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wombatman · 08-26-2004, 09:48 AM

I'm having some problems with my desktop (self-built) computer. I have an idea what is causing both problems, but I'm looking for some confirmation or correction and also a suggestion on solutions.

Here's the first: when booting up, some of the time I get a blue screen error as Windows finishes loading (I can see the desktop) that says IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL. The tech guy that came by (for the next problem) said he thought the hard drive might be going. The hard drive is a Maxtor 160GB that is just over a year old, bought from newegg, no problems until now. Interestingly, though, I can boot into Safe Mode of any kind with no problems. It's only when I try to boot in Windows proper that this occurs.

Second problem: This year, the University of South Carolina, having had trouble with the virus storms last year caused by incompetent and generally technologically illiterate students' computers, has implemented a new system for connecting to their network. We were required to download a program named SmartEnforcer that checks to make we have McAfee anti-virus downloaded and running as well as have all critical Windows updates. The problem is, SmartEnforcer can't log in. At first, this wasn't a problem because for some reason my internet still worked correctly (for the most part). Now, however, when I try to connect to the internet, I get the redirection page that is supposed to come up the first time you plug into the USC network. When it tries to redirect, however, I get "Connection to [ip address here] refused". In safe mode with networking, though, there is no trouble. SmartEnforcer is able to log in with no trouble. So what is happening or not happening that would cause this? Oh, and I am assigned an IP address on the USC network...I have tried ipconfig /renew and /release, among other things. I can't ping any IP or web address.

Specs:
P4 2.8C
1 GB PC2700 RAM
Maxtor 160GB (possibly on the fritz)
GeForce 5600 video card
Soundblaster sound card
Officejet 6110 printer connected via USB
Samsung DVD drive and CD-R/RW drive

I appreciate any help you all can provide. This is quite frustrating.

08-26-2004, 09:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
wombatman Insane	2 Problems I'm having some problems with my desktop (self-built) computer. I have an idea what is causing both problems, but I'm looking for some confirmation or correction and also a suggestion on solutions. Here's the first: when booting up, some of the time I get a blue screen error as Windows finishes loading (I can see the desktop) that says IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL. The tech guy that came by (for the next problem) said he thought the hard drive might be going. The hard drive is a Maxtor 160GB that is just over a year old, bought from newegg, no problems until now. Interestingly, though, I can boot into Safe Mode of any kind with no problems. It's only when I try to boot in Windows proper that this occurs. Second problem: This year, the University of South Carolina, having had trouble with the virus storms last year caused by incompetent and generally technologically illiterate students' computers, has implemented a new system for connecting to their network. We were required to download a program named SmartEnforcer that checks to make we have McAfee anti-virus downloaded and running as well as have all critical Windows updates. The problem is, SmartEnforcer can't log in. At first, this wasn't a problem because for some reason my internet still worked correctly (for the most part). Now, however, when I try to connect to the internet, I get the redirection page that is supposed to come up the first time you plug into the USC network. When it tries to redirect, however, I get "Connection to [ip address here] refused". In safe mode with networking, though, there is no trouble. SmartEnforcer is able to log in with no trouble. So what is happening or not happening that would cause this? Oh, and I am assigned an IP address on the USC network...I have tried ipconfig /renew and /release, among other things. I can't ping any IP or web address. Specs: P4 2.8C 1 GB PC2700 RAM Maxtor 160GB (possibly on the fritz) GeForce 5600 video card Soundblaster sound card Officejet 6110 printer connected via USB Samsung DVD drive and CD-R/RW drive I appreciate any help you all can provide. This is quite frustrating.