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November 21st, 2003, 01:44 AM
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Re: OT-More Computer Problems
Next time, be sure to get parts that are certified "Computing Curse of Canada" free.
And be sure to back up your data before you end up like me & the Captain 
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November 21st, 2003, 06:03 PM
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Re: OT-More Computer Problems
Try new sticks of memory. Ive run into older machines that couldn't POST because of bad memory before.
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June 15th, 2004, 02:04 AM
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Re: OT-More Computer Problems
well... has it been that long
anyways. The computer situation is almost back to no problems anymore.
New Case, new powersupply.
New OS. Now to reinstall all the seiv world.
So 3 days...
Then back to 100 %
It has been along time since I was running properly....
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June 15th, 2004, 12:23 PM
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Re: OT-More Computer Problems
To know if it's your memory (well not yours but your computers) try this memtest86 especially the precompiled one for windows and dos. It allows you to do a number of stresstests and then gives you back the results. Ram going bad will fail on these tests.
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June 15th, 2004, 09:10 PM
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Re: OT-More Computer Problems
Tesco, this idea may sound silly, but here goes. I had exactly the same problem shortly after I got my new Dell this past winter. Believe it or not, I think the problem is purely mechanical. I noticed that it happened when I hit the power button and released it almost immediately. It never happens when I hold the power button down for a half second or so.
A quick hit on the power button does turn the power on but does not actually start the computer, or so it seems. This is easy to test, of course, so give it a try. (I have been right before, Last time in 1995.)
Addendum: In the power only state, I could not even turn it off. I had to unplug to turn it off and then start over.
[ June 15, 2004, 20:13: Message edited by: Grandpa Kim ]
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June 15th, 2004, 09:19 PM
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June 15th, 2004, 10:43 PM
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Re: OT-More Computer Problems
Quote:
Originally posted by Imperator Fyron:
What did you expect from Dell?
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