Please help..MKBDATA.DATA IS MISSING..WHERE AND HOW DO i FIND AND REINSTALL
THIS ?

MSMO wrote:

> Please help..MKBDATA.DATA IS MISSING..WHERE AND HOW DO i FIND AND
> REINSTALL THIS ?

When do you get this message, at startup or when you try to run a
particular program? If at startup, use the System Configuration Utility
to determine what program is running at Windows startup and calling
this (missing) file.

Go to Start>Run and type (without quotes) "msconfig" [enter]. This
brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab and
find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and
OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you do
you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box
that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again".

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560

If you are getting the error when running a particular program, either
uninstall/reinstall the program or contact its maker's tech support
people.

Malke
--
MS-MVP Windows User/Shell
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic"

malke your advice is very much appreciated and I have followed your
Instructions, sadly as a silver server, and yes, thats an excuse I know
I have no idea which the 'Probable culprit might be ? Should I just uncheck
one at a time till the message stops appearing ? I will study the webpage you
sent me and maybe learn more from that, thank you again very much.

"Malke" wrote:

> MSMO wrote:
>
> > Please help..MKBDATA.DATA IS MISSING..WHERE AND HOW DO i FIND AND
> > REINSTALL THIS ?
>
> When do you get this message, at startup or when you try to run a
> particular program? If at startup, use the System Configuration Utility
> to determine what program is running at Windows startup and calling
> this (missing) file.
>
> Go to Start>Run and type (without quotes) "msconfig" [enter]. This
> brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab and
> find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and
> OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you do
> you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box
> that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again".
>
> How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP -
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560
>
> If you are getting the error when running a particular program, either
> uninstall/reinstall the program or contact its maker's tech support
> people.
>
> Malke
> --
> MS-MVP Windows User/Shell
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic"
>

MSMO wrote:

> malke your advice is very much appreciated and I have followed your
> Instructions, sadly as a silver server, and yes, thats an excuse I
> know
> I have no idea which the 'Probable culprit might be ? Should I just
> uncheck one at a time till the message stops appearing ? I will study
> the webpage you sent me and maybe learn more from that, thank you
> again very much.

No, please don't randomly uncheck things without knowing what they are.
Here are some sites where you can look up what you find on the Startup
tab using msconfig:

http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_index.htm
http://www.answersthatwork.com/Taskl...s/tasklist.htm

You can also run msconfig and write down what you see and post it here
if you like and I'll tell you if anything pops out at me. Another
option would be to have a knowledgeable friend (someone who is *really*
knowledgeable who you trust not to be inflating his degree of
knowledge) or a computer professional take a look.

Malke
--
MS-MVP Windows User/Shell
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic"

Ati2mdxx
atiptaxx
Apoint
TPtray
CePMTray
CeEKey
wkfud
WKsSb
WKDetect
REGSHAVE
SNDMon
ccApp
joqrfdx
Dragdiag
qttask
drst
ctfmon

ezSP_px,
hpztsb05
msnappau
MOUSE32A
MMKEYBD


ezSP_Px
hpztsb05
msnappau
MOUSE32A
MMKEYBD


MOUSE32a
MMKEYBD
REGSHAVE
ccAPP
joqrfdx
Dragdiag


hpztsb05
msnappau




"Malke" wrote:

> MSMO wrote:
>
> > malke your advice is very much appreciated and I have followed your
> > Instructions, sadly as a silver server, and yes, thats an excuse I
> > know
> > I have no idea which the 'Probable culprit might be ? Should I just
> > uncheck one at a time till the message stops appearing ? I will study
> > the webpage you sent me and maybe learn more from that, thank you
> > again very much.
>
> No, please don't randomly uncheck things without knowing what they are.
> Here are some sites where you can look up what you find on the Startup
> tab using msconfig:
>
> http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_index.htm
> http://www.answersthatwork.com/Taskl...s/tasklist.htm
>
> You can also run msconfig and write down what you see and post it here
> if you like and I'll tell you if anything pops out at me. Another
> option would be to have a knowledgeable friend (someone who is *really*
> knowledgeable who you trust not to be inflating his degree of
> knowledge) or a computer professional take a look.
>
> Malke
> --
> MS-MVP Windows User/Shell
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic"
>

sorry its a mess!

"MSMO" wrote:

>
> Ati2mdxx
> atiptaxx
> Apoint
> TPtray
> CePMTray
> CeEKey
> wkfud
> WKsSb
> WKDetect
> REGSHAVE
> SNDMon
> ccApp
> joqrfdx
> Dragdiag
> qttask
> drst
> ctfmon
>
> ezSP_px,
> hpztsb05
> msnappau
> MOUSE32A
> MMKEYBD
>
>
> ezSP_Px
> hpztsb05
> msnappau
> MOUSE32A
> MMKEYBD
>
>
> MOUSE32a
> MMKEYBD
> REGSHAVE
> ccAPP
> joqrfdx
> Dragdiag
qttask
drst
ctfmon
microsoft works
office startup
fast find
>
>



