running a freeware
> >>>>>> utility which gives better information on pagefile usage than
> >>>>>> Task Manager. Using this tool will have a negligible impact on
> >>>>>> your system.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Use page file monitor to observe what is the peak usage. Start it
> >>>>>> to run immediately after start-up and look at the log.
> >>>>>> Pagefilemon takes snapshots. You need to run it at the beginning
> >>>>>> of the session at then run it again at intervals throughout the
> >>>>>> sessions. The log is Pagefile log.txt. If you right click on the
> >>>>>> file in Windows Explorer and select Send to, Desktop (Create
> >>>>>> Shortcut). The same applies to XP_PageFileMon.exe.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> A small utility to monitor pagefile usage:
> >>>>>> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_pagefilemon.htm
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Note programs using undo features, particularly those associated
> >>>>>> with graphics and photo editing, require large amounts of memory
> >>>>>> so if you use this type of programme check these first observing
> >>>>>> how the page usage increases when they start and whether the
> >>>>>> usage decreases when you close the programme.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> You do have the anti-virus programme I thought you might have.
> >>>>>> Norton does bring with it a large footprint and this will have a
> >>>>>> noticeable impact on system performance. There are other freeware
> >>>>>> programmes which do the business without the performance
> >>>>>> downside. Norton still enjoys a good reputation with business
> >>>>>> users but is not rated highly nowadays for use on home computers.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Memory
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Architecture
> >>>>>> DDR SDRAM
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Memory connectors
> >>>>>> two
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Memory capacities
> >>>>>> 128-, 256-, or 512-MB
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Minimum memory
> >>>>>> 128 MB shared DDR SDRAM
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> NOTE: Between 32 and 64 MB of system memory may be
> >>>>>> allocated to support graphics, depending on system memory size
> >>>>>> and other factors.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Maximum memory
> >>>>>> 1 GB
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Memory type
> >>>>>> PC2100 (266-MHz) DDR SDRAM
> >>>>>> (non-ECC)
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> System information regarding adding memory. Maximum for your
> >>>>>> computer 1,024 mb.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim2350/specs.htm#1107033
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim2350/replace.htm#1183874
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> ccApp is part of Norton
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> FontCapture (or should it be Font Capture) leads me to another
> >>>>>> question. Do you use Adobe Acrobat Reader ? If yes, which
> >>>>>> specific version? Are you just using it to read and print pdf
> >>>>>> documents or are you editing pdf documents? There have problems
> >>>>>> reported with some versions of Adobe and it has a large
> >>>>>> footprint much like Norton.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> --
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Hope this helps.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Gerry
> >>>>>> ~~~~
> >>>>>> FCA
> >>>>>> Stourport, England
> >>>>>> Enquire, plan and execute
> >>>>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Curious1975 wrote:
> >>>>>>> Dell Dimension 2350
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Processor x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 7 GenuineIntel ~2392
> >>>>>>> Mhz Intel, Pentium 4 CPU, 2.40GHz
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Symantec/Norton Anti-Virus v. 14.2.0.29
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Anti-Spy:
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> I downloaded SUPER Anti-Spyware (Free Edition) the other day to
> >>>>>>> double check my Verizon version just in case that one was
> >>>>>>> missing something. It picked up the typical spyware and I
> >>>>>>> removed it.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Verizon Yahoo Online Protection Anti-Spy v. 2005.5.2.1
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Motherboard - don't know how to tell other than downloading a
> >>>>>>> program to tell me and at this point I'd rather not download
> >>>>>>> anything else
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Update History - all successful for August 19 and prior
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Software Updates - 5 (don't know if they're necessary so I
> >>>>>>> haven't installed them)
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Root Certificates Update
> >>>>>>> Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0: x86 (KB928416)
> >>>>>>> Remote Desktop Connection (Terminal Services Client 6.0) for
> >>>>>>> Windows XP (KB925876)
> >>>>>>> Microsoft Base Smart Card Cryptographic Service Provider
> >>>>>>> Package: x86 (KB909520)
> >>>>>>> Microsoft .NET Framework version 1.1
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Hardware Updates - 1
> >>>>>>>
 
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