THE Laptop Thread: Configs, deals and questions. - Page 52 - Team-BHP

CaliAtenza · 21st September 2007, 10:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prashanth Hegde

Hi Caliatenza ,

Sorry for not posting full solution for the problem .
Here is the method to clean this worm .

and sorry to that in previous replay i called this worm as MS32dll.dll.vbs where as its actually w32.USBWorm .

I have simple tool to clear this worm or else you can try the method given below to clear the worm manually .

Go to Start Menu>Run and type regedit .

In the Registry Editor browse to this entry HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\ CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHO WALL and in the “Checked all” key reset it back to 1 from 2.

Now you can change the settings in the folders option. Now delete the folder C:\heap41a .

clear all the key entries from this registry entry HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE,SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer\Run which says heap41a.

Now the virus infection is removed 100%. Before you are done make sure you format the usb drive it doesn’t infect other systems too.

A

I am still having the problem, do i need to restart the computer after i do this? i could not find the heap41a folder, but the registry keys i did take care of.

Prashanth Hegde · 21st September 2007, 17:35

Hi

I belive you have got the download ( Rapidshare ) link which i have PM you .
The link is to download the worm removal tool .

Regards
Prashanth

CaliAtenza · 25th September 2007, 10:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prashanth Hegde

Hi

I belive you have got the download ( Rapidshare ) link which i have PM you .
The link is to download the worm removal tool .

Regards
Prashanth

i ran the tool, it said the virus was removed but no such luck. I am still expierencing the same problem.

anupmathur · 25th September 2007, 12:16

If nothing has worked so far, perhaps you could try the following:
Do you have Restore turned on? By default it is on at install. I'm presuming you use XP. Try to make a restore to an earlier date where you are sure your windows was OK.
If that doesn't do it,
In Folder options, turn on 'show hidden files and folders'. Also turn on 'show hidden op sys files'.
Then in My Docs & Settings, your account, local settings delete the entire contents of the folder 'Temporary Internet Files'.
In C drive Windows folder, delete all contents of 'Temp' folder.
Reboot your machine.
There are also sites that will do an online virus check for your machine.

Best of luck.

MADMAX111 · 27th September 2007, 10:25

Hi CAliAtenza,

On noticing your response to P Hegde's problem I thought I might ask you few of my queries.
I have subscribed to two online trading terminals namely ICICIDirect and Sharekhan.
However I am unable to open stock charts in the research section of these terminals as I get a message on the bottom left corner of the browser (IE 6.*) ERROR ON PAGE /DONE with a yellow triangle. I am also not able to open the contract notes which are .ssig format after saving them on my computer. A lot of mailers and reports from ICICI which are as a link to a an article also dont open. A blank page opens with a mesage in the bottom left corner as 'Done with a yellow triangle'.

Where as there are other sites like moneycontrol.com where the charts show up normally.
I have written to the customer care of these sites but to no avail. I am using genuine windows XP with SP2 and I update it regularly. Also let me know how to download Microsoft VM on my machine. It is COMPAQ Celeron Laptop.

Sam Kapasi · 27th September 2007, 11:06

I need to buy 6 new laptops next week (for office use). Portability and weight is not an issue, these laptops are mainly being bought to save table space.

We already have some (IBM)Lenovo C series and I am pretty happy with them. My budget is below 35K per piece. Applications run will be Microsoft Windows XP, Office, Tally and Outlook.

If anyone has any better suggestions, I would be very thankful. Or I will just buy more Lenovo.

I called Dell computers, but they take too long to deliver, I need to buy these in a few days.

iraghava · 27th September 2007, 11:12

Sam - Compaq has been running some nice deals on their laptops recently but they are bare basic. You could try them out.

MADMAX111 · 27th September 2007, 11:46

The ACER showroom in Manipal Centre is also giving some good deals with under 30 k pricing .

AshOnTheRocks · 27th September 2007, 12:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

I need to buy 6 new laptops next week (for office use).
If anyone has any better suggestions, I would be very thankful. Or I will just buy more Lenovo.

I called Dell computers, but they take too long to deliver, I need to buy these in a few days.

Hey Sam,

Hi!

