Can anyone figure this out, its driving me crazy

[MIK3]

Hey does anyone know why i get a message that says something like Cannot find file. SPAMMay be corrupted. SPAMIt popps up every time i start up my computer on my desktop. SPAMPlease help, its driving me crazy. SPAM

[wizbones]

You need to be allot more specific than that if you want a resolution.

Describe the boot sequence and explain all that is happening step by step, when you get the error message etc.

The more info you can provide the better. Saves allot of guess work and we can get you up and going in much less steps.

Kinda like asking a mechanic to fix your car saying it makes a noise please fix it. Need more input . . .

[coffejor]

If you're not sure what is causing this, you can narrow down the suspects by using a startup control software. I use Startup Cop becuase it is small and easy to use. I can find a link to the download if you want, but be careful not to disable anything which is critical to load the OS.

[Aoshi]

hmm... yeah you do need to be more specific on what the problem is, but if i had to guess i'd say that one of your programs that run on startup is missing a file or it cant find the exe for your program. SPAM

i'd say try disableing the start-up programs and then slowly re-enable them and see if you cant spot which one is the problem.

if that doesnt work try repairing windows, or run scandisk and see if it can pick up anything. goodluck :)

[wizbones]

FDISK, Partition, Format and Re-install the OS and the error message should go away SPAM;D

Just kidding don't do it SPAM8)

Guys couldn't wait for the juicy details huh? More than likely it's a simple solution find out the exact error message before jumpin in with solutions.

Guess about repairing the Ozone layer but not tech issues SPAM:P

Later

[MIK3]

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Hey coffejor that sounds good can i have that link. SPAMAnd for everyone else there really isnt any steps. SPAMIt isnt in my boot sequence. SPAMAfter my computer has completely powered-up and is ready on my desktop, a simple window shows up, one you can close. SPAMSo all i do is say ok to it (since it is my only option) and it goes away. SPAMIt says in a box window "Cannot find file. SPAMMay be corrupt.... and something about trying again." I know i am not providing much detail, sorry bout that. SPAMOh well, ill just have to deal with it.Oh yeah and the problem is with Win 98. SPAM

[wizbones]

In that box that pops up it doens't tell you what file it's looking for? There should be a find button or browse button, if you click that does it show the file that it's looking for?

[MIK3]

There's nothing like that in the box. SPAMThat is why it is driving me crazy. SPAMI have ran Maintanence Wizard and Scan Disk, but nothing is showning that there is a fault in my computer. SPAMI think that i am just going to give up because i am just not capable of providing the information needed to tell you guys so you could possibly help me. SPAMIf you want to, you can still try to help. SPAMId apprieciate it alot! SPAMThanks guys. SPAM

[vee_ess]

try what Aoshi said. sounds like a good debug for this...

Wizbones, that message up there was confusing: fdisk, partition, form...wait fdisk is tha same as partition!!

[MIK3]

-k- ill try it and see what happens and if nothing happenes oh well. Like i said if it doesnt mess my computer up, i mine as well ignore it. SPAMIts been there for like four months soo...
:-/

[wizbones]

Vee_ess,

You got me, yes FDISK is the same as Partitioning SPAM;D Loosin it I guess DOH

I still think that there should be an option to browse for the file it's looking for and somewhere in that process you should see the file that it's looking for.

But I agree with Aoshi this should produce some sort of results as well.

FDISK, FORMAT, Re-INSTALL THE OS. SPAM::) Better? I have heard Techs on the floor when I first started out in this industry telling people that when they didn't know what else to do or didn't want to be "bothered" Thus the nightmare begins. . . .

Good Luck Soccer_stud don't be givin up. There is a resolution just have to be persistant!!

[vee_ess]

LOL, that's better Wizbones, and we all loosin it. Soccer_stud, post any of your results.

[MIK3]

Im trying guys, just hang in there. SPAMI still have to run some test and check somethings with the PC. SPAMIll update ASAP ;)

[Grinnin Reaper]

I have found at time like this that impaling your computer on a large pointed stick is sometimes the only alternative. SPAM :'( SPAMActually if you can recall if you installed any new hardware around that time or any new software. SPAMBe honest we have ways of checking SPAM8) SPAMI've fixed a few problems by reinstalling windows WITHOUT erasing anything. SPAMBy keeping your old settings you have no setup and no drivers to load, no software to reinstall and usually you still have the bug. SPAMBut I have fixed my computer 4 times like that. SPAMAllways the same problem. SPAMInstall windows, SPAMinstall network card, computer start generating errors, SPAMreinstall windows over windows, SPAMproblem goes away and drivers and software stayed. SPAMI was lucky. SPAMMight be worth a try.

[coffejor]

Here's the link to the Startup Cop download site. It's put out by PC Magazine but is an overall good product. When you have the program installed disable programs one at a time and reboot to determine your culprit. Be carefull which programs you disable since some may be necesary for the O.S. to boot. Good luck, and keep us posted on how it works.

http://www.zdnet.com/downloads/stories/info/0,10615,77594,00.html

-Jordan Coffey-

[vee_ess]

what is the point of startup cop if you can do all that yourself using system information, startup folder, &windows registry?

[MIK3]

good point ..... you got me there ???

[coffejor]

Because some people don't want to take the time to pour through the Registry to disable all of that stuff (me in particular).

[MIK3]

i second that.... i will most likely destroy more of my computer that fixing it if i take it all apart. SPAMcoffejor has a point. :-/