Need help with random computer shutdowns [Archive]

nass

February 5th 07, 04:05 PM

"TheGreyKnight" wrote:

> I just used the Event Viewer in the Administrative Tools, and came up with
> errors that occured when the computer "blinked" out.
>
> The thing is called DCOM, and the explanation is something about a "server
> not registering with the computer."
>
> "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
>
> > It's been going on for about a month now, and it's starting to get on my
> > nerves.
> >
> > The computer just keeps shutting down without warning, and I don't know what
> > causes it. You can understand how annoying this is when you are working on an
> > important document and the computer just blinks out, losing all the data you
> > had.
> >
> > I have already disassembled and reassembled my computer, defragmented the
> > drive, ran windows update, used the malicious software removal tool 3 times,
> > and I am at an end of what to do. I'm not a rich man, and having to buy a new
> > computer will put in a bad position. It's also the only thing i have too.
> >
> > P.S. I have a frayed power cord, but I managed to clean out the debris as
> > best as I could. My new power source could barely fit in there. Could that be
> > the problem?

First see these services and Disable them if they started or Vice Versa:
Open Run Command and type in: services.msc click [OK].
On the services scroll down to these two services:
Universal SSDP Discovery Service Disable it if it been enabled or Vice
versa.

Universal Plug and Play Device Host = the same with this service.

If still try to boot with Clean Boot or selective boot up option to
determine the culprit and Disable or Uninstall it or update it by doing this:
Open Run Command and type in: msconfig click OK and on the system
configuration window click on startup Tab and uncheck the non ms programs
including Media players! and restart the computer and see if you will get the
error message again.
Here are links about the DCOM error message:
PRB: Access Denied When You Try to Start DCOM Server
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290398

You receive an "Access denied" or "The network path was not found" error
message when you try to remotely manage a computer that is running Windows XP
Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/840634

You receive a "The RPC server is unavailable" error message when you open
Disk Management in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/884564

If you double click the Error message in the Event Viewer you will get more
Info about which application causing this Error and you can send it back or
search the net for it.
HTH.
Let us know.
Regards,
nass
--------
www.nasstec.co.uk

TheGreyKnight

February 5th 07, 11:47 PM

Well, the Universal Plug and Play Device is not on, and I cannot locate the
Universal SSDP Discovery Device, and the last part I did not understand. I am
not one of the more tech-savvy people on these newsgroups and please try to
avoid using confusing terms.

I cannot seem to tell which program is MS and which is not.

"nass" wrote:

>
>
> "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
>
> > I just used the Event Viewer in the Administrative Tools, and came up with
> > errors that occured when the computer "blinked" out.
> >
> > The thing is called DCOM, and the explanation is something about a "server
> > not registering with the computer."
> >
> > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> >
> > > It's been going on for about a month now, and it's starting to get on my
> > > nerves.
> > >
> > > The computer just keeps shutting down without warning, and I don't know what
> > > causes it. You can understand how annoying this is when you are working on an
> > > important document and the computer just blinks out, losing all the data you
> > > had.
> > >
> > > I have already disassembled and reassembled my computer, defragmented the
> > > drive, ran windows update, used the malicious software removal tool 3 times,
> > > and I am at an end of what to do. I'm not a rich man, and having to buy a new
> > > computer will put in a bad position. It's also the only thing i have too.
> > >
> > > P.S. I have a frayed power cord, but I managed to clean out the debris as
> > > best as I could. My new power source could barely fit in there. Could that be
> > > the problem?
>
> First see these services and Disable them if they started or Vice Versa:
> Open Run Command and type in: services.msc click [OK].
> On the services scroll down to these two services:
> Universal SSDP Discovery Service Disable it if it been enabled or Vice
> versa.
>
> Universal Plug and Play Device Host = the same with this service.
>
> If still try to boot with Clean Boot or selective boot up option to
> determine the culprit and Disable or Uninstall it or update it by doing this:
> Open Run Command and type in: msconfig click OK and on the system
> configuration window click on startup Tab and uncheck the non ms programs
> including Media players! and restart the computer and see if you will get the
> error message again.
> Here are links about the DCOM error message:
> PRB: Access Denied When You Try to Start DCOM Server
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290398
>
> You receive an "Access denied" or "The network path was not found" error
> message when you try to remotely manage a computer that is running Windows XP
> Service Pack 2
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/840634
>
> You receive a "The RPC server is unavailable" error message when you open
> Disk Management in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/884564
>
> If you double click the Error message in the Event Viewer you will get more
> Info about which application causing this Error and you can send it back or
> search the net for it.
> HTH.
> Let us know.
> Regards,
> nass
> --------
> www.nasstec.co.uk
>
>

nass

February 6th 07, 05:33 PM

Then Turn it ON, the SSDP Discovery Service should be listed there scroll for
it. usually it will be in alphabetic order Turn ON or Off and see if the
error will go away.

Read the Error message in the event Viewer, to access it Open a run command
by doing this:
Click Start >> Run >> type in : eventvwr then click [OK] there on the
Event viewer you will see log file for the system success and failure we need
the messages for failure starts so double click any error message (X) to get
more Info and you can copy and paste it in your next message.
HTH.
Let us know.
nass
---------
www.nasstec.co.uk

"TheGreyKnight" wrote:

> Well, the Universal Plug and Play Device is not on, and I cannot locate the
> Universal SSDP Discovery Device, and the last part I did not understand. I am
> not one of the more tech-savvy people on these newsgroups and please try to
> avoid using confusing terms.
>
> I cannot seem to tell which program is MS and which is not.
>
> "nass" wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> >
> > > I just used the Event Viewer in the Administrative Tools, and came up with
> > > errors that occured when the computer "blinked" out.
> > >
> > > The thing is called DCOM, and the explanation is something about a "server
> > > not registering with the computer."
> > >
> > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > >
> > > > It's been going on for about a month now, and it's starting to get on my
> > > > nerves.
> > > >
> > > > The computer just keeps shutting down without warning, and I don't know what
> > > > causes it. You can understand how annoying this is when you are working on an
> > > > important document and the computer just blinks out, losing all the data you
> > > > had.
> > > >
> > > > I have already disassembled and reassembled my computer, defragmented the
> > > > drive, ran windows update, used the malicious software removal tool 3 times,
> > > > and I am at an end of what to do. I'm not a rich man, and having to buy a new
> > > > computer will put in a bad position. It's also the only thing i have too.
> > > >
> > > > P.S. I have a frayed power cord, but I managed to clean out the debris as
> > > > best as I could. My new power source could barely fit in there. Could that be
> > > > the problem?
> >
> > First see these services and Disable them if they started or Vice Versa:
> > Open Run Command and type in: services.msc click [OK].
> > On the services scroll down to these two services:
> > Universal SSDP Discovery Service Disable it if it been enabled or Vice
> > versa.
> >
> > Universal Plug and Play Device Host = the same with this service.
> >
> > If still try to boot with Clean Boot or selective boot up option to
> > determine the culprit and Disable or Uninstall it or update it by doing this:
> > Open Run Command and type in: msconfig click OK and on the system
> > configuration window click on startup Tab and uncheck the non ms programs
> > including Media players! and restart the computer and see if you will get the
> > error message again.
> > Here are links about the DCOM error message:
> > PRB: Access Denied When You Try to Start DCOM Server
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290398
> >
> > You receive an "Access denied" or "The network path was not found" error
> > message when you try to remotely manage a computer that is running Windows XP
> > Service Pack 2
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/840634
> >
> > You receive a "The RPC server is unavailable" error message when you open
> > Disk Management in Windows XP
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/884564
> >
> > If you double click the Error message in the Event Viewer you will get more
> > Info about which application causing this Error and you can send it back or
> > search the net for it.
> > HTH.
> > Let us know.
> > Regards,
> > nass
> > --------
> > www.nasstec.co.uk
> >
> >

TheGreyKnight

February 6th 07, 10:59 PM

Thank you for the tips. I have located the SSDP Device, and have deactivated
it. Crossing my fingers and hoping for the best...

I'll let you know if anything happens.

"nass" wrote:

> Then Turn it ON, the SSDP Discovery Service should be listed there scroll for
> it. usually it will be in alphabetic order Turn ON or Off and see if the
> error will go away.
>
> Read the Error message in the event Viewer, to access it Open a run command
> by doing this:
> Click Start >> Run >> type in : eventvwr then click [OK] there on the
> Event viewer you will see log file for the system success and failure we need
> the messages for failure starts so double click any error message (X) to get
> more Info and you can copy and paste it in your next message.
> HTH.
> Let us know.
> nass
> ---------
> www.nasstec.co.uk
>
> "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
>
> > Well, the Universal Plug and Play Device is not on, and I cannot locate the
> > Universal SSDP Discovery Device, and the last part I did not understand. I am
> > not one of the more tech-savvy people on these newsgroups and please try to
> > avoid using confusing terms.
> >
> > I cannot seem to tell which program is MS and which is not.
> >
> > "nass" wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > >
> > > > I just used the Event Viewer in the Administrative Tools, and came up with
> > > > errors that occured when the computer "blinked" out.
> > > >
> > > > The thing is called DCOM, and the explanation is something about a "server
> > > > not registering with the computer."
> > > >
> > > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > It's been going on for about a month now, and it's starting to get on my
> > > > > nerves.
> > > > >
> > > > > The computer just keeps shutting down without warning, and I don't know what
> > > > > causes it. You can understand how annoying this is when you are working on an
> > > > > important document and the computer just blinks out, losing all the data you
> > > > > had.
> > > > >
> > > > > I have already disassembled and reassembled my computer, defragmented the
> > > > > drive, ran windows update, used the malicious software removal tool 3 times,
> > > > > and I am at an end of what to do. I'm not a rich man, and having to buy a new
> > > > > computer will put in a bad position. It's also the only thing i have too.
> > > > >
> > > > > P.S. I have a frayed power cord, but I managed to clean out the debris as
> > > > > best as I could. My new power source could barely fit in there. Could that be
> > > > > the problem?
> > >
> > > First see these services and Disable them if they started or Vice Versa:
> > > Open Run Command and type in: services.msc click [OK].
> > > On the services scroll down to these two services:
> > > Universal SSDP Discovery Service Disable it if it been enabled or Vice
> > > versa.
> > >
> > > Universal Plug and Play Device Host = the same with this service.
> > >
> > > If still try to boot with Clean Boot or selective boot up option to
> > > determine the culprit and Disable or Uninstall it or update it by doing this:
> > > Open Run Command and type in: msconfig click OK and on the system
> > > configuration window click on startup Tab and uncheck the non ms programs
> > > including Media players! and restart the computer and see if you will get the
> > > error message again.
> > > Here are links about the DCOM error message:
> > > PRB: Access Denied When You Try to Start DCOM Server
> > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290398
> > >
> > > You receive an "Access denied" or "The network path was not found" error
> > > message when you try to remotely manage a computer that is running Windows XP
> > > Service Pack 2
> > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/840634
> > >
> > > You receive a "The RPC server is unavailable" error message when you open
> > > Disk Management in Windows XP
> > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/884564
> > >
> > > If you double click the Error message in the Event Viewer you will get more
> > > Info about which application causing this Error and you can send it back or
> > > search the net for it.
> > > HTH.
> > > Let us know.
> > > Regards,
> > > nass
> > > --------
> > > www.nasstec.co.uk
> > >
> > >

TheGreyKnight

February 7th 07, 12:24 AM

Well, turns out that it worked. But there is bad news. The SSDP Device always
manages to turn on again, and shuts it downs, AGAIN!

