Hi -

The subject is a IBM Netvista under win98. Originally it started random
rebooting, Sometimes even during the windows boot. It passes all the IBM
diagnostics (a special version of PC Doctor) without problem. All fans up
and running OK. It tests free of viruses. Tried a new power supply, but
the behavior did not change.

Then tried reseating various things, and leaving out the sound card and
network card. Windows froze during the boot. After replacing the the two
cards, the self-reboots have been replaced by freezes (which require
manual rebooting). The computer is happy running the diagnostic program
(self-booting floppy) 24 hrs/day.

No hardware or software changes occurred in the two months preceding the
onset of the self rebooting.

Of course, the computers chief user, a person near and dear to my heart,
has not been backing up data files, so reinstalling the OS is not a
preferred option, especially if there is any chance that hardware is at
the heart of the matter.

Ever hopeful of a happy ending and grateful for any insights,


Louis Smogor

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