>From: Cesar Mendoza <[log in to unmask]>
>
>Hi, I am new to the list, hope I can be of help to you someday, hope you
>can
>help me today.
>
>I have 2 problems.
>
>Problem 1.
>I have a self assembled computer running Windows 98 (Pentium 200MHz, 48MB
>RAM, VX Motherboard) that (recently) every now and then freezes for no
>aparent reason (no matter what you are doing). I've already discarted the
>hard disk, the modem, the CD-ROM and the software installation (I
>reinstalled all Windows 98 + Aplications). The only things I was not able
>to
>replace (and thereof test) were the sound card, the video card and the 3
>vitals (processor, motherboard and memory). This is strange, this machine
>never failed before. Please help, this is urgent. Thanks.


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I have a similar problem, but in my case I have isolated it to an
intermittent RAM sip. I sometimes have to do a complete reboot to continue.

The problem is worse sometimes than others. For example, I have been on the
net for almost 45 minutes this evening and so far it is running well. The
problem increases when I get on the net since I access the high bank more
with IE.
=====Korny=====>

>
>Problem 2.
>An electrical problem, where I live we don't use the third connector
>(ground) in common houses. I want to ground one computer (not the one
>before) how do I do this? I have tried attaching a cable to the chasis and
>to the window, but this does not work. If I touch the cable, the computers
>is grounded,

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Cesar, you need to drive a copper stake, six feet long into the groudn and
ground the electrical box to it with copper wire as large as the wire the
house is wired with.

Then you can install a three wire outlet in that box and it will self
ground.

Be sure to turn off the power while doing this. Also, make sure the hot leg
of your house power is attached to the right leg of the outlet as you look
into the outlet (not the cord).
=====Korny=====>

so I was thinking about bringing my dog here and attaching the
>cable (I am sure he won't mind :-). Please help. Thanks.
>
>Thanks (again) in advance. Excuse my english.
>
>Cesar Mendoza
>[log in to unmask]
>

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Cesar, yo hablo y escribo un poco de espanol.Si necesitas, yo escribo lo
mejor que puedo en espanol.
=====Korny=====>



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