[MS WinXP Home 2002 - SP3; OE 6; IE 8; MS Office Pro; Avast Free; Dell
Dimension XPS T448MHz Pentium III; 640 MB RAM; high speed cable; Windows
Media Player; Adobe Reader 9.3.3; Adobe Flash Player 10 Activex..]

Hello, the subject may not be within this category? I don't know...

Yesterday for the first time in my computer life the screens turned all red
in the entire computer! It's hard on the eyes and more difficult to see...

I ruled out an infection as I have a good AV which updates definitions
frequently and catches any infection. A google search indicated that this
is the "cousin" of the Blue Screen of Death only worse! CNET forum gave
this explanation here:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-10784_3-5703006-7.html

but doesn't say why and how to get rid of it.

Anyone experienced this weird new computer infliction that could share with
others please?

Anticipating my big thanks!!! Adela

Try another monitor
Either the monitor has gone bad or the video card is bad.
The referenced "Red Screen of Death" is not applicable.

"Adela" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> [MS WinXP Home 2002 - SP3; OE 6; IE 8; MS Office Pro; Avast Free; Dell
> Dimension XPS T448MHz Pentium III; 640 MB RAM; high speed cable; Windows
> Media Player; Adobe Reader 9.3.3; Adobe Flash Player 10 Activex..]
>
> Hello, the subject may not be within this category? I don't know...
>
> Yesterday for the first time in my computer life the screens turned all red in the entire
> computer! It's hard on the eyes and more difficult to see...
>
> I ruled out an infection as I have a good AV which updates definitions frequently and catches any
> infection. A google search indicated that this is the "cousin" of the Blue Screen of Death only
> worse! CNET forum gave this explanation here:
>
> http://news.cnet.com/8301-10784_3-5703006-7.html
>
> but doesn't say why and how to get rid of it.
>
> Anyone experienced this weird new computer infliction that could share with others please?
>
> Anticipating my big thanks!!! Adela
>

Thank you Richard. I'll have to buy a new desktop computer since it's very
very old. Problem is I don't know which one and how much memory etc. I'll
just have to search... ) Adela


"Richard in AZ" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Try another monitor
> Either the monitor has gone bad or the video card is bad.
> The referenced "Red Screen of Death" is not applicable.
>
> "Adela" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> [MS WinXP Home 2002 - SP3; OE 6; IE 8; MS Office Pro; Avast Free; Dell
>> Dimension XPS T448MHz Pentium III; 640 MB RAM; high speed cable; Windows
>> Media Player; Adobe Reader 9.3.3; Adobe Flash Player 10 Activex..]
>>
>> Hello, the subject may not be within this category? I don't know...
>>
>> Yesterday for the first time in my computer life the screens turned all
>> red in the entire computer! It's hard on the eyes and more difficult to
>> see...
>>
>> I ruled out an infection as I have a good AV which updates definitions
>> frequently and catches any infection. A google search indicated that
>> this is the "cousin" of the Blue Screen of Death only worse! CNET forum
>> gave this explanation here:
>>
>> http://news.cnet.com/8301-10784_3-5703006-7.html
>>
>> but doesn't say why and how to get rid of it.
>>
>> Anyone experienced this weird new computer infliction that could share
>> with others please?
>>
>> Anticipating my big thanks!!! Adela
>>
>
>

As much as you can afford, my dear.

Adela wrote:
> Thank you Richard. I'll have to buy a new desktop computer since it's
> very
> very old. Problem is I don't know which one and how much memory etc.
> I'll
> just have to search... ) Adela
>
>
> "Richard in AZ" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Try another monitor
>> Either the monitor has gone bad or the video card is bad.
>> The referenced "Red Screen of Death" is not applicable.
>>
>> "Adela" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> [MS WinXP Home 2002 - SP3; OE 6; IE 8; MS Office Pro; Avast Free; Dell
>>> Dimension XPS T448MHz Pentium III; 640 MB RAM; high speed cable; Windows
>>> Media Player; Adobe Reader 9.3.3; Adobe Flash Player 10 Activex..]
>>>
>>> Hello, the subject may not be within this category? I don't know...
>>>
>>> Yesterday for the first time in my computer life the screens turned all
>>> red in the entire computer! It's hard on the eyes and more difficult to
>>> see...
>>>
>>> I ruled out an infection as I have a good AV which updates definitions
>>> frequently and catches any infection. A google search indicated that
>>> this is the "cousin" of the Blue Screen of Death only worse! CNET forum
>>> gave this explanation here:
>>>
>>> http://news.cnet.com/8301-10784_3-5703006-7.html
>>>
>>> but doesn't say why and how to get rid of it.
>>>
>>> Anyone experienced this weird new computer infliction that could share
>>> with others please?
>>>
>>> Anticipating my big thanks!!! Adela

