OK, the memory passes memtest86+. I'm about to try re-seating the graphics card, after that I'm stumped (other than ditching windows and retreating into Linux).
Any ideas?
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| Author: | Linux_User [ Mon Sep 28, 2009 2:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | PC has started locking up |
OK, so today the PC has started locking up for no apparent reason (worked fine up 'til now). I've checked temps, which are all fine. I'm currently testing the memory (memtest86+) two sticks at a time, and then will test it all together. If that all turns up fine, what else should I be looking at? I'm looking at blaming the OS, but I'd rather not install the sodding thing again. |
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| Author: | Linux_User [ Mon Sep 28, 2009 2:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: PC has started locking up |
OK, the memory passes memtest86+. I'm about to try re-seating the graphics card, after that I'm stumped (other than ditching windows and retreating into Linux). Any ideas?
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| Author: | gavomatic57 [ Mon Sep 28, 2009 3:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: PC has started locking up |
Umm...the obvious ones...ATI's drivers...chipset drivers, malware? How's your hard drive's health? If you can get the SMART status that may point to something. Not using AVG are you? |
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Got the latest ATI drivers. Good point about the chipset drivers, will check Device Manager. Malware is a no-go, but virus scan can be done. And no, I use Kaspersky (though the latest release is awful IMO). |
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| Author: | gavomatic57 [ Mon Sep 28, 2009 3:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: PC has started locking up |
I actually think your hard drive is the most likely cause, especially if it has started all of a sudden. |
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| Author: | Linux_User [ Mon Sep 28, 2009 3:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: PC has started locking up |
SMART reports it's OK, though TBH that's never been much good to me in the past. I've chucked the important stuff on my spare drive just in case, but I think it's OK. It seems to have settled down now (not sure what's done it, be it driver updates or re-seating the memory), any further problems and I'll report back. |
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| Author: | big_D [ Mon Sep 28, 2009 4:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: PC has started locking up |
memtest86 won't pick up most memory problems... I've had 4 computers now that crashed randomly and memtest86 said they were all fine, but replacing the memory cleared up the problems... I'd take out the memory DIMMs and replace them one at a time (i.e. dimm 1 on its own, dimm 2 on its own etc. then finally put them all back in)... |
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| Author: | Linux_User [ Mon Sep 28, 2009 4:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: PC has started locking up |
Well they're all back in now, seems OK. Perhaps it just needed re-seating/a clean. |
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| Author: | Linux_User [ Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: PC has started locking up |
It's my ATI CARD.  I'm now getting a BSOD with a "System_Service_Exception" error! Prime cause? Apparently ATI Drivers! Anyone got a cheap Nvidia card going for an impoverished student? 
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| Author: | bally199 [ Mon Sep 28, 2009 8:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: PC has started locking up |
I have a PCI Geforce 128 laid about somewhere. 
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| Author: | Linux_User [ Mon Sep 28, 2009 8:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: PC has started locking up |
Rolled back to the 9.8 drivers, here's hoping. |
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| Author: | Linux_User [ Mon Sep 28, 2009 8:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: PC has started locking up |
Come back ATi, all is forgiven. It turns out that the problem still exists, futher digging now points the finger at Kaspersky Internet Security. Going to try Avira and see if it makes a difference. I've ruled out hardware because the system runs fine in Safe Mode. I swear my next desktop PC is going to be a Mac. End of. |
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| Author: | Linux_User [ Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: PC has started locking up |
Turns out it's not Kaspersky either. I'm officially at a loss, any ideas? No new hardware, no new software. I only re-installed Windows yesterday, all drivers installed etc. Never had a problem with Vista 64 before. |
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| Author: | Linux_User [ Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: PC has started locking up |
The machine is still running fine in Safe Mode, which leads me away from hardware and towards software. I'm thinking either driver issue or fuxxored Vista installation. Anyone care to guess which? And which drivers I should be taking stabs at (I'm looking at display driver?) |
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| Author: | pcernie [ Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: PC has started locking up |
I saw a PC freeze up once cos of a malfunctioning trailing socket - something to do with the socket's, er, metal resistance bit 
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