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System Crashes

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From: DD01008
Date: Mon, 04 Jan 1993 15:45
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I have a problem with my system crashing when I exit windows.

Many many files become corrupt and the system itself won't start.  The
windows directory is the main target for the corrupt files, and requires
a complete re-installation, however I had to re-install about 6 apps,
both dos and windows.

The first crash occured when I had to reboot my machine before exiting
windows, and the second crash was when I shut down windows and was wait-
ing for the c prompt.Nothing extraordinary.

I can use chkdsk/f to repair the lost files and then i transfer the
system from my trusty boot diskette.  After that, it's a guessing game
to see what is blown and what is still useable.

Can anybody tell me why it crashes and what can be done to prevent them?
I run a 486sx with 8 mb ram, and windows 3.1

Any advice would be appreciated.

Peter
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