Hello All, so that you have an answer when someone else asks for help with
"All Red Screen".....someone suggested that I check the monitor cable
connections and, it worked! What a relief to be able to see again clear
text and graphics! While I am slowly looking for a new computer, this
elerly Dell is doing extraordinary good work. Adela


"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> As much as you can afford, my dear.
>
> Adela wrote:
>> Thank you Richard. I'll have to buy a new desktop computer since it's
>> very
>> very old. Problem is I don't know which one and how much memory etc.
>> I'll
>> just have to search... ) Adela
>>
>>
>> "Richard in AZ" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> Try another monitor
>>> Either the monitor has gone bad or the video card is bad.
>>> The referenced "Red Screen of Death" is not applicable.
>>>
>>> "Adela" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>> [MS WinXP Home 2002 - SP3; OE 6; IE 8; MS Office Pro; Avast Free; Dell
>>>> Dimension XPS T448MHz Pentium III; 640 MB RAM; high speed cable;
>>>> Windows
>>>> Media Player; Adobe Reader 9.3.3; Adobe Flash Player 10 Activex..]
>>>>
>>>> Hello, the subject may not be within this category? I don't know...
>>>>
>>>> Yesterday for the first time in my computer life the screens turned all
>>>> red in the entire computer! It's hard on the eyes and more difficult
>>>> to
>>>> see...
>>>>
>>>> I ruled out an infection as I have a good AV which updates definitions
>>>> frequently and catches any infection. A google search indicated that
>>>> this is the "cousin" of the Blue Screen of Death only worse! CNET
>>>> forum
>>>> gave this explanation here:
>>>>
>>>> http://news.cnet.com/8301-10784_3-5703006-7.html
>>>>
>>>> but doesn't say why and how to get rid of it.
>>>>
>>>> Anyone experienced this weird new computer infliction that could share
>>>> with others please?
>>>>
>>>> Anticipating my big thanks!!! Adela
>

Glad it was as simple as a loose cable.
Maybe this will help in your new computer search.
Windows 7 comes in either the 64 bit version and the 32 bit version. Most of the better computer
makers have 64 bit hardware but may team it up with a 32 bit version of Windows 7.

1. A 64 bit Operating System with a 64 bit compatible computer is the way to go for the future.
However, you can expect to have problems with older printers and scanners
With the 64 bit option, your RAM memory options are greater and software is headed that direction.
4 Gigabytes of RAM should be the minimum that you would want in a 64 bit system.
2. A 32 bit Operating system will be more compatible with older printers, scanners, etc. but it
will not recognize much more that 3+ Gigabytes of RAM, regardless of how much you install.

