Re: Computer Problem

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From: John
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 16:24

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Had the same problem myself.I got a mem test at www.symmtester.com I
think.It found the problem within 1 minute.I got some new ram and bingo she
is all fixed up.
"GK" <computerman17@ns.sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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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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