Re: Defrag Probs and Lag Time

Thanks Gerry. I'm working on your suggestions.
Sandy

"Gerry Cornell" wrote:

> Sandy
>
> What is the make and model of your computer?
>
> Can we leave item 1 for the moment?
>
> Item 2 could be more important. You have had a system failure and the
> machine has automatically restarted.
>
> I suggest you Disable automatic restart on system failure. This should
> help by allowing time to write down the STOP code properly. Right click
> on the My Computer icon on the Desktop and select Properties, Advanced,
> StartUp and Recovery, System Failure and uncheck box before
> Automatically Restart.
>
> Enable automatic restart on system failure after you have captured /
> copied and pasted the message in a further post here.
>
> You say the system error produced a "Dump of physical memory". Keep an
> eye out for references to the name of the file produced. Do not delete
> the file. This can be read with various tools and you may be asked to
> email a copy of the file ( not posting it to this newsgroup ) as the
> file can be examined for clues as to the reason for the system failure.
>
> There will also be Error Reports in Event Viewer (System tab ). Please
> post copies.
>
> You can access Event Viewer by selecting Start, Administrative Tools,
> Event Viewer. When researching the meaning of the error, information
> regarding Event ID, Source and Description are important.
>
> HOW TO: View and Manage Event Logs in Event Viewer in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308427&Product=winxp
>
> A tip for posting copies of Error Reports! Run Event Viewer and double
> click on the error you want to copy. In the window, which appears is a
> button resembling two pages. Double click the button and close Event
> Viewer. Now start your message (email) and do a paste into the body of
> the message. This will paste the info from the Event Viewer Error Report
> complete with links into the message. Make sure this is the first paste
> after exiting from
> Event Viewer.
>
> You might do well to download and install Everest Home Edition. This
> freeware programme is excellent for getting information about your
> computer:
> http://www.lavalys.hu/index.php
>
> In Everest select Storage, Windows Storage and you will see details of
> drives. Place the cursor on your hard drive and post the Device
> Description for your Hard Drive.
>
> I am leaving your remaining points for now as the above gives you plenty
> to do <g>.
>
> --
>
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Gerry
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> "Sandy" <Sandy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> > I'm glad I found this site, I have enjoyed reading the expert advice
> > given
> > out to lost souls like myself.
> >
> > My pc has just passed the warranty stage and I'm starting to have
> > quirqy
> > problems.
> >
> > 1) When I'm working on pc, the cpu makes a click on and click off
> > noise and
> > all of a sudden everything locks up and then I have to reboot. What
> > does this
> > mean? Hard-drive going out? Any way to test it for life?
> >
> > 2) I tried to defrag yesterday and at 3%, the black screen changed to
> > blue
> > with this message 'a prob has been detected and windows has been shut
> > down to
> > prevent damage to your computer. It ends with If prob continues,
> > disable or
> > remove newly installed items. Disable BIOS memory options such as
> > caching/shadowing.' Final line reads 'Dump of physical memory
> > complete.' What
> > is all that trying to say?
> >
> > 3) I'm a student and need to access WebCT for emails, assignments,
> > etc. and
> > up until two weeks ago I could view messages, but for some unknown
> > reason...I
> > get all the way to actually being able to see the subject and when I
> > select
> > 'view thread' I get the yellow 'yield sign' and at the bottom it reads
> > 'Error
> > on page.' I did contact the library and they asked me to undo the
> > 'block
> > popups' from IE because each step into WEbCT is viewed as a 'popup'
> > and
> > that's been turned off and still no success. How can I possibly check
> > all the
> > buttons, etc. to set the IE settings correctly?
> >
> > 4) Finally, when I got Roadrunner Service, my pc could stay on for
> > days and
> > now my pc wants to take breaks. My pc's settings are set to 'not
> > hibernate',
> > but after I step away for a couple of hours...I get a locked screen
> > and I
> > have to reboot. I have 'never' for allow how much time before going
> > into
> > standby. Any other settings/radio buttons to check or uncheck?
> >
> > I realize this is a really long wish list, but I'm also very patient.
> > If
> > it's easier to respond to a couple now and the rest later, I'll
> > appreciate it
> > all the same.
> >
> > Thank you.
> >
> > p.s. I just selected 'About display names, below, and I got that
> > yellow
> > yield's Error on Page:}
>
>
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