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tandoc
June 7th, 2003, 05:26
OK, 2 problems.

The internet is completely fux0rd. I've released and renewed my IP's at least 201,423,816 times. I'm thinking its my router, but a lot of sites seem to be down, I'll see what happnes next week.

2nd problem.

Why the fuc|< does my computer keep rebooting when I login? Sometimes it takes me up to 5 tries to log in succesfully, and sometimes it works the first time, but explorer goes and rapes itself. Is this a sign to format and install all over again?

I have an AMD Athlon Xp 2100+ which may be overheating, but I doubt it. My computer also complains about memory thats screwed, but I've run a few RAM tests and they've come up with no errors.

Any help?
Moonman
June 7th, 2003, 05:28
When was the last time you formated and reinstalled?
What OS you running?
You downloaded and installed any Windows Updates lately?
Have you installed any new drivers/software lately?
Yeah umm answer them :p.
tandoc
June 7th, 2003, 05:35
I last formatted and reinstalled a good 2-4 months ago.

Windows XP Professional with SP1

I've installed all the critical windows updates because I just let MS do what it wants to do, and some miscellaneous updates here and there.

Umm, I've installed the new NVidia Detonator drivers 1-2 weeks ago, but this problem has been around way before that, I'm just sick and tired of it now.
EpidemiK
June 7th, 2003, 08:49
Why not re-reformat?
tandoc
June 7th, 2003, 19:33
Its a friggin hassle, and i don't enjoy moving all my stuff back to my hdd, installing tons of things, and customizing windows all over again.

Although the internet appears to b working again.

Today When i logged in, it rebooted.

When it came back up it loaded successfully, but internet explorer had a problems.

I rebooted again.

This time I got a st00pid message from norton AV, and explorer saying something was screwed, although everything else seems to be fine.
Moonman
June 8th, 2003, 02:14
I'd suggest a reformat judging by what you said above. I usually format every few months, it keeps my machine in tip top shape. I'd say it is the best idea.
tandoc
June 8th, 2003, 02:38
Yeah, I usually format twice a year instead of trying to fix things...

I'll do it in a few weeks just before my next LAN Party! W00t!
northwind
June 8th, 2003, 02:43
It may be from your PSU.

How big is your PSU?
tandoc
June 8th, 2003, 03:08
big?

well its 300watts.. and its on a UPS, because the st00pid local power company was pumping 2 much power and it fried my PSU 3-4 times in the one week.
Bruce
June 8th, 2003, 07:51
Originally posted by Moonman
I usually format every few months, it keeps my machine in tip top shape. I'd say it is the best idea. I usually format every 4-5 years. :confused2
Moonman
June 8th, 2003, 07:58
Originally posted by Bruce
I usually format every 4-5 years. :confused2
So did i until i started downloading more and more crap.
Bruce
June 8th, 2003, 08:25
I bet I download more than you...
Moonman
June 8th, 2003, 08:45
hmm i bet you do, but then again you are not suffering under a paltry 3GB Cap. But yeah, i love my computer running as good as it can, and nothing is as good as a fresh install.
Dean
June 8th, 2003, 09:33
format c
tandoc
June 8th, 2003, 09:55
nah, too busy downloading Weird Al Yankovic mp3z..

* puts hands out and expects bruce to email him some * :biggrin2:
Moonman
June 8th, 2003, 09:57
Originally posted by tandoc
nah, too busy downloading Weird Al Yankovic mp3z..

* puts hands out and expects bruce to email him some * :biggrin2:
lol you think bruce has a lot, i have everyone of his albums, and every single song of his. My favourite Wierd Al albums are "Running with scissors" and "Bad Hair Day" <- Buy them if you can, they rock. if you cant buy them, then download one of his songs called "Jerry Springer".
tandoc
June 8th, 2003, 10:00
its Remotely Queued

/me slaps Moonman

[add]

congratulations on getting ur 1000th post talking about Weird Al Yankovic
Moonman
June 8th, 2003, 10:02
Originally posted by tandoc
congratulations on getting ur 1000th post talking about Weird Al Yankovic
Hmph so i did, Go Weird Al, i knew you were good for something :p
tandoc
June 8th, 2003, 10:04
haha!

Jerry Springer is funny!

You slept with Woofie!
Moonman
June 8th, 2003, 10:10
Woofie you -----.
Im also sleeping with your pet goat.
That goat doesn't love you.
Once you start watching there's just no stopping
You brain shuts down and your IQ's dropping
Jerry's the king of confrontation
hes a sensation
he puts the sin in syndication
it's totally worthless like a bad cheque
its like a train wreck
don't wanna stare but you cant look away
like sally jessie he does talk shows
but with more weirdo's
the ratings jumping higher every day....

All from my head.
tandoc
June 8th, 2003, 10:11
1003 - wow.. thats fast

ok.. back on topic [to keep people like Jan from getting pissed]

so my computer is half working.. still screws up when i first boot
Moonman
June 8th, 2003, 10:14
Originally posted by tandoc
1003 - wow.. thats fast

ok.. back on topic [to keep people like Jan from getting pissed]

so my computer is half working.. still screws up when i first boot
Im gonna stick with my advice to reformat, id suggest backing up any needed files, then reformat. It's 100% guaranteed to fix the problem.
tandoc
June 8th, 2003, 10:16
what? my computer rebooting @ startup?

o well... try it later on today, or next week end.. cuz i'm going to sleep now.
Daniel
June 8th, 2003, 11:05
:topic: