When our electronics are brand new, we expect them to just work, and the office PC is no
different. But sometimes, you press the Power button and nothing happens. Whether it’s a
disconnected cord or something more sinister, this article will help you find the problem.

Check Your Power

No matter how securely you attached the power cords for the PC and monitor, the cords may
have come off while you were moving the PC into your office or when you were connecting one
end to the other. First, check and see if all the power cords and the display cable are properly
connected. To be completely sure, it’s a good idea to remove and firmly reattach the cords,
because it may appear attached but not make a solid connection. Try powering on the system
again.

Do you hear any noise coming from the PC? Do you see any video on the monitor? If the PC is
making noise but not displaying any video, you can at least be sure the PC has power. If you
don’t hear anything, try pushing the Power button harder or holding it down for a few seconds.
Next, look at the power supply on the back of the PC and flip the power toggle, if present,
because it may have accidentally been switched to the Off position. The toggle with the single
line (designed to appear as a 1 and symbolize On in binary) should be in the downward position.
A circle (designed to appear as a 0 and symbolize Off in binary) disconnects power from the PC,
and it should be upward.

If that doesn’t work, switch the toggle to the Off position for 30 seconds. This will give the
capacitors within the computer time to drain of power. When you turn the PC on again, the
capacitors will reset, which may fix the error that was stopping your PC from starting. Another
good idea is to try plugging the power cords directly into a wall outlet, rather than a power strip
or surge protector, because an old or poor surge protector may no longer transfer power to your
electronics. You may also want to try switching the power toggle on the power strip and
checking that other electronic devices, such as a lamp, can be powered by the wall outlet or
power strip. If not, you may need to reset the circuit breaker for the room.

Get Inside Your Box

We’ve exhausted the list of external power problems, but we know that shipping can be rough on
PCs. In particular, the internal cable that runs form the case’s front Power button may have
become disconnected during the shipping process. Start by opening the case by removing the
thumbscrews on the panel. Consult the manual from your PC’s manufacturer or motherboard and
look for a Power SW connector, which is a thin 2-pin connector that can typically be found on
the lower-right side of the motherboard.

If the Power SW connector is loose, examine the diagram for your motherboard manual to see
where the 2-pin connector must be connected. It’s also possible that “PWR SW” or “PW” may
be written in small print above the connector on the silicon board. With the Power SW connector
back in place, try starting the PC again.

Take It Back

A brand new PC will be under warranty, and if you’ve gotten this far, you can safely tell the tech
support agent that you’ve tried everything and the system won’t power on. The problem may be
a broken power supply, a short with a cord that’s connected to the motherboard, or a bad power
cable. Whatever the case, the PC’s manufacturer should fix the problem or give you a
replacement unit that runs.

Where Is My Picture And Power

In this scenario, you hear fans run and can see lights on the Power button or inside the
computer, but you don’t see any images on the monitor. First check and see if there are any
indication of power on the monitor, such as a light near the Power button or a No Signal
message. Assuming it is plugged in, try pressing the Power button to ensure that the monitor
isn’t turned off.

Most current monitors support multiple types of inputs, and you may need to cycle through the
input selections to switch the display to the correct input. Typically, monitors feature an Input
button that you can press to move among the display options. It’s  also important to make sure
that the monitor cable is securely connected to both your monitor and the video output on the
PC. Press firmly on the connectors and tightly fasten the two screws on each plug. You should
also examine the cord for any cuts or kinks. Which can block the video signal from reaching the
monitor. If you have a second video cable on hand, try switching out calbes to ensure that the
cable isn’t the problem.

Another way to determine the cause of the problem is to try the monitor on another computer. If
the monitor works on a second computer, your PC likely has an issue with its video card or
integrated graphics processor that’s preventing it form displaying video on the monitor. Follow
the instructions in the next section to reseat the video card or contact the manufacturer about
a warranty replacement for your new PC. If the monitor doesn’t work on the second PC, try
connecting a spare monitor to the new computer to determine whether it works with another
monitor.

Check The Video Card

Similar to issues with power connectors. Video cards … especially recent models that are built
with large, heavy fans, can become unseated during shipping. Before you try to reseat the card,
you should ground yourself by touching a metal object, such as the frame of the case, to
discharge the static from your body. You can also invest in an antistatic wrist band from a local
electronics retailer.

Next, unplug the power cord from the computer and remove the monitor cable. Open the case
and locate the video card, which is the component with the video outputs. Remove the screw that
holds the video card in place from the chassis (or flip the plastic bracket that locks above the
chassis) and release the plastic tab on the motherboard to unlock the video card. Pull out the
video card and realign it over the slot. Push the video card straight down until the screw hole in
the video card’s metal plate lines up over the hole in the computer’s chassis.

