Recent content by divide0

conime.exe is part of microsoft IME? If this is true, what about simply uninstalling and reinstalling IME? Would that replace the file?

I've tried the steps above, yet conime.exe doesn't seem to exist in the directory where sfc says it is, that is, it's not in the System32 folder. Could I be looking at a virus of some sort? Or is the file simply missing? But, I don't see what conime.exe has to do with booting my computer...

Hmm...are you saying that Vista simply uses the HDD in more ways? If my HDD is failing, I want to replace it ASAP. I don't use Vista often, but I want to see it work properly (it's really not THAT bad...) Just as a precaution, I have been manually backing up all files important to me biweekly...

Is this what you were talking about? Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6001] Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. C:\Users\#@%> sfc/scannow Beginning system scan. This process will take some time. Beginning verification phase of system scan. Verification 100%...

I didn't mention the age of the drive because it's only 9 months old; it shouldn't be failing yet. I've also noticed that Linux boots and behaves the way it should. It is just Vista that seems to be sluggish on startup (although once loaded, it generally runs as fast as it should). As for a...

Every time I try and back up my files, I get this message. I will then proceed to run every kind of HDD check available to me, as well as chkdsk. However, each test finds nothing wrong. I did have some corrupt files on the NTFS partition that were causing Vista to fail every other boot. I have...

I've got a quick question, if you don't mind. I NEVER update Vista (or Windows in general) with the exception of service packs. I'm always afraid that if I update, something will mess up on my computer. Is this something I need to be concerned about?

I am looking forward to seeing the final product. 8.10 is in Beta now if I'm not mistaken...so it should be ready in the near future...

You said you've done several virus scans. Were they all with the same anti-virus? Having more than one can cause problems... Also, is it happening on the same browser (assuming you're talking about web browsing)? You could try getting a different browser (although to do this you'll need the...

Between these two only, I use PC. I would consider getting OSX if and only if it was legal to install on non-macs, although I find many features and apps of OSX useless (as I don't do videos, take pictures, webcam chat, etc.) and I hate using media playlists (especially iTunes) of any kind; I'm...

Sometimes a simple "backup and restore" can fix problems; However, this "10008 Replace Hard Disk 1" message does not make sense, as the on-board HDD is usually Hard Disk 0. Are you booting externally? Now, I'm not familiar with HPs, but 10008 could suggest an error. You could try going to their...

Hello, everyone. I've been having an issue with the Vista partition of my HDD. I'm not exactly sure if this is a Vista issue, HDD issue, or both. Anyway, Vista will occasionally fail to launch past the initial boot screen (the loading bar). However, after waiting some time, my computer (a Sony...