"Adela" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hello All, so that you have an answer when someone else asks for help with "All Red
> Screen".....someone suggested that I check the monitor cable connections and, it worked! What a
> relief to be able to see again clear text and graphics! While I am slowly looking for a new
> computer, this elerly Dell is doing extraordinary good work. Adela
>
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> As much as you can afford, my dear.
>>
>> Adela wrote:
>>> Thank you Richard. I'll have to buy a new desktop computer since it's very
>>> very old. Problem is I don't know which one and how much memory etc. I'll
>>> just have to search... ) Adela
>>>
>>>
>>> "Richard in AZ" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>> Try another monitor
>>>> Either the monitor has gone bad or the video card is bad.
>>>> The referenced "Red Screen of Death" is not applicable.
>>>>
>>>> "Adela" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>>> [MS WinXP Home 2002 - SP3; OE 6; IE 8; MS Office Pro; Avast Free; Dell
>>>>> Dimension XPS T448MHz Pentium III; 640 MB RAM; high speed cable; Windows
>>>>> Media Player; Adobe Reader 9.3.3; Adobe Flash Player 10 Activex..]
>>>>>
>>>>> Hello, the subject may not be within this category? I don't know...
>>>>>
>>>>> Yesterday for the first time in my computer life the screens turned all
>>>>> red in the entire computer! It's hard on the eyes and more difficult to
>>>>> see...
>>>>>
>>>>> I ruled out an infection as I have a good AV which updates definitions
>>>>> frequently and catches any infection. A google search indicated that
>>>>> this is the "cousin" of the Blue Screen of Death only worse! CNET forum
>>>>> gave this explanation here:
>>>>>
>>>>> http://news.cnet.com/8301-10784_3-5703006-7.html
>>>>>
>>>>> but doesn't say why and how to get rid of it.
>>>>>
>>>>> Anyone experienced this weird new computer infliction that could share
>>>>> with others please?
>>>>>
>>>>> Anticipating my big thanks!!! Adela
>>
>
>

Thanks very much for your suggestions on what kind of computer details to
get! It's very helpful to get suggestions as the computors are getting more
and more complex and difficult to buy what's right for the individual.

If you know of more suggestions as to what strengths (for want of a
technical word) for a computer are needed for a person who uses it ONLY for
email, search internet, and send and receive (sometimes) large videos of all
kinds? In such cases, it's illogical to get the absolute latest which would
be wasted and financially draining. What do you think?

Thanks again. Adela


"Richard in AZ" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Glad it was as simple as a loose cable.
> Maybe this will help in your new computer search.
> Windows 7 comes in either the 64 bit version and the 32 bit version. Most
> of the better computer makers have 64 bit hardware but may team it up with
> a 32 bit version of Windows 7.
>
> 1. A 64 bit Operating System with a 64 bit compatible computer is the way
> to go for the future.
> However, you can expect to have problems with older printers and scanners
> With the 64 bit option, your RAM memory options are greater and software
> is headed that direction.
> 4 Gigabytes of RAM should be the minimum that you would want in a 64 bit
> system.
> 2. A 32 bit Operating system will be more compatible with older printers,
> scanners, etc. but it will not recognize much more that 3+ Gigabytes of
> RAM, regardless of how much you install.
>
> "Adela" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Hello All, so that you have an answer when someone else asks for help
>> with "All Red Screen".....someone suggested that I check the monitor
>> cable connections and, it worked! What a relief to be able to see again
>> clear text and graphics! While I am slowly looking for a new computer,
>> this elerly Dell is doing extraordinary good work. Adela
>>
>>
>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> As much as you can afford, my dear.
>>>
>>> Adela wrote:
>>>> Thank you Richard. I'll have to buy a new desktop computer since it's
>>>> very
>>>> very old. Problem is I don't know which one and how much memory etc.
>>>> I'll
>>>> just have to search... ) Adela
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Richard in AZ" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>>> Try another monitor
>>>>> Either the monitor has gone bad or the video card is bad.
>>>>> The referenced "Red Screen of Death" is not applicable.
>>>>>
>>>>> "Adela" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>>>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>>>> [MS WinXP Home 2002 - SP3; OE 6; IE 8; MS Office Pro; Avast Free;
>>>>>> Dell
>>>>>> Dimension XPS T448MHz Pentium III; 640 MB RAM; high speed cable;
>>>>>> Windows
>>>>>> Media Player; Adobe Reader 9.3.3; Adobe Flash Player 10 Activex..]
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hello, the subject may not be within this category? I don't know...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Yesterday for the first time in my computer life the screens turned
>>>>>> all
>>>>>> red in the entire computer! It's hard on the eyes and more difficult
>>>>>> to
>>>>>> see...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I ruled out an infection as I have a good AV which updates
>>>>>> definitions
>>>>>> frequently and catches any infection. A google search indicated
>>>>>> that
>>>>>> this is the "cousin" of the Blue Screen of Death only worse! CNET
>>>>>> forum
>>>>>> gave this explanation here:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> http://news.cnet.com/8301-10784_3-5703006-7.html
>>>>>>
>>>>>> but doesn't say why and how to get rid of it.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Anyone experienced this weird new computer infliction that could
>>>>>> share
>>>>>> with others please?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Anticipating my big thanks!!! Adela
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

