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display settings default to 16 colors ??Smc not responding
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If I read you right, then Sygate firewall is 'not responding' at all times - in which case perhaps you should first read this...... You may already have a virus/spyware hijack download the Stinger from here and run it to make sure that A-V-disabling viruses are not present on your PC http://vil.mcafeesecurity.com/vil/averttools.asp - update your virus scanner and run a full system scan of all files. download AdAware SE Personal Edition from www.lavasoftusa.com, install, update, and run it to remove spyware, adware, and other such nasties from your system. report back with the results, and we'll see what we can see. -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "david" wrote in message ... Thanks again i am now aware that it is a sygate file, and yes the message is there whether sygate is active (on line) or if I halt it (off line) for defragging or installing I kill sygate as it interferes with workings. Yes, I included the query as I wondered if it were relevent to the initial problem. It's good to have the colours back for the photo's many thanks!! -- david "Noel Paton" wrote: This would seem to be part of the Sygate firewall -as Mart suggested. When the computer is running normally, does the SMC still appear as 'not responding in the Task Manager? If so, then you may need to uninstall/reinstall the firewall.Since Symantec bought Sygate last year, it appears that they have chopped off support for the consumer products at the knees - and there are no easily searchable knowledgebases to which I can refer (I've never used Sygate firewall, so have no idea how good the Help section within it is) You may want to repost a fresh query, with a more appropriate Subject header HTH -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "david" wrote in message ... SMC exe -C\Program Files\Sygate\SPF Version5.6.0.2808 ps this is the first time that i've attempted to self correct errors and first time that i've accessed a discussion group. I am very impressed with the help a ndadvice offered - thanks again -- david "Noel Paton" wrote: Do a Search on your PC for files named "SMC.EXE" - r-click on any found, and see where they originate (click Properties, and look at the Version details) -post back with details. -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "david" wrote in message ... Thanks for the advice screen settings now fine again thanks any idea what significance "Smc not responding" has this message comes up if i use "ctrl alt del" -- david "Noel Paton" wrote: Reboot to Safe Mode Open Device Manager Remove ALL Display Adapters Remove ALL Monitors Reboot to Normal Mode - Windows will reinstall the required drivers - hopefully curing your problem. -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "david" wrote in message ... My computer's display defaults to 16 colors - 640 x 480 and will not be reset through display/settings with "-alt-ctrl -del" - Smc not responding is highlighted, end task frees the computer but could this be an indication of the underlying problem the fault seems to have arrisen since i have been usingdigital cameras any suggestions - i'm very much a novice!! -- david |
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