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Thread ID: 66433 2006-02-22 21:21:00 Grrr PC freezing The_End_Of_Reality (334) Press F1
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432980 2006-02-22 21:21:00 Hey guys.

the new machine keeps freezing when I try to login, it just freezes, no warning or anything, not even error box and does not unfreeze, it takes 5 restarts before I can login, then it freezes anouther 5 odd times requiring restarting, then it will work without fault for an hour or two then it starts freezing again.

I am not sure if this is a windows problem, but all of the hardware is new, but I am not ruling that out as a possibility. Any ideas, should I try reinstalling windows? run hardware tests?, there are no conflicts in device manager, specs are below :D

Thanks :)
The_End_Of_Reality (334)
432981 2006-02-22 22:01:00 firstly run a ram check.......then run a hdd check drcspy (146)
432982 2006-02-22 23:19:00 If you have control of the group policies, you might want to change these settings

Administtrative Templates
System
Scripts

"Run logon scripts synchronously" try both settings

"Run ... scripts visible" enable all
kingdragonfly (309)
432983 2006-02-23 01:32:00 Sounds like RAM issues to me.....
DFI boards are notoriously fussy when it comes to RAM, check there web site for compatable modules!
SolMiester (139)
432984 2006-02-23 03:48:00 I am running Memtest 86 now, comes in the BIOS :D 40% complete and no errors so far, I also reinstalled the RAM. I will run more tests using the Ultamate Boot CD.

kingdragonfly, can you please describe how to change them, like what to go into?

SolMiester, the RAM has worked fine in it since the start, I doubt it will just decide not to work :confused:
The_End_Of_Reality (334)
432985 2006-02-23 04:01:00 Are you using 2 x 1gb modules or 4 x 512mb?

What has changed recently?

added new hardware?
SolMiester (139)
432986 2006-02-23 04:13:00 Are you using 2 x 1gb modules or 4 x 512mb?

What has changed recently?

added new hardware?He's added all the components of a computer to make a computer. :D

Installing an OS is a pretty good test for memory. Could it be starting-up current of the disks causing the PSU to droop?
Graham L (2)
432987 2006-02-23 04:14:00 2 x 1GB.

A little tidy up of the power cables and drilling out the front 4 fan grills, that is all.

Nope, no new hardware

Graham, a friend said I wiould be fine with the 400W PSU that came with the case, but I got a 535W Enermax, it I doubt it, I can run 2x prime 95 and play fear demo when it works and that runs CPU and video card high this runs fine, the problem happens when login into windows
The_End_Of_Reality (334)
432988 2006-02-23 04:19:00 This is that one? Take out the motherboard, vacuum out the case. Get rid of all the bits of swarf. Examine the motherboard, top and bottom, thoroughly to find any more pieces of metal. Graham L (2)
432989 2006-02-23 04:23:00 I sectioned off the area I was working, and vacumed after without turning it on. After Memtest, which it has just passed once, and another few tests if it is not right I will do that, or should I do that now? The_End_Of_Reality (334)
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