For what you state as your computer needs, then the least expensive one on the store shelf will do.
Of course if you go for a PC, Windows 7 will be included and do not get one with less than 3 GB of
RAM.
Be aware that like a used car, the value of that cheap machine will drop significantly and 5 years
from now, when you use the computer for more than just email and simple web searches you will wish
you had gone for a better machine.

The downloading of large videos requires two things. 1. A very fast broad-band internet connection.
2. A very large hard drive.

A desktop computer will give you the most computer for the $$. But if you go for a laptop (avoid
the Netbooks) then buy the 3 year extended warrantee. Laptops run hotter, get bumped and dropped,
and are very much more expensive to do any form of repair.

"Adela" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Thanks very much for your suggestions on what kind of computer details to get! It's very helpful
> to get suggestions as the computors are getting more and more complex and difficult to buy what's
> right for the individual.
>
> If you know of more suggestions as to what strengths (for want of a technical word) for a computer
> are needed for a person who uses it ONLY for email, search internet, and send and receive
> (sometimes) large videos of all kinds? In such cases, it's illogical to get the absolute latest
> which would be wasted and financially draining. What do you think?
>
> Thanks again. Adela
>
>
> "Richard in AZ" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Glad it was as simple as a loose cable.
>> Maybe this will help in your new computer search.
>> Windows 7 comes in either the 64 bit version and the 32 bit version. Most of the better computer
>> makers have 64 bit hardware but may team it up with a 32 bit version of Windows 7.
>>
>> 1. A 64 bit Operating System with a 64 bit compatible computer is the way to go for the future.
>> However, you can expect to have problems with older printers and scanners
>> With the 64 bit option, your RAM memory options are greater and software is headed that
>> direction.
>> 4 Gigabytes of RAM should be the minimum that you would want in a 64 bit system.
>> 2. A 32 bit Operating system will be more compatible with older printers, scanners, etc. but it
>> will not recognize much more that 3+ Gigabytes of RAM, regardless of how much you install.
>>
>> "Adela" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> Hello All, so that you have an answer when someone else asks for help with "All Red
>>> Screen".....someone suggested that I check the monitor cable connections and, it worked! What a
>>> relief to be able to see again clear text and graphics! While I am slowly looking for a new
>>> computer, this elerly Dell is doing extraordinary good work. Adela
>>>
>>>
>>> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>> As much as you can afford, my dear.
>>>>
>>>> Adela wrote:
>>>>> Thank you Richard. I'll have to buy a new desktop computer since it's very
>>>>> very old. Problem is I don't know which one and how much memory etc. I'll
>>>>> just have to search... ) Adela
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Richard in AZ" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>>>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>>>> Try another monitor
>>>>>> Either the monitor has gone bad or the video card is bad.
>>>>>> The referenced "Red Screen of Death" is not applicable.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Adela" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>>>>> [MS WinXP Home 2002 - SP3; OE 6; IE 8; MS Office Pro; Avast Free; Dell
>>>>>>> Dimension XPS T448MHz Pentium III; 640 MB RAM; high speed cable; Windows
>>>>>>> Media Player; Adobe Reader 9.3.3; Adobe Flash Player 10 Activex..]
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hello, the subject may not be within this category? I don't know...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Yesterday for the first time in my computer life the screens turned all
>>>>>>> red in the entire computer! It's hard on the eyes and more difficult to
>>>>>>> see...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I ruled out an infection as I have a good AV which updates definitions
>>>>>>> frequently and catches any infection. A google search indicated that
>>>>>>> this is the "cousin" of the Blue Screen of Death only worse! CNET forum
>>>>>>> gave this explanation here:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> http://news.cnet.com/8301-10784_3-5703006-7.html
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> but doesn't say why and how to get rid of it.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Anyone experienced this weird new computer infliction that could share
>>>>>>> with others please?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Anticipating my big thanks!!! Adela
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

In news:(E-Mail Removed),
Richard in AZ typed on Sun, 22 Aug 2010 09:11:37 -0700:
> A desktop computer will give you the most computer for the $$.