Is there any way to keep it permanently off? And what does the SSDP device
do anyways?

"TheGreyKnight" wrote:

> Thank you for the tips. I have located the SSDP Device, and have deactivated
> it. Crossing my fingers and hoping for the best...
>
> I'll let you know if anything happens.
>
> "nass" wrote:
>
> > Then Turn it ON, the SSDP Discovery Service should be listed there scroll for
> > it. usually it will be in alphabetic order Turn ON or Off and see if the
> > error will go away.
> >
> > Read the Error message in the event Viewer, to access it Open a run command
> > by doing this:
> > Click Start >> Run >> type in : eventvwr then click [OK] there on the
> > Event viewer you will see log file for the system success and failure we need
> > the messages for failure starts so double click any error message (X) to get
> > more Info and you can copy and paste it in your next message.
> > HTH.
> > Let us know.
> > nass
> > ---------
> > www.nasstec.co.uk
> >
> > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> >
> > > Well, the Universal Plug and Play Device is not on, and I cannot locate the
> > > Universal SSDP Discovery Device, and the last part I did not understand. I am
> > > not one of the more tech-savvy people on these newsgroups and please try to
> > > avoid using confusing terms.
> > >
> > > I cannot seem to tell which program is MS and which is not.
> > >
> > > "nass" wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I just used the Event Viewer in the Administrative Tools, and came up with
> > > > > errors that occured when the computer "blinked" out.
> > > > >
> > > > > The thing is called DCOM, and the explanation is something about a "server
> > > > > not registering with the computer."
> > > > >
> > > > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > It's been going on for about a month now, and it's starting to get on my
> > > > > > nerves.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > The computer just keeps shutting down without warning, and I don't know what
> > > > > > causes it. You can understand how annoying this is when you are working on an
> > > > > > important document and the computer just blinks out, losing all the data you
> > > > > > had.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I have already disassembled and reassembled my computer, defragmented the
> > > > > > drive, ran windows update, used the malicious software removal tool 3 times,
> > > > > > and I am at an end of what to do. I'm not a rich man, and having to buy a new
> > > > > > computer will put in a bad position. It's also the only thing i have too.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > P.S. I have a frayed power cord, but I managed to clean out the debris as
> > > > > > best as I could. My new power source could barely fit in there. Could that be
> > > > > > the problem?
> > > >
> > > > First see these services and Disable them if they started or Vice Versa:
> > > > Open Run Command and type in: services.msc click [OK].
> > > > On the services scroll down to these two services:
> > > > Universal SSDP Discovery Service Disable it if it been enabled or Vice
> > > > versa.
> > > >
> > > > Universal Plug and Play Device Host = the same with this service.
> > > >
> > > > If still try to boot with Clean Boot or selective boot up option to
> > > > determine the culprit and Disable or Uninstall it or update it by doing this:
> > > > Open Run Command and type in: msconfig click OK and on the system
> > > > configuration window click on startup Tab and uncheck the non ms programs
> > > > including Media players! and restart the computer and see if you will get the
> > > > error message again.
> > > > Here are links about the DCOM error message:
> > > > PRB: Access Denied When You Try to Start DCOM Server
> > > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290398
> > > >
> > > > You receive an "Access denied" or "The network path was not found" error
> > > > message when you try to remotely manage a computer that is running Windows XP
> > > > Service Pack 2
> > > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/840634
> > > >
> > > > You receive a "The RPC server is unavailable" error message when you open
> > > > Disk Management in Windows XP
> > > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/884564
> > > >
> > > > If you double click the Error message in the Event Viewer you will get more
> > > > Info about which application causing this Error and you can send it back or
> > > > search the net for it.
> > > > HTH.
> > > > Let us know.
> > > > Regards,
> > > > nass
> > > > --------
> > > > www.nasstec.co.uk
> > > >
> > > >

TheGreyKnight

February 7th 07, 12:30 AM

Well, I have disabled the Plug and Play Device and the SSDP Device, and it
has yet (yet...) to shut down. Are there any other programs that might also
be causing this problem?

"TheGreyKnight" wrote:

> Well, turns out that it worked. But there is bad news. The SSDP Device always
> manages to turn on again, and shuts it downs, AGAIN!
>
> Is there any way to keep it permanently off? And what does the SSDP device
> do anyways?
>
> "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
>
> > Thank you for the tips. I have located the SSDP Device, and have deactivated
> > it. Crossing my fingers and hoping for the best...
> >
> > I'll let you know if anything happens.
> >
> > "nass" wrote:
> >
> > > Then Turn it ON, the SSDP Discovery Service should be listed there scroll for
> > > it. usually it will be in alphabetic order Turn ON or Off and see if the
> > > error will go away.
> > >
> > > Read the Error message in the event Viewer, to access it Open a run command
> > > by doing this:
> > > Click Start >> Run >> type in : eventvwr then click [OK] there on the
> > > Event viewer you will see log file for the system success and failure we need
> > > the messages for failure starts so double click any error message (X) to get
> > > more Info and you can copy and paste it in your next message.
> > > HTH.
> > > Let us know.
> > > nass
> > > ---------
> > > www.nasstec.co.uk
> > >
> > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Well, the Universal Plug and Play Device is not on, and I cannot locate the
> > > > Universal SSDP Discovery Device, and the last part I did not understand. I am
> > > > not one of the more tech-savvy people on these newsgroups and please try to
> > > > avoid using confusing terms.
> > > >
> > > > I cannot seem to tell which program is MS and which is not.
> > > >
> > > > "nass" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > I just used the Event Viewer in the Administrative Tools, and came up with
> > > > > > errors that occured when the computer "blinked" out.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > The thing is called DCOM, and the explanation is something about a "server
> > > > > > not registering with the computer."
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > It's been going on for about a month now, and it's starting to get on my
> > > > > > > nerves.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > The computer just keeps shutting down without warning, and I don't know what
> > > > > > > causes it. You can understand how annoying this is when you are working on an
> > > > > > > important document and the computer just blinks out, losing all the data you
> > > > > > > had.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I have already disassembled and reassembled my computer, defragmented the
> > > > > > > drive, ran windows update, used the malicious software removal tool 3 times,
> > > > > > > and I am at an end of what to do. I'm not a rich man, and having to buy a new
> > > > > > > computer will put in a bad position. It's also the only thing i have too.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > P.S. I have a frayed power cord, but I managed to clean out the debris as
> > > > > > > best as I could. My new power source could barely fit in there. Could that be
> > > > > > > the problem?
> > > > >
> > > > > First see these services and Disable them if they started or Vice Versa:
> > > > > Open Run Command and type in: services.msc click [OK].
> > > > > On the services scroll down to these two services:
> > > > > Universal SSDP Discovery Service Disable it if it been enabled or Vice
> > > > > versa.
> > > > >
> > > > > Universal Plug and Play Device Host = the same with this service.
> > > > >
> > > > > If still try to boot with Clean Boot or selective boot up option to
> > > > > determine the culprit and Disable or Uninstall it or update it by doing this:
> > > > > Open Run Command and type in: msconfig click OK and on the system
> > > > > configuration window click on startup Tab and uncheck the non ms programs
> > > > > including Media players! and restart the computer and see if you will get the
> > > > > error message again.
> > > > > Here are links about the DCOM error message:
> > > > > PRB: Access Denied When You Try to Start DCOM Server
> > > > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290398
> > > > >
> > > > > You receive an "Access denied" or "The network path was not found" error
> > > > > message when you try to remotely manage a computer that is running Windows XP
> > > > > Service Pack 2
> > > > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/840634
> > > > >
> > > > > You receive a "The RPC server is unavailable" error message when you open
> > > > > Disk Management in Windows XP
> > > > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/884564
> > > > >
> > > > > If you double click the Error message in the Event Viewer you will get more
> > > > > Info about which application causing this Error and you can send it back or
> > > > > search the net for it.
> > > > > HTH.
> > > > > Let us know.
> > > > > Regards,
> > > > > nass
> > > > > --------
> > > > > www.nasstec.co.uk
> > > > >
> > > > >

nass

February 7th 07, 12:36 PM

Have a look for this and let me know:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/317843
HTH.
Regards,
nass

"TheGreyKnight" wrote:

