Re: Computer Problem

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From: GK
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 13:33

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Hi , a friend of mine had the same problem that you have. We replaced the RAM
and that cured the problem. A bad stick of RAM can cause some very strange
problems...almost looks like a virus. Hope this helps :) GK

Steve wrote:

> Hi All..
>
>     I have a rather weird computer problem. Reloading the operating system
> (WinXP Home) and it gets as far as "Starting Windows" and stays there for
> HOURS, I let it go all day to see if it would start but no go.
>     I loaded Windows ME on it and it worked fine. Tried XP Pro and no go
> either. The reason for the reload was some weird activity going on, might
> have been a virus.
>     Did FDisk and format after that and still no go. Anyone have any ideas
> why this won't load XP but will load Millenium? I'm stumped!
>
>     Steve

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