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General Computer Support / Re: Error "Windows could not connect to the system to the System Event Notification"

« on: March 17, 2016, 10:48:57 am »

Yes tmpin0 is the problem. I found out one of my sticks of RAM was bad by manually pulling them out one by one and restarting. After that the cpu overheats within about 20 mins everytime now. tmpin0 after that was over 100c. I need to pick up some thermal compound and give that a shot. Do you need to take of the existing compound off or just reapply over it??

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General Computer Support / Re: Error "Windows could not connect to the system to the System Event Notification"

« on: February 28, 2016, 03:44:19 pm »

I've ran chkdsk/r and chkdsk/f multiple times.  Even ran Western Digital Data Lifegurad Disgnostics. Found no errors or any bad sectors. 

The drivers keep timing out

I have 4 Rams. 2-1 Gbs and 2-2 Gbs. I'll try taking out one at a time to see if it boots up and runs faster. All memory diagnostics came back ok but not sure what else to do.

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General Computer Support / Re: Error "Windows could not connect to the system to the System Event Notification"

« on: February 28, 2016, 03:16:35 pm »

Ok, reposted pic.

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General Computer Support / Re: Error "Windows could not connect to the system to the System Event Notification"

« on: February 28, 2016, 03:04:02 pm »

Performance

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General Computer Support / Re: Error "Windows could not connect to the system to the System Event Notification"

« on: February 28, 2016, 02:41:08 pm »

I went to the Gateway website and downloaded all the drivers. I unzipped them all and put them on a flash drive. I'll install them all one at a time. 

Unfortunately it's been slow all day. Left it off and unpowered all night. Booted up in about 15 mins and running slow. Powered it off and opened the case and cleaned it again. Left it off for a couple hours and still booting up slow afraid it's not going to run like it did anymore til I figure it out.

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General Computer Support / Re: Error "Windows could not connect to the system to the System Event Notification"

« on: February 27, 2016, 06:22:53 pm »

What's the best way to do that? Device Manger and update drivers or uninstall and reboot??

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General Computer Support / Re: Error "Windows could not connect to the system to the System Event Notification"

« on: February 27, 2016, 03:15:29 pm »

As far as I know. Installed a clean version of w7 and did over 200 updates. I can go and update drivers if you think some might be the cause.

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General Computer Support / Re: Error "Windows could not connect to the system to the System Event Notification"

« on: February 27, 2016, 02:51:44 pm »

Ok did the cool boot and started it up again. Still running slow like when I shut it down.

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General Computer Support / Re: Error "Windows could not connect to the system to the System Event Notification"

« on: February 27, 2016, 02:03:04 pm »

Here's 2 pics of the HWMonitor while slow. Doesn't look like much of a difference from the one running ok to me.

Hate to sound like a Newb but have a question about the cold boot. Unplug the power, hold power button down for 30 secs but then do I start it up right after or leave off for a few hours?

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General Computer Support / Re: Error "Windows could not connect to the system to the System Event Notification"

« on: February 26, 2016, 06:04:48 pm »

This is during the slow lock up. Sorry for the bad pic but couldn't send a screenshot while it was running slow.

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General Computer Support / Re: Error "Windows could not connect to the system to the System Event Notification"

« on: February 26, 2016, 06:02:49 pm »

A few minutes after startup.

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General Computer Support / Re: Error "Windows could not connect to the system to the System Event Notification"

« on: February 26, 2016, 02:12:06 pm »

It's currently powered off now. I'll boot it up in a couple hours, take a screen shot, use it til it slows and take another screen shot and post.

I'm assuming the power button routine you are referring to try is for a laptop, this is a desktop.

I've ran a few different memory diagnostics and they all came back ok but at this point it could be anything

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General Computer Support / Re: Error "Windows could not connect to the system to the System Event Notification"

« on: February 26, 2016, 12:46:58 pm »

Went ahead and tried that, so far so good. The error only comes up when it boots up after being very slow. After its been shut down for a few hours it boots up fine. Then after a while it just all the sudden slows down dramatically. If reboot after that the error comes up and takes 30 mins to boot and over 10+ hours for a program to run thatshould take 30-60 mins.

Been keeping HWMonitor open and my temps never exceed 70 even when running slow. Safe mode runs exactly the same. The only time it runs ok with no issues is a Live Tails Linux based bootable cd. I'm starting to think it may be the Power Supply. What's the best way to test that?

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General Computer Support / Re: Error "Windows could not connect to the system to the System Event Notification"

« on: February 24, 2016, 11:33:40 am »

Sorry haven't responded but been busy. The error came up right after the clean up and reconnections but not anymore for a couple of days. It ran great for a couple days then started slowing up again if I power it off for a couple hours it boots up ok but starts again. Believe it might be the be a power supply problem or overheating. Running HWMonitor now to see what it shows. Not exActly sure what to look for on it though. Googling it now.

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General Computer Support / Re: Error "Windows could not connect to the system to the System Event Notification"

« on: February 18, 2016, 06:33:16 pm »

Well gentlemen after taking it apart cleaning it and double checking all connections it is now running faster. Still getting the same window error at startup and not quite as fast, a little lag. I feel kinda dumb feeling like I should have done that earlier but it seemed like a software error from the get go. I'm going to do all the window updates and go from there. Thank you both once again! I sure learned a lot but shit man my frusturation level was through the roof as I can fix others peoples computer but not my own :-/ I'll update on my status once I get up back up and running.

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General Computer Support / Re: Error "Windows could not connect to the system to the System Event Notification"

« on: February 18, 2016, 02:20:34 pm »

No I have not installed anything yet.

The only driver issue I had after the install was 802.11. It was trying to install a driver for my wireless network card which went out months ago. So I just disabled it as I have a Belkin WiFi adapter I was using previously. Haven't even connected that after the reinstall.

