I hate the BSOD
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stdreb27
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Originally Posted by shogun323
http:///forum/post/2868258
I find it odd that 3 computers all have BSOD at the same time. There is a clever malware that appears to be the BSOD but is just a screensaver of it instead.
Other than that have you installed any patches or programs recently?
well unless it does a memory dump, and restarts the computer... They are new computers less than 3 months old. So everything has just been installed.
http:///forum/post/2868258
I find it odd that 3 computers all have BSOD at the same time. There is a clever malware that appears to be the BSOD but is just a screensaver of it instead.
Other than that have you installed any patches or programs recently?
well unless it does a memory dump, and restarts the computer... They are new computers less than 3 months old. So everything has just been installed.
shogun323
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Originally Posted by alyssia
http:///forum/post/2868543
What is BSOD?
Blue Screen Of Death also known as a stop error in Windows.
http:///forum/post/2868543
What is BSOD?
Blue Screen Of Death also known as a stop error in Windows.
shogun323
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Originally Posted by Pumper
http:///forum/post/2868552
Get a mac and forget about windows.
Don't ask Stdreb how he feels on Macs....... It ain't pretty......
http:///forum/post/2868552
Get a mac and forget about windows.
Don't ask Stdreb how he feels on Macs....... It ain't pretty......
lexluethar
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What is the error message associated with the BSOD? There should be a number on the BSOD, that should lead you to the problem. Wouldn't hurt to see the dump file also to see what if any information it is giving.
stdreb27
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Originally Posted by LexLuethar
http:///forum/post/2868678
What is the error message associated with the BSOD? There should be a number on the BSOD, that should lead you to the problem. Wouldn't hurt to see the dump file also to see what if any information it is giving.
I have the error code at work, I don't remember it. But when I googled it, it was for bad memory, or a driver error.
I ran a memory check and that checked out. So I wiped and reinstalled winblows clean. And re-installed the drivers. We'll see how that goes.
It isn't malware unless it is completely stealth, I've run AVG, Norton, Trend micro and mcafee. (I was bored at work)
and yes macs suck giant donkey balls.
http:///forum/post/2868678
What is the error message associated with the BSOD? There should be a number on the BSOD, that should lead you to the problem. Wouldn't hurt to see the dump file also to see what if any information it is giving.
I have the error code at work, I don't remember it. But when I googled it, it was for bad memory, or a driver error.
I ran a memory check and that checked out. So I wiped and reinstalled winblows clean. And re-installed the drivers. We'll see how that goes.
It isn't malware unless it is completely stealth, I've run AVG, Norton, Trend micro and mcafee. (I was bored at work)
and yes macs suck giant donkey balls.
socal57che
Active Member
Vista has only blue screened once on me since dumping the GARBAGE that came loaded on the machine and turning off or throwing out lots of useless crap associated with vista. It also sped up the machine big time. There are several sites that explain what to nuke. I'll see if I can dig up the links I posted for cranberry a few months ago.
I found the thread...
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/334225/naughty-pics
Originally Posted by socal57che http:///forum/post/2760621
Rather than try to explain it here I'll post a couple links that will explain and walk you through the process.
The first is just telling you what you already know. Vista is slow and needs to be modified from it's over the counter configuration.
http://hubpages.com/hub/How_To_Turn_...eed_Up_Your_PC
and
This one explains what services to adjust for performance.
http://www.blackviper.com/WinVista/servicecfg.htm
this one also shows what to turn off and how.
http://forums.techguy.org/windows-vi...-off-make.html
These tweaks will dramatically speed up your PC, especially boot time. I went from 1 minute start up to under 20 seconds.
ps...increasing your RAM will also make a huge difference with Vista.
I found the thread...
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/334225/naughty-pics
Originally Posted by socal57che http:///forum/post/2760621
Rather than try to explain it here I'll post a couple links that will explain and walk you through the process.
The first is just telling you what you already know. Vista is slow and needs to be modified from it's over the counter configuration.
http://hubpages.com/hub/How_To_Turn_...eed_Up_Your_PC
and
This one explains what services to adjust for performance.
http://www.blackviper.com/WinVista/servicecfg.htm
this one also shows what to turn off and how.
http://forums.techguy.org/windows-vi...-off-make.html
These tweaks will dramatically speed up your PC, especially boot time. I went from 1 minute start up to under 20 seconds.
ps...increasing your RAM will also make a huge difference with Vista.
stdreb27
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Originally Posted by Pumper
http:///forum/post/2868861
I build gaming pc's for years. Thats what they are good for. Gaming, crashing, and sucking. My mac is not perfect, but it never completely a#$s up. I would say my mac is 70% more efficient than any pc garbage.
If I wanted to spend 3 times as much for a hyped up computer whose company cares more the the look than the guts. Then I'd go with a mac. But then again...
http:///forum/post/2868861
I build gaming pc's for years. Thats what they are good for. Gaming, crashing, and sucking. My mac is not perfect, but it never completely a#$s up. I would say my mac is 70% more efficient than any pc garbage.
If I wanted to spend 3 times as much for a hyped up computer whose company cares more the the look than the guts. Then I'd go with a mac. But then again...
socal57che
Active Member
Originally Posted by shogun323
http:///forum/post/2868619
Don't ask Stdreb how he feels on Macs....... It ain't pretty......
Originally Posted by stdreb27
http:///forum/post/2868973
If I wanted to spend 3 times as much for a hyped up computer whose company cares more the the look than the guts. Then I'd go with a mac. But then again...
Shogun warned him fair and square...
http:///forum/post/2868619
Don't ask Stdreb how he feels on Macs....... It ain't pretty......
