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Article #1493Re: Computer Problem
From: Pat H.
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 16:44
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 16:44
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www.simmtester.com is the proper link, right? "John" <bisnor@eastlink.ca> wrote in message news:CmQ1a.254433$C8.904484@nnrp1.uunet.ca... > 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 > news:3E47AA35.89239206@ns.sympatico.ca... > > 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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