Error window comes out when I start up pc 4

[tonycard]

Every time I start up my pc I get an error window that says "There is no disk in the drive. Please insert a disk into drive A:" I have googled this error message and I get repairs for "There is no disk in the drive Please insert a disk into drive \Device\Harddisk2\DR5" Which has nothing to do with my problem. I did find one thing awhile back that stated that it had to do with quicktime, and for me to clean out the history on it and disable start up and it worked for a day. Now I am still getting same window and quicktime is not on start up. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[bcastner]

If you want to follow my last piece of advice, one more as it is tough to get QuickTimes without iTunes anymore.

http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/win.html

on the right hand side in the center section, there is a link (not colored blue, but it's a link) to "QuickTime Standalone Installer". That gets you QT without iTunes.

 

[linney]

I don't know if you mentioned this already but what happens if you put a blank (write allowed) floppy in the drive?

Is there any new error message.

Conversely, what happens if you Disable the Floppy Disk Drive in Device Manager?

 

[tonycard]

I havent tried to install a blank floppy let me try to install one and I will get back to you.

 

[tonycard]

Ok here are the results, I started up my machine and as it was booting up I put in a disk and I didnt get the error prompt. So I restarted it again this time without the floppy in and I got the error, I then inserted the disk again and clicked retry and it was gone. Nothing opens up it just kinda makes sure there is a disk in there and when there is it doesnt run it or open it up. The disk I used was a 98 boot up disk (thats the only one I had) and I did have the boot from floppy disabled. (Just a reminder I am running XP home not 98).

 

[bcastner]

Post the results of running Doug Knox's startup tracker:

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_starttrack.htm

 

[tonycard]

6/6/2005 1:10:38 PM

-- Registry --
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

No Items Found

-- Registry --
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

LWBMOUSE F:\Program Files\Browser Mouse\Browser Mouse\1.1\MOUSE32A.EXE
FLMK08KB F:\Program Files\Muiltmedia keyboard utility\1.3\MMKEYBD.EXE
avast! F:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\ashDisp.exe
{0228e555-4f9c-4e35-a3ec-b109aF:\Program Files\Google\Gmail Notifier\gnotify.exe
Show missed alarms F:\Program Files\Alarm\Alarm.exe

-- Registry --
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

No Items Found

-- Registry --
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

ctfmon.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
Steam F:\Program Files\Steam\Steam.exe -silent

-- Registry --
HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

No Items Found

-- Start Menu - Current User --
No Items Found

-- Start Menu - All Users --
AdwareFilter Background Protection.lnk

-- Disabled Items --
iemaximizer
qttask
realsched
TurboNote
HotSync Manager
Rainlendar

-- Registry - Shell Value - HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon --
Explorer.exe

-- Running Processes --
System Idle Process
System
smss.exe \SystemRoot\System32\smss.exe
csrss.exe
winlogon.exe winlogon.exe
services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k rpcss
svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
svchost.exe
svchost.exe
spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
explorer.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
acadma.exe "F:\PROGRAM FILES\ACCESS ADMINISTRATOR\acadma.exe"
Mouse32A.exe "F:\Program Files\Browser Mouse\Browser Mouse\1.1\MOUSE32A.EXE"
aswUpdSv.exe "F:\Program Files\Alwil Software\aswUpdSv.exe"
ashDisp.exe "F:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\ashDisp.exe"
KBDAP32A.EXE "F:\Program Files\Muiltmedia keyboard utility\1.3\KbdAp32A.exe"
ctfmon.exe "C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe"
Steam.exe "F:\Program Files\Steam\Steam.exe" -silent
ashServ.exe "F:\Program Files\Alwil Software\ashServ.exe"
Alarm Tray.exe "F:\Program Files\Alarm\Alarm Tray.exe" -Embedding
adwarefilter.exe "F:\Program Files\AdwareFilter\adwarefilter.exe"
ewidoctrl.exe "F:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe"
hffsrv.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\hffsrv.exe
MDM.EXE "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE"
nvsvc32.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
pctspk.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\pctspk.exe
svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc
wdfmgr.exe
AlarmMonitor.exe "F:\Program Files\Alarm\AlarmMonitor.exe"
ashMaiSv.exe "F:\Program Files\Alwil Software\ashMaiSv.exe" /service
ashWebSv.exe "F:\Program Files\Alwil Software\ashWebSv.exe" /service
PunchClock Server.ex"F:\Program Files\PunchClock Server\PunchClock Server.exe"
IEXPLORE.EXE "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe"
WINZIP32.EXE C:\PROGRA~1\WINZIP\winzip32.exe "F:\Downloads\StartupTracker3.zip"
StartupTracker3.exe "G:\unzipped\StartupTracker3\StartupTracker3.exe"
wmiprvse.exe

-- Running Services --

Name: ACDService
Description:
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: F:\PROGRAM FILES\ACCESS ADMINISTRATOR\acadma.exe

