Norton Internet Security

[looch]

That's great /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

If you can get the event ID numbers for the server service errors in the event log, you could search MS's knowledge base for an explanation.

 

[Mrwurm]

Ok, I have'nt researched any error codes yet, but I have discovered one fact that does not surprise me in the slightest bit. If I manually start the 'server service' and then restart the computer (reboot) the system comes back up with 'server service' running (this is good). If I 'shutdown' the computer and boot it up later, 'server service' does not start. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif These computers are nutty and are driving me insane /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

Here's more proof. I have two usb ports on the host computer (Audrie). I need four. I installed a 5 port usb hub card and installed drivers to make it work. The hub works great but it disabled the original two usb ports that are hardwired to the mother board. I'm not even going to try to figure this out. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif I know when to surrender /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[looch]

Remember the days when a car mechanic would actually make repairs instead of just replacing suspect components? As the world gets more complicated, it becomes easier to justify this type of "fix." A hobbyist may actually enjoy the time spent troubleshooting and getting things to work. I, unfortunately (and presumably you) do not get a kick out of these types of annoying "intermittent" problems.

I am responsible for keeping a wide area network of 200 machines up and running. When a machine has a problem, I allow myself 20 minutes to try and repair it. If that doesn't work, I cut my losses and reinstall. Of course, I cheat by using Norton Ghost which means a reinstall takes about 10 minutes + specific configuration.

I would suggest moving your files on to a separate storage device and "blowing up" (reinstall from scratch) your machines - making sure to only install the stuff you need (contrary to what I see as popular belief, a PC cannot have an unlimited amount of software installed on it without eventually going "snakey"). I make it a point of doing this to my home machines at least once a year.

I hope you didn't get hit with the towel I just threw in.

Good luck,

Paul

 

[Mrwurm]

Paul, I believe you are right. Each one of my computers does some funny things that cannot be explained by my meager mind. A few months ago I had a machine that would not save settings in Norton Internet security. To make a long story short, I tossed the computer and had a new one build. The new computer is as follows...

New case
New motherboard
New processor
New power supply
New harddrive
Fresh build of Win2000

Reused old memory sticks 2 x 256meg ddr 266 mhz
Reused old cd-rom drives
Reused floppy drive

Guess what? This machine will not save settings in Norton either ! ! !

How do people with only casual knowledge of computers manage? I have three computers and am working on at least one of them every day. I may just bury them in the yard (with the tractor) /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[looch]

<font color="blue">How do people with only casual knowledge of computers manage?</font>

I have no idea. Maybe they're just supposed to buy a new computer every year.

 

[GaryM]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I may just bury them in the yard (with the tractor) /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif )</font>

You buried your tractor in the yard?