Martin said:
My system keeps crashing ./ closing whilst working. When
rebooting it either sits witha blues rceen and a areason
why it closes, which I dont understand. Or it reboots
and check C:\ and reports back all these long filenames
which it trincates. Can anyone help, it is really
depressing
I'm sorry, but this is not enough information for you to get a good
answer. Your post is the equivalent of saying, "it's broken". Your
problems could be caused by either software or hardware. Here are
generic troubleshooting steps for you to take: A. For software issues -
1) scan with current antivirus ("current" means a version not later
than 2002 but using updated virus definitions); 2) remove spyware with
Spybot Search & Destroy (
www.security.kolla.de) and Ad-aware
(
www.lavasoftusa.com) - note that it is a good idea to do virus/spyware
scans in Safe Mode; 3) delete temporary and Temporary Internet Files;
4) stop unnecessary services/programs from starting with Windows - see
www.blackviper.com for services info and
www.pacs-portal.co.uk
startup_index.htm for programs info - 5) look in Event Viewer for
clues. B. For hardware issues - 1) open the computer and run it open,
cleaning out all dust bunnies and observing all fans (overheating will
cause system freezing); 2) test the RAM - I like Memtest86 from
www.memtest86.com - let the test run for an extended (like overnight)
period of time - unless errors are seen immediately; 3) test the hard
drive with a diagnostic utility from the mftr.; 4) test the
motherboard. If you can't do this testing yourself, take the machine to
a good local computer repair shop (not a CompUSA or Best Buy type of
store).
Malke
