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os lock up

  • 05-06-2005 9:04pm
    #1
    zap
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    after i have been using my laptop for a while the network connection dies and the os (windows xp) freezes up it happens after different lengths of time and for no reason.


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  • #2
    astec123
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    How hot is the system running?


  • #3
    zap
    Closed Accounts Posts: 839 ✭✭✭zap


    im not too sure


  • #4
    astec123
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,072 ✭✭✭astec123


    Its most likely a failing fan or worse a failed one, overheating causes system instability and eventually total failure.


  • #5
    zap
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    the fan shouldn't fail after 10 months, it's still under warranty just about


  • #6
    zap
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    well hp have agreed to take the notebook and have a look after telling me that it could be caused by room temp being above 30c - if they can find a bedroom is this country above 30c fair play 2 them


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  • #7
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 93,565 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    Futurama wrote:
    Patchcord Adams: "Hey, here's a giggle." (computer sound and honking) "Did you hear why they're using Windows 3000 as a prison guard?"
    Fry: "No, why?"
    Patchcord Adams: "Cause it always locks up." *honk* *honk*
    Fry&Leela: (Insecure laughter)
    Bender: "For the love of God, somebody kick his ass!"
    Patchcord Adams: "Well, so long. Get well soon." (sound of paper) "Oh, well. So long anyway"
    Seriously have you ruled out spyware - have you tried safe mode with network support.


  • #8
    zap
    Closed Accounts Posts: 839 ✭✭✭zap


    its def not spyware, still after xp reinstall and it also happens in mandrake


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