> Well, turns out that it worked. But there is bad news. The SSDP Device always
> manages to turn on again, and shuts it downs, AGAIN!
>
> Is there any way to keep it permanently off? And what does the SSDP device
> do anyways?
>
> "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
>
> > Thank you for the tips. I have located the SSDP Device, and have deactivated
> > it. Crossing my fingers and hoping for the best...
> >
> > I'll let you know if anything happens.
> >
> > "nass" wrote:
> >
> > > Then Turn it ON, the SSDP Discovery Service should be listed there scroll for
> > > it. usually it will be in alphabetic order Turn ON or Off and see if the
> > > error will go away.
> > >
> > > Read the Error message in the event Viewer, to access it Open a run command
> > > by doing this:
> > > Click Start >> Run >> type in : eventvwr then click [OK] there on the
> > > Event viewer you will see log file for the system success and failure we need
> > > the messages for failure starts so double click any error message (X) to get
> > > more Info and you can copy and paste it in your next message.
> > > HTH.
> > > Let us know.
> > > nass
> > > ---------
> > > www.nasstec.co.uk
> > >
> > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Well, the Universal Plug and Play Device is not on, and I cannot locate the
> > > > Universal SSDP Discovery Device, and the last part I did not understand. I am
> > > > not one of the more tech-savvy people on these newsgroups and please try to
> > > > avoid using confusing terms.
> > > >
> > > > I cannot seem to tell which program is MS and which is not.
> > > >
> > > > "nass" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > I just used the Event Viewer in the Administrative Tools, and came up with
> > > > > > errors that occured when the computer "blinked" out.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > The thing is called DCOM, and the explanation is something about a "server
> > > > > > not registering with the computer."
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > It's been going on for about a month now, and it's starting to get on my
> > > > > > > nerves.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > The computer just keeps shutting down without warning, and I don't know what
> > > > > > > causes it. You can understand how annoying this is when you are working on an
> > > > > > > important document and the computer just blinks out, losing all the data you
> > > > > > > had.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I have already disassembled and reassembled my computer, defragmented the
> > > > > > > drive, ran windows update, used the malicious software removal tool 3 times,
> > > > > > > and I am at an end of what to do. I'm not a rich man, and having to buy a new
> > > > > > > computer will put in a bad position. It's also the only thing i have too.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > P.S. I have a frayed power cord, but I managed to clean out the debris as
> > > > > > > best as I could. My new power source could barely fit in there. Could that be
> > > > > > > the problem?
> > > > >
> > > > > First see these services and Disable them if they started or Vice Versa:
> > > > > Open Run Command and type in: services.msc click [OK].
> > > > > On the services scroll down to these two services:
> > > > > Universal SSDP Discovery Service Disable it if it been enabled or Vice
> > > > > versa.
> > > > >
> > > > > Universal Plug and Play Device Host = the same with this service.
> > > > >
> > > > > If still try to boot with Clean Boot or selective boot up option to
> > > > > determine the culprit and Disable or Uninstall it or update it by doing this:
> > > > > Open Run Command and type in: msconfig click OK and on the system
> > > > > configuration window click on startup Tab and uncheck the non ms programs
> > > > > including Media players! and restart the computer and see if you will get the
> > > > > error message again.
> > > > > Here are links about the DCOM error message:
> > > > > PRB: Access Denied When You Try to Start DCOM Server
> > > > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290398
> > > > >
> > > > > You receive an "Access denied" or "The network path was not found" error
> > > > > message when you try to remotely manage a computer that is running Windows XP
> > > > > Service Pack 2
> > > > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/840634
> > > > >
> > > > > You receive a "The RPC server is unavailable" error message when you open
> > > > > Disk Management in Windows XP
> > > > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/884564
> > > > >
> > > > > If you double click the Error message in the Event Viewer you will get more
> > > > > Info about which application causing this Error and you can send it back or
> > > > > search the net for it.
> > > > > HTH.
> > > > > Let us know.
> > > > > Regards,
> > > > > nass
> > > > > --------
> > > > > www.nasstec.co.uk
> > > > >
> > > > >

TheGreyKnight

February 8th 07, 12:28 AM

Well, once again, it worked only for a short time. Even though I have
disabled the devices, and added the registry value, it still seems to happen.
This is really confusing me. Is there nothing I can do to get rid of this ?

For every solution I find, it only seems to delay the shutdown, not get rid
of it.

"nass" wrote:

> Have a look for this and let me know:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/317843
> HTH.
> Regards,
> nass
>
> "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
>
> > Well, turns out that it worked. But there is bad news. The SSDP Device always
> > manages to turn on again, and shuts it downs, AGAIN!
> >
> > Is there any way to keep it permanently off? And what does the SSDP device
> > do anyways?
> >
> > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> >
> > > Thank you for the tips. I have located the SSDP Device, and have deactivated
> > > it. Crossing my fingers and hoping for the best...
> > >
> > > I'll let you know if anything happens.
> > >
> > > "nass" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Then Turn it ON, the SSDP Discovery Service should be listed there scroll for
> > > > it. usually it will be in alphabetic order Turn ON or Off and see if the
> > > > error will go away.
> > > >
> > > > Read the Error message in the event Viewer, to access it Open a run command
> > > > by doing this:
> > > > Click Start >> Run >> type in : eventvwr then click [OK] there on the
> > > > Event viewer you will see log file for the system success and failure we need
> > > > the messages for failure starts so double click any error message (X) to get
> > > > more Info and you can copy and paste it in your next message.
> > > > HTH.
> > > > Let us know.
> > > > nass
> > > > ---------
> > > > www.nasstec.co.uk
> > > >
> > > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Well, the Universal Plug and Play Device is not on, and I cannot locate the
> > > > > Universal SSDP Discovery Device, and the last part I did not understand. I am
> > > > > not one of the more tech-savvy people on these newsgroups and please try to
> > > > > avoid using confusing terms.
> > > > >
> > > > > I cannot seem to tell which program is MS and which is not.
> > > > >
> > > > > "nass" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > I just used the Event Viewer in the Administrative Tools, and came up with
> > > > > > > errors that occured when the computer "blinked" out.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > The thing is called DCOM, and the explanation is something about a "server
> > > > > > > not registering with the computer."
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > It's been going on for about a month now, and it's starting to get on my
> > > > > > > > nerves.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > The computer just keeps shutting down without warning, and I don't know what
> > > > > > > > causes it. You can understand how annoying this is when you are working on an
> > > > > > > > important document and the computer just blinks out, losing all the data you
> > > > > > > > had.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > I have already disassembled and reassembled my computer, defragmented the
> > > > > > > > drive, ran windows update, used the malicious software removal tool 3 times,
> > > > > > > > and I am at an end of what to do. I'm not a rich man, and having to buy a new
> > > > > > > > computer will put in a bad position. It's also the only thing i have too.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > P.S. I have a frayed power cord, but I managed to clean out the debris as
> > > > > > > > best as I could. My new power source could barely fit in there. Could that be
> > > > > > > > the problem?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > First see these services and Disable them if they started or Vice Versa:
> > > > > > Open Run Command and type in: services.msc click [OK].
> > > > > > On the services scroll down to these two services:
> > > > > > Universal SSDP Discovery Service Disable it if it been enabled or Vice
> > > > > > versa.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Universal Plug and Play Device Host = the same with this service.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > If still try to boot with Clean Boot or selective boot up option to
> > > > > > determine the culprit and Disable or Uninstall it or update it by doing this:
> > > > > > Open Run Command and type in: msconfig click OK and on the system
> > > > > > configuration window click on startup Tab and uncheck the non ms programs
> > > > > > including Media players! and restart the computer and see if you will get the
> > > > > > error message again.
> > > > > > Here are links about the DCOM error message:
> > > > > > PRB: Access Denied When You Try to Start DCOM Server
> > > > > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290398
> > > > > >
> > > > > > You receive an "Access denied" or "The network path was not found" error
> > > > > > message when you try to remotely manage a computer that is running Windows XP
> > > > > > Service Pack 2
> > > > > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/840634
> > > > > >
> > > > > > You receive a "The RPC server is unavailable" error message when you open
> > > > > > Disk Management in Windows XP
> > > > > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/884564
> > > > > >
> > > > > > If you double click the Error message in the Event Viewer you will get more
> > > > > > Info about which application causing this Error and you can send it back or
> > > > > > search the net for it.
> > > > > > HTH.
> > > > > > Let us know.
> > > > > > Regards,
> > > > > > nass
> > > > > > --------
> > > > > > www.nasstec.co.uk
> > > > > >
> > > > > >

nass

February 8th 07, 01:35 PM

Right click My Computer icon on your Desktop if it on the desktop and select
Properties then click Advanced tab and then click on System StartUp and
Recovery.
There uncheck the check Box for Restart on Failure and then try to capture
the BSOD or the Error message which will come up and tell there is a service
stopped.
Also the same with the Event Viewer log.
HTH.
Regards,
nass

"TheGreyKnight" wrote:

> Well, once again, it worked only for a short time. Even though I have
> disabled the devices, and added the registry value, it still seems to happen.
> This is really confusing me. Is there nothing I can do to get rid of this ?
>
> For every solution I find, it only seems to delay the shutdown, not get rid
> of it.
>
> "nass" wrote:
>
> > Have a look for this and let me know:
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/317843
> > HTH.
> > Regards,
> > nass
> >
> > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> >
> > > Well, turns out that it worked. But there is bad news. The SSDP Device always
> > > manages to turn on again, and shuts it downs, AGAIN!
> > >
> > > Is there any way to keep it permanently off? And what does the SSDP device
> > > do anyways?
> > >
> > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Thank you for the tips. I have located the SSDP Device, and have deactivated
> > > > it. Crossing my fingers and hoping for the best...
> > > >
> > > > I'll let you know if anything happens.
> > > >
> > > > "nass" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Then Turn it ON, the SSDP Discovery Service should be listed there scroll for
> > > > > it. usually it will be in alphabetic order Turn ON or Off and see if the
> > > > > error will go away.
> > > > >
> > > > > Read the Error message in the event Viewer, to access it Open a run command
> > > > > by doing this:
> > > > > Click Start >> Run >> type in : eventvwr then click [OK] there on the
> > > > > Event viewer you will see log file for the system success and failure we need
> > > > > the messages for failure starts so double click any error message (X) to get
> > > > > more Info and you can copy and paste it in your next message.
> > > > > HTH.
> > > > > Let us know.
> > > > > nass
> > > > > ---------
> > > > > www.nasstec.co.uk
> > > > >
> > > > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > Well, the Universal Plug and Play Device is not on, and I cannot locate the
> > > > > > Universal SSDP Discovery Device, and the last part I did not understand. I am
> > > > > > not one of the more tech-savvy people on these newsgroups and please try to
> > > > > > avoid using confusing terms.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I cannot seem to tell which program is MS and which is not.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "nass" wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > I just used the Event Viewer in the Administrative Tools, and came up with
> > > > > > > > errors that occured when the computer "blinked" out.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > The thing is called DCOM, and the explanation is something about a "server
> > > > > > > > not registering with the computer."
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > It's been going on for about a month now, and it's starting to get on my
> > > > > > > > > nerves.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > The computer just keeps shutting down without warning, and I don't know what
> > > > > > > > > causes it. You can understand how annoying this is when you are working on an
> > > > > > > > > important document and the computer just blinks out, losing all the data you
> > > > > > > > > had.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > I have already disassembled and reassembled my computer, defragmented the
> > > > > > > > > drive, ran windows update, used the malicious software removal tool 3 times,
> > > > > > > > > and I am at an end of what to do. I'm not a rich man, and having to buy a new
> > > > > > > > > computer will put in a bad position. It's also the only thing i have too.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > P.S. I have a frayed power cord, but I managed to clean out the debris as
> > > > > > > > > best as I could. My new power source could barely fit in there. Could that be
> > > > > > > > > the problem?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > First see these services and Disable them if they started or Vice Versa:
> > > > > > > Open Run Command and type in: services.msc click [OK].
> > > > > > > On the services scroll down to these two services:
> > > > > > > Universal SSDP Discovery Service Disable it if it been enabled or Vice
> > > > > > > versa.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Universal Plug and Play Device Host = the same with this service.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > If still try to boot with Clean Boot or selective boot up option to
> > > > > > > determine the culprit and Disable or Uninstall it or update it by doing this:
> > > > > > > Open Run Command and type in: msconfig click OK and on the system
> > > > > > > configuration window click on startup Tab and uncheck the non ms programs
> > > > > > > including Media players! and restart the computer and see if you will get the
> > > > > > > error message again.
> > > > > > > Here are links about the DCOM error message:
> > > > > > > PRB: Access Denied When You Try to Start DCOM Server
> > > > > > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290398
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > You receive an "Access denied" or "The network path was not found" error
> > > > > > > message when you try to remotely manage a computer that is running Windows XP
> > > > > > > Service Pack 2
> > > > > > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/840634
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > You receive a "The RPC server is unavailable" error message when you open
> > > > > > > Disk Management in Windows XP
> > > > > > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/884564
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > If you double click the Error message in the Event Viewer you will get more
> > > > > > > Info about which application causing this Error and you can send it back or
> > > > > > > search the net for it.
> > > > > > > HTH.
> > > > > > > Let us know.
> > > > > > > Regards,
> > > > > > > nass
> > > > > > > --------
> > > > > > > www.nasstec.co.uk
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >

