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nutty
10-30-01, 01:06 PM
Why does my comp crash every 2 seconds

i need to like reinstall windows every other day
Jon
10-30-01, 01:10 PM
What's in your system? That's a bit broad with no other information.
nutty
10-30-01, 01:25 PM
i built this comp
so i have an
a7v133 mobo
512 megs of ram
some kind of vid card
40 gig hdd
what else do u need to know|?
Jon
10-30-01, 02:22 PM
What are you normally doing when you get these crashes? What OS are your running? Is your PC overclocked and if so, how much? What are the temps of your CPU?

There are probably a million things that can make Windows crash.
nutty
10-30-01, 02:27 PM
What are you normally doing when you get these crashes?
well i just use my internet explorer or aim

What OS are your running?
win98

Is your PC overclocked and if so, how much?
no it isnt overclocked

What are the temps of your CPU?
40c

There are probably a million things that can make Windows crash.
Jon
10-30-01, 04:21 PM
What error are you getting when it crashes? Is it a full blue screen crash or just a popup box explaining the problem?

If it's a blue screen what information does it give you?
Oni
10-30-01, 10:44 PM
I'd lose 98 and go ME or 2000. That'd solve your problem, and if you're installing the OS every other day, its not that big of a deal.
Softwebdev
10-31-01, 12:01 AM
try XP and you will never see CRASH in your life
el
11-01-01, 06:21 PM
Originally posted by Oni
I'd lose 98 and go ME or 2000. That'd solve your problem, and if you're installing the OS every other day, its not that big of a deal.

2000 or xp! ME is crash city for most users. some love it I can't stand it.
o770
11-02-01, 06:58 AM
it sounds like an Explorer issue. what is the OS? if any explorer files r corrupted the best way to go would be imo reinstalling the OS.
Yodums
11-02-01, 07:14 PM
If you would like to stick with Win 98 go with a backup and format..

And if you decide to upgrade format(because some bad files from your windows 98 can cause your win upgrade to screw the future os your planning to install)

...

And Win2K and Win XP(With those new microsoft PowerToys microsoft has really tweaked Windows XP for maximum performance)
diehrd
11-03-01, 12:42 PM
Check the power connection at the back of the hard drive,This can cause severe windows destruction if the power connection is lose,or not connected properly.And yes it can cause issues that appear and dissapear.

Many a hard drive has died from that plug having a bad contact.or that connector not connecting properly in the H/D itself...

This most likely is not your problem but I had to offer something different,and something that did not blame poor old billy gates....

LMAO
Defcon1
07-09-03, 11:36 AM
Diehrd, you are closer than you know...

I experienced 2 consecutive Windows XP crashes within 2 days compliments of bad contact of my IDE cable....

Crashes were irretrievable....XP was damaged beyond an install repair.....
greywood
07-09-03, 11:58 AM
nutty - what kind of power supply are you running in that box?
I used to have problems with Win98 and random crashes/boots
until I replaced the "no-name" 300-watt PSU with a decent one.

A "cheap-jack" power supply can make you think your OS or apps
are flaky. Check your voltages in the BIOS if possible; if any are
10% or more under spec, then I would be very suspicious of the
PSU.
jrbob
07-09-03, 12:53 PM
The A7V133 had a problem with file corruption. Go to the ASUS website and get the newist BIOS that you can for the MB. That might help. I fixed my problem with that board by throwing it in the trash.