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BrianG · 01.07.2008, 02:19 AM

XP seems to be picky about memory. Try reseating/cleaning the memory modules. Maybe even run memtest86 (software runs off a floppy that heavily tests all memory locations).

Could be a bad harddrive too. Try running chkdsk on it (with the /F option) and note any errors. If you have the option to enable SMART in BIOS, do so as it will help spot potential problems before they become critical.

Those are the only things I can think of off the top of my head without seeing it in person.

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BrianG RC-Monster Admin Offline Posts: 14,609 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Des Moines, IA	01.07.2008, 02:19 AM XP seems to be picky about memory. Try reseating/cleaning the memory modules. Maybe even run memtest86 (software runs off a floppy that heavily tests all memory locations). Could be a bad harddrive too. Try running chkdsk on it (with the /F option) and note any errors. If you have the option to enable SMART in BIOS, do so as it will help spot potential problems before they become critical. Those are the only things I can think of off the top of my head without seeing it in person.