> > > Greetings PCWorkers.
> > >
> > > This is my first post to your list so if I'm incorrect in my posting
> > > methods please let me know.
> > >
> > > My computer - Dell P3,XPS t550, 768Mb ram, 3 hard drives,2 CD
> > > roms,Windows 2000 Pro,Norton v*rus protection with systemworks and
> > > internet security.
> > >
> > > My problem - the computer will automatically reboot exactly every hour
> > > and perform a disc check of the boot hard drive (C).
> > > Just before It shutsdown I see a flash of a dark blue screen with some
> > > white writing which I dont have time to read.
> > >
> > > Things I have done
> > > - Checked the task scheduler for any program that might seem to cause
> > > this....couldnt see any that would do it.
> > > - removed and re-installed Norton AV...no change ( more on this later)
> > > - run a diagnostic on the C hard drive
> > > - checked setup (F8) and looked for any discrepancies with the usual
> > > boot sequence. Changed and reset a number of things but to no avail.
> > > - run in windows safe mode. no change except a bunch of programs wouldnt
> > > work properly.
> > > - downloaded win 2000 service pak 3 and run...no change
> > > - updated BIOS from Dell....no change
> > > - disabled all start-up programs....no change
> > > - I went to the event viewer and every hour I see 6 errors (7031) from
> > > the Service Control Manager.
> > > I also see enties for SNMP and Save Dump.
> > > Of course I dont know what that means.
> > >
> > > I uninstalled/reinstalled Norton as this all seemed to happen when I
> > > was running a disk diagnostic from Norton and was told that a certain
> > > test was not possible due to windows using the hard drive and would I
> > > like to schedule a test the next time the machine booted.
> > > I stupidly replied yes and have been in stupidland ever since.
> > > If anyone can assist me in rectifying the problem I would greatly
> > > appreciate it.
> > > I'm right ready to take a baseball bat to this puppy.
> > > Sorry if the post is too long....I figured the more info I gave the
> > > better the chance of a solution.
> > > --
> > > Glenn Larkman
> > > ENCINITAS CA 92024
> > > email to"[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
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