Hi, this is what I'm not sure about. It seems to be working, however the grill feels quite warm, if not hot. My old Toshiba laptop used to feel like that though, so I'm not sure if it's just Toshiba laptops or what. My HP laptop gets warm, but not as warm as either Hannah's Toshiba or my old Toshiba. P.S. Hannah's my other half, and she's the one having the problem.
-- Why not join my Blind Hobbyist group? To join, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike & Barbara" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, May 19, 2008 1:17 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Possible XP SP3 Problem > Hi Chris, > > I am not very sharp on these issues but are the cooling fans working > properly? > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Chris Hallsworth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 3:52 PM > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Possible XP SP3 Problem > > > Hi David, that's not the problem here. Her PC just suddenly shuts off, > without even doing a shutdown; it just powers off. If she tries to press > the > power button it refuses to power on, until after a few minutes. Now this > is > where I'm suspicious, as heat must be building up inside the laptop, and, > as > a result, it's getting too warm to function further, so Windows must > trigger > something to "trip the circuitry" and as a result switch off the laptop. > This happens both on AC power and battery, so it can't be a charger issue > as > she only got a new one weeks ago anyway. If she, for example, chats to me > on > Windows Live Messenger, reads e-mails, browse the web, etc, then her PC > appears to run fine. This is why I don't believe it's a Windows XP SP3 > issue, and it's again an overheating issue. Any thoughts on this guys? > Thanks for the help so far, greatly appreciated. > > -- > Why not join my Blind Hobbyist group? To join, send a blank message to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Chris > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "David Griffith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 11:25 PM > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Possible XP SP3 Problem > > >> Hope you fix it Chris. >> >> It does sound hauntingly familiar to the crashes I got on my old upgrade >> though. Anything disk intensive would cause the machine to fall over. I >> could never complete a virus scan. The misleading error message >> feedback >> was that it was probably a video drive conflict . I therefore upgraded my >> video card, updated my video driver , doubled my system ram and changed >> a >> hard disc. all to no avail. It was only when I went back to sp1 that the >> problem disappeared on that machine. >> For some reason the hardware just did not like sp2. Computers can drive >> you >> nuts. >> Regards >> >> David >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris >> Hallsworth >> Sent: Sunday, 18 May 2008 17:08 >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Possible XP SP3 Problem >> >> Hi, I'm fully aware that upgrading isn't a risk free process, but her >> copy >> of XP SP3 is fine; it's when she does disk intensive tasks, like virus >> scans, that her pc starts to have problems. Actually, I should point out >> that the unit did feel quite warm, particularly at the place where the >> fans >> are and at the bottom of the unit, where the battery goes etc. >> >> -- >> Why not join my Blind Hobbyist group? To join, send a blank message to >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Chris >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "David Griffith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 3:57 PM >> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Possible XP SP3 Problem >> >> >>> People should be aware that Upgrading is not a risk free process. >>> >>> I learnt my lesson a couple of years ago. I had a PC which worked >>> absolutely fine on XP sp1 but as soon as I installed sp2 it started >>> crashing. I did a complete restore and it worked fine on sp 1 again . >>> >>> Unfortunately I bought a web cam for my son and the installation >>> insisted on sp2, if I had known the hassle it would cause I would >>> have tossed it straight in the bin and done without it. Inevitably the >>> PC started crashing as soon as I upgraded to sp2 again. >>> >>> I am fully aware that loads of PCs will be stable with sp 2. Indeed >>> my new PC is. but as pcs are varied and complex things there is >>> always a risk of engendering instability when you upgrade . I spoke to >>> a computer technician recently and he freely admitted he made a good >>> living out of trying to untangle these kinds of messes caused by >>> people trying various upgrades. >>> My >>> new PC has been happily stable on XP sp 2 for a year now. I am not >>> about to risk returning to all the hassles and problems of the past in >>> search of dubious benefits of upgrade. I have turned Windows Update >>> off and I am going nowhere near sp3. >>> >>> I know there are supposed to be security issues but rely on security >>> software to provide protection. >>> >>> My own advice now is if it is not broken then do not fix it. In other >>> words if you want a computer without hassle then put the minimum you >>> need on it. >>> If you do not mind the hassle and I know that some enjoy the >>> challenge of fixing configuration problems then by all means upgrade >>> away. >>> >>> Regards >>> >>> David Griffith >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris >>> Hallsworth >>> Sent: Sunday, 18 May 2008 13:32 >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Possible XP SP3 Problem >>> >>> My goodness, I thought so. Problem is she can't get the laptop sorted >>> until she goes home in July, so it's a good job her computer shuts off >>> in the first place! Thanks for the help, greatly appreciated. >>> >>> -- >>> Why not join my Blind Hobbyist group? To join, send a blank message to >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Chris >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "John Melia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 1:17 PM >>> Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Possible XP SP3 Problem >>> >>> >>>>I have also down loaded xp service pack 3 and had no problems I think >>>>it is inside the computer a over heating issue >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Chris Hallsworth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>> To: <[email protected]> >>>> Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 4:04 AM >>>> Subject: [Blind-Computing] Possible XP SP3 Problem >>>> >>>> >>>>> Hi all, please help. I downloaded and instaled XP Home SP3 onto my >>>>> girlfriend's laptop yesterday after being asked to by Windows Update. >>>>> Everything went well and she's using it fine. However, we've ran >>>>> into a snag. We've been trying to run manual virus scans with Avast, >>>>> and everything goes well till a few minutes afterwards, when the >>>>> computer suddenly shuts off and the laptop won't come on at all >>>>> until after a few minutes. By "won't come on" I mean the power >>>>> button does nothing. She's had similar problems in the past, but we >>>>> thought a new charger would help, but it's even happening when >>>>> running on battery. Is this a known issue with XP SP3, or is it >>>>> something sinister, like an overheating processor? It seems that the >>>>> laptop runs fine until she does disk intensive activities, from my >>>>> observations anyway. Thanks in advance fo >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Why not join my Blind Hobbyist group? 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