Computer issues... I am teh stumped!

SvilleKid · 03-17-2010, 10:21 PM

Initially, it sounds like your hard drive is crapping out on you with bad sectors. However, if a surface scan shows no bad sectors?????? then possibly not the hard drive, though that would still seem to fit the symptoms. Is the RAM is one or two chips? if two, try removing one, then the other. I've had bad RAM do throw some funky problems, especially emulating a flaky HD. I'm assuming no funny noises coming from system while operating (like a bearing going out), else you'd have mentioned it.

Only other suggestion; maybe a software issue (hate to use the V word, but) in the form of a virus?

Good luck, it's frustrating!

03-17-2010, 10:21 PM	#3
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: Computer issues... I am teh stumped! Initially, it sounds like your hard drive is crapping out on you with bad sectors. However, if a surface scan shows no bad sectors?????? then possibly not the hard drive, though that would still seem to fit the symptoms. Is the RAM is one or two chips? if two, try removing one, then the other. I've had bad RAM do throw some funky problems, especially emulating a flaky HD. I'm assuming no funny noises coming from system while operating (like a bearing going out), else you'd have mentioned it. Only other suggestion; maybe a software issue (hate to use the V word, but) in the form of a virus? Good luck, it's frustrating! __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.