"mrbigeyes" <> wrote in message
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> Hey everyone,
>
> I recently turned my computer (HP Pavilion Verde Special Edition
> a6645f) on after 4 days of dormancy. It runs Windows Vista. When it
> turned on, it told me it "could not connect to windows services," and
> that I should check the system event log. I tried, and it said the log
> is unavailable and to make sure it is running.
>
> Also, my sound has vanished. It is telling me, "No Audio Output
> Devices are installed."
>
> On top of that, my wireless internet is failing. It tells me that my
> wireless adapter (D-Link Rangebooster G Desktop Adaptor) is not
> available, even though when the computer starts, the LED on the adapter
> lights, then goes out.
>
> Last, when the screensaver goes on, it says, "The screen saver can't
> run because it requires a newer video card or one that's compatible with
> Direct3D." (It was set to the "aurora" screen saver.)
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated. I don't understand how all of
> these problems just popped out of nowhere, and why the other 7 computers
> in my household are perfectly fine, with internet and sound. It also
> was running smoothly 4 days ago.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Vince
>
> By the way, I am somewhat computer savvy, and I can follow directions
> if given. I am willing to do whatever necessary to fix this issue.
>
>
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try and start in 'safe mode' try a 'system restore' and we'll go from there.
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