Name: AlarmClockMonitor
Description: Allows Talking Alarm Clock to monitor user logon and logoff. If this service is disabled, some alarms may be missed.
Startup Mode: Manual
Run from: F:\Program Files\Alarm\AlarmMonitor.exe

Name: aswUpdSv
Description: Provides automatic updating for the avast! antivirus.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: "F:\Program Files\Alwil Software\aswUpdSv.exe"

Name: AudioSrv
Description: Manages audio devices for Windows-based programs. If this service is stopped, audio devices and effects will not function properly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: avast! Antivirus
Description: Manages and implements avast! antivirus services for this computer. This includes the resident protection, the virus chest and the scheduler.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: "F:\Program Files\Alwil Software\ashServ.exe"

Name: avast! Mail Scanner
Description: Implements mail scanning for avast! antivirus.
Startup Mode: Manual
Run from: "F:\Program Files\Alwil Software\ashMaiSv.exe" /service

Name: avast! Web Scanner
Description: Implements web (HTTP) scanning for avast! antivirus.
Startup Mode: Manual
Run from: "F:\Program Files\Alwil Software\ashWebSv.exe" /service

Name: Browser
Description: Maintains an updated list of computers on the network and supplies this list to computers designated as browsers. If this service is stopped, this list will not be updated or maintained. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: CryptSvc
Description: Provides three management services: Catalog Database Service, which confirms the signatures of Windows files; Protected Root Service, which adds and removes Trusted Root Certification Authority certificates from this computer; and Key Service, which helps enroll this computer for certificates. If this service is stopped, these management services will not function properly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: Dhcp
Description: Manages network configuration by registering and updating IP addresses and DNS names.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: Dnscache
Description: Resolves and caches Domain Name System (DNS) names for this computer. If this service is stopped, this computer will not be able to resolve DNS names and locate Active Directory domain controllers. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService

Name: Eventlog
Description: Enables event log messages issued by Windows-based programs and components to be viewed in Event Viewer. This service cannot be stopped.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe

Name: EventSystem
Description: Supports System Event Notification Service (SENS), which provides automatic distribution of events to subscribing Component Object Model (COM) components. If the service is stopped, SENS will close and will not be able to provide logon and logoff notifications. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Manual
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: ewido security suite control
Description:
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: F:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe

Name: FastUserSwitchingCompatibility
Description: Provides management for applications that require assistance in a multiple user environment.
Startup Mode: Manual
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: helpsvc
Description: Enables Help and Support Center to run on this computer. If this service is stopped, Help and Support Center will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: HideFilesAndFolders_S
Description:
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\hffsrv.exe

Name: lanmanserver
Description: Supports file, print, and named-pipe sharing over the network for this computer. If this service is stopped, these functions will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: lanmanworkstation
Description: Creates and maintains client network connections to remote servers. If this service is stopped, these connections will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: LmHosts
Description: Enables support for NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) service and NetBIOS name resolution.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalService

Name: MDM
Description: Supports local and remote debugging for Visual Studio and script debuggers. If this service is stopped, the debuggers will not function properly.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE"

Name: Messenger
Description: Transmits net send and Alerter service messages between clients and servers. This service is not related to Windows Messenger. If this service is stopped, Alerter messages will not be transmitted. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: Netman
Description: Manages objects in the Network and Dial-Up Connections folder, in which you can view both local area network and remote connections.
Startup Mode: Manual
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: Nla
Description: Collects and stores network configuration and location information, and notifies applications when this information changes.
Startup Mode: Manual
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: NVSvc
Description:
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe

Name: Pctspk
Description:
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\pctspk.exe

Name: PlugPlay
Description: Enables a computer to recognize and adapt to hardware changes with little or no user input. Stopping or disabling this service will result in system instability.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe

Name: PolicyAgent
Description: Manages IP security policy and starts the ISAKMP/Oakley (IKE) and the IP security driver.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\lsass.exe

Name: ProtectedStorage
Description: Provides protected storage for sensitive data, such as private keys, to prevent access by unauthorized services, processes, or users.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe

Name: RasMan
Description: Creates a network connection.
Startup Mode: Manual
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: RpcSs
Description: Provides the endpoint mapper and other miscellaneous RPC services.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k rpcss

Name: SamSs
Description: Stores security information for local user accounts.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe

Name: Schedule
Description: Enables a user to configure and schedule automated tasks on this computer. If this service is stopped, these tasks will not be run at their scheduled times. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: seclogon
Description: Enables starting processes under alternate credentials. If this service is stopped, this type of logon access will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: SENS
Description: Tracks system events such as Windows logon, network, and power events. Notifies COM+ Event System subscribers of these events.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: ShellHWDetection
Description:
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: Spooler
Description: Loads files to memory for later printing.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe

Name: SSDPSRV
Description: Enables discovery of UPnP devices on your home network.
Startup Mode: Manual
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalService

Name: stisvc
Description: Provides image acquisition services for scanners and cameras.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc

Name: TapiSrv
Description: Provides Telephony API (TAPI) support for programs that control telephony devices and IP based voice connections on the local computer and, through the LAN, on servers that are also running the service.
Startup Mode: Manual
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: TermService
Description: Allows multiple users to be connected interactively to a machine as well as the display of desktops and applications to remote computers. The underpinning of Remote Desktop (including RD for Administrators), Fast User Switching, Remote Assistance, and Terminal Server.
Startup Mode: Manual
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: Themes
Description: Provides user experience theme management.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: TrkWks
Description: Maintains links between NTFS files within a computer or across computers in a network domain.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: UMWdf
Description: Enables Windows user mode drivers.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\wdfmgr.exe

Name: uploadmgr
Description: Manages synchronous and asynchronous file transfers between clients and servers on the network. If this service is stopped, synchronous and asynchronous file transfers between clients and servers on the network will not occur. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: W32Time
Description: Maintains date and time synchronization on all clients and servers in the network. If this service is stopped, date and time synchronization will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: WebClient
Description: Enables Windows-based programs to create, access, and modify Internet-based files. If this service is stopped, these functions will not be available. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalService

Name: winmgmt
Description: Provides a common interface and object model to access management information about operating system, devices, applications and services. If this service is stopped, most Windows-based software will not function properly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: wuauserv
Description: Enables the download and installation of Windows updates. If this service is disabled, this computer will not be able to use the Automatic Updates feature or the Windows Update Web site.
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Name: WZCSVC
Description: Provides automatic configuration for the 802.11 adapters
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs


Hope I did it right!!

 

[tonycard]

Did I post the results right?

 

[linney]

Earlier up the post I mentioned several clean booting MSKB articles. Using these in conjunction with the fact that this problem does not occur in Safe Mode may be your best way of isolating the cause of your problem.

The difference between Safe Mode and what you can isolate via those articles are the loading drivers.

This article will help you check for unsigned drivers.

HOW TO: Verify Unsigned Device Drivers in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q308/5/14.asp

 

[jimp56]

Name: HideFilesAndFolders_S
Description:
Startup Mode: Auto
Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\hffsrv.exe"

Did you ever use this utility to "hide" a file on a floppy disk? That would be the first thing I would try disabling.

Nothing else listed jumps out at me....

 

[tonycard]

no I use it to hide payroll reports and such but nothing in drive A

 

[jimp56]

have you tried clearing the recent documents list (AKA the MRU list)? It might be as simple as once having opened or saved a file to the A: drive in an application - and the history list points to that file (similar to quicktime problem but related to windows instead of a specific program).

This is the path I believe in essence, as well as clean-boot configurations, that linney is trying to get us to follow, and it sounds as the most likely cause if no program or device driver is the cause.

see this thread re: MRUs --

http://www.tek-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=949433

 

[bcastner]

Ramesh's freeware MRU cleaner:

http://windowsxp.mvps.org/RegistryMRU.htm

 

[tonycard]

jimp56 and bcastner you guys were right on. I tried that Ramesh's MRU cleaner and it worked like a charm. My problem fixed. I scaned it and I didnt see anything pointing towards drive A: but I clicked on clean anyways and problem solved. Thanks everybody for your help.

 

[tonycard]

Ok guys problem is back again and I have a question about that MRU cleaner I used. Now my start menu has all of its icons gone. You know the most recently used programs, I do have it set to show my last 6 programs, and I notice that my address bar history is always clear after I boot up. All this started after I used the MRU. Is there anyway to fix that?

 

[linney]

Are you using MRU-Blaster in your Scheduled Tasks?

System Restore might help too.

Is MRU-Blaster configurable as to what Registry settings it applies to?

Is the exact Error message involving the Floppy Disk appearing again?

You could have a look at what this program can do and see if you can track down the owning process of the window and error message.

http://www.faberbox.com/fabertoys.asp

http://www.faberbox.com/fabertoys.asp?action=features

 

[tonycard]

yes the same floppy disk error is popping out again.

 

[linney]

Did you ever try this earlier suggestion?

"Conversely, what happens if you Disable the Floppy Disk Drive in Device Manager?"

Does that result in anything different happening, message-wise?

 

[tonycard]

Let me try that I really dont need the floppy drive so I will see if that works. Also I did a hijack this and noticed that MRU blaster was running in the registry I disabled it so maybe that will fix my history problem and start menu icon issue. I will try it and post the results. Thanks!!

 

[linney]

These are only semi-related articles but I wonder if cleaning out the PreFetch folder might help?

Floppy Drive Access Bug

http://www.createwindow.com/wininfo/floppybug.htm

Floppy Disk Drive Is Active When Opening or Saving Files [Q216752]

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q216/7/52.asp

Floppy Drive Is Accessed When You Open My Computer [Q272242]

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q272/2/42.asp

Floppy drive activates when opening files
thread779-865347

A: drive always wants to be accessed
thread779-864872

 

[tonycard]

Ok I disabled the floppy in the device manager and since I disabled the MRU in hijack this Icons are starting to appear in my start menu. THanks again for your help.