Lock ups many times are caused by incorrect or older video drivers.  Check
your manufacturers web site to see if a new driver for your video card is
available.  Also check your Intellimouse drivers. These can also cause lock
ups. I think the latest version is 2.2d.

Ben Moore


----- Original Message -----
From: Hahnel, Winfried (W.A.)
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 1999 7:44 AM
Subject: [PCBUILD] Resubmit: Intermittent Lockup


> I've reposted this because I still need help.  I did get a reply to this
> about checking the power supply and that is fine.
>
> Regards,
> Fred Hahnel
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Hahnel, Winfried (W.A.)
> >snipped
> Subject: Intermittent Lockup
>
>
> I've developed a problem that's stumping me.  My computer locks up at
random
> times just after it has booted up.
> It also seemed to be running slower and slower.  I had upgraded to WIN98
> about two years ago.
> So, I decided to completely start from fresh and reformatted the HD and
> installed a Full version of WIN98.
> I am still getting the lockups.  They occur within 3 minutes of booting
up.
> While the system is working, it's running significantly faster.  I also
> installed a Microsoft Intellimouse just before the reformat.

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