PBC Web Design wrote: > I'm having a ~really scary~ problem. Two days ago my computer started > acting up. It seems to be browser related from what I can tell so > far. What happens is that when I open my browser (so far Firefox and IE6) > my computer goes into a reboot all on it's own no matter what's open for > programs. When it comes back up I get the Microsoft "system has just > recovered from a serious error" message. Obviously this is not a good > thing to have happening, not only for my web design business but for my > hard drive and all my programs and hard work! I'm afraid I'll totally > trash my hard drive if I don't find the fix for this soon! All these > unexpected, non-self initiated reboots w/open programs is bound to cause me > major problems I would think. ... > 5) Run SpyBot Search and Destroy, Run AdAware, run a virus check, run > Norton Disk Doctor
Sounds like a hardware failure. How old is that system? http://www.overclockers.com/tips00140/ might describe your failure if it's several years old. Or, maybe your power supply was marginal to start with and has deteriorated. Overheating also could be a cause. Is your system full of accumulated dust, making the fans and heat sinks inadequate? Memtest86 can find bad RAM, which easily could be your problem. You can find it many places, but this one is particularly handy: http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/ -- "Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you." Psalm 55:22 NIV Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 Felix Miata *** http://members.ij.net/mrmazda/auth/ ____ The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM ____ To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or use the web interface http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ Send Your Posts To: [email protected] To change subscription settings, add a password or view the web interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=wdvltalk ________________ http://www.wdvl.com _______________________ You are currently subscribed to wdvltalk as: [email protected] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with.
