how can i gte this device file back without reformatting?

Judge · #1 03-08-2002, 07:20 PM

Cannot find a device file that my be needed to run windows or a windows application.
The windows registry os SYSTEM.INI file refers to this device file, but the device on longer exists.
If you deleted this file on pupose, try uninstalling the associated application using its uninstall or setup program.
If you still want to use the application associated with this device file, try reinstalling that application to replace the missing file.
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\VSHINI.VXD
Press any key to continue_

i press a key, it loads up as normal, and runs fine.
i dont think i deleted any file.

kris · #2 03-08-2002, 09:44 PM

Try going to start>>>run>>>then type in system.ini

Then look for that file, and delete it out of there.

But it sounds like a Mcafee file. Do you have mcafee on your pc?

Judge · #3 03-08-2002, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kbslacker
Try going to start>>>run>>>then type in system.ini

Then look for that file, and delete it out of there.

But it sounds like a Mcafee file. Do you have mcafee on your pc?

run>system.ini> opened notepad with this in it:[boot]
oemfonts.fon=vgaoem.fon
shell=Explorer.exe kerne1.exe
system.drv=system.drv
drivers=mmsystem.dll power.drv
user.exe=user.exe
gdi.exe=gdi.exe
sound.drv=mmsound.drv
dibeng.drv=dibeng.dll
comm.drv=comm.drv
mouse.drv=mouse.drv
keyboard.drv=keyboard.drv
*DisplayFallback=0
fonts.fon=vgasys.fon
fixedfon.fon=vgafix.fon
386Grabber=vgafull.3gr
display.drv=pnpdrvr.drv

[keyboard]
keyboard.dll=
oemansi.bin=
subtype=
type=4

[boot.description]
system.drv=Standard PC
keyboard.typ=Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard
mouse.drv=A4Tech Mouse Driver
aspect=100,96,96
display.drv=Intel(R) 810 Chipset Graphics Driver PV1.0

[386Enh]
ebios=*ebios
woafont=dosapp.fon
mouse=*vmouse, msmouse.vxd
device=*dynapage
device=*VCD
device=*vpd
device=*int13
device=*enable
keyboard=*vkd
display=*vdd,*vflatd
EMMExclude=C000-CFFF

[NonWindowsApp]
TTInitialSizes=4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 20 22

[power.drv]

[drivers]
wavemapper=*.drv
MSACM.imaadpcm=*.acm
MSACM.msadpcm=*.acm
VIDC.YVU9=IYVU9.DLL
VPM=ATIVTVPM.DLL
wave=mmsystem.dll
midi=mmsystem.dll

[iccvid.drv]

[mciseq.drv]

[mci]
cdaudio=mcicda.drv
sequencer=mciseq.drv
waveaudio=mciwave.drv
avivideo=mciavi.drv
videodisc=mcipionr.drv
vcr=mcivisca.drv
MpegVideo=mpeg16.dll
RealMagic=mpeg16.dll
Magic=mpeg16.dll
ReelMagic=mpeg16.dll
VideoCD=mpeg16.dll

[vcache]

[Password Lists]
DEFAULT=C:\WINDOWS\DEFAULT.PWL
HP AUTHORIZED CUSTOM=C:\WINDOWS\Hpauthor.pwl
MARTIN CALLEY=C:\WINDOWS\MARTINCA.PWL

[drivers32]
msacm.lhacm=lhacm.acm
VIDC.VDOM=vdowave.drv
MSACM.imaadpcm=imaadp32.acm
MSACM.msadpcm=msadp32.acm
MSACM.msgsm610=msgsm32.acm
msacm.msg711=msg711.acm
MSACM.trspch=tssoft32.acm
vidc.CVID=iccvid.dll
VIDC.IV31=ir32_32.dll
VIDC.IV32=ir32_32.dll
vidc.MSVC=msvidc32.dll
VIDC.MRLE=msrle32.dll
msacm.msg723=msg723.acm
vidc.M263=msh263.drv
vidc.M261=msh261.drv
VIDC.IV50=ir50_32.dll
msacm.iac2=C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\IAC25_32.AX
VIDC.YVU9=ATIYVU9.DLL
VIDC.IV41=ir41_32.ax
msacm.msaudio1=msaud32.acm
vidc.DIVX=DivX.dll
msacm.l3acm=C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\L3CODECA.ACM

[MSNP32]

i have Mcafee but it was a free trial and has run out now :o

Polygon · #4 03-09-2002, 12:52 AM

Yes that is a McAfee file. It is like a virus itself. It could also still be in the registry. Do a search in the registry and delete all instances of that EXACT file. If that fails try installing the trial again and then removing through add remove programs.

ACCORD EX · #5 03-09-2002, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kbslacker
Try going to start>>>run>>>then type in system.ini

Then look for that file, and delete it out of there.

But it sounds like a Mcafee file. Do you have mcafee on your pc?

yes kbslacker is right ! just follow his advice ! and try to delete mcafee from the startup !

MIKE

Judge · #6 03-09-2002, 06:22 PM

so when i run>SYSTEM.INI> opens notepad document, do i just erase the text in the notepad document and when close, i save it, with no text?
if that makes sense..........

kris · #7 03-09-2002, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Judge
so when i run>SYSTEM.INI> opens notepad document, do i just erase the text in the notepad document and when close, i save it, with no text?
if that makes sense..........

No, don't even worry about that. Try this:

Start Registry Editor (start>>run>>regedit).

Locate the following key in the registry:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\VxD\Vshinit
Back up the Vshinit key, and then delete the entire key.

Quit Registry Editor, and then restart your computer

Warning: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system.

Judge · #8 03-09-2002, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kbslacker

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\VxD\Vshinit
Back up the Vshinit key, and then delete the entire key.

ok, found the HKEY thing, but what do you mean by back up the Vshinit key?
put it on disk?

kris · #9 03-09-2002, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Judge

ok, found the HKEY thing, but what do you mean by back up the Vshinit key?
put it on disk?

yeah, better yet, create a copy of your whole registry. I think you go, file>>>then export. Then save it to a disk.

Judge · #10 03-09-2002, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kbslacker

yeah, better yet, create a copy of your whole registry. I think you go, file>>>then export. Then save it to a disk.

i dont have a CD writer.

kris · #11 03-09-2002, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Judge

i dont have a CD writer.

Save it to your hard drive. Just something so you have a backup copy. If something happens, you boot into safe mode, and import the file again. Its very simple.

Judge · #12 03-09-2002, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kbslacker

Save it to your hard drive. Just something so you have a backup copy. If something happens, you boot into safe mode, and import the file again. Its very simple.

how do i save it to my hard drive?

kris · #13 03-09-2002, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Judge
how do i save it to my hard drive?

When you open regedit. Click on File, then export. It should go about asking you where to save the file. Select your C:\ drive.

Judge · #14 03-09-2002, 08:20 PM

ok saved it, now what? delete?

Judge · #15 03-09-2002, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Judge
ok saved it, now what? delete?

i only saved the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\VxD\Vshinit
file though.

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