Author Topic: Computer Won't operate. Changed memory usage to System Cache (Read 9216 times)

valgal123 · « **on:** January 13, 2011, 03:04:36 PM »

Hi, last night my computer said that my memory is low here is what I did to try and fix the problem:

clicked on Start
clicked on control panel
clicked on system
clicked on advanced
clicked on settings under performance
Performance option window pops up
I switch it from "let windows decide what is best" to "best for performance"
in this same window i clicked on Advanced and there i changed my memory usage from Programs to system cache
i then restarted my computer as instructed.

now the real problems begin
I have a 2006 sony vaio laptop with Windows XP

no matter how many times i try and reverse I've done, the computer will not let me.

Allan · « **Reply #1 on:** January 13, 2011, 03:06:09 PM »

And the problems you are having are..........??

patio · « **Reply #2 on:** January 13, 2011, 04:24:20 PM »

If it will not allow you to revert the settings back try doing so in safemode.

valgal123 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2011, 05:05:07 PM »

Well i tried restarting in safe mode. I now have a screen full of:
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS\System32\DRIVERS/CLASSPNP.SYS

after the last slash the letters are different on each line like one has Mup.sys

Should i try safe mode networking?

jason2074 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2011, 10:01:56 PM »

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no matter how many times i try and reverse I've done, the computer will not let me.

This happens under Normal mode/booting. What specific message when you mean the computer will not let you undo? To visualize what steps you are taking under the same performance settings.

Allan · « **Reply #5 on:** January 14, 2011, 05:44:47 AM »

Quote from: valgal123 on January 13, 2011, 05:05:07 PM

Well i tried restarting in safe mode. I now have a screen full of:
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS\System32\DRIVERS/CLASSPNP.SYS

after the last slash the letters are different on each line like one has Mup.sys

Should i try safe mode networking?

And what happens after you see all the drivers listed?

valgal123 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 14, 2011, 08:54:09 AM »

After I see all the drivers listed they stay on the screen for a couple minutes and then the computer restarts.

When I got to Control Panel>System>Advanced>Performance Settings
and I switch it back over to programs and click OK my computer says that it needs to restart to have the changes I made take effect.
When the computer starts again after the restart my computer will say "Checking file drive C: Checking on step 1 of 3, Checking file system NTFS" it will do this for the next 3-5 minutes. Only once did I skip this part that the computer says is "recommended" my computer shut down from a "serious error".

I also tried rebooting my computer and making the changes once again with the restart. No effect

patio · « **Reply #7 on:** January 14, 2011, 08:56:01 AM »

You should never interrupt chkdsk...

Allan · « **Reply #8 on:** January 14, 2011, 09:05:23 AM »

Boot to the XP CD and choose the first repair option. That will take you to the recovery console. Once there run: chkdsk /r

valgal123 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 14, 2011, 09:26:32 AM »

Thanks, but I don't have the CD, thats why I had to resort to help forums.

Tried system restore, i selected 3 different dates because the first two didn't work (neither did the third). I tried december 2, january 9 and 10. Restoration incomplete it says
now im looking at what is causing this to happen and here are some things I found

Try an earlier restore point.
Locked files are causing System Restore to fail.
You have a Spyware or virus infection

System Restore files have become corrupted.

Now what?

Allan · « **Reply #10 on:** January 14, 2011, 09:32:54 AM »

Relax.

We're going to stay with my suggestion above. If you don't have an XP CD go to this link and download the recovery console .iso. Burn it to a cd and boot to it. Then run chkdsk /r

valgal123 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 14, 2011, 09:44:06 AM »

Thanks Allan
but i can't find that link

patio · « **Reply #12 on:** January 14, 2011, 10:17:16 AM »

Quote from: valgal123 on January 14, 2011, 09:44:06 AM

Thanks Allan
but i can't find that link

Here Ya Go...

PS Best app for creating bootable CD's would be IMGBurn....Free...

JJ 3000 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 14, 2011, 10:40:04 AM »

XP recovery console

http://www.thecomputerparamedic.com/files/rc.iso

valgal123 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 14, 2011, 11:28:52 AM »

Quote from: patio on January 14, 2011, 10:17:16 AM

Here Ya Go...

PS Best app for creating bootable CD's would be IMGBurn....Free...

Thats for windows vista, i have windows xp.
and JJ3000 my moms computer will not open your link.

valgal123 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 14, 2011, 12:18:43 PM »

Downloaded microsoft windows xp recovery from microsoft, but i get this message when i run it
please specify the floppy drive to copy the images to:

on microsofts website it says this is typically letter A
I tried a,d,c,r and a few others

BC_Programmer · « **Reply #16 on:** January 14, 2011, 12:21:00 PM »

Quote from: valgal123 on January 14, 2011, 11:28:52 AM

Thats for windows vista, i have windows xp.

No it's not. it works on W2K and higher.

valgal123 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 14, 2011, 12:45:33 PM »

I see it costs money, so thats a no go.

patio · « **Reply #18 on:** January 14, 2011, 02:01:53 PM »

No it doesn't....what link are you clicking ? ?

valgal123 · « **Reply #19 on:** January 14, 2011, 02:17:08 PM »

Quote from: patio on January 14, 2011, 02:01:53 PM

No it doesn't....what link are you clicking ? ?

http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/windows-vista-recovery-disc-download/

that link

valgal123 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 14, 2011, 02:19:59 PM »

my moms computer won't open any of those downloads, it directs me to a windows file association

patio · « **Reply #21 on:** January 14, 2011, 02:33:12 PM »

Quote from: valgal123 on January 14, 2011, 02:19:59 PM

my moms computer won't open any of those downloads, it directs me to a windows file association

HuH ? ?

Sounds like her machine is severely infected...

valgal123 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 14, 2011, 02:44:19 PM »

i thought it did that because she doesn't have the correct program to open it with

Allan · « **Reply #23 on:** January 14, 2011, 05:23:54 PM »

Sorry - I was running out and didn't check my post. This is the link I wanted to post: http://forums.pcpitstop.com/index.php?/topic/150212-boot-to-recovery-console-wo-xp-cd/

valgal123 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 14, 2011, 06:00:39 PM »

Thanks for the link but my moms computer does not have the software to successfully use it. I've tried downloading isobuster and finaltorrent with no luck

valgal123 · « **Reply #25 on:** January 14, 2011, 08:50:46 PM »

My problem is now fixed. My brother was able to get the safe mode to work and then he did a system restore. Thank you for everyones time

Allan · « **Reply #26 on:** January 15, 2011, 07:13:33 AM »

I don't understand - why can't you download and use those programs?

patio · « **Reply #27 on:** January 15, 2011, 07:15:36 AM »

I don't get it either...

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