[phoenixfire]

Windows seems to hang after the splash screen while it loads... I get a black screen and my hard drive doesn't do anything.. I can reboot and go into safe mode fine though.. If I am patient enough, and try to restart enough times, then the computer eventually reboots like nothing happened.. sometimes it's 5 minutes, sometimes it's an hour .. .. ..
I tried system restore, brining my computer back to the last time i remember it booting fine, but that didn't work.. I noticed I get this error in the event log:

The following boot-start or system-start driver(s) failed to load:
Fips
Processor

The processor drivers not loading kinda sounds severe to me.. Fips i think is only cryptographic.. dunno how big of a deal that is..

I'm running a Dual X2 AMD 4200+ Processor
2Gig 5300 RAM
2 Western Digital HDs (120,250)
NVidio Geforce 8800 GTX
And a no name Korean made DVD-RW

I ran an Adware scan using SUPERAntiSpyware and it found nothing. I've also done a viruus scan and had nothing there as well using symantic and it's up-to-date... Here's my Hijack this log..

Any suggestions?

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 10:29:06 PM, on 3/8/2007
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
E:\Program Files\Alcohol Soft\Alcohol 120\StarWind\StarWindService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LComMgr\LVComSX.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\Documents and Settings\Adron\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\gnotify.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
E:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
D:\Downloads\HijackThis.exe

O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_11\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper - {9030D464-4C02-4ABF-8ECC-5164760863C6} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IMJPMIG8.1] C:\WINDOWS\IME\imjp8_1\IMJPMIG.EXE /Spoil /RemAdvDef /Migration32
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PHIME2002ASync] C:\WINDOWS\System32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.EXE /SYNC
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PHIME2002A] C:\WINDOWS\System32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.EXE /IMEName
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LVCOMSX] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LComMgr\LVComSX.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RunDLL32.exe NvMCTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ISUSPM] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\ISUSPM.exe" -scheduler
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSConfig] C:\WINDOWS\PCHealth\HelpCtr\Binaries\MSConfig.exe /auto
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Yahoo! Pager] "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\YahooMessenger.exe" -quiet
O4 - Startup: gnotify.exe
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_11\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_11\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O15 - Trusted Zone: www.microsoft.com
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft....k/?linkid=39204
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.micros...b?1170670064108
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{7D3263EC-82DC-4791-B756-2CBAC2003464}: NameServer = 192.168.1.1
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{B24528ED-307C-4FC7-A13B-BAF3A6A2242C}: NameServer = 192.168.1.1
O18 - Protocol: livecall - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\MSGRAP~1.DLL
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\MSGRAP~1.DLL
O18 - Protocol: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Skype\SKYPE4~1.DLL
O21 - SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll
O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Adobe Systems - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared\Service\Adobelmsvc.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: InCD Helper (InCDsrv) - Nero AG - E:\Program Files\Nero 7\InCD\InCDsrv.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: LVSrvLauncher - Logitech Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\SrvLnch\SrvLnch.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: StarWind iSCSI Service (StarWindService) - Rocket Division Software - E:\Program Files\Alcohol Soft\Alcohol 120\StarWind\StarWindService.exe

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Boot with the WinXP CD and enter the Recovery Console to run chkdsk /r.

Description of the Windows XP Recovery Console

I would also start backing up your data in case the hard drive is going south.

Run the hard drive utility.

DlgDiagv504f.zip(1.51 MB)

• 1. Download the DlgDiagv504f.zip.
  2. Extract and run the DlgDiagv504f.exe file. (Alternately you have the option to download the exe version of the file which does not require extraction with a zip utility).
  3. You will see a Diskette Creator icon on your desktop.
  4. Double-click on the icon, follow the prompts and create your diagnostic diskette.
  5. You can now boot to this diskette. Make sure that your boot order in your Bios is set to boot from the floppy drive first.
  6. You will see the following options:
  

