Subj : Virus
To   : Joe Schweier
From : Rich Wonneberger
Date : Tue Aug 02 2005 08:09 pm

*** Quoting Joe Schweier to Peter Knapper dated 08-01-05 ***
> I see it has an access violation with file tcpoex.exe ... that's the 
> error I get.  HAHAHA... I even tried a different HDD and I have been 
> trying just a bare bones install and I still get that error. With or 

Joe,

Lets start grasping at straws.
Unplug the computer for at least 30 seconds.  (Yank the power cord, not just  
turn off)
Take the battery out from the system board for another 30 seconds.
Take the memory out, clean the contacts lightly, and shuffle the spots they  
were in.  Keep matched memory boards together, but insert into different  
banks.  If only 2 boards, swap the spots.
Unplug the IDE cables from the hard drive and CD, re-insert them.
Take out all the plug in cards and clean the contacts.  Do not insert any that  
are not needed to install the OS.  (Video card only if possible)
Re-install the little battery and power plug.
In the BIOS, set the time and date, and any other settings you need to tweak.
Disable power save in BIOS (for now anyway)
This would also be a good time to update the BIOS if its not the latest and  
greatest.
Try the re-install again.

At least this didn't cost anything but a little time.   :}
Next I would start thinking about the CPU and/or system board.  I have seen  
both raise havoc in the past.

Hope this helps
Rich
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