Windows XP crashing

Dreamer · Aug 16, 2006

Anyone else ever have this problem? I'm running an emachines desktop with the AMD Athelon processor, running MSN 9/ Windows XP.

I go to log on, and the normal 'dialing noises' don't come. It dials, starts the back and forth hi/lo beeps and sqeels, then freezes on a lo note, that's the only way I know to say it. It just sticks.

I run a system restore back to the last checkpoint, and it's fine for another couple days.

Virus scan shows nothing. Spyware nothing. Just freezes.

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LDB · Aug 16, 2006

I recently had trouble that was traced to a device driver. It wasn't freezing up like yours is. It was hanging up when I wanted to shut down. I don't know if that could have anything to do with your problem but is the only check I know to suggest.

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unorthodoxneon · Aug 18, 2006

I would try to find some updated drivers first to see. IF not go into the drivers mananger and uninstall the modem then restart the computer and it will reinstall the modem that may help.

Jayman · Sep 26, 2006

Been running XP on desktops w/AMD Athlon CPU's for 4 1/2 yrs. No problem. Sounds like the other guys are right. Go to the Windows update website http://update.microsoft.com/ and see if you can update the drivers for modem and operating system (XP) as well.

Dreamer · Sep 27, 2006

Reinstalled driver, no luck.. still does it.. Guess I'll have to break down and take it to the shop.. I just hate being without a 'puter.

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Jayman · Sep 28, 2006

If you can take the modem out yourself...you may consider replacing it. Maybe borrow one from somebody else long enough to diagnose. Usually problems like this comes from software issues, but..sometimes its actually the hardware.