Why is this happening with my PC
 

Over the last 5-6 months my computr has dropped dll files system files i.e system32 folder, program files and drivers. So having been fed up with keep sortingthe same problems out i format the harddrive and start from scratch although this seems to solve the problem for a while it doesn't stop it from happening.
I have checked the harddrive for bad sectors etc and have found none.
I am constantly checking that everything is upto date and if not updating it, but nether the less it happens.

ANY IDEAS:Yikes:

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The HD is faulty or you have some form of virus which is chucking it.

You've reformatted so I would hint at the former...

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Checked this myself and had Scan computers check the HD for me and they found no faults either

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Sounds like a virus to me aswell, what you useing IE anti virus apps?

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Err, it's LOSING FILES after reformats that's enough to convince me.

If someone had called with the same info as you I'd have booked them a new one by now.

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I am using Mcafee internet security suite 2005 and believe me my computer is that secure knowing all my own detils i have tried to crack it from family computers and get nowhere. As for virus i haven't found one ever but i was wondering if one had settled in my memory could this cause the effects i have had?:confused:

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I agree with the mass here sounds like a duff HD why not get a cheapish one something like a 20gb to test the theory if Scan are being weird.

I am sure you could explain to them you believe it to be a fault which is not showing as a bad sector, they should replace it.

As for a virus to behave the same after a reformat is strange unless your using a app which contains is.

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Could do, but not after formatting.

I'd say it's faulty...

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I did use a new of my dad for a month but the same thing happened with that

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A new HD? How bizarre, maybe it's the mobo then?
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On second thoughts... do you have write caching on?

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What would cause this if the mother board was the problem?

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I doubt that you would have alot of other problems mate.

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Dodgy IDE controller- though I'd check the write caching first.
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NOT if the controller was only thing that's faulty.

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No i haven't got write caching on, but i do know that member of family from abroad was here using it a few times when i was out. Now don't get me wrong i like the guy but everytime he was on it and i came to use it i was having to change stuff back that he had been into, and i do know he has his own IT business. But i have since found out he flashed my bios to update apparantly could this cause any of the problems i have been having?

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Doubt it.

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I am running Windows Xp home edition, and the motherboard is on a intel celeron pentium 4, graphics are ati, sound is soundblaster, the harddrive is samsung other than that there is not a lot else icould tell as i haven't really took much notice of anything else.

This is all the info I could get from CJU. Not a lot to go on, make etc of motherboard would help narrow search for info?

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Make of mother board is cybermaxx if this helps you Dave
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But i have been told it can create more problems than itis worth if not done right

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only if the old BIOS is less buggy than the new one.

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ok just a thought, and while i have been discussing it here tonight i have just had notice telling me that it has dropped a file to the firewall yet i had to reformat the thing at weekend and set it up again which took me till monday to complete

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I'd get a new mobo tbh.

You've reformatted.
You've changed HDs.
Your PC is locked down security wise.

Can't see what else it could be.

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maybe a change of firewall ? Which firewall are you using ?

Regards.

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Looking at various websites, it seems not a lot of good words are being said about the make of motherboard you have, it also says that cybermaxx is bankrupt, not a good starting point.
How long have you had this system?
If it were mine, I honestly would be looking at a new, cheap motherboard, that I could salvage parts from, and place into the new mobo.

Lots of the links here:

http://www.seeq.com/lander.jsp?refer...max.com&cm_mmc=

http://www.geek.com/news/geeknews/q2...0821002185.htm

http://www.cad-forums.com/archive/index.php/t-4128.html

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I do know each time this has happened that i have got a security warning about Win32 but i also know this is a part of the windows program so can't see what influence that would have!!!

Its true what my it tutor used to say "Computer on blink, someonefetch mea big hammer" lol
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Cheers atlantis i have had the system now for almost2 years
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pedantic i am using the full mcafee internet suite 2005

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I strongly suspect its some kind of malware, when you put everything back on did you do everything all at once ? Might be an idea to start all over again, and when installing programs, drivers, etc etc to do them one by one. See how things are going, and if all's well, move on to the next one. You may well discover which one is causing the problem.

Regards.

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I can't recommend ASUS highly enough, i've used 2/3 of their boards now, never had a problem, and a few colleagues say the same.

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pedantic i will try your suggestion out see what happens and will let you know, if in the mean time you can think of anything else please let me know.
nffc i have had an asus motherboards before either i am unlucky or cursed with computers because those that i had all took on power surge's like there was no tomorrow.

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Good Luck :tu:

Pay particular attention after you re-install mcafee, their software has caused problems for some users for a number of years.

Regards.

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I will thanks

regards

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MSI motherboards are my mobo's of choice, great software, loads of connectors, never let me down in the 12 years I've been system building, now on my 35th pc system (I sell on the old stuff, and recycle the cash back into next build).
As pedantic and nffc have said, looks very likely to be either a software problem, combined with a possible hardware fault, maybe caused by incorrect flashing of bios.
Depending on cash, and processor choice, I'd be tempted to start again with new mobo, then follow pedantic's good advise regarding software.
When I've rebuilt, and installed op system, still unconnected to net, windows not yet activated, I install all software one by one, untill I'm ready to go with final one, connecting the modem.
After that, it's on to NTL's home page, to download Netguard, it's free, and has never given me any grief.
Good luck, any further hassles, please report back, and we'll try and help.

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Guys i have used an Asrock motherboard this morning i nicked off a friend to see if there is any difference as it is i haven't had a complaint about the Win32 services as usually would so keeping my fingers crossed

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It'd be useful if you write down any error messages you get whent he problems occur, it'd be easier for people to help diagnose the problem

Personally i've not had that problem, what other software have you got installed? maybe it's an application you use which is doing it?