Busy System

For the past 2 weeks, while on the internet only, The computer has frozen. I C+A+D and get a blue screen that tells me that the system is busy or unstable. Then I have to shut it off and go through scandisk. It only does it on the internet.

I've opened up the case to see if it needs air.

So far this morning, I've been on for 1 hour and it's OK. :confused:

I've gone to msconfig and optimized the start menu.

Any more suggestions?

Can you give some more info: Windows Version, processes that are running when the problem occurs, programs you are running,....? Also, your connection-type, modem you use,... Anything you can think of that may be helpful...

I've found at google that a certain backdoor allows a messed up ctrl+alt+del to do that and of course scan disk will scann ur pc because it was an improper shutdown. Try a trojan/virus scan and see what ya get. Then tell me.

Win 98se, 56k mocem, E-trust AV, Athlon 850, 512 meg memory Rage and ATI 128 Rage video card.

The only program I'm running at the time is Internet Explorer.

Win 98se, 56k mocem, E-trust AV, Athlon 850, 512 meg memory Rage and ATI 128 Rage video card.

The only program I'm running at the time is Internet Explorer.

Well, oops... if it's stable at other progs, then it's probably not a temperature issue. Perhaps your Internet Explorer is messed up. However bluescreens ... lol that's a M$ thing.

Did you changed something on your box... like a new videocard or some software that auto runs at start up? I know sometimes sygate (still a good personal firewall) and some (OpenGL supporting) Videocards can have conflicts. And like JRoc said a trojan or similar can cause that too.

Okies, now we're getting somewhere... Next time the BSOD appears, write down EXACTLY what it says... Post it here, and we'll have a look at it... Or look for it yourself at MS's Knowledge Base...

If it is just an ie-problem, try to upgrade it through windows-update. Fast and simple, and it solves a bunch of errors.

Lol I get a BSOD when I try to update windows.

if you using aol ver 6 or lower its probably a script kiddie knocken you down

Below are the messages I get: :eek:


The system is busy waiting for the close program dialog box to be displayed. You can wait and see if it appears, or you can restart your computer.
*Press any key to return to windows and wait.
*Press C+A+D again to restart you computer. You will lose unsaved information in all programs that are running.
Press any key to continue…

Then after you press any key……..

Warning

The system is either busy or has become unstable. You can wait and see if it becomes available again, or you can restart your computer.
*Press any key to return to windows and wait.
*Press C+A+D again to restart you computer. You will lose unsaved information in all programs that are running.
Press any key to continue…

Those messages you get are usually displayed if you try to exit Windows while still running programs. If Windows can't close any of those programs automatically, you'll get that BSOD...

Another possibility is that you try to close an unstable program. If Windows can't close it automatically, you'll get that BSOD...

Knowing that, I'd say your Internet Explorer is the cause of your problems... As suggested before, try updating it.

I used to have a similar problem. My computer would freeze or BSOD on me whenever I hit a graphic intensive page, or just certain pages in general. My computer later started getting worse, and I after replacing some components, bought a new video card. Problem solved. Try swapping video cards and see if that helps.

If that doesn't work, try a format and reinstall of the OS, then update windows and IE as much as possible. Nothing solves problems quite like a fresh install, I always say.

I don't see that you tried the Internet Explorer repair function. You can get to it through the control panel - Add/remove programs.

i seem to have some kind of problem like that, if i enter a site thet has audio or if i play mp3's while on line my box frezees. i tryed re-installing the audio drivers, and it doen't work.

Box Info:
Celeron 700Mhz
256Mb
Win 98 SE
56k Modem
sound ,video etc On-Board

gabriel_c.. It prolly has to do with the fact that most celeron based computers also use a 56k modem/sound card in one. I would try updating your drivers from the manufacturer. Update both the modem and sound drivers because they usually rely on each other.

Gabriel_c -- you could always try replacing your onboard audio with a new sound card. SBLive is pretty reasonable nowadays.

thank you all very much, DakGuardian and xmaddness

OK

I reinstalled IE6. Hope that works. As soon as I can, I will try to find a new driver for the video card. If not I will purchase a better one.

I thought a rage 128 32meg. was pretty good.

What do you all reccommend?

/me wants the new GeForce 4 TI 4600

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Maximum Memory: 128MB

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/me begins drooling profusly.....