Well, as from a few days ago, my computer has started to be doing strange things, being amazingly slow at times, not always, then sometimes, it just locks up, and I can't press Alt+Ctrl+Del at all, nothing will work, so I have to switch it off by the power (I know it's not a good thing to do, but it's the only way). Sometimes, though, when I turn the computer back on, the monitor doesn't seem to be working, it just james up, and stays black, as if it's not receiving any data to process onto the screen, whereas, the actual computer is starting up...

Does anybody know what the problem is, obviously, my parents are screwing at me, for no reason, they're stupid...

I think it's something to do with my graphics card... What would you say?

It's a possibility. Perhaps it might be overheating - check the fans, and make sure you have adequate ventilation around the computer.

Also check your RAM, it might have some issues, it could be maifunctioning, which would need you would need a new RAM Stick.

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Originally posted by traxor
Well, as from a few days ago, my computer has started to be doing strange things, being amazingly slow at times, not always, then sometimes, it just locks up, and I can't press Alt+Ctrl+Del at all, nothing will work, so I have to switch it off by the power (I know it's not a good thing to do, but it's the only way). Sometimes, though, when I turn the computer back on, the monitor doesn't seem to be working, it just james up, and stays black, as if it's not receiving any data to process onto the screen, whereas, the actual computer is starting up...

Does anybody know what the problem is, obviously, my parents are screwing at me, for no reason, they're stupid...

I think it's something to do with my graphics card... What would you say?

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[spam]u could also try gettin a better computer [/spam]


install a mother board watcher, and keep an eye on temps see if that is the problem

That's either bad RAM or overheating.

If you ever overclocked a part of your system, and I would think the processer if it's crashing like that, you should just get it back to default speeds from BIOS.  (If you know how to overclock, you'll now how to get there.)

Or, it could be RAM issues, either corrupted RAM or misplaced, if you are having problems with RAM, and if lately your computer has been moved, which could cause the RAM sticks not to be well attahed, it may cause that.  If it didn't, try downloading "MemTest86", put it on a Floppy disk, and boot from it. (Make sure the Floppy disk boots before HDD).

Tell us if you get any errors.

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Originally posted by John Anderton
1) crtl+alt+del and see the processes running (xp ) anything new

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Originally posted by Animal

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Originally posted by John Anderton
1) crtl+alt+del and see the processes running (xp ) anything new

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bit useless since he cant even use that method, but could be anything , overheating, or Ram failing

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Originally posted by toddy
[spam]u could also try gettin a better computer [/spam]

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Originally posted by John Anderton

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Originally posted by toddy
[spam]u could also try gettin a better computer [/spam]

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He has a nice pc I'd love to have it

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Too many memory hungry applications running..

sounds like ram problem tbh..

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Originally posted by multimillion2k
It's a possibility. Perhaps it might be overheating - check the fans, and make sure you have adequate ventilation around the computer.

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Originally posted by kipper2258
Also check your RAM, it might have some issues, it could be maifunctioning, which would need you would need a new RAM Stick.

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Originally posted by John Anderton

1) crtl+alt+del and see the processes running (xp ) anything new
2) AV & Anti spyware scan
3) Rt click on my computer, properties and see the ram. Is it still the same ?? If not then turn off the pc, remove the ram and clean the contact surface at the bottom. (Assuming u know how to remove the ram of the motherboard; else dont touch it. Mine has a simple lock. I press it and the ram pops out .... literally )

Just clean that golden part at the bottom that goes in with a clean dry cloth. I was told that an eraser is awesome .... it worked for me. And then connect the ram and it should be ok again

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Originally posted by toddy
u could also try gettin a better computer

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Originally posted by toddy
install a mother board watcher, and keep an eye on temps see if that is the problem

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Originally posted by brian
That's either bad RAM or overheating.

If you ever overclocked a part of your system, and I would think the processer if it's crashing like that, you should just get it back to default speeds from BIOS.  (If you know how to overclock, you'll now how to get there.)