If you decide on the laptop's configuration on Dell online immediately then deliver takes max 7-10 days from the time you log in your orders. servicing etc from Dell,needless to say is very good. Lenovo's good too.

cheers
Ash

Raja · 29th September 2007, 16:51

Hi

Need some input on good brands in India (service and warranty).
My sister-in-law is looking for a laptop. International brands preferred. Budget Rs40K to Rs45K (maybe able to squeeze another Rs5K max). The HP range offers some good specs for the money.
What other brands should we be looking at that offers good specs and service and backup?

fergus · 29th September 2007, 17:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by MADMAX111

The ACER showroom in Manipal Centre is also giving some good deals with under 30 k pricing .

Hi madmax,
Any idea what configuration are these lap tops which are priced under 30 k and what programs or applications it wouls suit.Any website link?I had wanted to pick up a laptop for home use and may be to use google earth to teach my kids. I then thought of a home computer as I was deterred by prices of Rs 40,000 plus for a lap top.

abhibh · 29th September 2007, 20:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

We already have some (IBM)Lenovo C series and I am pretty happy with them. My budget is below 35K per piece. Applications run will be Microsoft Windows XP, Office, Tally and Outlook.

Recently got a COMPAQ AMD TURON for someone with GB ram and 120 GB hdd and other normal stuff for 32k. working pretty nice even on windows VISTA and running office 2003 outlook, Norton and other stuff...

akg7091 · 29th September 2007, 23:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raja

Hi

Need some input on good brands in India (service and warranty).
My sister-in-law is looking for a laptop. International brands preferred. Budget Rs40K to Rs45K (maybe able to squeeze another Rs5K max). The HP range offers some good specs for the money.
What other brands should we be looking at that offers good specs and service and backup?

I can both recommend you to buy hp and advice you to stay away from it. Here's why :

We have 3 hp/compaq laptops and one vaio at home. The vaio is fairly new, so is working fine.
My laptop is a compaq b1800. It was the erstwhile most expensive laptop compaq had for sale. My sister's laptop on the other hand was one of the mid level ones.
Anyways, my laptop is now around 18 months old and my sister's is around 26 months old.
BOTH laptops have a problem with the keyboard. Mine developed the problem with stuck keys after 6~7 months of use, where as my sister's worked fine for over 18 months. I gave it to compaq who claimed they cannot repair it as it caused by 'normal' wear and tear. Anyways, that was a bad experience for me. I have since repaired the keyboard myself by opening it up and cleaning it thoroughly and replacing all the contacts which were stuck with new ones.
My laptop also developed a major problem with the lcd screen after around 13 months of use. A mesh appeared on the left half of the screen and horizontal lines were visible. As it was just out of warranty, I went to nehru place to ask about the repair costs. To my shock the screen for this model costs 18k plus 2k labour. I had planned to dump my laptop then.
However, just to try it out, I went to the place I purchased it from. He is known to my father since 10 years. He took the laptop and said he will try to get it repaired at a more reasonable rate. It took him 5 weeks to get it repaired, but compaq replaced the screen with a brand new one ( even replaced the casing of the laptop, all the scratches were gone ! )

The cost : FREE

So, as you can see, I can really vouch for their customer service but I have to say the build quality is PATHETIC
You decide.

I have never used a dell so can't comment but I have heard great things from some people who bought some desktops from them.

abhibh · 1st October 2007, 14:06

Hi, my sis in US needs to buy a laptop. Have zeroed on to get a DELL only as the university students get good discount on it. Use of laptop is surfing, chatting(VC chats), presentations and some other stuff like microsoft word songs etc etc.

Dell Inspiron 1420 - Notebook

Its 14.1 inches and a webcam can be added as option + DVD writer + its a core 2 duo.

Windows will be VISTA which comes pre installed. So will opt for 2 GB ram and raphics card is not much of a problem coz no gaming is going to be done on this as there is a XBOX for that. Now the only thing i am confused is which processor to go in for Core2duo ?

MADMAX111 · 2nd October 2007, 22:40

Dear Furgus,

The ACER laptops are as cheap as 25 K. It does not come with any software but that can be loaded by paying Rs 500 to the dealer. they are genarally AMD or Celaron. The eaxct details can be checked from a dealer/ Acer website.
To run Google Earth what you need is good bradband connection and suffucient RAM in the system.