Most new video cards also require dedicated energy from the power supply, and it’s likely that the
video card needs power from 6-pin and/or 8-pin PCI-E (Peripheral Component Interconnect
Express) connectors. Check that there are no loose 6-pin  (has six physical holes) or 8-pin
(eight physical holes) connectors hanging around the video card. When you’re sure the video
card is properly attached and powered, screw the card to the chassis and put the side panel
back on the case.

Continuous Problems

If your PC appears to start but it has an issue that’s preventing it form booting into Windows,
such as the appearance of an error message or an audible beep code, it’s a good idea to return
your new system right away, because it’s still under warranty. Other situations that justify a
warranty return include when the computer turns on for only a few seconds before shutting down,
if the computer hangs while booting into Windows, or if spontaneous reboots occur. Remember,
it’s your money and the consumer is always right!

eradicte this parasite from your system.
                  
When it comes the infiltration moment, Windows Safety Manager prefers using the
backdoor methods and never asks a permission from its victim. It is usually
downloaded with a help of trojans that additionally drop some files and make the
system launch its executable files every time PC is rebooted. In the meanwhile,
user starts receiving continuous alerts and scanners from Windows Safety Manager
telling that PC is dangerously infected. However, you should never be scared by
these alerts because they report only about invented viruses.

Here are some of Windows Safety Manager alerts misleadingly reporting about
 malware:

Warning! Identity theft attempt Detected
Hidden connection IP: 58.82.12.124
Target: Your passwords for sites

Error
Trojan activity detected. System data security is at risk.
It is recommended to activate protection and run a full system scan.

Warning
Firewall has blocked a program from accessing the Internet
C:\program files\internet explorer\iexplore.exe
is suspected to have infected your PC. This type of virus intercepts
entered data and transmits them to a remote server.

By displaying fake scan reports, Windows Safety Manager seeks to scare its victims
and additionally push them into purchasing its fake license. Instead of doing this,
we recommend checking your computer with legitimate anti-spyware program and
see which files are infected in reality. It can be easily predetermined that Windows
Safety Manager will be detected as malicious, so you should waste no time and
remove it from your computer.

Windows Safety Manager is Extremely dangerous

is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program
may spread via Trojans
may display fake security messages
install additional spyware to your computer
repair its files, spread or update by itself
violates your privacy and compromises your security
                                           
     

                            
Windows Antivirus Patch, similarly to its earlier versions (Windows Protection Unit or Windows
Crucial Scanner), is usually distributed with a help of trojans that get inside the system through
security vulnerabilities found. Once the executable of Windows Antivirus Patch gets launched,
users start suffering from its activity that includes fake alerts and scanners continuously reporting
about numerous viruses detected. This rogue keeps displaying loads of popup warnings that tell
about malicious viruses detected and claim that PC is being infected by trojans,
spyware, keyloggers and other infections. However, beyond a doubt, all alerts displayed by
Windows Antivirus Patch are fake and should never be followed. Here are some examples:

Warning
Firewall has blocked a program from accessing the Internet.
Windows Media Player Resources
C:\Windows\system32\dllcache\wmploc.dll
C:\Windows\system32\dllcache\wmploc.dll is suspected to have infected your PC. This
type of virus intercepts entered data and transmits them to a remote server.

Error
Keylogger activity detected. System information security is at risk.
It is recommended to activate protection and run a full system scan.

Error
Software without a digital signature detected.
Your system files are at risk. We strongly advise you to activate your protection.

Windows Antivirus Patch is way too exaggerated to be trusted. The reason why this scam is
released is really simple – you can be sure that Windows Antivirus Patch will offer you to
purchase its licensed version that will be promissed to help you with virus removal. However,
just like the trialware, licensed Windows Antivirus Patch version has an empty virus data base,
so it is useless in virus removal. Instead of falling for this virus and paying for its license, you
should run a full system scan with reputable anti-spyware. Please use one of the automatic
removal tools listed below to eradicate this parasite.

Windows Antivirus Patch is Extremely dangerous

is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program
may spread via Trojans
display fake security messages
install additional spyware to your computer
repair its files, spread or update by itself
violates your privacy and compromises your security
                    
     

This scamware is distributed through illegal copies of music, movies and other files in most of
the cases. As soon as it is executed, it drops some files that can’t be executed normally and
additionally displays the alert saying that there are illegal programs found on your PC. Besides,
this virus encrypts all extensions by adding .EnCiPhErEd to file extension and tends to change
default icons to a pink common icon.