Or, it could be RAM issues, either corrupted RAM or misplaced, if you are having problems with RAM, and if lately your computer has been moved, which could cause the RAM sticks not to be well attahed, it may cause that.  If it didn't, try downloading "MemTest86", put it on a Floppy disk, and boot from it. (Make sure the Floppy disk boots before HDD).

Tell us if you get any errors.

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Originally posted by Animal
bit useless since he cant even use that method, but could be anything , overheating, or Ram failing

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Originally posted by toddy
well stop going on porn sites and gettin virus's

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Originally posted by Stigmata
Too many memory hungry applications running..

sounds like ram problem tbh..

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Originally posted by traxor
You should know that I never like to have too many programs running ever...

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Originally posted by Stigmata

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Originally posted by traxor
You should know that I never like to have too many programs running ever...

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the window doesnt need to be open for the program to be running


right click taskbar, task manager, check the processes..

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Sounds slightly similar to a prob I have had with mine a few times (still don't know the exact reason why).

It will lock up with a screen of bright colours, normally when running a 3D program. Only way to get out of it, is to turn the power off. If I just hit restart, I get a blank monitor. The strange thing about it is, that if I unplug the graphics card, blow all the connections, and plug it back in, everything is fine (sometimes for a week, sometimes for several months).

I would suggest checking all connections are clean, on graphics and memory...

I will do this sometime soon, do you think there are any precautions I should take before doing all of this?

..Did you read the rest?

Have you tried MEMTEST86 to find possibly corrupted RAM?

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Originally posted by brian
..Did you read the rest?

Have you tried MEMTEST86 to find possibly corrupted RAM?

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Only the basic ones you do before playing around with anything inside a PC.

Make sure it is off (duh). Some people say it should be off, but left plugged in (so it has an earth). Some say unplug it completely. (Can someone clarify that one, coz Im not 100% sure of it myself?)

Touch something like a stainless steel sink (to lose any static you have on you). Don't wear anything static, like a fleece either...

Those are what I have been taught and what I practise. Depending on how long ago it was you last opened your PC, you might want to close your eyes and hold your breath when you blow . Its amazing how dusty they get.

Unplugging the graphics card and memory, and blowing the dust out shouldn't do any damage, but if your particularly worried, make sure your all backed-up.

Thats all I can recommend. Someone else may have something to add to that...

I don't see why it would be the video card.. The computer is freezing and not the video card. If its' the video card I don't think you'll get such errors.

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Originally posted by brian
I don't see why it would be the video card.. The computer is freezing and not the video card. If its' the video card I don't think you'll get such errors.

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The more and more I read what you said, the less it seems graphics related. Computers are strange things... (Ive had things that have looked like a faulty hard drive or cable, but turned out to be memory).

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/

Ask on the forums there. There are loads of very intelligent people on there. Im sure one of them would be able to solve your problem with ease.

I have asked many questions on there, all of which have been answered by someone sooner or later. You never know, someone might have experienced the same problem already, and know the exact cure.

Thankyou for all of your help everybody, my computer seems to be running better than before...

Just asking, did you do anything so it would get fixed?

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Originally posted by brian
Just asking, did you do anything so it would get fixed?

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Originally posted by traxor
AMD Athlon XP 2600+ (2131GHz)
512Mb RAM
90Gb +5Gb HDD
ATi Radeon 9000...

My PC is fine.

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have you been getting any BSOD with the irq_less_or_equal_than message?
have you try'd to boot from xp cd, do first repair option over command line, perform a chkdsk /p to see if there any errors? if any error , (*1) do a ./mbrfix (enter; yes; enter) or a (*2) ./bootfix (enter; yes; enter) ?

explanation: sometimes, common processes do bad stuff with sys files and/or profile files or even boot disk files ...

(*1(mbrfix)fix damage files like ntldr on the root disk,
*2(bootfix)fix files on home folders like documents and settings/user)

        ... that prevents xp to rise from the dark screen...

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Originally posted by traxor
I have 512Mb RAM and it's running quite low at around 200Mb, so that is cool. I am getting another RAM stick soon, so that it runs duel at 1Gb...

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wats the temp around u....my old comp used to freeze like this if it got too hot in the room...(like 40 C)