[BC] computer lock up

[RON DOT'O SR.]

I have a cheap Pentium IV from Fry's.  Twice now I've had a failure of the little plastic clips that hold the fan on the CPU.  It would start booting up and then freeze from thermal problems, so check the CPU mounting just for kicks.

Ron D, Salem, OR
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Bruce Potterton - KSGN<mailto:bpotterton at ksgn.com> 
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  Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 10:43
  Subject: RE: [BC] computer lock up


  Sounds like it could be a CPU over-heating, Check the CPU Fan and Case/power
  supply fans.   Bad memory modules can also cause such crashes.  I am
  assuming that you using the latest updates on your virus and anti-spy-ware
  software.  Also be aware that not all anti-spy-ware programs find all of the
  spy-ware.  It is useful to use more than one.

  Bruce Potterton
  KSGN Riverside, CA

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  [mailto:broadcast-bounces at radiolists.net] On Behalf Of John Vodenik
  Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 9:39 AM
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  Subject: [BC] computer lock up

  Greeting gathered bright minds, and lots smarter than I am type people.

  Not being a computer type person, just use it for e-mail and porn...I am
  having a problem with the machine locking up.  I can only get it to operate
  again by rebooting the thing, with the reset button on the computer case.
  Locks in anywhere between 30 minutes and half a day after rebooting.

  That said, our "computer guy" out here at VOA said he thought it was a
  hardware problem.  OK, I have disconnected the cable modem, no change.
  Tried a different mouse, nothing.  Mouse is on USB port., it was on the PS2
  port, still the same results. Haven't disconnected the keyboard as yet.
  Scanner not plugged in, printer working OK.  That's about all I have
  connected to the outside world, except for the sound card.

  I had been thinking maybe a virus or spyware.  Daily checks come up empty.
  I did a system restore to about 6 weeks back, when everything was fine.
  Still locking up.

  I need o get this figured out so I can go back on the air with my ham
  station.  By the way..the porno comment was meant to get your attention.

  Thanks for any and all suggestions.

  John @ VOA / Delano

  Just you everyday radio whore.....
  my life....eat, sleep, make VERY BIG RF.  Gotta get a life.......

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