Random lock ups

[Guest]

My Computer locks up at random times, usually after starting an application,
and must be rebooted.
I've traced the problem to a single bit on my memory stick. since it's a 1GB
stick, I'd hate to throw it out because of one bad bit.
So my question is; is there any way to tell windows not to use that
particular byte, like loading in a dummy program there so widows already
thinks it is in use?
Any suggestions would be helpful.

 

[Shenan Stanley]

My Computer locks up at random times, usually after starting an
application, and must be rebooted.

That sucks.

I've traced the problem to a single bit on my memory stick. since
it's a 1GB stick, I'd hate to throw it out because of one bad bit.

So get it replaced. You got a waranty with it, right?
If not - throw it out. Memory is cheap and not worth too much pain.

So my question is; is there any way to tell windows not to use that
particular byte, like loading in a dummy program there so widows
already thinks it is in use?

No - not that i know of. If you have bad hardware - best to get it
repaired/replaced. Think of it like having a bad section of hose in your
braking system.. It doesn't always leak and the duct tape you wrapped closed
it up "okay" - but do you trust that to stop you always?

Any suggestions would be helpful.

Use the "Crucial Memory Advisor Tool" to find out what RAM you need..
http://www.crucial.com/

And then compare prices and deals and get twice as much. heh

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