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7th February 2007, 09:07 PM
MickS

Gazz

Yes, a new motherboard and she's been fine ever since.

Cheers
Mick :)
9th February 2007, 05:41 PM
BradM

Stop Code: 0X00000050

Hi, Do a google search on 0x00000050 as this is the stop code.
20th February 2007, 01:47 AM
pretender

For the type of problem in the original post the first thing to do is remove all cards and RAM (and CPU if it is a slot 1). Then, using a pen ink eraser, lightly rub all contacts on the cards and RAM to ensure they are clean (do not touch the contacts with your fingures).
Check all slots for corrosion and dust, reinstall the cards and RAM and then clear the heatsinks of dust and fluff.
Then see if it runs any better.
If not the next step is to then run the system removing components one at a time as was mentioned before.
Free checks that may save you money.
21st February 2007, 09:21 PM
DarrenR

Quote:

Originally Posted by garrycol

Been having similar issues as you - computer will not run more than 20 minutes before crashing - cannot even do a backup bacause the system crashes before it is done.

What was wrong with the board - was a new one required?

Cheers

Gazzz

Gazzz, if your still having issues, post your computer specs (age, os, cpu, mem etc etc).

If XP / Win2k, look in Event Viewer (Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Event Viewer). Look under "Applications" and "System" for any errors (red cross) and to a lessor extent Warnings, post here.

If there is too many Errors or you are unsure which ones maybe relevant, right click on "Application" and select "Clear all Events", then select "No" when asked to save log, do the same for "System".

This will clear the logs allowing you to better see errors when the system crashes again (as in match the error times to when it crashed). You are also welcome to send me the above logs.

Best regards
DarrenR
21st February 2007, 09:52 PM
101RRS

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarrenR

Gazzz, if your still having issues, post your computer specs (age, os, cpu, mem etc etc).

If XP / Win2k, look in Event Viewer (Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Event Viewer). Look under "Applications" and "System" for any errors (red cross) and to a lessor extent Warnings, post here.

If there is too many Errors or you are unsure which ones maybe relevant, right click on "Application" and select "Clear all Events", then select "No" when asked to save log, do the same for "System".

This will clear the logs allowing you to better see errors when the system crashes again (as in match the error times to when it crashed). You are also welcome to send me the above logs.

Best regards
DarrenR

Hi Darren - yeh still having problems - last time I had this a clean install fixed it for about 4 months - so am assuming it is a OS related issues - P4 3ghz (one of the pretend dual CPU things that is really just a normal CPU) - 512mb ram (dual channel) - XP professional with whatever updates it has loaded - latest ver of IE and Firefox (FF crashes more than IE).

I know about event viewer and the crashes do list but all "greek" to me.

Gazzz
21st February 2007, 10:44 PM
DarrenR

Quote:

Originally Posted by garrycol

Hi Darren - yeh still having problems - last time I had this a clean install fixed it for about 4 months - so am assuming it is a OS related issues - P4 3ghz (one of the pretend dual CPU things that is really just a normal CPU) - 512mb ram (dual channel) - XP professional with whatever updates it has loaded - latest ver of IE and Firefox (FF crashes more than IE).

I know about event viewer and the crashes do list but all "greek" to me.

Gazzz

The beauty of XP/win2k is the amount of information in the Event Viewer.

Your welcome to email the log files to me, in Event Viewer, save the log files, "Application" & "System" (right click on each one and select "save log file as" (name each one Application, System respectively)) and email to drobinson at dlink.net.au

The P4 3.0GHz HT is actually not a bad processor and should not be discounted as average.

Best regards
DarrenR
21st February 2007, 10:55 PM
DarrenR

Quote:

Originally Posted by garrycol

I know about event viewer and the crashes do list but all "greek" to me.

Gazzz

No they are all "geek" lol... now that was funny...

it was funny wasn't it.....

Best regards
DarrenR
22nd February 2007, 08:47 AM
101RRS

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarrenR

No they are all "geek" lol... now that was funny...

it was funny wasn't it.....

Best regards
DarrenR

Darren - your a laugh a minute:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:
27th February 2007, 01:34 PM
knuts2au

Scans

An Adaware/Malware scan is a good thing nowadays. Your Antivirus doesn't usually cover this, even innocent surfing can pick up enough garbage to bring a machine to it's knees in no time.
16th July 2007, 07:03 PM
101RRS

Quote:

Originally Posted by garrycol

Hi Darren - yeh still having problems - last time I had this a clean install fixed it for about 4 months - so am assuming it is a OS related issues - P4 3ghz (one of the pretend dual CPU things that is really just a normal CPU) - 512mb ram (dual channel) - XP professional with whatever updates it has loaded - latest ver of IE and Firefox (FF crashes more than IE).

I know about event viewer and the crashes do list but all "greek" to me.

Gazzz

Since I posted this I have done a clean install and then right away all problems were fixed - however now a few months later with all the windows upgrades etc being done it is again crashing - clearly it is not hardware but windows - a pita.

What other OS can I instal - eg lunix - where do I get them from and what are issues with other software such as oulook express, outlook, MS Office, oziexplorer etc.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

Garry

Garry

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