New Build Hangs

[Matt Newman]

Hi Guys

A new PC build, consisting of ABIT IC7-MAX3 Mobo, P4 3.2Ghz (800Mhz), 2 x
512MB DDR400 RAM dual channel, Win xp Pro, Asus V8200 T2 64MB graphics, 2 x
80GB Maxtor SATA HDD (6l080J4) set as Raid 0 array (on SATA ports 1 and 2).

I configured the Raid ) array, formatted and installed WinXP Pro, and then
all the drivers from my CDs (Mobo, Graphics, Modem). Then I loaded XP
Service Pack 1 from the microsoft disk. All was OK.I set up my internet
connection, but did not go online.
I then loaded Norton System Works 2004, then updated the virus definitions
etc in full. All was still OK and did a bit of browsing.... nothing extreme,
hotmail, dabs and renault sites .

Then I tried to run Messenger, added my hotmail address, and downloaded the
update.

Ever since then I find the system randomly hangs (no mouse movement,
numberlock on keyboard does not work, screen frozen) when I use the dial up
connection, IE6, or sometime OE6. The system requires a reboot through the
reset switch.

I carried out a thorough virus check, with nothing found.

This is nearly a dream system (graphics to upgrade shortly) but as I cant
browse its driving me mad. I really do use messenger.

Has anyone any ideas?? Please help!!

TVM in advance

Matty

 

[Walter Clayton]

What happens if you uninstall Norton completely (which entails manually
going through the registry and removing all left over references)?

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[Guest]

Send that computer over to my house and i'll be sure to fix it for you...

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

FYI
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[Jerry]

Many a complaint in these newsgroups are from people that had problems after
installing Norton. You might want to uninstall it.

 

[TomG]

no argument there but just for reference, I am running an IC7-G with a 2.8c
at 244, stock voltage, 1 gig or ram running at 2, 5, 2, 2 and I run the full
Norton suite and have no problems.

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