Every folder on the target PC is usually renamed to “HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt” and
included this message:

Attention! All your files are encrypted!

You are using unlicensed programms!
To restore your files and access them,
send code Ukash or Paysafecard nominal value of  EUR 50 to the e-mail
Koeserg@gmail.com.
During the day you receive the answer with the code.
You have 5 attempts to enter the code. If you exceed this date all data is
irretrievably spoiled. Be careful when you enter the code!

The best prevention for this encryption trojan is doing regular backups. To prevent your system
from obtaining this parasitem use one the Security Suites listed below. 

is a Trojan parasite
displays fake security & messages
displays numerous annoying advertisements
may be remotely controlled by a malicious person
may spread additional spyware
may repair its files, spread or update by itself
may prove difficult or impossible to remove
violates your privacy and compromises your security 
                     
     

When the network goes wrong, we typically are dealing with connectivity issues. These issues
have common occurrences that can be examined with a suite of tools designed to fix them
(allowing you to get and stay well connected with your Mac).

Let’s look at some common issues and examine the tools we can use to fix them.

Network issues come from three different sources: the server you’re trying to reach, your
connection to your ISP (Internet Service Provider), and the local conditions on your home
network. The most important step in fixing network – related issues is understanding where the
problem is occurring.

No matter what your network issue, the initial symptom will always be the same: You’re trying to
reach a Web site or check your email, and nothing happens. You may receive an error message
indicating that the server could not be reached. However, a break at any stage of the chain ( your
network, the ISP, or the Website) results in the same error. How so you figure out where the
problem is?

Begin from the outside and work your way in. If you are unable to reach a Web site, try another
one – www.google.com is a great choice because of its legendary uptime. Assuming that other
sites are working, you’ve successfully localized the problem to that particular site. You can
either wait or inform the site owners of the outage.

However, if Google (or any site you try) is unreachable it’s time to move your investigation closer
into your network. The trick now is to distinguish between a problem happening with your ISP
and one happening with your own network.

Mac users are blessed with a built-in suite of tools for monitoring the network. In the Utilities
folder (click ‘Go’ and ‘Applications’ to find it), you’ll find an application called Network Utility. This
tool contains a number of different tabs that tap into the Unix command – line tools that come
with every Mac, allowing you to test and gain intelligence about your network status.

When you open Network Utility, you’ll find a tab called ‘Traceroute’. It allows you to enter a
domain name (such as Apple.com) and then shows you every ‘hop’ one the network between
your computer and the destination. To get a feel for how it works, use Apple.com as your domain
and click ‘Trace’ to begin the process.

The trace occurs in real time in the results window. You’ll note that each hop on the path from
you computer to the destination has a number, with the IP (Internet Protocol) address of
10.0.0.1. The next hop after that will be to your ISP’s local switch for your network. In most
cases, your request will bounce around on the ISP’s network for a few hops and then wend its
way out to the backbone of the Internet. This starts happening by the sixth hop in the example.
Take note of the domain names that start appearing. They include city abbreviations showing
travel from Jacksonville, to New York City, to Chicago, to San Jose before ending up on the
Apple Server. Once there, asterisks appear, indicating servers that don’t respond. But given that
the trace found Apple, we can be confident that everything is working and that Apple’s internal
servers are simply ignoring trace requests.

Any breaks (indicated by asterisks) that appear before reaching your destination will often
indicate a problem at the point where it occurred. If the trace goes beyond your own network,
then you have one piece of evidence that your network isn’t the problem.

If the problem is beyond your network, a common problem for ISP’s relates to a breakdown of
their DNS (Domain Name Servers). These are the servers that translate domain names (such as
Apple.com) into their IP addresses (such as 17.172.224.47). Try using an IP address in your
Web browser instead of the domain name and see if it works. If so, then you can call your ISP
and ask them to fix their DNS servers. However, if that Traceroute stops before your home router,
then you know the problem is local.

The fix for many problems is often a power cycle away. Refer to your router’s documentation for
the best way to reboot it. Tapping a reset button or pulling the power cable are common
methods. If that doesn’t solve your problem, check to make sure that your router is getting an IP
address from your ISP (again, check your router’s documentation to learn how to determine
this). If it’s not, you may want to call them up and ask them to check the status of your
broadband modem.

If you are still having trouble, then you may have a malfunctioning router. But before you go
searching for your receipt and warranty papers, there’s one more place to check: your Mac.

