help on corrupt file errors.. 10-26

ok..im gettin alot of errors like this

YPager.exe - Corrupt File
the file or directory /program files/yahoo!/messenger/profiles/my-yahoo-id/iconindex.dat is corrupt and unreadable. please run the Chkdsk utility.


but its showing for several different programs..

also when im using SWiSHmax (flash making prog), after about 5-10 minutes of use, my computer restarts automatically..

any help is greatly appreciated

 

Please post more info!

http://forums.majorgeeks.com/announcement.php?f=21

Especially, OS.

 

ok..i help this helps some more...as you can see its a old POS..plan on buying a new one in Jan. but need this one to work untill then...lol..plus it was free so im not complaining too much

Computer
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS Service Pack None
Internet Explorer 6.0.2600.0000 (IE 6.0 - Windows XP)
Computer Name
User Name
Logon Domain

Motherboard
CPU Type Intel Celeron-A, 400 MHz (6 x 67)
Motherboard Name Intel Fiji FJ440ZX (1 ISA, 3 PCI, 2 DIMM, Video)
Motherboard Chipset Intel 82440ZX
System Memory 288 MB (SDRAM)
BIOS Type AMI (06/17/99)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port ECP Printer Port (LPT1)

Display
Video Adapter ATI Technologies Inc. RAGE 128 VR AGP (8 MB)
3D Accelerator ATI Rage128 VR
Monitor Gateway EV700 (91188889)

Multimedia
Audio Adapter Creative SB 64V on Intel FJ440ZX

Storage
Floppy Drive Floppy disk drive
Disk Drive HP photosmart 7600 USB Device
Disk Drive QUANTUM FIREBALL CX6.8A
Optical Drive BTC BCE1610IM (16x/10x/40x CD-RW)
Optical Drive LG CD-ROM CRD-8400B (40x CD-ROM)

Partitions
C: (FAT32) 6505 MB (2980 MB free)

Input
Keyboard Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse Microsoft PS/2 Mouse

 

To stop it from automatically restarting on errors,

Right-click My Computer, Properties, Advanced tab, then under Startup and Recovery click Settings.

Under System Failure, uncheck "Automatically Restart" then OK and apply.


Also, try uninstalling any unused programs, and any programs that are causing errors, then completely remove them, then reinstall them.

Then carry out a thorough CHKDSK (right-click your hard drive, then properties, Tools, then Check Now. You may have to restart) and defrag.


BTW, why are you using FAT32, NTFS is MUCH more stable.

If you want to convert, Start, run and type in

convert c: /fs:ntfs

(Note there is no EASY way of going back, so convert only if you are sure, however, it is a much better file system)

 

ok..i right clicked on My Computer but i cant get to where you are talkin about...

any other way of doing it?


also, if i convert over, will i lose any personal files i have?

 

Make sure you aren't trying to right-click a shortcut of My Computer.

An easier way, go to Start, run and type in sysdm.cpl then click OK, then follow my previous instructions.

As far as converting, it shouldn't affect any personal files, but you should back them up anyway.

Nothing is guaranteed and it's better to be safe.

 

ok..got the restart thing done..ty for your help..guess ill make some copys of files and convert over also

 

I also strongly suggest you install Service Pack 1 and 2, as well as all critical patches, then pay a visit to the SPYWARE FORUM and follow their recommendations in the "stickies".