>
>
>
>
> "Malke" wrote:
>
> > MSMO wrote:
> >
> > > malke your advice is very much appreciated and I have followed your
> > > Instructions, sadly as a silver server, and yes, thats an excuse I
> > > know
> > > I have no idea which the 'Probable culprit might be ? Should I just
> > > uncheck one at a time till the message stops appearing ? I will study
> > > the webpage you sent me and maybe learn more from that, thank you
> > > again very much.
> >
> > No, please don't randomly uncheck things without knowing what they are.
> > Here are some sites where you can look up what you find on the Startup
> > tab using msconfig:
> >
> > http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_index.htm
> > http://www.answersthatwork.com/Taskl...s/tasklist.htm
> >
> > You can also run msconfig and write down what you see and post it here
> > if you like and I'll tell you if anything pops out at me. Another
> > option would be to have a knowledgeable friend (someone who is *really*
> > knowledgeable who you trust not to be inflating his degree of
> > knowledge) or a computer professional take a look.
> >
> > Malke
> > --
> > MS-MVP Windows User/Shell
> > Elephant Boy Computers
> > www.elephantboycomputers.com
> > "Don't Panic"
> >

MSMO wrote:

See my comments inline. If I think you should disable the item from
starting, I'll say so. Otherwise leave it alone. You should always try
to disable programs from starting from within the programs themselves
first. Most programs have options or preferences that you can set. You
need to take the time to look for those options. If the programs really
don't have a place where you can tell them not to start with Windows,
you can use msconfig.

You can find out what things are - just like I did - by going to Google
and using the item name as a search term. I'll do it for you this time;
next time you'll be able to do this yourself ;-).

These are for your graphics card > Ati2mdxx; atiptaxx
Alps touchpad device > Apoint
Toshiba laptop software > TPtray; CePMTray; CeEKey
Installed with drivers for digital cameras > REGSHAVE
Norton AV stuff > SNDMon; ccApp
Installed with Alcatel DSL modems > Dragdiag
Installed w/MS Office > ctfmon
Easy Systems CD/DVD writing software > ezSP_px
HP printer software > hpztsb05
A mouse driver > MOUSE32A
Keyboard hotkey software > MMKEYBD

Possibly Dr. SpeedTouch, which I would not have in startup > drst
MSN Toolbar updater - I would not have it in startup > msnappau
MS Works stuff - disable from Startup > wkfud; WKsSb; WKDetect
Quicktime - change preferences in Quicktime & disable > qttask

PROBABLE MALWARE > joqrfdx

So, you have a few things going on here. To address your original
question, my guess is that the MKBDATA.DATA file is associated with the
MMKEYBD. If you don't use special hot keys, I'd disable that and see if
the error goes away. You should also run through at least scanning with
Ad-aware and Spybot Search & Destroy from my general malware removal
steps here:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

Make sure your Norton is a current version (not earlier than 2004) and
that your subscription is valid and the virus definitions are
up-to-date. Make sure you've got all security patches applied for your
operating system and that you are protected by a firewall.

HTH,

Malke
--
MS-MVP Windows User/Shell
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic"

Thank you very much, I unchecked the MMKEYBD. and all is well ..However I
do Intend to read all the sites you have sent to me, thank you again..

"Malke" wrote:

> MSMO wrote:
>
> See my comments inline. If I think you should disable the item from
> starting, I'll say so. Otherwise leave it alone. You should always try
> to disable programs from starting from within the programs themselves
> first. Most programs have options or preferences that you can set. You
> need to take the time to look for those options. If the programs really
> don't have a place where you can tell them not to start with Windows,
> you can use msconfig.
>
> You can find out what things are - just like I did - by going to Google
> and using the item name as a search term. I'll do it for you this time;
> next time you'll be able to do this yourself ;-).
>
> These are for your graphics card > Ati2mdxx; atiptaxx
> Alps touchpad device > Apoint
> Toshiba laptop software > TPtray; CePMTray; CeEKey
> Installed with drivers for digital cameras > REGSHAVE
> Norton AV stuff > SNDMon; ccApp
> Installed with Alcatel DSL modems > Dragdiag
> Installed w/MS Office > ctfmon
> Easy Systems CD/DVD writing software > ezSP_px
> HP printer software > hpztsb05
> A mouse driver > MOUSE32A
> Keyboard hotkey software > MMKEYBD
>
> Possibly Dr. SpeedTouch, which I would not have in startup > drst
> MSN Toolbar updater - I would not have it in startup > msnappau
> MS Works stuff - disable from Startup > wkfud; WKsSb; WKDetect
> Quicktime - change preferences in Quicktime & disable > qttask
>
> PROBABLE MALWARE > joqrfdx
>
> So, you have a few things going on here. To address your original
> question, my guess is that the MKBDATA.DATA file is associated with the
> MMKEYBD. If you don't use special hot keys, I'd disable that and see if
> the error goes away. You should also run through at least scanning with
> Ad-aware and Spybot Search & Destroy from my general malware removal
> steps here:
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
>
> Make sure your Norton is a current version (not earlier than 2004) and
> that your subscription is valid and the virus definitions are
> up-to-date. Make sure you've got all security patches applied for your
> operating system and that you are protected by a firewall.
>
> HTH,
>
> Malke
> --
> MS-MVP Windows User/Shell
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic"
>

MSMO wrote:

> Thank you very much, I unchecked the MMKEYBD. and all is well
> ..However I do Intend to read all the sites you have sent to me,
> thank you again..

You are most welcome. Thanks for taking the time to let me know.

Malke
--
MS-MVP Windows User/Shell
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic"