Windows XP constantly hangs Crashes or stops working

[Guest]

i have an XP problem i can start my computer fine but after a varible period
of time the computer will crash. this is with or without any input from me.
so i am stumped. i have re-installed the softwear. and it solved it but after
removing a login account. it has begun again. it is an unpredicable problem.
is this a common problem can it be patched. i know about the existance of a
prog that is in xp and can be run like msconfig that can fix windows or patch
the software form the disc. i have used it before but have forgotten the prog
name.
Norton antivirus 2005 current and up to date and the problem was present
before i installed this and then after i re-installed XP.

i can only think it could be a driver issue.
or a system error

help

 

[Robin Graham]

Was there a time when your system worked OK? If so, you can restore the
system to this point. Run/Help & Support/Pick a task.

Rob Graham

 

[Guest]

i have tried system restore but to no avail i even tried reverting back
several months to make damn sure i was in good restore points

 

[Malke]

i have an XP problem i can start my computer fine but after a varible
period of time the computer will crash. this is with or without any
input from me. so i am stumped. i have re-installed the softwear. and
it solved it but after removing a login account. it has begun again.
it is an unpredicable problem. is this a common problem can it be
patched. i know about the existance of a prog that is in xp and can be
run like msconfig that can fix windows or patch the software form the
disc. i have used it before but have forgotten the prog name.
Norton antivirus 2005 current and up to date and the problem was
present before i installed this and then after i re-installed XP.

i can only think it could be a driver issue.
or a system error

help

The random nature of the error points to failing hardware as the
probable cause. Here are some general hardware troubleshooting steps:

1) Open the computer and run it open, cleaning out all dust bunnies and
observing all fans (overheating will cause system freezing). Obviously
you can't do this with a laptop, but you can hear if the fan is running
and feel if the laptop is getting too hot.

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) The power supply may be going bad or be inadequate for the devices
you have in the system - this isn't applicable to a laptop, of course.

5) Test the motherboard with something like TuffTest from
www.tufftest.com.

Testing hardware failures often involves swapping out suspected parts
with known-good parts. If you can't do the testing yourself and/or are
uncomfortable opening your computer, take the machine to a good local
computer repair shop (not a CompUSA or Best Buy type of store).

Malke

 

[JerryMouse]

i have an XP problem i can start my computer fine but after a varible
period of time the computer will crash. this is with or without any
input from me. so i am stumped. i have re-installed the softwear. and
it solved it but after removing a login account. it has begun again.
it is an unpredicable problem. is this a common problem can it be
patched. i know about the existance of a prog that is in xp and can
be run like msconfig that can fix windows or patch the software form
the disc. i have used it before but have forgotten the prog name.
Norton antivirus 2005 current and up to date and the problem was
present before i installed this and then after i re-installed XP.

i can only think it could be a driver issue.
or a system error

Spyware, trojans, or other malware.

 

[Sid9]

i have tried system restore but to no avail i even tried reverting
back several months to make damn sure i was in good restore points

See if the CPU cooling fan is working......check for an accumulation of dust
and lint.
Overheating will cause the symptom you describe

 

[Robin Graham]

You might try another virus scan. Norton isn't the bee's knees. Go to
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

Rob Graham