27th September 2007, 11:06	#771 (permalink)
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Delhi (but watch this space) Posts: 6,835 View My Garage	I need to buy 6 new laptops next week (for office use). Portability and weight is not an issue, these laptops are mainly being bought to save table space. We already have some (IBM)Lenovo C series and I am pretty happy with them. My budget is below 35K per piece. Applications run will be Microsoft Windows XP, Office, Tally and Outlook. If anyone has any better suggestions, I would be very thankful. Or I will just buy more Lenovo. I called Dell computers, but they take too long to deliver, I need to buy these in a few days. __________________ Live the YetiLife® *MA-DONNA! MA-DONNA! MA-DONNA!*

27th September 2007, 11:12	#772 (permalink)
iraghava Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,268 View My Garage	Sam - Compaq has been running some nice deals on their laptops recently but they are bare basic. You could try them out. __________________ There is a very fine line between "Hobby" and "Mental Illness".

1st October 2007, 14:06	#779 (permalink)
abhibh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In the Hood Near You Posts: 1,540	Which laptop for sis in US ? Hi, my sis in US needs to buy a laptop. Have zeroed on to get a DELL only as the university students get good discount on it. Use of laptop is surfing, chatting(VC chats), presentations and some other stuff like microsoft word songs etc etc. Dell Inspiron 1420 - Notebook Its 14.1 inches and a webcam can be added as option + DVD writer + its a core 2 duo. Windows will be VISTA which comes pre installed. So will opt for 2 GB ram and raphics card is not much of a problem coz no gaming is going to be done on this as there is a XBOX for that. Now the only thing i am confused is which processor to go in for Core2duo ? __________________ For every idiot there is an equal and opposite gender idiot. Singles are people with incomparable intelligence!

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21st September 2007, 17:35	#767 (permalink)
Prashanth Hegde Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 9	Hi I belive you have got the download ( Rapidshare ) link which i have PM you . The link is to download the worm removal tool . Regards Prashanth

25th September 2007, 12:16	#769 (permalink)
anupmathur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,197 Infractions: 0/1 (4)	If nothing has worked so far, perhaps you could try the following: Do you have Restore turned on? By default it is on at install. I'm presuming you use XP. Try to make a restore to an earlier date where you are sure your windows was OK. If that doesn't do it, In Folder options, turn on 'show hidden files and folders'. Also turn on 'show hidden op sys files'. Then in My Docs & Settings, your account, local settings delete the entire contents of the folder 'Temporary Internet Files'. In C drive Windows folder, delete all contents of 'Temp' folder. Reboot your machine. There are also sites that will do an online virus check for your machine. Best of luck.

27th September 2007, 10:25	#770 (permalink)
MADMAX111 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Now Delhi, Very Often Bangalore Posts: 61	Hi CAliAtenza, On noticing your response to P Hegde's problem I thought I might ask you few of my queries. I have subscribed to two online trading terminals namely ICICIDirect and Sharekhan. However I am unable to open stock charts in the research section of these terminals as I get a message on the bottom left corner of the browser (IE 6.*) ERROR ON PAGE /DONE with a yellow triangle. I am also not able to open the contract notes which are .ssig format after saving them on my computer. A lot of mailers and reports from ICICI which are as a link to a an article also dont open. A blank page opens with a mesage in the bottom left corner as 'Done with a yellow triangle'. Where as there are other sites like moneycontrol.com where the charts show up normally. I have written to the customer care of these sites but to no avail. I am using genuine windows XP with SP2 and I update it regularly. Also let me know how to download Microsoft VM on my machine. It is COMPAQ Celeron Laptop.

27th September 2007, 11:46	#773 (permalink)
MADMAX111 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Now Delhi, Very Often Bangalore Posts: 61	The ACER showroom in Manipal Centre is also giving some good deals with under 30 k pricing .

29th September 2007, 16:51	#775 (permalink)
Raja BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 156	Hi Need some input on good brands in India (service and warranty). My sister-in-law is looking for a laptop. International brands preferred. Budget Rs40K to Rs45K (maybe able to squeeze another Rs5K max). The HP range offers some good specs for the money. What other brands should we be looking at that offers good specs and service and backup?

2nd October 2007, 22:40	#780 (permalink)
MADMAX111 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Now Delhi, Very Often Bangalore Posts: 61	Dear Furgus, The ACER laptops are as cheap as 25 K. It does not come with any software but that can be loaded by paying Rs 500 to the dealer. they are genarally AMD or Celaron. The eaxct details can be checked from a dealer/ Acer website. To run Google Earth what you need is good bradband connection and suffucient RAM in the system.