TheGreyKnight

February 8th 07, 11:28 PM

Yes, I have already tried that for 3 weeks, with no success. It just seems to
completely bypass the BSOD and go off. In fact, the option "Restart on
Failure" is still off right now.

I have a frayed power line on my motherboard, and I have also kicked it and
shaken it multiple times by accident. Maybe it was another component that
caused it's failure?

"nass" wrote:

> Right click My Computer icon on your Desktop if it on the desktop and select
> Properties then click Advanced tab and then click on System StartUp and
> Recovery.
> There uncheck the check Box for Restart on Failure and then try to capture
> the BSOD or the Error message which will come up and tell there is a service
> stopped.
> Also the same with the Event Viewer log.
> HTH.
> Regards,
> nass
>
> "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
>
> > Well, once again, it worked only for a short time. Even though I have
> > disabled the devices, and added the registry value, it still seems to happen.
> > This is really confusing me. Is there nothing I can do to get rid of this ?
> >
> > For every solution I find, it only seems to delay the shutdown, not get rid
> > of it.
> >
> > "nass" wrote:
> >
> > > Have a look for this and let me know:
> > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/317843
> > > HTH.
> > > Regards,
> > > nass
> > >
> > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Well, turns out that it worked. But there is bad news. The SSDP Device always
> > > > manages to turn on again, and shuts it downs, AGAIN!
> > > >
> > > > Is there any way to keep it permanently off? And what does the SSDP device
> > > > do anyways?
> > > >
> > > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Thank you for the tips. I have located the SSDP Device, and have deactivated
> > > > > it. Crossing my fingers and hoping for the best...
> > > > >
> > > > > I'll let you know if anything happens.
> > > > >
> > > > > "nass" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > Then Turn it ON, the SSDP Discovery Service should be listed there scroll for
> > > > > > it. usually it will be in alphabetic order Turn ON or Off and see if the
> > > > > > error will go away.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Read the Error message in the event Viewer, to access it Open a run command
> > > > > > by doing this:
> > > > > > Click Start >> Run >> type in : eventvwr then click [OK] there on the
> > > > > > Event viewer you will see log file for the system success and failure we need
> > > > > > the messages for failure starts so double click any error message (X) to get
> > > > > > more Info and you can copy and paste it in your next message.
> > > > > > HTH.
> > > > > > Let us know.
> > > > > > nass
> > > > > > ---------
> > > > > > www.nasstec.co.uk
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > Well, the Universal Plug and Play Device is not on, and I cannot locate the
> > > > > > > Universal SSDP Discovery Device, and the last part I did not understand. I am
> > > > > > > not one of the more tech-savvy people on these newsgroups and please try to
> > > > > > > avoid using confusing terms.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I cannot seem to tell which program is MS and which is not.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > "nass" wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > I just used the Event Viewer in the Administrative Tools, and came up with
> > > > > > > > > errors that occured when the computer "blinked" out.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > The thing is called DCOM, and the explanation is something about a "server
> > > > > > > > > not registering with the computer."
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > It's been going on for about a month now, and it's starting to get on my
> > > > > > > > > > nerves.
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > The computer just keeps shutting down without warning, and I don't know what
> > > > > > > > > > causes it. You can understand how annoying this is when you are working on an
> > > > > > > > > > important document and the computer just blinks out, losing all the data you
> > > > > > > > > > had.
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > I have already disassembled and reassembled my computer, defragmented the
> > > > > > > > > > drive, ran windows update, used the malicious software removal tool 3 times,
> > > > > > > > > > and I am at an end of what to do. I'm not a rich man, and having to buy a new
> > > > > > > > > > computer will put in a bad position. It's also the only thing i have too.
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > P.S. I have a frayed power cord, but I managed to clean out the debris as
> > > > > > > > > > best as I could. My new power source could barely fit in there. Could that be
> > > > > > > > > > the problem?
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > First see these services and Disable them if they started or Vice Versa:
> > > > > > > > Open Run Command and type in: services.msc click [OK].
> > > > > > > > On the services scroll down to these two services:
> > > > > > > > Universal SSDP Discovery Service Disable it if it been enabled or Vice
> > > > > > > > versa.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Universal Plug and Play Device Host = the same with this service.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > If still try to boot with Clean Boot or selective boot up option to
> > > > > > > > determine the culprit and Disable or Uninstall it or update it by doing this:
> > > > > > > > Open Run Command and type in: msconfig click OK and on the system
> > > > > > > > configuration window click on startup Tab and uncheck the non ms programs
> > > > > > > > including Media players! and restart the computer and see if you will get the
> > > > > > > > error message again.
> > > > > > > > Here are links about the DCOM error message:
> > > > > > > > PRB: Access Denied When You Try to Start DCOM Server
> > > > > > > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290398
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > You receive an "Access denied" or "The network path was not found" error
> > > > > > > > message when you try to remotely manage a computer that is running Windows XP
> > > > > > > > Service Pack 2
> > > > > > > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/840634
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > You receive a "The RPC server is unavailable" error message when you open
> > > > > > > > Disk Management in Windows XP
> > > > > > > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/884564
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > If you double click the Error message in the Event Viewer you will get more
> > > > > > > > Info about which application causing this Error and you can send it back or
> > > > > > > > search the net for it.
> > > > > > > > HTH.
> > > > > > > > Let us know.
> > > > > > > > Regards,
> > > > > > > > nass
> > > > > > > > --------
> > > > > > > > www.nasstec.co.uk
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >

nass

February 9th 07, 10:39 AM

Then look in Device manager for any failure or failing Devices and see if
any Exclamation mark or Red X on any Hardware.

Again Look in the Event Viewer for any Error that can shed/lead to the
culprit causing it and Post it back in your next post or you can do your
search and find out.
If you have Windows Media Player try to uninstall it and Start your computer
and see if you will get the Error, it mainly connected with a service for
some Software/Hardware that not functioning okay and the DCOM is the
reporting error tool but without the BSOD we will be guessing.
HTH.
nass

"TheGreyKnight" wrote:

> Yes, I have already tried that for 3 weeks, with no success. It just seems to
> completely bypass the BSOD and go off. In fact, the option "Restart on
> Failure" is still off right now.
>
> I have a frayed power line on my motherboard, and I have also kicked it and
> shaken it multiple times by accident. Maybe it was another component that
> caused it's failure?
>
> "nass" wrote:
>
> > Right click My Computer icon on your Desktop if it on the desktop and select
> > Properties then click Advanced tab and then click on System StartUp and
> > Recovery.
> > There uncheck the check Box for Restart on Failure and then try to capture
> > the BSOD or the Error message which will come up and tell there is a service
> > stopped.
> > Also the same with the Event Viewer log.
> > HTH.
> > Regards,
> > nass
> >
> > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> >
> > > Well, once again, it worked only for a short time. Even though I have
> > > disabled the devices, and added the registry value, it still seems to happen.
> > > This is really confusing me. Is there nothing I can do to get rid of this ?
> > >
> > > For every solution I find, it only seems to delay the shutdown, not get rid
> > > of it.
> > >
> > > "nass" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Have a look for this and let me know:
> > > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/317843
> > > > HTH.
> > > > Regards,
> > > > nass
> > > >
> > > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Well, turns out that it worked. But there is bad news. The SSDP Device always
> > > > > manages to turn on again, and shuts it downs, AGAIN!
> > > > >
> > > > > Is there any way to keep it permanently off? And what does the SSDP device
> > > > > do anyways?
> > > > >
> > > > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > Thank you for the tips. I have located the SSDP Device, and have deactivated
> > > > > > it. Crossing my fingers and hoping for the best...
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I'll let you know if anything happens.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "nass" wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > Then Turn it ON, the SSDP Discovery Service should be listed there scroll for
> > > > > > > it. usually it will be in alphabetic order Turn ON or Off and see if the
> > > > > > > error will go away.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Read the Error message in the event Viewer, to access it Open a run command
> > > > > > > by doing this:
> > > > > > > Click Start >> Run >> type in : eventvwr then click [OK] there on the
> > > > > > > Event viewer you will see log file for the system success and failure we need
> > > > > > > the messages for failure starts so double click any error message (X) to get
> > > > > > > more Info and you can copy and paste it in your next message.
> > > > > > > HTH.
> > > > > > > Let us know.
> > > > > > > nass
> > > > > > > ---------
> > > > > > > www.nasstec.co.uk
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Well, the Universal Plug and Play Device is not on, and I cannot locate the
> > > > > > > > Universal SSDP Discovery Device, and the last part I did not understand. I am
> > > > > > > > not one of the more tech-savvy people on these newsgroups and please try to
> > > > > > > > avoid using confusing terms.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > I cannot seem to tell which program is MS and which is not.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > "nass" wrote:
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > I just used the Event Viewer in the Administrative Tools, and came up with
> > > > > > > > > > errors that occured when the computer "blinked" out.
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > The thing is called DCOM, and the explanation is something about a "server
> > > > > > > > > > not registering with the computer."
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > It's been going on for about a month now, and it's starting to get on my
> > > > > > > > > > > nerves.
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > The computer just keeps shutting down without warning, and I don't know what
> > > > > > > > > > > causes it. You can understand how annoying this is when you are working on an
> > > > > > > > > > > important document and the computer just blinks out, losing all the data you
> > > > > > > > > > > had.
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > I have already disassembled and reassembled my computer, defragmented the
> > > > > > > > > > > drive, ran windows update, used the malicious software removal tool 3 times,
> > > > > > > > > > > and I am at an end of what to do. I'm not a rich man, and having to buy a new
> > > > > > > > > > > computer will put in a bad position. It's also the only thing i have too.
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > P.S. I have a frayed power cord, but I managed to clean out the debris as
> > > > > > > > > > > best as I could. My new power source could barely fit in there. Could that be
> > > > > > > > > > > the problem?
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > First see these services and Disable them if they started or Vice Versa:
> > > > > > > > > Open Run Command and type in: services.msc click [OK].
> > > > > > > > > On the services scroll down to these two services:
> > > > > > > > > Universal SSDP Discovery Service Disable it if it been enabled or Vice
> > > > > > > > > versa.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Universal Plug and Play Device Host = the same with this service.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > If still try to boot with Clean Boot or selective boot up option to
> > > > > > > > > determine the culprit and Disable or Uninstall it or update it by doing this:
> > > > > > > > > Open Run Command and type in: msconfig click OK and on the system
> > > > > > > > > configuration window click on startup Tab and uncheck the non ms programs
> > > > > > > > > including Media players! and restart the computer and see if you will get the
> > > > > > > > > error message again.
> > > > > > > > > Here are links about the DCOM error message:
> > > > > > > > > PRB: Access Denied When You Try to Start DCOM Server
> > > > > > > > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290398
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > You receive an "Access denied" or "The network path was not found" error
> > > > > > > > > message when you try to remotely manage a computer that is running Windows XP
> > > > > > > > > Service Pack 2
> > > > > > > > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/840634
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > You receive a "The RPC server is unavailable" error message when you open
> > > > > > > > > Disk Management in Windows XP
> > > > > > > > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/884564
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > If you double click the Error message in the Event Viewer you will get more
> > > > > > > > > Info about which application causing this Error and you can send it back or
> > > > > > > > > search the net for it.
> > > > > > > > > HTH.
> > > > > > > > > Let us know.
> > > > > > > > > Regards,
> > > > > > > > > nass
> > > > > > > > > --------
> > > > > > > > > www.nasstec.co.uk
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > >

TheGreyKnight

February 9th 07, 11:27 PM

The Device Manager turned up nothing, but the Event Viewer did.

It either says:

"The Application Manager service terminated with the following error:
The specified module could not be found."

OR (The more recent ones)

"DCOM got error "This service cannot be started in Safe Mode" attempting to
start the service netman with arguments in order to run the server
{BA126AE5-2166-11D1-B1d0=00805FC1270E}

OR (One that I found)

"Detected circular dependencies auto-starting services."

OR (The original ones)

"The server {F3A614DC-ABE0-11D2-A441-00C04F795683} did not register with
DCOM within the required timeout."

I hope this can help you with anything you need. The top ones are the ones I
found mid-upper in the Event Viewer. The bottom one was the original problem.

"nass" wrote:

>
> Then look in Device manager for any failure or failing Devices and see if
> any Exclamation mark or Red X on any Hardware.
>
> Again Look in the Event Viewer for any Error that can shed/lead to the
> culprit causing it and Post it back in your next post or you can do your
> search and find out.
> If you have Windows Media Player try to uninstall it and Start your computer
> and see if you will get the Error, it mainly connected with a service for
> some Software/Hardware that not functioning okay and the DCOM is the
> reporting error tool but without the BSOD we will be guessing.
> HTH.
> nass
>
> "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
>
> > Yes, I have already tried that for 3 weeks, with no success. It just seems to
> > completely bypass the BSOD and go off. In fact, the option "Restart on
> > Failure" is still off right now.
> >
> > I have a frayed power line on my motherboard, and I have also kicked it and
> > shaken it multiple times by accident. Maybe it was another component that
> > caused it's failure?
> >
> > "nass" wrote:
> >
> > > Right click My Computer icon on your Desktop if it on the desktop and select
> > > Properties then click Advanced tab and then click on System StartUp and
> > > Recovery.
> > > There uncheck the check Box for Restart on Failure and then try to capture
> > > the BSOD or the Error message which will come up and tell there is a service
> > > stopped.
> > > Also the same with the Event Viewer log.
> > > HTH.
> > > Regards,
> > > nass
> > >
> > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Well, once again, it worked only for a short time. Even though I have
> > > > disabled the devices, and added the registry value, it still seems to happen.
> > > > This is really confusing me. Is there nothing I can do to get rid of this ?
> > > >
> > > > For every solution I find, it only seems to delay the shutdown, not get rid
> > > > of it.
> > > >
> > > > "nass" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Have a look for this and let me know:
> > > > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/317843
> > > > > HTH.
> > > > > Regards,
> > > > > nass
> > > > >
> > > > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > Well, turns out that it worked. But there is bad news. The SSDP Device always
> > > > > > manages to turn on again, and shuts it downs, AGAIN!
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Is there any way to keep it permanently off? And what does the SSDP device
> > > > > > do anyways?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > Thank you for the tips. I have located the SSDP Device, and have deactivated
> > > > > > > it. Crossing my fingers and hoping for the best...
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I'll let you know if anything happens.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > "nass" wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Then Turn it ON, the SSDP Discovery Service should be listed there scroll for
> > > > > > > > it. usually it will be in alphabetic order Turn ON or Off and see if the
> > > > > > > > error will go away.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Read the Error message in the event Viewer, to access it Open a run command
> > > > > > > > by doing this:
> > > > > > > > Click Start >> Run >> type in : eventvwr then click [OK] there on the
> > > > > > > > Event viewer you will see log file for the system success and failure we need
> > > > > > > > the messages for failure starts so double click any error message (X) to get
> > > > > > > > more Info and you can copy and paste it in your next message.
> > > > > > > > HTH.
> > > > > > > > Let us know.
> > > > > > > > nass
> > > > > > > > ---------
> > > > > > > > www.nasstec.co.uk
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Well, the Universal Plug and Play Device is not on, and I cannot locate the
> > > > > > > > > Universal SSDP Discovery Device, and the last part I did not understand. I am
> > > > > > > > > not one of the more tech-savvy people on these newsgroups and please try to
> > > > > > > > > avoid using confusing terms.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > I cannot seem to tell which program is MS and which is not.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > "nass" wrote:
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > I just used the Event Viewer in the Administrative Tools, and came up with
> > > > > > > > > > > errors that occured when the computer "blinked" out.
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > The thing is called DCOM, and the explanation is something about a "server
> > > > > > > > > > > not registering with the computer."
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > It's been going on for about a month now, and it's starting to get on my
> > > > > > > > > > > > nerves.
> > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > The computer just keeps shutting down without warning, and I don't know what
> > > > > > > > > > > > causes it. You can understand how annoying this is when you are working on an
> > > > > > > > > > > > important document and the computer just blinks out, losing all the data you
> > > > > > > > > > > > had.
> > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > I have already disassembled and reassembled my computer, defragmented the
> > > > > > > > > > > > drive, ran windows update, used the malicious software removal tool 3 times,
> > > > > > > > > > > > and I am at an end of what to do. I'm not a rich man, and having to buy a new
> > > > > > > > > > > > computer will put in a bad position. It's also the only thing i have too.
> > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > P.S. I have a frayed power cord, but I managed to clean out the debris as
> > > > > > > > > > > > best as I could. My new power source could barely fit in there. Could that be
> > > > > > > > > > > > the problem?
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > First see these services and Disable them if they started or Vice Versa:
> > > > > > > > > > Open Run Command and type in: services.msc click [OK].
> > > > > > > > > > On the services scroll down to these two services:
> > > > > > > > > > Universal SSDP Discovery Service Disable it if it been enabled or Vice
> > > > > > > > > > versa.
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > Universal Plug and Play Device Host = the same with this service.
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > If still try to boot with Clean Boot or selective boot up option to
> > > > > > > > > > determine the culprit and Disable or Uninstall it or update it by doing this:
> > > > > > > > > > Open Run Command and type in: msconfig click OK and on the system
> > > > > > > > > > configuration window click on startup Tab and uncheck the non ms programs
> > > > > > > > > > including Media players! and restart the computer and see if you will get the
> > > > > > > > > > error message again.
> > > > > > > > > > Here are links about the DCOM error message:
> > > > > > > > > > PRB: Access Denied When You Try to Start DCOM Server
> > > > > > > > > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290398
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > You receive an "Access denied" or "The network path was not found" error
> > > > > > > > > > message when you try to remotely manage a computer that is running Windows XP
> > > > > > > > > > Service Pack 2
> > > > > > > > > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/840634
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > You receive a "The RPC server is unavailable" error message when you open
> > > > > > > > > > Disk Management in Windows XP
> > > > > > > > > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/884564
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > If you double click the Error message in the Event Viewer you will get more
> > > > > > > > > > Info about which application causing this Error and you can send it back or
> > > > > > > > > > search the net for it.
> > > > > > > > > > HTH.
> > > > > > > > > > Let us know.
> > > > > > > > > > Regards,
> > > > > > > > > > nass
> > > > > > > > > > --------
> > > > > > > > > > www.nasstec.co.uk
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > >

nass

February 10th 07, 12:15 PM

"TheGreyKnight" wrote:

> The Device Manager turned up nothing, but the Event Viewer did.
>
> It either says:
>
> "The Application Manager service terminated with the following error:
> The specified module could not be found."
>
> OR (The more recent ones)
>
> "DCOM got error "This service cannot be started in Safe Mode" attempting to
> start the service netman with arguments in order to run the server
> {BA126AE5-2166-11D1-B1d0=00805FC1270E}
>
> OR (One that I found)
>
> "Detected circular dependencies auto-starting services."
>
> OR (The original ones)
>
> "The server {F3A614DC-ABE0-11D2-A441-00C04F795683} did not register with
> DCOM within the required timeout."
>
> I hope this can help you with anything you need. The top ones are the ones I
> found mid-upper in the Event Viewer. The bottom one was the original problem.
>
> "nass" wrote:
>
> >
> > Then look in Device manager for any failure or failing Devices and see if
> > any Exclamation mark or Red X on any Hardware.
> >
> > Again Look in the Event Viewer for any Error that can shed/lead to the
> > culprit causing it and Post it back in your next post or you can do your
> > search and find out.
> > If you have Windows Media Player try to uninstall it and Start your computer
> > and see if you will get the Error, it mainly connected with a service for
> > some Software/Hardware that not functioning okay and the DCOM is the
> > reporting error tool but without the BSOD we will be guessing.
> > HTH.
> > nass
> >
> > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> >
> > > Yes, I have already tried that for 3 weeks, with no success. It just seems to
> > > completely bypass the BSOD and go off. In fact, the option "Restart on
> > > Failure" is still off right now.
> > >
> > > I have a frayed power line on my motherboard, and I have also kicked it and
> > > shaken it multiple times by accident. Maybe it was another component that
> > > caused it's failure?
> > >
> > > "nass" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Right click My Computer icon on your Desktop if it on the desktop and select
> > > > Properties then click Advanced tab and then click on System StartUp and
> > > > Recovery.
> > > > There uncheck the check Box for Restart on Failure and then try to capture
> > > > the BSOD or the Error message which will come up and tell there is a service
> > > > stopped.

