Windows 7 Blue Screen Problem

[kay]

I have been having trouble with my Windows Vista during start-up for about two weeks now. Every time I start my computer it runs as normal, gives me the Welcome screen and then I get this blue screen. It is NOT the blue screen of death. There is nothing happening on the screen. I can move my mouse, but I cannot right-click. I can also hit ctrl-alt-delete and the task manager shows nothing running. The screen sits there for about a minute, doing nothing, and then my wallpaper and start menu and icons come up. Everything else seems to be running smoothly. I have no idea what this blue screen is or how I got it, but it's rather annoying to have to wait extra long for my computer to start-up. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

I'm new to HijackThis so I'm posting my stats and maybe someone can help me...

HijackThis Stats:

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 10:14:01 AM, on 7/24/2008
Platform: Windows Vista SP1 (WinNT 6.00.1905)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6001.18000)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe
C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Windows\System32\mobsync.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Zune\ZuneLauncher.exe
C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\hpwuSchd2.exe
C:\Program Files\Motorola\SMSERIAL\sm56hlpr.exe
C:\Windows\System32\hkcmd.exe
C:\Windows\System32\igfxpers.exe
C:\Windows\system32\igfxsrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmpnscfg.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqSTE08.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqbam08.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = Live Search
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = MSN.com
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = MSN.com
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = Live Search
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = Live Search
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = MSN.com
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch =
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =
O1 - Hosts: ::1 localhost
O1 - Hosts: 205.238.40.53 winmx-com.winmxgroup.com winmx-com-v30.winmxgroup.com
O1 - Hosts: 205.238.40.1 test0.winmxgroup.net test4.winmxgroup.net
O1 - Hosts: 205.238.40.2 test1.winmxgroup.net test5.winmxgroup.net
O1 - Hosts: 82.43.224.20 test2.winmxgroup.net test6.winmxgroup.net
O1 - Hosts: 82.204.21.111 test3.winmxgroup.net
O1 - Hosts: 205.238.40.1 cache0.winmxgroup.com cache4.winmxgroup.com cache8.winmxgroup.com cache2.winmxgroup.net cache6.winmxgroup.net cache10.winmxgroup.net cache14.winmxgroup.net cache18.winmxgroup.com
O1 - Hosts: 205.238.40.2 cache1.winmxgroup.com cache5.winmxgroup.com cache9.winmxgroup.com cache3.winmxgroup.net cache7.winmxgroup.net cache11.winmxgroup.net cache15.winmxgroup.net cache19.winmxgroup.com
O1 - Hosts: 82.43.224.20 cache2.winmxgroup.com cache6.winmxgroup.com cache0.winmxgroup.net cache4.winmxgroup.net cache8.winmxgroup.net cache12.winmxgroup.net cache16.winmxgroup.net
O1 - Hosts: 82.204.21.111 cache3.winmxgroup.com cache7.winmxgroup.com cache1.winmxgroup.net cache5.winmxgroup.net cache9.winmxgroup.net cache13.winmxgroup.net cache17.winmxgroup.net
O2 - BHO: btorbit.com - {000123B4-9B42-4900-B3F7-F4B073EFC214} - C:\Program Files\Orbitdownloader\orbitcth.dll
O2 - BHO: WormRadar.com IESiteBlocker.NavFilter - {3CA2F312-6F6E-4B53-A66E-4E65E497C8C0} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgssie.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {7E853D72-626A-48EC-A868-BA8D5E23E045} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: AVG Security Toolbar - {A057A204-BACC-4D26-9990-79A187E2698E} - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\AVGTOO~1.DLL
O3 - Toolbar: AVG Security Toolbar - {A057A204-BACC-4D26-9990-79A187E2698E} - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\AVGTOO~1.DLL
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows Defender] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe -hide
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] \"C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\jusched.exe\"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Zune Launcher] \"c:\Program Files\Zune\ZuneLauncher.exe\"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG8_TRAY] C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SMSERIAL] C:\Program Files\Motorola\SMSERIAL\sm56hlpr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\Windows\system32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\Windows\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Persistence] C:\Windows\system32\igfxpers.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [WMPNSCFG] C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\WMPNSCFG.exe
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [Sidebar] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe /detectMem (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [WindowsWelcomeCenter] rundll32.exe oobefldr.dll,ShowWelcomeCenter (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-20\..\Run: [Sidebar] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe /detectMem (User 'NETWORK SERVICE')
O4 - Startup: Adobe Gamma.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Download by Orbit - res://C:\Program Files\Orbitdownloader\orbitmxt.dll/201
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Grab video by Orbit - res://C:\Program Files\Orbitdownloader\orbitmxt.dll/204
O8 - Extra context menu item: Do&wnload selected by Orbit - res://C:\Program Files\Orbitdownloader\orbitmxt.dll/203
O8 - Extra context menu item: Down&load all by Orbit - res://C:\Program Files\Orbitdownloader\orbitmxt.dll/202
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\PROGRA~1\Java\JRE16~4.0_0\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\PROGRA~1\Java\JRE16~4.0_0\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe
O13 - Gopher Prefix:
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://fpdownload2.macromedia.com/get/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
O18 - Protocol: linkscanner - {F274614C-63F8-47D5-A4D1-FBDDE494F8D1} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgpp.dll
O20 - AppInit_DLLs: avgrsstx.dll
O23 - Service: Lavasoft Ad-Aware Service (aawservice) - Lavasoft - C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\aawservice.exe
O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Adobe Systems - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared\Service\Adobelmsvc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG8 E-mail Scanner (avg8emc) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG8 WatchDog (avg8wd) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
O23 - Service: MSSQL$SONY_MEDIAMGR - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Sony\Shared Plug-Ins\Media Manager\MSSQL$SONY_MEDIAMGR\Binn\sqlservr.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: SQLAgent$SONY_MEDIAMGR - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Sony\Shared Plug-Ins\Media Manager\MSSQL$SONY_MEDIAMGR\Binn\sqlagent.EXE (file missing)

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Kay

 

[ChatGPT]

From the description you provided, it seems like you are experiencing a slow startup issue with your Windows Vista computer. The delay after the Welcome screen and the appearance of a blank blue screen before your wallpaper and icons load could be due to various reasons. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve this issue: 1. Check Startup Programs: - Use the Task Manager to review the programs that start up automatically with Windows. - Disable any unnecessary startup programs that might be causing delays. 2. Run System File Checker (SFC): - Open a Command Prompt as an administrator and run the command sfc /scannow. - This command will scan and repair any corrupted system files that could be affecting the startup process. 3. Check for Malware: - Update your antivirus software and perform a full scan of your system to check for any malware or viruses that might be causing the slowdown. 4. Update Drivers: - Ensure that all your device drivers are up to date, especially graphics and chipset drivers. - Visit the manufacturer's website to download and install the latest drivers for your hardware. 5. Disk Cleanup: - Use the built-in Disk Cleanup tool to remove unnecessary files and optimize disk space. - Clean up temporary files, system files, and recycle bin contents. 6. Check Event Viewer: - Look for any errors or warnings in the Event Viewer that might provide clues about what's causing the delay during startup. Regarding the HijackThis log you provided, it shows the startup items and some browser helper objects (BHOs) present on your system. While the log gives insights into the running processes and startup items, it doesn't directly indicate the cause of the slow startup issue. If you still encounter the slow startup issue after trying these steps, you may consider seeking further assistance or performing more advanced troubleshooting methods. Let me know if you need more detailed instructions on any of the steps I've outlined.