• SELECT DRIVE - Always choose this option first, as it determines which drive you will be working on.
• QUICK TEST - This option tests your drive quickly for any major physical problems. (Please note: Although this option is safe and does not alter the data on your hard drive, Western Digital recommends that you have a current backup of your data).
• EXTENDED TEST - This option checks your drive thoroughly and it can repair any correctable errors. (Please note: Although this option is safe and does not alter the data on your hard drive, some data loss may occur, depending on the errors found and the errors corrected. Western Digital recommends that you have a current backup of your data).
• WRITE ZEROS TO DRIVE - The Write Zeros option, wipes any and all data off your drive. This option used when your data is no longer usable or recoverable. If you no longer need any data from your drive and would like to start over, run this option to set your drive to an as new condition. NOTE: Please make sure that you have selected the correct drive to perform this function on as once ran, no data will be recoverable.
• VIEW TEST RESULTS - You can see the results of the test you just performed
• PRINT TEST RESULTS - Test results can be printed with this option. USB printers are not supported
• LOG FILE OPEN/CLOSE - You can access the log file which is generated automatically
• ENTER AND PRINT RMA INFORMATION - Information pertaining to each drive tested can be customized and printed with this option.
• HELP - Brief descriptions of each option in addition to explanations of error codes are available in this option.
• QUIT - Reboot your system once you have completed the selected tasks
  7. Select the task you wish to perform.

Edited by Whiskeyman, 08 March 2007 - 09:04 AM.

[Whiskeyman]

Boot with the WinXP CD and enter the Recovery Console to run chkdsk /r.

Description of the Windows XP Recovery Console

I would also start backing up your data in case the hard drive is going south.

Run the hard drive utility.

DlgDiagv504f.zip(1.51 MB)

• 1. Download the DlgDiagv504f.zip.
  2. Extract and run the DlgDiagv504f.exe file. (Alternately you have the option to download the exe version of the file which does not require extraction with a zip utility).
  3. You will see a Diskette Creator icon on your desktop.
  4. Double-click on the icon, follow the prompts and create your diagnostic diskette.
  5. You can now boot to this diskette. Make sure that your boot order in your Bios is set to boot from the floppy drive first.
  6. You will see the following options:
  

• SELECT DRIVE - Always choose this option first, as it determines which drive you will be working on.
• QUICK TEST - This option tests your drive quickly for any major physical problems. (Please note: Although this option is safe and does not alter the data on your hard drive, Western Digital recommends that you have a current backup of your data).
• EXTENDED TEST - This option checks your drive thoroughly and it can repair any correctable errors. (Please note: Although this option is safe and does not alter the data on your hard drive, some data loss may occur, depending on the errors found and the errors corrected. Western Digital recommends that you have a current backup of your data).
• WRITE ZEROS TO DRIVE - The Write Zeros option, wipes any and all data off your drive. This option used when your data is no longer usable or recoverable. If you no longer need any data from your drive and would like to start over, run this option to set your drive to an as new condition. NOTE: Please make sure that you have selected the correct drive to perform this function on as once ran, no data will be recoverable.
• VIEW TEST RESULTS - You can see the results of the test you just performed
• PRINT TEST RESULTS - Test results can be printed with this option. USB printers are not supported
• LOG FILE OPEN/CLOSE - You can access the log file which is generated automatically
• ENTER AND PRINT RMA INFORMATION - Information pertaining to each drive tested can be customized and printed with this option.
• HELP - Brief descriptions of each option in addition to explanations of error codes are available in this option.
• QUIT - Reboot your system once you have completed the selected tasks
  7. Select the task you wish to perform.

Edited by Whiskeyman, 08 March 2007 - 09:04 AM.

[phoenixfire]

Did both, still seems t stall out after the splash screen.. The screen goes blank and the hard drive works for a bit then just stops working... I reset and power off, on and off, a couple times, and eventually i get through.. anymore ideas outside of re-installing windows?

[phoenixfire]

I've noticed multiple users seem to be having the same problem? could this be an undetected new virus?


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