Here are some steps follow them and perform one-by-one please, if one done
the job for you don't proceed with the reset:

1- Clean up your caches, internet files and Run disk clean up, how run disk
cleanUp:
Open My Computer by double clicking it and then right click the partition
(C:\) and select properties.
Click Disk CleanUp and select all check boxes to clean all Temp.
Scan for Viruses and Malawares on your computer from here:
For Virus scanner on-line:
http://www.sophos.com
http://www.pandasecuirty.com
http://www.trendmicro.com

For malwares Software:
http://www.lavasoft.com
http://www.safer-networking.org

2- Run this command:
Open a run command and Type in:
sfc /scannow click [OK] and let run, get your XP CD handy to insert it in
if you prompted by the System to do so.

3- Update the Network Interface Card driver from the NIC manufacturer.

4- Try Uninstall and reinstall the NIC card on your system.

5- perform clean boot on how to perform clean Boot read this article:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353

After doing this try to Recheck the Start Up programs/Applications and see
which will be the culprit and cause the Error to appear, try to uninstall or
Update it.

6- Repair/Reinstall for the Operating system, although it will not cause
loose of data, I advise you to back Up just in case.
Here a link explain how to perform this step:
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

7- What Ant-virus and Firewall you have installed on your system?.

HTH.
Regards,
nass
--------
www.nasstec.co.uk

TheGreyKnight

February 11th 07, 10:05 PM

1. Doing it right now.
#2. haven't tried it yet
#3. Don't know what my manufacturer is
#4. Already did it.
#5. Haven't done it yet.
#6. Already did it (twice)
#7. I used to use Norton Antivirus, but I uninstalled it.

"nass" wrote:

>
>
> "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
>
> > The Device Manager turned up nothing, but the Event Viewer did.
> >
> > It either says:
> >
> > "The Application Manager service terminated with the following error:
> > The specified module could not be found."
> >
> > OR (The more recent ones)
> >
> > "DCOM got error "This service cannot be started in Safe Mode" attempting to
> > start the service netman with arguments in order to run the server
> > {BA126AE5-2166-11D1-B1d0=00805FC1270E}
> >
> > OR (One that I found)
> >
> > "Detected circular dependencies auto-starting services."
> >
> > OR (The original ones)
> >
> > "The server {F3A614DC-ABE0-11D2-A441-00C04F795683} did not register with
> > DCOM within the required timeout."
> >
> > I hope this can help you with anything you need. The top ones are the ones I
> > found mid-upper in the Event Viewer. The bottom one was the original problem.
> >
> > "nass" wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > Then look in Device manager for any failure or failing Devices and see if
> > > any Exclamation mark or Red X on any Hardware.
> > >
> > > Again Look in the Event Viewer for any Error that can shed/lead to the
> > > culprit causing it and Post it back in your next post or you can do your
> > > search and find out.
> > > If you have Windows Media Player try to uninstall it and Start your computer
> > > and see if you will get the Error, it mainly connected with a service for
> > > some Software/Hardware that not functioning okay and the DCOM is the
> > > reporting error tool but without the BSOD we will be guessing.
> > > HTH.
> > > nass
> > >
> > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Yes, I have already tried that for 3 weeks, with no success. It just seems to
> > > > completely bypass the BSOD and go off. In fact, the option "Restart on
> > > > Failure" is still off right now.
> > > >
> > > > I have a frayed power line on my motherboard, and I have also kicked it and
> > > > shaken it multiple times by accident. Maybe it was another component that
> > > > caused it's failure?
> > > >
> > > > "nass" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Right click My Computer icon on your Desktop if it on the desktop and select
> > > > > Properties then click Advanced tab and then click on System StartUp and
> > > > > Recovery.
> > > > > There uncheck the check Box for Restart on Failure and then try to capture
> > > > > the BSOD or the Error message which will come up and tell there is a service
> > > > > stopped.
>
> Here are some steps follow them and perform one-by-one please, if one done
> the job for you don't proceed with the reset:
>
> 1- Clean up your caches, internet files and Run disk clean up, how run disk
> cleanUp:
> Open My Computer by double clicking it and then right click the partition
> (C:\) and select properties.
> Click Disk CleanUp and select all check boxes to clean all Temp.
> Scan for Viruses and Malawares on your computer from here:
> For Virus scanner on-line:
> http://www.sophos.com
> http://www.pandasecuirty.com
> http://www.trendmicro.com
>
> For malwares Software:
> http://www.lavasoft.com
> http://www.safer-networking.org
>
>
> 2- Run this command:
> Open a run command and Type in:
> sfc /scannow click [OK] and let run, get your XP CD handy to insert it in
> if you prompted by the System to do so.
>
> 3- Update the Network Interface Card driver from the NIC manufacturer.
>
> 4- Try Uninstall and reinstall the NIC card on your system.
>
> 5- perform clean boot on how to perform clean Boot read this article:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353
>
> After doing this try to Recheck the Start Up programs/Applications and see
> which will be the culprit and cause the Error to appear, try to uninstall or
> Update it.
>
> 6- Repair/Reinstall for the Operating system, although it will not cause
> loose of data, I advise you to back Up just in case.
> Here a link explain how to perform this step:
> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
>
> 7- What Ant-virus and Firewall you have installed on your system?.
>
> HTH.
> Regards,
> nass
> --------
> www.nasstec.co.uk
>
>

TheGreyKnight

February 11th 07, 10:44 PM

Okay, new report:
1. Done
2. Not yet
3. Done
4. Done
5. Done
6. Done
7. Norton Anti-virus, Windows Firewall

"nass" wrote:

>
>
> "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
>
> > The Device Manager turned up nothing, but the Event Viewer did.
> >
> > It either says:
> >
> > "The Application Manager service terminated with the following error:
> > The specified module could not be found."
> >
> > OR (The more recent ones)
> >
> > "DCOM got error "This service cannot be started in Safe Mode" attempting to
> > start the service netman with arguments in order to run the server
> > {BA126AE5-2166-11D1-B1d0=00805FC1270E}
> >
> > OR (One that I found)
> >
> > "Detected circular dependencies auto-starting services."
> >
> > OR (The original ones)
> >
> > "The server {F3A614DC-ABE0-11D2-A441-00C04F795683} did not register with
> > DCOM within the required timeout."
> >
> > I hope this can help you with anything you need. The top ones are the ones I
> > found mid-upper in the Event Viewer. The bottom one was the original problem.
> >
> > "nass" wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > Then look in Device manager for any failure or failing Devices and see if
> > > any Exclamation mark or Red X on any Hardware.
> > >
> > > Again Look in the Event Viewer for any Error that can shed/lead to the
> > > culprit causing it and Post it back in your next post or you can do your
> > > search and find out.
> > > If you have Windows Media Player try to uninstall it and Start your computer
> > > and see if you will get the Error, it mainly connected with a service for
> > > some Software/Hardware that not functioning okay and the DCOM is the
> > > reporting error tool but without the BSOD we will be guessing.
> > > HTH.
> > > nass
> > >
> > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Yes, I have already tried that for 3 weeks, with no success. It just seems to
> > > > completely bypass the BSOD and go off. In fact, the option "Restart on
> > > > Failure" is still off right now.
> > > >
> > > > I have a frayed power line on my motherboard, and I have also kicked it and
> > > > shaken it multiple times by accident. Maybe it was another component that
> > > > caused it's failure?
> > > >
> > > > "nass" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Right click My Computer icon on your Desktop if it on the desktop and select
> > > > > Properties then click Advanced tab and then click on System StartUp and
> > > > > Recovery.
> > > > > There uncheck the check Box for Restart on Failure and then try to capture
> > > > > the BSOD or the Error message which will come up and tell there is a service
> > > > > stopped.
>
> Here are some steps follow them and perform one-by-one please, if one done
> the job for you don't proceed with the reset:
>
> 1- Clean up your caches, internet files and Run disk clean up, how run disk
> cleanUp:
> Open My Computer by double clicking it and then right click the partition
> (C:\) and select properties.
> Click Disk CleanUp and select all check boxes to clean all Temp.
> Scan for Viruses and Malawares on your computer from here:
> For Virus scanner on-line:
> http://www.sophos.com
> http://www.pandasecuirty.com
> http://www.trendmicro.com
>
> For malwares Software:
> http://www.lavasoft.com
> http://www.safer-networking.org
>
>
> 2- Run this command:
> Open a run command and Type in:
> sfc /scannow click [OK] and let run, get your XP CD handy to insert it in
> if you prompted by the System to do so.
>
> 3- Update the Network Interface Card driver from the NIC manufacturer.
>
> 4- Try Uninstall and reinstall the NIC card on your system.
>
> 5- perform clean boot on how to perform clean Boot read this article:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353
>
> After doing this try to Recheck the Start Up programs/Applications and see
> which will be the culprit and cause the Error to appear, try to uninstall or
> Update it.
>
> 6- Repair/Reinstall for the Operating system, although it will not cause
> loose of data, I advise you to back Up just in case.
> Here a link explain how to perform this step:
> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
>
> 7- What Ant-virus and Firewall you have installed on your system?.
>
> HTH.
> Regards,
> nass
> --------
> www.nasstec.co.uk
>
>

TheGreyKnight

February 12th 07, 09:06 PM

Things have gotten worse as of late. Now the problem does not even register
with the Event Viewer anymore, so it is impossible to tell what the DCOM
problem is.

My very last option is to use the System Restore back to the point before it
all began. I will wait a week to see if I can find anything that can help me
with this problem, and then I will do it.

