I have been searching for answers to my Many computer problems. I have an emachine D2046 running xp pro service pack 1 a while back my power supply fried I had it replaced now I don't have sound or usbs or task bar my 6 in one reader is gone also I do have icons I can only get on line using task manager or in safe mode I can't link to links don't have a clue why so I can't scan on any online scanners If I try and paste the address the copy works but the paste doesn't its greyed out so if I manully type it in the address bar I get there but it won't let me scan Any ideas on what I should do? Thanking in advance

- Did all this star to happen just after you replaced the power supply?

- Check if all the drivers are properly installed (right clikc [my computer]->[properties]->[hardware]->[device manager]). If there are any question or exclamation marks on the yellow caution sign then those devices need your attention (most of the time just proper driver).

- Make sure that no wires have been disconnected from the motherboard while replacing the power supply! Are USBs and sound you are referring to mean those on the front of the computer tower?

- If you can boot up normally into the Safe Mode then click on [Start]->[Run]->Type:"msconfig"->Click:[OK]. Go to the [Startup] tab and uncheck all the programs that are there. Go back to the normal mode and see if the problem is still there.

- Try downloading and running this program: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

Good luck!

Originally Posted by abes

- Did all this star to happen just after you replaced the power supply?

- Check if all the drivers are properly installed (right clikc [my computer]->[properties]->[hardware]->[device manager]). If there are any question or exclamation marks on the yellow caution sign then those devices need your attention (most of the time just proper driver).

- Make sure that no wires have been disconnected from the motherboard while replacing the power supply! Are USBs and sound you are referring to mean those on the front of the computer tower?

- If you can boot up normally into the Safe Mode then click on [Start]->[Run]->Type:"msconfig"->Click:[OK]. Go to the [Startup] tab and uncheck all the programs that are there. Go back to the normal mode and see if the problem is still there.

- Try downloading and running this program: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

Good luck!

Thank you for replying there are no ? or exclamation marks . I am afraid to mess around inside the case but maybe wires are loose I wasn't home when a friend replaced the power supply but apparently my keyboard didn't work and they used my old one the newer one was a usb keyboard I believe so like I said it maybe loose something. I will check it out. Thank you. After the power suppy was replaced I had a task bar and was trying to fix the usb problems I had emailed emachine and this is what they told me to do
Reloading the USB port drivers on the other hand > could be performed > using these steps: > Restart the computer. While it is booting up, > repeatedly tap on the F8 > key. Tap the F8 key about twice per second until it > comes to a menu of > options to choose from. Choose the option for Safe > Mode and press the > Enter key. For Windows XP there will be an > additional menu. Choose the > option for "Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition" by > highlighting this line > and pressing "Enter". At the login screen, choose > the Administrator > account. There is no default password for the Safe > Mode Administrator > account. > > Here in Safe Mode, get out of the Help and Support > window by clicking on > the X in the upper right-hand corner or by clicking > on OK for the window > that says you are in Safe Mode. > > 1. Click on "Start". > > 2. Click on "Control Panel". On the left-hand side > click the line that > says, "Switch to Classical View". > > 3. Double-click on "System" icon. Click on the > "Hardware" tab. > > 4. Click on the Device Manager button. > > 5. Click on "View", then click on "Show hidden > devices". > > 6. Look for a "Universal Serial Bus Controllers" > category. > > 7. Click on the plus sign (+) next to "Universal > Serial Bus > Controllers". Highlight the first device listed by > clicking on it once. > > 8. Right-click on the device driver and select > Uninstall. Click "OK" to > the warning and click on "No" if it asks to restart > the computer. > > 9. If the "Universal Serial Bus Controllers" > category is still listed, > continue removing items from that category until it > disappears. > > 10. Then, look for any categories labeled either > ?Other Devices? or > ?Unknown Devices?. If you find these categories, > click on the plus sign > (+) next to them and remove all devices from these > as well. > > 11. Now, click on the "Close" button and choose the > option to restart > your computer. > > 12. As the computer restarts, it will redetect and > reinstall the > devices. > > This should reinstall the drivers for your USB > Ports.

After I did that thats when I lost my task bar. Emachines now suggests I do a full system restore. I'll make sure something isn't loose before I try that. Once again Thank you

Hey Chickensrus!

Couple more questions and suggestions:
- Did you use the program to fix taskbar? (link in my previous post)
- Were those USB ports on the front of the tower on on the back? (not working ones)

- When you open the computer case make sure there are no these kind of cables hanging around the case:


- If there are some then you need to refer to your motherboard's manual to find where to plug them. If you can't find the manual you can look for this type of connectors on your motherboard:


They may appear in the form of just pins, but they will for sure have a little USB label next to them!

- The last thought is that you may want to restore your BIOS settings to default and see if things work. Also take a look at the vendor's website and check for any BIOS updates available. (Not necessary if the system restore fixes the problem)

Good luck!

Thank you for the reply
I believe its both the front and back for the usb ports. I have tried to upload pictures from my camera from both the front and back and nothing happens. I did try the task bar fix but it didn't work. I am going to wait till my guru friend visits to check out the case I am afraid I will fry something lol Thank you for all your help and for the pictures too I am a visual person . I will let you know what we find in the case when it happens, with work and all its hard to get a time when I am home and guru friend is free. Soon I hope.

Ok... It's good to know that you will have some guru ;] look at it! I hope you guys solve the problem, but if you will run into any difficulties then we are all here waiting for some new riddles ;]

P.S. As long as you take the power cord out of the computer, do all that needs to be done inside and then hook it back to the power it should not fry it! [Well... as long as you don't interpret "all that needs to be done" as "put the paper clips into free PCI and RAM slots" :P :P]

Good luck mate!

Originally Posted by abes

Ok... It's good to know that you will have some guru ;] look at it! I hope you guys solve the problem, but if you will run into any difficulties then we are all here waiting for some new riddles ;]

P.S. As long as you take the power cord out of the computer, do all that needs to be done inside and then hook it back to the power it should not fry it! [Well... as long as you don't interpret "all that needs to be done" as "put the paper clips into free PCI and RAM slots" :P :P]

Good luck mate!

lol my guru couldn't make it so I decided to look myself I don't see anything loose I reformatted as to the above instructions and am back on line with a task bar but still no sound no usbs and no 6 in one card reader bummer maybe when the power supply died it killed something too I think I can link now for tests so I will go to hardware test and post here

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OS Information:
PropertyValue
OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Professional|C:\WINDOWS|\Device\Harddisk4\Partitio n1
Service Pack 1.0
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS


Processor:
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Current Clock Speed 1992
Description x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 7
Manufacturer GenuineIntel
Name Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.00GHz


Memory (RAM):
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Bank Label Bank0/1
Capacity 268435456

Total Memory Deteced in Hardware: ~256 MB
Memory Reported to Operating System: 247MB

Disk Drives:
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Description Disk drive
Manufacturer (Standard disk drives)
Model WDC WD400EB-00CPF0
Media Type Fixed hard disk media
Size 40015987200 (~37 GB)
Number of Partitions 1


Installed Printers:
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Motherboard:
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Manufacturer First International Computer, Inc.
Model
Name Base Board
Part Number
Product VC37/VG31
Serial Number Serial number xxxxxx
Version PCB 1.x


BIOS:
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Manufacturer Phoenix Technologies, LTD
Name Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Release Date 20021228******.******+***
Version FIC - 42302e31


Monitor:
PropertyValue
Description Intel(R) Graphics Platform (SoftBIOS) Driver
Name Intel(R) Graphics Platform (SoftBIOS) Driver
Screen Height 768
Screen Width 1024


Keyboard:
PropertyValue
Description Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard


Pointing Device:
PropertyValue
Manufacturer Microsoft
Name PS/2 Compatible Mouse


Sound Card:
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Manufacturer Microsoft
Description Unimodem Half-Duplex Audio Device
Device ID MODEMWAVE\0\{DF64B671-1502-4F03-B477-CE07CEF891C9}


Video Card:
PropertyValue
Adapter Compatibility Intel Corporation
Adapter RAM 67108864
Description Intel(R) 82845G Graphics Controller
Installed Display Drivers ialmrnt5.dll
Driver Version 6.13.01.3205
Driver Date 31/07/2002 6:11:46 PM
Video Mode Description 1024 x 768 x 65536 colors


DirectX Installation:
PropertyValue
Version 6.03.01.0146


Modem:
PropertyValue
Model 56Kbps Internal Modem
Name 56Kbps Internal Modem


Network Adapters:
PropertyValue
Description Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC - Packet Scheduler Miniport
Description RAS Async Adapter
Description Packet Scheduler Miniport
Description WAN Miniport (L2TP)
Description WAN Miniport (PPTP)
Description WAN Miniport (PPPOE)
Description Direct Parallel
Description WAN Miniport (IP)
Description Packet Scheduler Miniport

External Ports:
PropertyValue
External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator COM1
External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator
External Reference Designator KB
External Reference Designator MS
External Reference Designator USB
External Reference Designator USB
External Reference Designator USB

Expansion Slots:
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Slot Designation PCI1
Slot Designation PCI2
Slot Designation PCI3
Slot Designation AGP
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More information


Operating System System Model Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1 (build 2600) Enclosure Type: Desktop Processor a Main Circuit Board b 2.00 gigahertz Intel Celeron
8 kilobyte primary memory cache
128 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: First International Computer, Inc. VC37/VG31 PCB 1.x
Bus Clock: 100 megahertz
BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG 12/28/2002 Drives Memory Modules c,d 40.02 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
35.55 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

CDWRITER IDE4816 [CD-ROM drive]
3.5" format removeable media [Floppy drive]

WDC WD400EB-00CPF0 [Hard drive] (40.02 GB) -- drive 0, s/n WD-WCAAT4945211, rev 06.04G06, SMART Status: Healthy 248 Megabytes Installed Memory

Slot 'DIMM1' has 256 MB
Slot 'DIMM2' is Empty Local Drive Volumes


c: (NTFS on drive 0) 40.02 GB 35.55 GB free
Network Drives None detected Users (mouse over user name for details) Printers

local user accounts last logon
Administrator 27/12/2002 8:31:30 AM (admin)
Donna 09/01/2006 4:14:23 PM (admin)
local system accounts
Guest never
HelpAssistant never
SUPPORT_388945a0 never
Marks a locked account

None detected
Controllers Display Standard floppy disk controller
Intel(R) 82801DB Ultra ATA Storage Controller - 24CB
Primary IDE Channel [Controller]
Secondary IDE Channel [Controller] Intel(R) 82845G Graphics Controller [Display adapter]
Proview 17.5 [Monitor] (17.5"vis, December 2002) Bus Adapters Multimedia Intel(r) 82801DB/DBM USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller - 24CD
Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C2
Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C4
Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller - 24C7 Unimodem Half-Duplex Audio Device Communications Other Devices 56Kbps Internal Modem



Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC
Intel(R) Graphics Chipset (KCH) Driver
Intel(R) Graphics Platform (SoftBIOS) Driver
Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
PS/2 Compatible Mouse
USB 2.0 Root Hub
USB Root Hub (3x)

I am still messing with this on my own I now know I have no sound card installed I did look in the case and nothing seems amiss I tried to play a cd and I got this
There is no sound card
You either do not have a sound card installed on your computer or it is not functioning properly. If you do not have a sound card installed, you must install one before you can listen to audio in a digital media file. If you do have a sound card installed, refer to its documentation to troubleshoot the problem.

Error ID = 0x80040256, Remedy ID = 0x00000000
Could it be that things got fried when the power supply went I guess I will have to take to a repair place. Thanks all for your help Great place here