RE: Is it a hardware or software problem?
From: Nate (Nate_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 06/21/04
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Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2004 03:43:01 -0700
Sounds like your memory is getting dumped. Have you checked your event viewer for any errors. To do this, hit Start-Control Panel-Administrative Tools-Event Viewer-Double Click on System Error Records-Double Click on any of the errors and then write down the Stop Code and post on this site.
"Scott" wrote:
> Hi all.
> I'm having problems with my setup and I really hope someone can help.
> I've recently moved house and had the pc setup and working fine so I
> don't think it got knocked around in the move as I was able to watch a few
> hours worth of video and edit some photos.
> But when I switch it on recently, it will be fine for about 15mins or so
> then I hear a click (which sounds more like a clunk) which will make my
> screen go blank then I see my pc booting up again. The 'clunk' reminds me of
> when I go to turn my pc off through start menu and the power is finally
> turned off (by the system).
> I tried to do a reinstallation of windows but it then decided to do the same
> through the installation.
> I have a spare hard drive kicking around somewhere and was going to try
> the installation on it and see that it's not the HD that's in it now.
> Specs:
> 1.4Ghz AMD Athlon
> 160GB HD
> 640GB Ram
> DVD+RW drive
> CD-RW drive
>
> Has anyone ever came across this problem before?
> The house I've moved to was built in the 1940's so I was wondering could
> there be a fault in the electricity supply somewhere? Though nothing else
> ever turns itself off.
> If it is a hardware problem, is there a way to pinpoint exactly what it is?
>
> Many many thanks.
> Scott
>
>
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