I'll check the inside of the computer later on today and also run the HWMonitor as well. Keep you updated. I'll try and take pics of results.

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General Computer Support / Re: Error "Windows could not connect to the system to the System Event Notification"

« on: February 18, 2016, 12:52:46 pm »

Chkdsk once again came back with 0 bad sectors. Running an extended Memory Diagnostic now. Almost complete with no problems detected yet.

Also it does run the same in safe mode. No improvement at all. Now it does run ok with a Live Bootable disk in Linux/Tails which is why I was thinking in was a Windows error. After reinstalling a Clean version of W7 that was not the case.

I checked my fan and overheating stats in Bios and it was fine. Once the memory check comes through I'll try the HWMonitor as I'm running out of ideas. It appears to be a hardware issue but can find the cause.

Would either of you guys suggest taking the case apart and check for damage, loose connections, etc? I haven't done that yet since it appeared to be a software issue at first with all diagnostics coming back ok.

Sorry just saw the previous posts. I'll see if I can find the last log and take a pic. The only thing it stated was an error with the log. Status 50. If not I'll run it again as chkdsk /f.

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General Computer Support / Re: Error "Windows could not connect to the system to the System Event Notification"

« on: February 17, 2016, 08:46:01 pm »

Did that previously and came back with no bad sectors and no errors. Took overnight to do. I'll try running it again since the reinstall. Should I run the chkdsk/ r?

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General Computer Support / Re: Error "Windows could not connect to the system to the System Event Notification"

« on: February 17, 2016, 08:40:37 pm »

It's a bootable DVD version of Tails. I startup from the DVD and run it. Once you exit it deletes all info and boots Windows from the hdd. It worked fine through there using it being Linux based but Windows doesn't. Was hoping a reinstall deleting everything would work but nope! Same problem persists.

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General Computer Support / Re: Error "Windows could not connect to the system to the System Event Notification"

« on: February 17, 2016, 08:36:45 pm »

Well I finally got a clean version of Windows 7 installed, no adware or bloatware. Didn't change a thing. Still beyond slow. I'm going to run through all the basic diagnostics and see if anything new comes up. All hardware diagnostics came back fine previously. I can assume it's a hardware issue at this point just have no idea what!!! Any ideas would be appreciated.

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General Computer Support / Re: Error "Windows could not connect to the system to the System Event Notification"

« on: February 17, 2016, 01:56:52 pm »

Thanks for the info Julian. I made a bootable USB of Windows and am currently installing. So far so good. If this fails or doesn't fix the issue will try your ideas. Main problem is my cpu even in safe mode is horribly slow. It takes over 5 mins to get msconfig to run. Combo fix took over 7 hours and crashed, Malwarebytes ran for 12 before stopping it. I figured since it ran ok in Linux(Tails) it was an issue with Windows. I'm hoping the reinstall of Windows 7 will fix it.
I'll update with the outcome once done.
Thanks to you and Boggin for your help

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General Computer Support / Re: Error "Windows could not connect to the system to the System Event Notification"

« on: February 17, 2016, 10:17:10 am »

Ok here's the newest update.

I cancelled Malwarebytes after 12 hours running. It found nothing at that point.

I ran Tails through a boot up disk as it runs on Linux and not Windows just to see how it responded. It actually functioned ok. I was able to open basic files and close with little to no lag. My WiFi adapter doesn't work with Linux so I didn't have internet access through Tor.

So I'm assuming it's Windows so I downloaded a Windows 7 disk on another PC and ran through a .exe file. It seemed to be working til about 6 hours after it came up with an error stating "Windows could not retrieve information about the disks on this computer" so it cancelled out

It's not my hard drive so not sure what steps to take next.

Should I try in Safe Mode? Make a bootable DVD/USB for Windows 7? Try Windows 10 as its a free upgrade now? Or do you have another suggestion to restore that won't time out? 

I can try all these options but taking 12 hours just to get an error sucks! Lol. So wondering what you think would be most affective.

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General Computer Support / Re: Error "Windows could not connect to the system to the System Event Notification"

« on: February 16, 2016, 11:52:40 am »

Ok, still no change. Got the report in safe mode. States "Windows has checked the file system and found no problem".
Also ran Western Digitals LifeGuard Diagnostics and also found no errors.
Couldn't run chkdsk /r as it says need admin authorization and I'm the only user. I have tried ckdsk /f in safe mode and it won't complete, says it's read only.
Currently running Malwarebytes and its in the last stages and it's over 8 hours running at this point.
Not sure what to do next  :/
Also checked the combofix log and it canceled out stating it could not preform a restore point.
I'm willing to lose everything on my cpu at this point, I have anything important backed up on an external drive.
Would a complete restore help??
I have a Gateway SX2802-03 running W7.

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General Computer Support / Re: Error "Windows could not connect to the system to the System Event Notification"

« on: February 15, 2016, 05:43:52 pm »

Is there any other way to access the log? It must time out before I can open it. Same way trying to start chkdsk this way. I click on the start button, wait a few mins, click on the search bar, wait a few mins, type the command in, wait a few mins, it comes up but after clicking it never opens. I've tried 4 times

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General Computer Support / Re: Error "Windows could not connect to the system to the System Event Notification"

« on: February 15, 2016, 02:49:54 pm »

Thank you for the response

Currently running CHKDSK now. Had trouble getting it to run. Looks like it's running ok now. Read a similiar problem on BleepingComputer.com. Suggested using WD Data Lifeguard Tools. A friend said to try Power Tools to isolate bad sectors. What do you think? Everything on my hard drive is accesible but takes minutes to open. It's a replacement WD 1 Tb. Replaced about a year ago. I'll post my results when completed.