desktop moves around the screen

barney · 07-09-2008, 09:04 AM

Hi
my desktop moves around the screen , i have to move the curser to the edge of the screen left or right, up or down , to see the rest of the image i would be grateful for any help

Packard bell easynote F7305
512 memory

windows xp home

**Digerati** · 07-09-2008, 02:17 PM

Is this all the time? Did you check your resolution? Did this just start?

barney · 07-09-2008, 04:14 PM

hi
thanks for responding, i got the laptop second hand , downloaded service pack 2 and 3 then internet explorer 7 then it just seems too big for the screen , i have to move the curser to see the whole image, i have altered the screen resolution it just makes the icons smaller or larger but doesnt help.

barney · 07-09-2008, 04:24 PM

Computers! i just switched it on and its fine now, resolved except that it tends to hang on the welcome screen for around sixty seconds before moving on.

**Digerati** · 07-09-2008, 08:14 PM

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hang on the welcome screen for around sixty seconds before moving on.

Well, that could be anything - from driver problems to too many programs loading to spyware.

Once it boots, check Device Manager to make sure there are no errors. Purge your system of clutter using Windows [XP / Vista] Disk Cleanup, ATF Cleaner or CCleaner. If you use CCleaner, then during installation, uncheck the option to install the Yahoo toolbar and before first use, go to Options > Settings > Advanced and ensure Only delete files in Windows Temp folders older than 48 hours is unchecked.

Note: Ensure you know your site credentials (user name and password) for sites you frequent before cleaning; you may have to login again at next visit.

Download, install, update, and run Malwarebytes's Anti-Malware (MBAM) to ensure your system is free of malware. Then do the same for all other computers on your network (everything on your side of the Internet gateway, typically a cable/DSL modem).

If still taking a long time, you need to see what is loading at boot. The below are all enhanced Task Manager type programs that will show you what is running on your computer. Each is nice in its own way. What's Running is probably the easiest, with AutoRuns for the more experienced, and Process Explorer the most popular. With these, for example, you can see what processes are using each of those various svchost.exe images.

AutoRuns for Windows
Process Explorer
What's Running

barney · 10-09-2008, 11:05 AM

thanks all

resolved

**Digerati** · 10-09-2008, 01:38 PM

Not so fast, Bud!

Now it is your turn to teach! What did you discover and how did you fix it?

Posting follow ups, especially when you discover the solution on your own, while not required, is all part of the "give and take" or "spirit" of forums. It is also considered a part of good forum etiquette.

It is important to remember that those who participate in helping do so because they want to help and learn. Forum discussion exchanges may seem like a conversation between 2 or 3 people but it is very important to remember there are usually many more people watching to see if they may learn something too. And finally, posting the solution helps future visitors searching the forums for solutions to their own problems.

barney · 10-09-2008, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Digerati

Not so fast, Bud!

Now it is your turn to teach! What did you discover and how did you fix it?

Posting follow ups, especially when you discover the solution on your own, while not required, is all part of the "give and take" or "spirit" of forums. It is also considered a part of good forum etiquette.

It is important to remember that those who participate in helping do so because they want to help and learn. Forum discussion exchanges may seem like a conversation between 2 or 3 people but it is very important to remember there are usually many more people watching to see if they may learn something too. And finally, posting the solution helps future visitors searching the forums for solutions to their own problems.

see post 4 Bud

i didnt do anything ? it just booted up as normal and i am well aware of forum etiquette, been here for years.

**Digerati** · 11-09-2008, 04:23 AM

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see post 4 Bud

I did. And I answered it too. But then you said,

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resolved except that it tends to hang on the welcome screen for around sixty seconds before moving on.

I offered a response about purging crud and running MBAM and all your next post said was,

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thanks all

resolved

So, Bud!

We don't know what you did to fix your hanging at the welcome screen for 60 seconds problem.

barney · 11-09-2008, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Digerati

I did. And I answered it too. But then you said, I offered a response about purging crud and running MBAM and all your next post said was, So, Bud!

We don't know what you did to fix your hanging at the welcome screen for 60 seconds problem.

neither do i , it just righted itself when it booted up.