Thank for the help
TGK

"TheGreyKnight" wrote:

> Okay, new report:
> 1. Done
> 2. Not yet
> 3. Done
> 4. Done
> 5. Done
> 6. Done
> 7. Norton Anti-virus, Windows Firewall
>
> "nass" wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> >
> > > The Device Manager turned up nothing, but the Event Viewer did.
> > >
> > > It either says:
> > >
> > > "The Application Manager service terminated with the following error:
> > > The specified module could not be found."
> > >
> > > OR (The more recent ones)
> > >
> > > "DCOM got error "This service cannot be started in Safe Mode" attempting to
> > > start the service netman with arguments in order to run the server
> > > {BA126AE5-2166-11D1-B1d0=00805FC1270E}
> > >
> > > OR (One that I found)
> > >
> > > "Detected circular dependencies auto-starting services."
> > >
> > > OR (The original ones)
> > >
> > > "The server {F3A614DC-ABE0-11D2-A441-00C04F795683} did not register with
> > > DCOM within the required timeout."
> > >
> > > I hope this can help you with anything you need. The top ones are the ones I
> > > found mid-upper in the Event Viewer. The bottom one was the original problem.
> > >
> > > "nass" wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > > Then look in Device manager for any failure or failing Devices and see if
> > > > any Exclamation mark or Red X on any Hardware.
> > > >
> > > > Again Look in the Event Viewer for any Error that can shed/lead to the
> > > > culprit causing it and Post it back in your next post or you can do your
> > > > search and find out.
> > > > If you have Windows Media Player try to uninstall it and Start your computer
> > > > and see if you will get the Error, it mainly connected with a service for
> > > > some Software/Hardware that not functioning okay and the DCOM is the
> > > > reporting error tool but without the BSOD we will be guessing.
> > > > HTH.
> > > > nass
> > > >
> > > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Yes, I have already tried that for 3 weeks, with no success. It just seems to
> > > > > completely bypass the BSOD and go off. In fact, the option "Restart on
> > > > > Failure" is still off right now.
> > > > >
> > > > > I have a frayed power line on my motherboard, and I have also kicked it and
> > > > > shaken it multiple times by accident. Maybe it was another component that
> > > > > caused it's failure?
> > > > >
> > > > > "nass" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > Right click My Computer icon on your Desktop if it on the desktop and select
> > > > > > Properties then click Advanced tab and then click on System StartUp and
> > > > > > Recovery.
> > > > > > There uncheck the check Box for Restart on Failure and then try to capture
> > > > > > the BSOD or the Error message which will come up and tell there is a service
> > > > > > stopped.
> >
> > Here are some steps follow them and perform one-by-one please, if one done
> > the job for you don't proceed with the reset:
> >
> > 1- Clean up your caches, internet files and Run disk clean up, how run disk
> > cleanUp:
> > Open My Computer by double clicking it and then right click the partition
> > (C:\) and select properties.
> > Click Disk CleanUp and select all check boxes to clean all Temp.
> > Scan for Viruses and Malawares on your computer from here:
> > For Virus scanner on-line:
> > http://www.sophos.com
> > http://www.pandasecuirty.com
> > http://www.trendmicro.com
> >
> > For malwares Software:
> > http://www.lavasoft.com
> > http://www.safer-networking.org
> >
> >
> > 2- Run this command:
> > Open a run command and Type in:
> > sfc /scannow click [OK] and let run, get your XP CD handy to insert it in
> > if you prompted by the System to do so.
> >
> > 3- Update the Network Interface Card driver from the NIC manufacturer.
> >
> > 4- Try Uninstall and reinstall the NIC card on your system.
> >
> > 5- perform clean boot on how to perform clean Boot read this article:
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353
> >
> > After doing this try to Recheck the Start Up programs/Applications and see
> > which will be the culprit and cause the Error to appear, try to uninstall or
> > Update it.
> >
> > 6- Repair/Reinstall for the Operating system, although it will not cause
> > loose of data, I advise you to back Up just in case.
> > Here a link explain how to perform this step:
> > http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
> >
> > 7- What Ant-virus and Firewall you have installed on your system?.
> >
> > HTH.
> > Regards,
> > nass
> > --------
> > www.nasstec.co.uk
> >
> >

nass

February 12th 07, 10:52 PM

Hi TGK,
Last stand, try to be sure your computer getting a consistent current
(power) and the Shut down button is not pressed IN and causing reboot.

If still then Backup the data and Perform a clean Install, I will be worried
about the Motherboard try before performing Clean Install (after backing up
your Data) Update the Motherboard Driver and see if any noticeable
improvement in performance.
HTH.
Regards,
nass

"TheGreyKnight" wrote:

> Things have gotten worse as of late. Now the problem does not even register
> with the Event Viewer anymore, so it is impossible to tell what the DCOM
> problem is.
>
> My very last option is to use the System Restore back to the point before it
> all began. I will wait a week to see if I can find anything that can help me
> with this problem, and then I will do it.
>
> Thank for the help
> TGK
>
> "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
>
> > Okay, new report:
> > 1. Done
> > 2. Not yet
> > 3. Done
> > 4. Done
> > 5. Done
> > 6. Done
> > 7. Norton Anti-virus, Windows Firewall
> >
> > "nass" wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > >
> > > > The Device Manager turned up nothing, but the Event Viewer did.
> > > >
> > > > It either says:
> > > >
> > > > "The Application Manager service terminated with the following error:
> > > > The specified module could not be found."
> > > >
> > > > OR (The more recent ones)
> > > >
> > > > "DCOM got error "This service cannot be started in Safe Mode" attempting to
> > > > start the service netman with arguments in order to run the server
> > > > {BA126AE5-2166-11D1-B1d0=00805FC1270E}
> > > >
> > > > OR (One that I found)
> > > >
> > > > "Detected circular dependencies auto-starting services."
> > > >
> > > > OR (The original ones)
> > > >
> > > > "The server {F3A614DC-ABE0-11D2-A441-00C04F795683} did not register with
> > > > DCOM within the required timeout."
> > > >
> > > > I hope this can help you with anything you need. The top ones are the ones I
> > > > found mid-upper in the Event Viewer. The bottom one was the original problem.
> > > >
> > > > "nass" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Then look in Device manager for any failure or failing Devices and see if
> > > > > any Exclamation mark or Red X on any Hardware.
> > > > >
> > > > > Again Look in the Event Viewer for any Error that can shed/lead to the
> > > > > culprit causing it and Post it back in your next post or you can do your
> > > > > search and find out.
> > > > > If you have Windows Media Player try to uninstall it and Start your computer
> > > > > and see if you will get the Error, it mainly connected with a service for
> > > > > some Software/Hardware that not functioning okay and the DCOM is the
> > > > > reporting error tool but without the BSOD we will be guessing.
> > > > > HTH.
> > > > > nass
> > > > >
> > > > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > Yes, I have already tried that for 3 weeks, with no success. It just seems to
> > > > > > completely bypass the BSOD and go off. In fact, the option "Restart on
> > > > > > Failure" is still off right now.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I have a frayed power line on my motherboard, and I have also kicked it and
> > > > > > shaken it multiple times by accident. Maybe it was another component that
> > > > > > caused it's failure?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "nass" wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > Right click My Computer icon on your Desktop if it on the desktop and select
> > > > > > > Properties then click Advanced tab and then click on System StartUp and
> > > > > > > Recovery.
> > > > > > > There uncheck the check Box for Restart on Failure and then try to capture
> > > > > > > the BSOD or the Error message which will come up and tell there is a service
> > > > > > > stopped.
> > >
> > > Here are some steps follow them and perform one-by-one please, if one done
> > > the job for you don't proceed with the reset:
> > >
> > > 1- Clean up your caches, internet files and Run disk clean up, how run disk
> > > cleanUp:
> > > Open My Computer by double clicking it and then right click the partition
> > > (C:\) and select properties.
> > > Click Disk CleanUp and select all check boxes to clean all Temp.
> > > Scan for Viruses and Malawares on your computer from here:
> > > For Virus scanner on-line:
> > > http://www.sophos.com
> > > http://www.pandasecuirty.com
> > > http://www.trendmicro.com
> > >
> > > For malwares Software:
> > > http://www.lavasoft.com
> > > http://www.safer-networking.org
> > >
> > >
> > > 2- Run this command:
> > > Open a run command and Type in:
> > > sfc /scannow click [OK] and let run, get your XP CD handy to insert it in
> > > if you prompted by the System to do so.
> > >
> > > 3- Update the Network Interface Card driver from the NIC manufacturer.
> > >
> > > 4- Try Uninstall and reinstall the NIC card on your system.
> > >
> > > 5- perform clean boot on how to perform clean Boot read this article:
> > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353
> > >
> > > After doing this try to Recheck the Start Up programs/Applications and see
> > > which will be the culprit and cause the Error to appear, try to uninstall or
> > > Update it.
> > >
> > > 6- Repair/Reinstall for the Operating system, although it will not cause
> > > loose of data, I advise you to back Up just in case.
> > > Here a link explain how to perform this step:
> > > http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
> > >
> > > 7- What Ant-virus and Firewall you have installed on your system?.
> > >
> > > HTH.
> > > Regards,
> > > nass
> > > --------
> > > www.nasstec.co.uk
> > >
> > >

TheGreyKnight

February 12th 07, 11:29 PM

About the power....

Yes, I think there is a problem for that. A month ago, when I played tons of
games, I burnt out my power wire on my motherboard. I cleaned it out, but I
wasn't able to get rid of all the burnt stuff. I got a 350-watt power supply
and hooked it in. It worked fine. But it seems that my problems still
remained, as the shutdowns started way before i replaced it.

But with the debris inside the power socket, do you think it could be
causing the problem?

