> Frequent lock-ups are often the result of anti-virus programs....
 Anita Faulkner

Nope, no AV ware installed


> Look in the Device Manager make sure there are no conflicts, then look
> under System Devices and look at each device's setting. Even though there
> may be a conflict it does not show up ........ Next place to look is the
video card. >
Steve

Good suggestion, but, alas, not the solution



> Ian, in addition you may want to vacuum out the computer. Pay special
attention to the CPU heat sink and fan........
From: "Harry Mann

Bingo!, Bad heat sink; was running  too hot; minutes after boot, system
reported CPU temp of 128 degrees F.  Which leads me to ask just what is an
acceptable temp range for CPU?

I want to thank you all for your suggestions.


Ian Carmichael
NYC

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