Originally Posted by stdreb27
http:///forum/post/2868973
If I wanted to spend 3 times as much for a hyped up computer whose company cares more the the look than the guts. Then I'd go with a mac. But then again...
Shogun warned him fair and square...
lexluethar
Active Member
Just because it passes memory test doesn't mean it isn't bad. IMO I would run memtest (google it if you don't have it) at startup for a lengthy period of time. If it doesn't find anything and you have more than one stick of RAM then test them individually - trying to replicate the problem.
Memory errors can also be within the video card and cache of the ram (as those are memory address's too). Memtest85 should test those as well.
Memory errors can also be within the video card and cache of the ram (as those are memory address's too). Memtest85 should test those as well.
Originally Posted by stdreb27
http:///forum/post/2868973
If I wanted to spend 3 times as much for a hyped up computer whose company cares more the the look than the guts. Then I'd go with a mac. But then again...
I'm just glad that I'm not the only one!!
http:///forum/post/2868973
If I wanted to spend 3 times as much for a hyped up computer whose company cares more the the look than the guts. Then I'd go with a mac. But then again...
I'm just glad that I'm not the only one!!
stdreb27
Active Member
Originally Posted by LexLuethar
http:///forum/post/2869248
Just because it passes memory test doesn't mean it isn't bad. IMO I would run memtest (google it if you don't have it) at startup for a lengthy period of time. If it doesn't find anything and you have more than one stick of RAM then test them individually - trying to replicate the problem.
Memory errors can also be within the video card and cache of the ram (as those are memory address's too). Memtest85 should test those as well.
The likely hood that I get 3 different computers from 3 different dell builders with the same problem due to ram is pretty small.
http:///forum/post/2869248
Just because it passes memory test doesn't mean it isn't bad. IMO I would run memtest (google it if you don't have it) at startup for a lengthy period of time. If it doesn't find anything and you have more than one stick of RAM then test them individually - trying to replicate the problem.
Memory errors can also be within the video card and cache of the ram (as those are memory address's too). Memtest85 should test those as well.
The likely hood that I get 3 different computers from 3 different dell builders with the same problem due to ram is pretty small.
stdreb27
Active Member
Originally Posted by DragonZim
http:///forum/post/2869251
I'm just glad that I'm not the only one!!
The difference between a PC and mac is where the genius lies. PC and bill gates did a good job at seizing the day. And coming up with innovative and ACCESSIBLE software. Mac's genius is the marketing and product differentiation. The only reason Mac is still in business today is the iPod. To which I salute them that was a business hail mary and they hit it. But soon the "fad" will fade and or some other company will come out with a better slicker marketed gizmo and the "hip" public will buy that and apple will die...
http:///forum/post/2869251
I'm just glad that I'm not the only one!!
The difference between a PC and mac is where the genius lies. PC and bill gates did a good job at seizing the day. And coming up with innovative and ACCESSIBLE software. Mac's genius is the marketing and product differentiation. The only reason Mac is still in business today is the iPod. To which I salute them that was a business hail mary and they hit it. But soon the "fad" will fade and or some other company will come out with a better slicker marketed gizmo and the "hip" public will buy that and apple will die...
lexluethar
Active Member
Agreed, Mac is for a niche market and they do a great job at it. Their customer service is 10x better than microsofts, and the only reason Mac is afloat is because of their new innovations.
Back to the BSOD, you didn't give me the error code so i don't know if it has to do with memory or not. I was just going off of what you said about it being a memory issue. Your right, 3 different computers w/ BSOD and the same error code and that being a RAM issue is rare. But are they identical systems? Could be an incompatable driver issue w/ the same hardware driver on all three systems - which would be more likely of an issue than RAM. Again just going off of what you've said earlier.
Back to the BSOD, you didn't give me the error code so i don't know if it has to do with memory or not. I was just going off of what you said about it being a memory issue. Your right, 3 different computers w/ BSOD and the same error code and that being a RAM issue is rare. But are they identical systems? Could be an incompatable driver issue w/ the same hardware driver on all three systems - which would be more likely of an issue than RAM. Again just going off of what you've said earlier.
stdreb27
Active Member
Originally Posted by LexLuethar
http:///forum/post/2869298
Agreed, Mac is for a niche market and they do a great job at it. Their customer service is 10x better than microsofts, and the only reason Mac is afloat is because of their new innovations.
Back to the BSOD, you didn't give me the error code so i don't know if it has to do with memory or not. I was just going off of what you said about it being a memory issue. Your right, 3 different computers w/ BSOD and the same error code and that being a RAM issue is rare. But are they identical systems? Could be an incompatable driver issue w/ the same hardware driver on all three systems - which would be more likely of an issue than RAM. Again just going off of what you've said earlier.
yeah that is what I think too. I re-installed vista, (these machines has both vista and xp) so i'm hoping something went wrong with 2 op systems. And installing drivers. So we'll see what happens.
http:///forum/post/2869298
Agreed, Mac is for a niche market and they do a great job at it. Their customer service is 10x better than microsofts, and the only reason Mac is afloat is because of their new innovations.
Back to the BSOD, you didn't give me the error code so i don't know if it has to do with memory or not. I was just going off of what you said about it being a memory issue. Your right, 3 different computers w/ BSOD and the same error code and that being a RAM issue is rare. But are they identical systems? Could be an incompatable driver issue w/ the same hardware driver on all three systems - which would be more likely of an issue than RAM. Again just going off of what you've said earlier.
yeah that is what I think too. I re-installed vista, (these machines has both vista and xp) so i'm hoping something went wrong with 2 op systems. And installing drivers. So we'll see what happens.