Let me know
TGK

"nass" wrote:

> Hi TGK,
> Last stand, try to be sure your computer getting a consistent current
> (power) and the Shut down button is not pressed IN and causing reboot.
>
> If still then Backup the data and Perform a clean Install, I will be worried
> about the Motherboard try before performing Clean Install (after backing up
> your Data) Update the Motherboard Driver and see if any noticeable
> improvement in performance.
> HTH.
> Regards,
> nass
>
> "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
>
> > Things have gotten worse as of late. Now the problem does not even register
> > with the Event Viewer anymore, so it is impossible to tell what the DCOM
> > problem is.
> >
> > My very last option is to use the System Restore back to the point before it
> > all began. I will wait a week to see if I can find anything that can help me
> > with this problem, and then I will do it.
> >
> > Thank for the help
> > TGK
> >
> > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> >
> > > Okay, new report:
> > > 1. Done
> > > 2. Not yet
> > > 3. Done
> > > 4. Done
> > > 5. Done
> > > 6. Done
> > > 7. Norton Anti-virus, Windows Firewall
> > >
> > > "nass" wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > The Device Manager turned up nothing, but the Event Viewer did.
> > > > >
> > > > > It either says:
> > > > >
> > > > > "The Application Manager service terminated with the following error:
> > > > > The specified module could not be found."
> > > > >
> > > > > OR (The more recent ones)
> > > > >
> > > > > "DCOM got error "This service cannot be started in Safe Mode" attempting to
> > > > > start the service netman with arguments in order to run the server
> > > > > {BA126AE5-2166-11D1-B1d0=00805FC1270E}
> > > > >
> > > > > OR (One that I found)
> > > > >
> > > > > "Detected circular dependencies auto-starting services."
> > > > >
> > > > > OR (The original ones)
> > > > >
> > > > > "The server {F3A614DC-ABE0-11D2-A441-00C04F795683} did not register with
> > > > > DCOM within the required timeout."
> > > > >
> > > > > I hope this can help you with anything you need. The top ones are the ones I
> > > > > found mid-upper in the Event Viewer. The bottom one was the original problem.
> > > > >
> > > > > "nass" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Then look in Device manager for any failure or failing Devices and see if
> > > > > > any Exclamation mark or Red X on any Hardware.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Again Look in the Event Viewer for any Error that can shed/lead to the
> > > > > > culprit causing it and Post it back in your next post or you can do your
> > > > > > search and find out.
> > > > > > If you have Windows Media Player try to uninstall it and Start your computer
> > > > > > and see if you will get the Error, it mainly connected with a service for
> > > > > > some Software/Hardware that not functioning okay and the DCOM is the
> > > > > > reporting error tool but without the BSOD we will be guessing.
> > > > > > HTH.
> > > > > > nass
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > Yes, I have already tried that for 3 weeks, with no success. It just seems to
> > > > > > > completely bypass the BSOD and go off. In fact, the option "Restart on
> > > > > > > Failure" is still off right now.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I have a frayed power line on my motherboard, and I have also kicked it and
> > > > > > > shaken it multiple times by accident. Maybe it was another component that
> > > > > > > caused it's failure?
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > "nass" wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Right click My Computer icon on your Desktop if it on the desktop and select
> > > > > > > > Properties then click Advanced tab and then click on System StartUp and
> > > > > > > > Recovery.
> > > > > > > > There uncheck the check Box for Restart on Failure and then try to capture
> > > > > > > > the BSOD or the Error message which will come up and tell there is a service
> > > > > > > > stopped.
> > > >
> > > > Here are some steps follow them and perform one-by-one please, if one done
> > > > the job for you don't proceed with the reset:
> > > >
> > > > 1- Clean up your caches, internet files and Run disk clean up, how run disk
> > > > cleanUp:
> > > > Open My Computer by double clicking it and then right click the partition
> > > > (C:\) and select properties.
> > > > Click Disk CleanUp and select all check boxes to clean all Temp.
> > > > Scan for Viruses and Malawares on your computer from here:
> > > > For Virus scanner on-line:
> > > > http://www.sophos.com
> > > > http://www.pandasecuirty.com
> > > > http://www.trendmicro.com
> > > >
> > > > For malwares Software:
> > > > http://www.lavasoft.com
> > > > http://www.safer-networking.org
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > 2- Run this command:
> > > > Open a run command and Type in:
> > > > sfc /scannow click [OK] and let run, get your XP CD handy to insert it in
> > > > if you prompted by the System to do so.
> > > >
> > > > 3- Update the Network Interface Card driver from the NIC manufacturer.
> > > >
> > > > 4- Try Uninstall and reinstall the NIC card on your system.
> > > >
> > > > 5- perform clean boot on how to perform clean Boot read this article:
> > > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353
> > > >
> > > > After doing this try to Recheck the Start Up programs/Applications and see
> > > > which will be the culprit and cause the Error to appear, try to uninstall or
> > > > Update it.
> > > >
> > > > 6- Repair/Reinstall for the Operating system, although it will not cause
> > > > loose of data, I advise you to back Up just in case.
> > > > Here a link explain how to perform this step:
> > > > http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
> > > >
> > > > 7- What Ant-virus and Firewall you have installed on your system?.
> > > >
> > > > HTH.
> > > > Regards,
> > > > nass
> > > > --------
> > > > www.nasstec.co.uk
> > > >
> > > >

nass

February 13th 07, 03:03 PM

That a Possibility, as the Burn still around the Socket or the metal
connectors can make the power uncleanness or not consistent power supplied
to the Motherboard components.

Also It may be rendered the motherboard useless and you may end up buying a
new Motherboard.

There are an anti-static Tissue you can buy from some store better than the
dumped cotton to clean the debris.
HTH.
Regards,
nass

"TheGreyKnight" wrote:

> About the power....
>
> Yes, I think there is a problem for that. A month ago, when I played tons of
> games, I burnt out my power wire on my motherboard. I cleaned it out, but I
> wasn't able to get rid of all the burnt stuff. I got a 350-watt power supply
> and hooked it in. It worked fine. But it seems that my problems still
> remained, as the shutdowns started way before i replaced it.
>
> But with the debris inside the power socket, do you think it could be
> causing the problem?
>
> Let me know
> TGK
>
> "nass" wrote:
>
> > Hi TGK,
> > Last stand, try to be sure your computer getting a consistent current
> > (power) and the Shut down button is not pressed IN and causing reboot.
> >
> > If still then Backup the data and Perform a clean Install, I will be worried
> > about the Motherboard try before performing Clean Install (after backing up
> > your Data) Update the Motherboard Driver and see if any noticeable
> > improvement in performance.
> > HTH.
> > Regards,
> > nass
> >
> > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> >
> > > Things have gotten worse as of late. Now the problem does not even register
> > > with the Event Viewer anymore, so it is impossible to tell what the DCOM
> > > problem is.
> > >
> > > My very last option is to use the System Restore back to the point before it
> > > all began. I will wait a week to see if I can find anything that can help me
> > > with this problem, and then I will do it.
> > >
> > > Thank for the help
> > > TGK
> > >
> > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Okay, new report:
> > > > 1. Done
> > > > 2. Not yet
> > > > 3. Done
> > > > 4. Done
> > > > 5. Done
> > > > 6. Done
> > > > 7. Norton Anti-virus, Windows Firewall
> > > >
> > > > "nass" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > The Device Manager turned up nothing, but the Event Viewer did.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > It either says:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "The Application Manager service terminated with the following error:
> > > > > > The specified module could not be found."
> > > > > >
> > > > > > OR (The more recent ones)
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "DCOM got error "This service cannot be started in Safe Mode" attempting to
> > > > > > start the service netman with arguments in order to run the server
> > > > > > {BA126AE5-2166-11D1-B1d0=00805FC1270E}
> > > > > >
> > > > > > OR (One that I found)
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Detected circular dependencies auto-starting services."
> > > > > >
> > > > > > OR (The original ones)
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "The server {F3A614DC-ABE0-11D2-A441-00C04F795683} did not register with
> > > > > > DCOM within the required timeout."
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I hope this can help you with anything you need. The top ones are the ones I
> > > > > > found mid-upper in the Event Viewer. The bottom one was the original problem.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "nass" wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Then look in Device manager for any failure or failing Devices and see if
> > > > > > > any Exclamation mark or Red X on any Hardware.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Again Look in the Event Viewer for any Error that can shed/lead to the
> > > > > > > culprit causing it and Post it back in your next post or you can do your
> > > > > > > search and find out.
> > > > > > > If you have Windows Media Player try to uninstall it and Start your computer
> > > > > > > and see if you will get the Error, it mainly connected with a service for
> > > > > > > some Software/Hardware that not functioning okay and the DCOM is the
> > > > > > > reporting error tool but without the BSOD we will be guessing.
> > > > > > > HTH.
> > > > > > > nass
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > "TheGreyKnight" wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Yes, I have already tried that for 3 weeks, with no success. It just seems to
> > > > > > > > completely bypass the BSOD and go off. In fact, the option "Restart on
> > > > > > > > Failure" is still off right now.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > I have a frayed power line on my motherboard, and I have also kicked it and
> > > > > > > > shaken it multiple times by accident. Maybe it was another component that
> > > > > > > > caused it's failure?
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > "nass" wrote:
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Right click My Computer icon on your Desktop if it on the desktop and select
> > > > > > > > > Properties then click Advanced tab and then click on System StartUp and
> > > > > > > > > Recovery.
> > > > > > > > > There uncheck the check Box for Restart on Failure and then try to capture
> > > > > > > > > the BSOD or the Error message which will come up and tell there is a service
> > > > > > > > > stopped.
> > > > >
> > > > > Here are some steps follow them and perform one-by-one please, if one done
> > > > > the job for you don't proceed with the reset:
> > > > >
> > > > > 1- Clean up your caches, internet files and Run disk clean up, how run disk
> > > > > cleanUp:
> > > > > Open My Computer by double clicking it and then right click the partition
> > > > > (C:\) and select properties.
> > > > > Click Disk CleanUp and select all check boxes to clean all Temp.
> > > > > Scan for Viruses and Malawares on your computer from here:
> > > > > For Virus scanner on-line:
> > > > > http://www.sophos.com
> > > > > http://www.pandasecuirty.com
> > > > > http://www.trendmicro.com
> > > > >
> > > > > For malwares Software:
> > > > > http://www.lavasoft.com
> > > > > http://www.safer-networking.org
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > 2- Run this command:
> > > > > Open a run command and Type in:
> > > > > sfc /scannow click [OK] and let run, get your XP CD handy to insert it in
> > > > > if you prompted by the System to do so.
> > > > >
> > > > > 3- Update the Network Interface Card driver from the NIC manufacturer.
> > > > >
> > > > > 4- Try Uninstall and reinstall the NIC card on your system.
> > > > >
> > > > > 5- perform clean boot on how to perform clean Boot read this article:
> > > > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353
> > > > >
> > > > > After doing this try to Recheck the Start Up programs/Applications and see
> > > > > which will be the culprit and cause the Error to appear, try to uninstall or
> > > > > Update it.
> > > > >
> > > > > 6- Repair/Reinstall for the Operating system, although it will not cause
> > > > > loose of data, I advise you to back Up just in case.
> > > > > Here a link explain how to perform this step:
> > > > > http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
> > > > >
> > > > > 7- What Ant-virus and Firewall you have installed on your system?.
> > > > >
> > > > > HTH.
> > > > > Regards,
> > > > > nass
> > > > > --------
> > > > > www.nasstec.co.uk
> > > > >
> > > > >