Go back to the Network Utility and click the ‘Info’ tab. Find the drop-down menu at the top, which
allows you to select the network interface that you’re using; typically its either Ethernet or
AirPort. Look at the IP address; if it begins with either 10.0 or 192.168, then you have confirmed
that your router is connected and providing you with a working IP address. If the address begins
with 169, then you haven’t been assigned an address, which points to a problem, again, with the
router. Take another look at your router’s documentation to ensure that the DHCP (Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol) server is running (this is the router software that assigns IP
addresses to connected computers).

If you have more than one computer on your network, ensure that all of them are having the
connection problem. If so, then you know the problem is your router. But what happens when
you’ve narrowed it down to your Mac? Go to System Preferences (under the Apple menu) and
choose ‘Network’. Click the active interface in the left – hand source pane (again, either AirPort
or Ethernet) and confirm the connection: Are you connected to the right wireless network? For
an AirPort connection, click the Advanced button and choose the TCP/IP tab. Confirm that
you’re using DHCP to configure your network settings, that the router IP address is correct, and
that clicking Renew DHCP Lease doesn’t help.

If possible, try connecting to other networks. If none of them work, then you’ve likely narrowed the
problem down to a fault in your network hardware, and your next step is a visit to your local
Apple Store’s Genius Bar.

By taking a methodical approach you will learn where the problem resides within the network
chain. By paying attention to detail and getting to know your tools, you’ll be well on your way to
solving just about any networking issue. Good Hunting!

Warning
Firewall has blocked a program from accessing the Internet
C:\program files\internet explorer\iexplore.exe
is suspected to have infected your PC. This type of virus intercepts entered data
and transmits them to a remote server.

Warning! Identity theft attempt Detected
Hidden connection IP: 58.82.12.124
Target: Your passwords for sites

When Windows Foolproof Protector is installed on your computer, it starts displaying fake
security alerts reporting many of viruses detected on the system during fake system scan.
Rogue alerts, useless virus scanners and other notifications are nothing but scam because
their function is to encourage you to start thinking about the program which will fix everything.
Windows Foolproof Protector claims that it is definitely the best removal tool for these trojans,
keyloggers and spyware but before getting it installed asks paying the money. However, these
detections should be simply ignored because sometimes they may even be simple your system
files. 
                         
As you can see, this is the way rogue anti-spywares act, and Windows Foolproof Protector is a
typical fake anti-spyware program. You should ignore fake security alerts and notifications of this
scareware and keep away from instructions it recommends you to do. As soon as you notice it
on board, remove Windows Foolproof Protector from your computer as soon as possible. It's
nothing more but a scam. Use our recommend malware removal software to remove this virus
from your PC. Also, if you have already purchased it, you should contact your credit card
company and dispute the charges. Please use one of the automatic removal tools listed below
to eradicate this parasite from your system as soon as possible.
                     
     

                         
Windows Command Processor displays various security notifications which also warn about
some suspicious items detected on your machine. That is just a kind of tactics that rogue
programs use in order to gain trust and convince computer users into purchasing something
fake. Needless to say that Windows Command Processor will not detect or remove anything
at all. Have a look at some pop up messages that you can receive if you are infected with
Windows Command Processor:

Warning! Identity theft attempt Detected
Hidden connection IP: 58.82.12.124
Target: Your passwords for sites

Error
Trojan activity detected. System data security is at risk.
It is recommended to activate protection and run a full system scan.

Warning
Firewall has blocked a program from accessing the Internet
C:\program files\internet explorer\iexplore.exe
is suspected to have infected your PC. This type of virus intercepts entered data
and transmits them to a remote server.

Beware of such program and be very careful about downloading anything without making a small
research about the program first. You cannot pay for it under any circumstances. If by any
reason you have done that already, contact your credit card company and dispute the charges
in order to avoid making any benefits for the cyber criminals. Remove Windows Command
Processor using a reputable antispyware program as soon as possible. Please use one of the
automatic removal tools listed below to eradicate this parasite from your system as soon as possible.
                          
     

Warning
Firewall has blocked a program from accessing the Internet
C:\program files\internet explorer\iexplore.exe
is suspected to have infected your PC. This type of virus intercepts entered
data and transmits them to a remote server.

Warning! Identity theft attempt Detected
Hidden connection IP: 58.82.12.124
Target: Your passwords for sites

Error
Trojan activity detected. System data security is at risk.
It is recommended to activate protection and run a full system scan.