Back in the 80's and 90's this was always true. But in the last 5 or so
years, this isn't necessarily true. In fact a few years ago laptop sells
have out paced desktop sales. And it is looking more and more like
desktops might be obsolete in the near future. I personally stopped
buying desktops since 2002 and I only buy netbooks and laptops since.

> But if you go for a laptop (avoid the Netbooks)

It depends! I was going on a trip for two months and I grabbed two
netbooks and that is all I had taken with me. And I wanted to know and
learn if somebody could get by with one netbook alone. And to my
surprise, everything went very well. Only the heavy intensive games
didn't play well, but all of the other tasks were just fine.

> then buy the 3 year extended warrantee.

Not me, but I'm an electronic engineer and I repair my own stuff even if
they are still under warrantee. Why? Because I am faster and better
anyway.

> Laptops run hotter,

Not all of them. Some of them actually run very cool. This one for
example only draws 20 watts of power (without the battery installed) and
it comes with a 65 watt power supply.

> get bumped and dropped,

Boy solid state drives are a life saver here. Rugged little things. Even
NASA uses them on their computers during launching into outer space.

> and are very much more expensive to do any form of repair.

Not necessarily. Many of them are easier and cheaper to repair than
desktops. For example, I can swap out this hard drive in 5 seconds. My
EeePCs I can swap out the SSD in 120 seconds. And I can repair any
problem on any of my laptops or netbooks in under 10 minutes. No service
center can ever beat this kind of service.

--
Bill
Gateway MX6124 ('06 era) 1 of 3 - Windows XP SP2

Bill you are not at the same skill level as the OP and most users.
I work with a large group of senior citizens looking for there first computer.
They have no repair skills and pay a repair shop for all work.
But I will bet even you cannot replace a video card in a laptop in 10 minutes.
And if you only have one computer, a netbook is not the way to go.

"BillW50" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:i4rko7$b7i$(E-Mail Removed)...
> In news:(E-Mail Removed),
> Richard in AZ typed on Sun, 22 Aug 2010 09:11:37 -0700:
>> A desktop computer will give you the most computer for the $$.
>
> Back in the 80's and 90's this was always true. But in the last 5 or so years, this isn't
> necessarily true. In fact a few years ago laptop sells have out paced desktop sales. And it is
> looking more and more like desktops might be obsolete in the near future. I personally stopped
> buying desktops since 2002 and I only buy netbooks and laptops since.
>
>> But if you go for a laptop (avoid the Netbooks)
>
> It depends! I was going on a trip for two months and I grabbed two netbooks and that is all I had
> taken with me. And I wanted to know and learn if somebody could get by with one netbook alone. And
> to my surprise, everything went very well. Only the heavy intensive games didn't play well, but
> all of the other tasks were just fine.
>
>> then buy the 3 year extended warrantee.
>
> Not me, but I'm an electronic engineer and I repair my own stuff even if they are still under
> warrantee. Why? Because I am faster and better anyway.
>
>> Laptops run hotter,
>
> Not all of them. Some of them actually run very cool. This one for example only draws 20 watts of
> power (without the battery installed) and it comes with a 65 watt power supply.
>
>> get bumped and dropped,
>
> Boy solid state drives are a life saver here. Rugged little things. Even NASA uses them on their
> computers during launching into outer space.
>
>> and are very much more expensive to do any form of repair.
>
> Not necessarily. Many of them are easier and cheaper to repair than desktops. For example, I can
> swap out this hard drive in 5 seconds. My EeePCs I can swap out the SSD in 120 seconds. And I can
> repair any problem on any of my laptops or netbooks in under 10 minutes. No service center can
> ever beat this kind of service.
>
> --
> Bill
> Gateway MX6124 ('06 era) 1 of 3 - Windows XP SP2
>