beeping every 5 seconds driving me crazy!

[Ellen]

Please help before I go nuts! Since I installed XP SP2
update today (successfully, according to all messages),
my computer has begun beeping (very low background sound)
every 5 seconds!! The only way I have found to stop it is
to turn off the PC! Unfortunately, it comes back when I
turn back on. Any suggestions would be most welcome...

 

[NoNoBadDog!]

It is telling you that there is something seriously wrong with your
computer. You should immediately turn off your computer contact the
manufacturer and find out what a single beep every five seconds means. If
you do not, you risk permanent and/or critical damage to your computer.

 

[NoNoBadDog!]

One other thought...before you ask...software can not damage hardware....so
NO, SP2 did not damage your hardware in any way.

Bobby