It will pretend to run its scanner and operate a trial version that can detect infections. Then
Windows Cleaning Tools makes a list of supposedly infected files and asks the user to purchase
its full version in order to remove infections. Be advised, it doesn't detect any real threats and
only displays a fake infection list to make you purchase its license.
                        

We strongly advise removing Windows Cleaning Tools right after noticing it running on your
system. You have to scan your system with a reputable antispyware program. Please use one
of the automatic removal tools listed below to eradicate this parasite from your system. 
 

                   

     

#!/usr/bin/vmware 
.encoding = "UTF-8"
config.version = "8"
virtualHW.version = "6"
scsi0.present = "TRUE"
scsi0.virtualDev = "lsilogic"
memsize = "512"
ide1:0.present = "TRUE"
ide1:0.deviceType = "cdrom-raw"
ide1:0.fileName
                  = "D:"
floppy0.startConnected = "FALSE"
ethernet0.present = "TRUE"
ethernet0.connectionType = "nat"
ethernet0.wakeOnPcktRcv
                  = "FALSE"
ethernet0.addressType = "generated"
usb.present = "TRUE"
ehci.present = "TRUE"
sound.present = "TRUE"
sound.autodetect = "TRUE"
svga.autodetect = "TRUE"
pciBridge0.present
                  = "TRUE"
displayName = "livecd"
guestOS = "ubuntu"
virtualHW.productCompatibility = "hosted"

                                    
Advanced Antispyware Solution’s propagation methods are based on trojans which infiltrate a
system through the backdoors. This intrusion goes unnoticed as it runs in the background. The
malware makes configuration changes to system settings in order to start once the PC is
rebooted. It will be configured to start as soon as you turn on your workstation and it will display
numerous alerts and scanners (designed to alarm users).  Typical alerts displayed are:

                                              
System Alert
Advanced Antispyware Solution has detected pontentially harmful software in your system. It is
strongly recommended that you register Advanced Antispyware Solution to remove all found
threats immediately.

                      
Warning! Access conflict detected!
An unidentified program is trying to access system process address space.
Process Name: AllowedForm
Location: C:\Windows\…\taskmgr.exe

Warning! Virus detected
Threat Detected: Trojan-PSW.VBS.Half
Description: This is a VBScript-virus. It steals user’s passwords.

System Message
Your PC may still be infected with dangerous viruses. Malware Protection Center protection is
needed to prevent data loss and avoid theft of your personal data and credit card details. Click
here to activate protection.

Warning! Virus Detected
Threat Detected: Trojan-Spy.HTML.BankFraud.ra
Recommended: Please click “Remove All” button to erase all infected files and protect your PC.

All of these positives are false and report a phoney security status of your computer. Advanced
Antispyware Solution’s activity is deceptive, so you should have no thoughts about purchasing
its license. It is highly recommended you clean your computer using a reputable antimalware
program (like those listed below). Please eradicate this parasite as soon as possible.
                    
     

                  
Smart HDD enters systems through various browser vulnerabilities, trojans and exploits. Once it
enters the system, it creates several files, typically in ‘Temp’ directory and primes them to
launch on start. These executables are responsible for various Pop-ups and Alerts.

Smart HDD pop-ups state, that your PC is malfunctioning. Typically, ‘hard drive’ failure is blamed,
but it can be “bad RAM” or problems in the ‘registry’. The following are examples of the pop-ups:

Smart HDD
S.M.A.R.T. Repair
Fix issues reported during the in-depth of S.M.A.R.T. attributes

Hard drives diagnostic report

Your computer is in critical state. Hard disk error detected.
As a result it can lead to hard disk failure and potential loss of data.
It is highly recommended to repair all found errors to prevent loss of files, applications and
documents stored on your computer.

Windows detected a hard drive problem.
A hard drive error occurred while starting the application.

Windows cannot find notepad. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again. To
search for a file, click the Start button, and then click Search.

Requested registry access is not allowed. Registry defragmentation required

All of the pop-ups are fake, and the main window of Smart HDD will prompt you to start a system
“Scan”. This is not a real system scan and it will detect a multitude of problems. Smart HDD will
offer to fix each of these problems for the price of 60-80 USD. Beware – it is a scam and the
system will not be fixed if you pay. They will likely resell your credit card details and proceed to
scam other users.
                 
To eradicate Smart HDD from your system, you can press ‘Help’ and ‘Support’ then register the
program with this code ‘0973467457475070215340537432225 or
15801587234612645205224631045976 … this will stop the pop-ups. Finally scan the system
with a reputable automatic removal tool (like those listed below). Remove all traces of this rogue
as soon as possible.