Big Computer Probs

cwadd · 11-10-2002, 07:17 AM

Everytime i install win xp - its great but after a while xp goes crazy.

It reeboots its self all the time - if left idle or if i'm doing things - i have ran norton anti virus and nothing

its driving me crazy please help

Cheers

surfbum · 11-10-2002, 07:31 AM

what kind of system do u have, and how much memory do u have?

**NUTNDUN** · 11-10-2002, 07:43 AM

Is this all within the same couple of hours after XP is installed? or is it spread over a period of time, like install it one day then it starts acting goofy a week later or install it and within an hour or so it starts acting goofy? If it is all within a short period of time, it sounds like it is a shortage of memory or an overheating problem. I have 256 mb memory in my box and XP still wants more, and XP is definately more resource intensive then any other windows OS so overheating can be an issue if the cpu heatsink is clogged with dust or there isn't enough airflow through the case. System specs would be helpful too.

surfbum · 11-10-2002, 10:03 AM

nutndun- it sounds like a shortage of memory

cwadd · 11-10-2002, 11:11 AM

i have 1gb of mem - shouldn't be short!??!

What progs will test mem?

or any progs that clean the pc - registery - system etc

After a few weeks of installing XP (2or3)

Cheers

gbread49 · 11-10-2002, 06:35 PM

Hi cwadd....

You might try going to your Control Panel/Administrative Tools/Event Viewer...and check the logs (specifically; the Application and System logs) to see if you can determine the cause of the shutdowns from the info in the log files.

Music Pirate · 11-10-2002, 06:51 PM

I agree with gbread also try to get your hands on a copy of Norton SystemWorks. It can do a diagnose test on Windows and several of your hardware like hard drive.

jabaman42 · 11-10-2002, 07:10 PM

How big's your power supply? That could cause it to do that. You should have at least a 350 watt imo.

11-11-2002, 05:17 AM

Hey Chris!

Give us a list of your pc specs........

SisSoft Sandra is a utility that tells you all the specs of your computer, from frequency to memorey, to cpu time, all the way down to the last time you SPILLED VODKA on your motherboard. (In Joke)

Also for your registry needs, try RegCleaner...........pm Roadblock for the link...........I forgot it..........!

Once we have a littlebit more info from you, then we can look at what might be causing the problems......

cwadd · 11-11-2002, 07:25 AM

Right here we go PC Spec:

Chaintech apogie motherboard
Athlon XP 1800 Processor
1gb ddr Ram
10gb segate hard disk
120gb segate hard disk
Compaq CD ROM
Lite-on CD Writer
32mb Riva2 Graphics
Soundblaster live - sound

case with 400 psu

I think thats it

Cheers, Guys

Fister · 11-11-2002, 01:50 PM

I dont think resources are the problem. Are you using a hacked or cracked copy of XP? How about cleaning up your hard drive, (defrag etc) and then doing a CLEAN reinstall... I had similar problems with my computer (a different OS though) and thats what I did, and knock on wood, I have not had any trouble since..,

cwadd · 11-11-2002, 02:14 PM

cool i will try that - Cheers Fister

And yea i do feel Violated!!! :-)

Fister · 11-11-2002, 05:31 PM

Violating is what I do best...

11-12-2002, 09:47 AM

All those seem to be fine...................(ie.... your hardware)

Try fister's suggestion. ( If you are using a downloaded version of XP, I'd suggest you find another, as that one might be corrupt.)

If the problems persist, you can always go to the forums @ TechTalk for further assistance.

cwadd · 11-12-2002, 12:10 PM

Cheers Gunny & Fister & everyone for your help!!

Much appreciated

11-10-2002, 07:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
cwadd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 31	Big Computer Probs Everytime i install win xp - its great but after a while xp goes crazy. It reeboots its self all the time - if left idle or if i'm doing things - i have ran norton anti virus and nothing its driving me crazy please help Cheers

11-10-2002, 07:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
NUTNDUN Registered Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: PA Posts: 1,465	Is this all within the same couple of hours after XP is installed? or is it spread over a period of time, like install it one day then it starts acting goofy a week later or install it and within an hour or so it starts acting goofy? If it is all within a short period of time, it sounds like it is a shortage of memory or an overheating problem. I have 256 mb memory in my box and XP still wants more, and XP is definately more resource intensive then any other windows OS so overheating can be an issue if the cpu heatsink is clogged with dust or there isn't enough airflow through the case. System specs would be helpful too. __________________

11-10-2002, 06:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
gbread49 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 744	Hi cwadd.... You might try going to your Control Panel/Administrative Tools/Event Viewer...and check the logs (specifically; the Application and System logs) to see if you can determine the cause of the shutdowns from the info in the log files. __________________

11-11-2002, 01:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
Fister h3\|P \| 4m 5tUcK Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UVic Posts: 1,898	I dont think resources are the problem. Are you using a hacked or cracked copy of XP? How about cleaning up your hard drive, (defrag etc) and then doing a CLEAN reinstall... I had similar problems with my computer (a different OS though) and thats what I did, and knock on wood, I have not had any trouble since.., __________________

11-11-2002, 05:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
Fister h3\|P \| 4m 5tUcK Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UVic Posts: 1,898	Violating is what I do best... __________________

11-10-2002, 07:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
surfbum Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 97	what kind of system do u have, and how much memory do u have?

11-10-2002, 10:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
surfbum Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 97	nutndun- it sounds like a shortage of memory

11-10-2002, 11:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
cwadd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 31	i have 1gb of mem - shouldn't be short!??! What progs will test mem? or any progs that clean the pc - registery - system etc After a few weeks of installing XP (2or3) Cheers

11-10-2002, 06:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
Music Pirate Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 452	I agree with gbread also try to get your hands on a copy of Norton SystemWorks. It can do a diagnose test on Windows and several of your hardware like hard drive.

11-10-2002, 07:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
jabaman42 ... Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The Forest Posts: 218	How big's your power supply? That could cause it to do that. You should have at least a 350 watt imo.

11-11-2002, 05:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
Gunny_Snipes Guest Posts: n/a	Hey Chris! Give us a list of your pc specs........ SisSoft Sandra is a utility that tells you all the specs of your computer, from frequency to memorey, to cpu time, all the way down to the last time you SPILLED VODKA on your motherboard. (In Joke) Also for your registry needs, try RegCleaner...........pm Roadblock for the link...........I forgot it..........! Once we have a littlebit more info from you, then we can look at what might be causing the problems......

11-11-2002, 07:25 AM	#10 (permalink)
cwadd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 31	Right here we go PC Spec: Chaintech apogie motherboard Athlon XP 1800 Processor 1gb ddr Ram 10gb segate hard disk 120gb segate hard disk Compaq CD ROM Lite-on CD Writer 32mb Riva2 Graphics Soundblaster live - sound case with 400 psu I think thats it Cheers, Guys

11-11-2002, 02:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
cwadd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 31	cool i will try that - Cheers Fister And yea i do feel Violated!!! :-)

11-12-2002, 09:47 AM	#14 (permalink)
Gunny_Snipes Guest Posts: n/a	All those seem to be fine...................(ie.... your hardware) Try fister's suggestion. ( If you are using a downloaded version of XP, I'd suggest you find another, as that one might be corrupt.) If the problems persist, you can always go to the forums @ TechTalk for further assistance.

11-12-2002, 12:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
cwadd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 31	Cheers Gunny & Fister & everyone for your help!! Much appreciated

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