common tasks panel shows at startup of windows xp instead of my desktop

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• The Windows Task Manager shows two instances of HpqPhUnl.exe running under XP

  My windows Task Manager shows two instances of HpqPhUnl.exe Runnung.

  * original title - why do I have two HpqPhUnl.exe race? *

  Are you using the quick change of user with more than one user connected and are both instances of HpqPhUnl.exe running under different user names?

  Although it is always possible for malware to masquerade as a legitimate file, HpqPhUnl.exe is related to the HP Photosmart Essential software provided with printers HP all-in-one.

  It seems there were several problems with Photosmart Essential and HP has replaced with HP Photo Creations.  HP claims, however, that he "supports" always Photosmart Essential.  See http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02475046&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&product=3857372

  If you have any problems and you're just curious, I suggest you leave the pretty well after scanning with the following just in case two free tools:

  MalwareBytes Anti-Malware
  SUPERAntiSpyware

  If you experience problems with your HP software - and the scans do not present any malware - I suggest to ask in the forums HP (there are 3: consumer, Business and IT resources.)

• My tab 'Options files and research', 'Task Manager ', 'Run' & browsers other than windows explorer is hidden and not accessible. Emergency assistance is needed.

  As I said in the title, my problem is that I am not able to acess file and Search tab 'Options', ' Task Manager ', 'Run' & browsers other than windows explore.

  1. in the case of a tab 'Folder and search options' in the tab to organize, in the Explorer window, the tab appears as the hidden and cannot be clicked. The same"Folder and search options" when I looked in Control Panel, the icon was not seen or available.

  2. the same is also the case for the Task Manager. In the click right option on the taskbar displays the"Task manager" tab, but it seems to also be hidden or accessible when I press alt + ctrl + del window shows no option Task Manager or the tab.

  3. when I tried to run ' run the command ' the command window does not come and the following message appears.

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  Windows Internet explore, the homepage has changed automatically and it opens the homepage given below.

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  I am currently using the Microsoft Security Essentials as my Antivirus which is uptodate. Run full scans with antivirus but the scans is not revealed. Also, I'm a windows user who is also updated regularly.

  So far, I noticed only these problems that make me very difficult to work. The main problem is that I'm not in a situation to format my laptop. Please help me with these problems.

  Hello

  Restart in safe mode and run the antivirus scans here. You have symptoms of an infected machine. Scanning in safe mode will reduce efforts of the virus to avoid detection.

  To restart in safe mode, restart normally, and when the system resets you can press the F8 key. It is point immediately after the screen logo POST or manufacturer initial of the system, and just before Windows starts to load. This will give you a boot menu where you can choose Safe mode.

  While you're here, you must also download and run the tool free malwarebytes here:http://www.malwarebytes.org/ (choose Safe mode with networking to do this). He can catch something that lack of MSE, no security tool is perfect.

  Good luck, Rick Rogers, aka "Crazy" - Microsoft MVP http://mvp.support.microsoft.com Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

• Control Panel shows extended options. How can I reduce my previous display options?

  In the start menu by selecting "control panel" a long list of display options.

  How can I do to at least return the display options?

  Hello

  Please contact Microsoft Community.

  There are two ways to find items in the Panel:

  • Use the search. To find a setting that you are interested in or a task you want to run, type a word or phrase in the search box. For example, type "sound" to find specific settings for your sound card, system sounds, and the volume icon in the taskbar.

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  You can check this link to learn more:

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  Control Panel opens at startup!
  How can I stop this.
  I recently installed antivirus software, maybe it has affected the settings?
  Any suggestions?
  See you soon

  Hello

  First of all it will be interesting to know from when it happened. If this started after anti-virus software, there is answer to your question.

  It's very strange. In any case please check in the Autostart folder if there is a shortcut in the Control Panel window. If so you can remove it and he is unbootable at commissioning.

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• Hanging Windows desktop and does not, online or off the power. I have to use the task mgr constantly to "shake" the windows to startin

  Original title: Hello I have an xp pro sp3 dell dimension 2400. Hanging of Windows desktop and does not, online and off.

  Hello I have an xp pro, sp3, the dell dimension 2400. IE 8 for the internet.  I use McAfee through my SP which is AT & T. Windows Office suspended and does not, online or off the power. I have to use the task mgr constantly to "shake up" windows start and sometimes, it doesn't work anymore and I have to restart.

  I have used all sorts of anti-virus programs and can ensure that it is NOT a virus. It is not my regestry, all updates are current. I keep a clean machine.

  I have xp of the process and have nothing wrong.

  Sometimes my icons will disappear out of my office, but always come right away. Other times, I get a message that says stop running this script. a script on this page slows down IE run slowly. It is for the most part on Face Book, BUT sometimes also on other sites, like google mail. Yahoo mail, groups and news.

  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

  Thank you! :>)

  Hello I have an xp pro, sp3, the dell dimension 2400. IE 8 for the internet.  I use McAfee through my SP which is AT & T. Windows Office suspended and does not, online or off the power. I have to use the task mgr constantly to "shake up" windows start and sometimes, it doesn't work anymore and I have to restart.

  I have used all sorts of anti-virus programs and can ensure that it is NOT a virus. It is not my regestry, all updates are current. I keep a clean machine.

  I have xp of the process and have nothing wrong.

  Sometimes my icons will disappear out of my office, but always come right away. Other times, I get a message that says stop running this script. a script on this page slows down IE run slowly. It is for the most part on Face Book, BUT sometimes also on other sites, like google mail. Yahoo mail, groups and news.

  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

  Thank you! :>)

  The image (it back up to an external drive as full image) and reinstall Windows XP, update, drivers and everything.  Install any plugins that you NEED to do all that you see here that the bat hurt.  If the problem no longer exists, something has gone wrong with your system from before (corrupt files or your cleaning is not as complete as you think) and if the problem persists - probably something to do with the material. In all cases, you can return to the image if you wish.

  To the extent wherever it is the registry, I must ask, * how * you have come to this conclusion?  Not that I'm defending something - I was wondering what you did to decide who is not your registry database?  (Side: I agree with you.)

  That's what * I * would call cleaning and optimization of a Windows XP machine:

  Search for malware:

  Download, install, execute, update and perform analyses complete system with the two following applications:

  • MalwareBytes (FREE)
  • SuperAntiSpyware (FREE)

  Remove anything they find. Reboot when necessary. (You can uninstall one or both when finished.)

  Search online with eSet Online Scanner.

  The less you have to run all the time, most things you want to run will perform:

  Use Autoruns to understand this all starts when your computer's / when you log in. Look for whatever it is you do not know using Google (or ask here.) You can hopefully figure out if there are things from when your computer does (or connect) you don't not need and then configure them (through their own built-in mechanisms is the preferred method) so they do not - start using your resources without reason.

  You can download and use Process Explorer to see exactly what is taking your time processor/CPU and memory. This can help you to identify applications that you might want to consider alternatives for and get rid of all together.

  Do a house cleaning and the dust of this hard drive:

  You can free up disk space (will also help get rid of the things that you do not use) through the following steps:

  Windows XP should take between 4.5 and 9 GB * with * an Office suite, editing Photo software, alternative Internet browser (s), various Internet plugins and a host of other things installed.

  If you are comfortable with the stability of your system, you can delete the uninstall of patches which has installed Windows XP...
  http://www3.TELUS.NET/dandemar/spack.htm
  (Especially of interest here - #4)
  (Variant: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_hotfix_backup.htm )

  You can run disk - integrated into Windows XP - cleanup to erase everything except your last restore point and yet more 'free '... files cleaning

  How to use disk cleanup
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310312

  You can disable hibernation if it is enabled and you do not...

  When you Hibernate your computer, Windows saves the contents of the system memory in the hiberfil.sys file. As a result, the size of the hiberfil.sys file will always be equal to the amount of physical memory in your system. If you don't use the Hibernate feature and want to reclaim the space used by Windows for the hiberfil.sys file, perform the following steps:

  -Start the Control Panel Power Options applet (go to start, settings, Control Panel, and then click Power Options).
  -Select the Hibernate tab, uncheck "Activate the hibernation", and then click OK. Although you might think otherwise, selecting never under "Hibernate" option on the power management tab does not delete the hiberfil.sys file.
  -Windows remove the "Hibernate" option on the power management tab and delete the hiberfil.sys file.

  You can control the amount of space your system restore can use...

  1. Click Start, right click my computer and then click Properties.
  2. click on the System Restore tab.
  3. highlight one of your readers (or C: If you only) and click on the button "settings".
  4 change the percentage of disk space you want to allow... I suggest moving the slider until you have about 1 GB (1024 MB or close to that...)
  5. click on OK. Then click OK again.

  You can control the amount of space used may or may not temporary Internet files...

  Empty the temporary Internet files and reduce the size, that it stores a size between 64 MB and 128 MB...

  -Open a copy of Microsoft Internet Explorer.
  -Select TOOLS - Internet Options.
  -On the general tab in the section 'Temporary Internet files', follow these steps:
  -Click on 'Delete the Cookies' (click OK)
  -Click on "Settings" and change the "amount of disk space to use: ' something between 64 MB and 128 MB. (There may be many more now.)
  -Click OK.
  -Click on 'Delete files', then select "Delete all offline content" (the box), and then click OK. (If you had a LOT, it can take 2 to 10 minutes or more).
  -Once it's done, click OK, close Internet Explorer, open Internet Explorer.

  You can use an application that scans your system for the log files and temporary files and use it to get rid of those who:

  CCleaner (free!)
  http://www.CCleaner.com/
  (just disk cleanup - do not play with the part of the registry for the moment)

  Other ways to free up space...

  SequoiaView
  http://www.win.Tue.nl/SequoiaView/

  JDiskReport
  http://www.jgoodies.com/freeware/JDiskReport/index.html

  Those who can help you discover visually where all space is used. Then, you can determine what to do.

  After that - you want to check any physical errors and fix everything for efficient access"

  CHKDSK
  How to scan your disks for errors* will take time and a reboot.

  Defragment
  How to defragment your hard drives* will take time

  Cleaning the components of update on your Windows XP computer

  While probably not 100% necessary-, it is probably a good idea at this time to ensure that you continue to get the updates you need. This will help you ensure that your system update is ready to do it for you.

  Download and run the MSRT tool manually:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
  (Ignore the details and download the tool to download and save to your desktop, run it.)

  Reset.

  Download/install the latest program Windows installation (for your operating system):
  (Windows XP 32-bit: WindowsXP-KB942288-v3 - x 86 .exe )
  (Download and save it to your desktop, run it.)

  Reset.

  and...

  Download the latest version of Windows Update (x 86) agent here:
  http://go.Microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=91237
  ... and save it to the root of your C:\ drive. After you register on theroot of the C:\ drive, follow these steps:

  Close all Internet Explorer Windows and other applications.

  AutoScan--> RUN and type:
  %SystemDrive%\windowsupdateagent30-x86.exe /WUFORCE
  --> Click OK.

  (If asked, select 'Run'). --> Click on NEXT--> select 'I agree' and click NEXT--> where he completed the installation, click "Finish"...

  Reset.

  Now reset your Windows with this FixIt components update:
  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  Reset.

  Now that your system is generally free of malicious software (assuming you have an AntiVirus application), you've cleaned the "additional applications" that could be running and picking up your precious memory and the processor, you have authorized out of valuable and makes disk space as there are no problems with the drive itself and your Windows Update components are updates and should work fine - it is only only one other thing youpouvez wish to make:

  Get and install the hardware device last drivers for your system hardware/system manufacturers support and/or download web site.

  If you want, come back and let us know a bit more information on your system - particularly the brand / model of the system, you have - and maybe someone here can guide you to the place s x of law to this end. This isn't 100% necessary - but I'd be willing to bet that you would gain some performance and features in making this part.

• Under control panel - sounds - Audio peripheral No. (Windows XP).

  Can we just go simple.  Under control panel - sounds - Audio peripheral No. (Windows XP).  I have so I can't just go somewhere and download audio once again?  And Yes, in the Device Manager I have an exclamation mark by controller multimedia auto.  He went.  I just need to add in.

  Hello

  • What is the brand and model of the computer and the audio device?
  • Have you tried looking for the audio drivers on the manufacturing site?
  • Were there recent changes made on the computer before the show?

  Follow the form of measures troubleshooting article and check if that helps.

  No sound

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/no-sound-in-Windows

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  I use Microsoft Security Essentials on my machine.

  In the analysis of programs that I can disable to start at the beginning - until by msconfig.exe, I found Windows Defender that can be turned off, since I'm using MSE.

  Is it safe to do?

  When you install MSE, it will automatically disable Windows Defender and event he could come at the start, it does not cause performance problem. Start by opening Windows Defender and if it shows that it is disable, then you don't need to do anything. However, if it was open, then go to settings and turn it off.

  It is better that do not disable startup for Windows Defender, in case you want to uninstall MSE for a reason, you have a protection against spyware and Windows Defender can switch on. But there is no hight impact the performance on your system.

• disable disk automatic check at startup in Windows Vista

  How can I disable disk automatic check at startup of windows vista?

  Hi HowardGarlinger,

  Thanks for posting in the Microsoft Community.

  He would be grateful if you can answer these questions to help you further.

  1. you have to make the full scan?

  2 did you a recent software or hardware changes to the system?

  3. are you able to start the fine of office?

  Let us try the following steps to disable automatic checking.

  Method 1:

  You can try the steps to disable the autochecking.

  a. Click Start, and then type regedit in the box start the search.

  b. right-click regedit.exe , and then click "run as administrator".

  c. develop the '+' for the following keys.

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager

  d. There is a value called here BootExecute. If bmssldr is listed in the data section and then remove it.

  Otherwise follow these steps, the default value of the key is autocheck autochk *, * means every drive is checked for consistency.

  e. just add /K:C at the end before *. /K switch will disable autocheck on C: drive at Windows startup. If the final value should look like this:

  autocheck autochk / k: C

  > If you want to add more drives, the key should look like this: (by disabling the drives C and D)

  / k: D / k: C autocheck autochk *.

  > If you want to restore all default, just replace the key with the default i.e.

  autocheck autochk *.

  Important:  The above mentioned steps show you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs.

  For more information, see the article:

  Back up the registry

  Method 2:

  If the problem persists, try running a disk of Windows receovery environment check.

  Try running the disk drive check WinRE using the full version of Windows Vista disk and check if it helps.

  a. Insert the installation disc.

  b. restart your computer.

  c. When you are prompted, press any key to start Windows from the installation disc.

  Note: If your computer is not configured to start from a CD or a DVD, see the documentation provided with your computer. You may need to change your computer's BIOS settings. For more information, see BIOS: frequently asked questions.

  d. Choose your language settingsand then click Next.

  e. in the System Recovery Options menu, click command prompt

  f. at the command prompt, type the following command and press ENTER.

  chkdsk /f /r X: (drive letter)

  Note: when you run the disk check, there is a risk of data loss you can take a backup before starting the checkdisk.

  g. press y when you are prompted to check the drive the next time the system restarts.

  If you need further assistance, please answer and we will be happy to help you.

• I received an error message after installation encyclopedia British and this application cannot be open.showing the "Startup MFC application has stopped working". How can I solve this problem?

  I received an error message after the installation of Encyclopedia Britannica and this application cannot be open.showing the "Startup MFC application has stopped working". How can I fix this?

  Hello

  always check the compatibility of vista programs on the link below

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-Vista/default.aspx

  If a program is compatible with vista you can try right click on the setup.exe and then by selecting run as administrator to install it

  It is not compatible with vista, you can try running it in a previous operating system mode

  This does not work for all programs

  read the information below

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  ____________________________________________________________

  and read this information MS, too

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• Black screen on startup of Windows 7 system

  so I have a PC with windows 7 installed in. whenever I turn on the computer, I have to restart exactly 3 times to reach the main office.
  the first time I hear the sound but the screen is still black.

  the second time, the screen is lit until the startup of windows line is fully charged

  the third time, windows starts normally.

  I just had this problem recently, a few weeks back, I think.

  and I don't know how to cope.

  Original title: Windows 7 problem

  Hello sunny

  Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

  I imagine the inconvenience that you are experiencing and will certainly help you in the right direction to solve the problem. However, I would be grateful if you could answer a few questions to refine the question in order to provide you with better assistance.

  1. You did changes to the computer before this problem?
  2. Do you have an error message when you start your system for the first time or the second time?

  There could be a variety of causes, with the result a black screen the performance of Windows 7 systems. Reasons could be a problem with the video driver, problems with the Desktop Window Manager or may be some registry problems. So, I suggest the following methods to diagnose the problem and help get started you in a good sense:

  Method 1:

  Try to start the system in safe mode and check if the number is reproduced. If this isn't the case, then clean the computer starts and check if that helps.

  Step 1:

  Safe mode is a diagnostic mode in which you are connected with only the minimal necessary services and active pilots. Check if the number is reproduced.

  Start your computer in safe mode

  Step 2:

  Put your system to the clean boot state helps determine if third-party applications or startup items are causing the problem. You must follow the steps in the article mentioned below to perform a clean boot.
  How to perform a clean boot in Windows

  Note: See "how to reset the computer to start normally after a boot minimum troubleshooting" to prepare the computer to start as usual after a repair.

  Method 2:

  If the methods above do not help, please refer to the additional steps in the following link:

  Why my screen is black when I start Windows 7?

  Registry warning:
  Important: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

  Hope this information is useful. Let us know if you need more help, we will be happy to help you.

• Run program at startup of windows 7

  Hi all

  I need to make a program to run at startup of windows instead of windows Explorer. How can I stop exploring to run at startup. also, I need the program to start without asking permission that is to say without the UAC window burst and ask permission.

  Thank you.

  You can go to your control panel to turn off UAC (all programs then automatically have full control administrator rights, which means simply visit a bad website can compromise your PC instantly and infect you).

  I don't know how to stop loading Explorer. The old way, I knew I couldn't replace the shell has been removed from XP SP2.

• SQLite3-wal-point control cannot be in SQlite3.dll library message appears at startup with windows 7 starter 32-bit system.

  SQLite3-wal-point control cannot be in SQlite3.dll library message appears at startup with windows 7 starter 32-bit system.

  Don't worry about this - I fixed it by following the steps below...

  Thanks anyway! :-)

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  2. Open the control panel configuration, programs and features or Add (and remove programs) and go to the section uninstalling
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  5. Go to Apple.com and download the latest version of iTunes
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• Windows XP appearing is not in the startup of Windows 7

  Well, that's how all passed down, I was given an Acer Aspire 5532 to a friend who found and had no inside hardrive. Naturally, I have a blank hard drive and I installed Windows XP on my new laptop computer. EVERYTHING worked perfectly as Windows XP has updated and everything. Then after realizing that this particular laptop comes with Windows 7 above standard I'm out of my way to install Windows 7. Once again, everything worked perfectly and doesn't not uninstall Windows XP for Windows 7 automatically creates a folder called windows.old on my hard drive with all my stuff Windows XP on it. I now want to use XP again. At the start of the system, it does not show the thing to prompt, type "Select your OS" at the beginning and runs automatically at startup of Windows 7. I read that it will "START MENU > PROPERTIES > SETTINGS SYSTEM ADVANCES > HEADING ADVANCE in THE STARTUP AND RECOVERY" you can select which default OS you want to run, and if you want that it invites you to the OS widget selection page. The display area of the BONE is verified and has always been, and OS"boot selection" Windows XP isn't here. Just Windows 7. Help, please! I really want to use XP!

  It is of no use to you, these are my PC specs:
  AMD Athlon (TM) Processor TF-20 1.60 GHz 32-bit
  3.00 GB RAM
  Windows 7 Ultimate

  You do not have a selection of OS because you didn't install Windows 7 on a separate partition for a dual-boot configuration.  Instead, you did an own 'custom' installation that has replaced the XP installation, but stored in the Windows.Old folder.

  If you want to remove Windows 7 and go back to XP, see "How to restore a Windows 7 computer to a previous Windows installation by using the Windows.old folder"
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971760

  This is a fairly complicated process, so a full backup would be a useful precaution.