Sparky said:
For some reason whenever I start certain window
applications/programs they open and then I get a message
that whatever the application/program is "needs to close".
It's happened to me in Windows Explorer, Internet
Explorer, Outlook and Word.
Does any body no why and/or how to fix it other than using
it as a boat anchor?
Something is crashing. Because you give basically no information about
your system, it's impossible to be more specific. The problems could be
caused by either hardware or software. Here are generic troubleshooting
steps: For the software end, 1) scan with current antivirus using
updated definitions - note that "current" means a version not older
than 2002; 2) remove spyware with tools such as Spybot S&D
(
www.security.kolla.de) and/or Ad-aware (
www.lavasoftusa.com) - note
that it is a good idea to do virus and spyware scans in Safe Mode; 3)
delete temporary and Temporary Internet Files; 4) stop unnecessary
services/programs from running at startup (see
www.blackviper.com for a
listing of services). Also, look in Event Viewer for clues.
For the hardware, first open the computer and run it open, observing all
fans (overheating will cause freezing). Then do a RAM test - I like
Memtest86 from
www.memtest86.com - and if necessary, continue on to
test the hard drive and motherboard. If you can't do this yourself,
take the machine to a good local computer shop (not a CompUSA or Best
Buy store).
Malke
