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xp holy crap

Started by deschalk , Jun 23 2004 10:28 PM

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deschalk

Posted 23 June 2004 - 10:28 PM

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I built a new computer and I'm trying to install xp and I keep getting these different technical info messages saying windows has been shut down. If anyone can help I would appreciate it. Thank-you...

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Posted 24 June 2004 - 08:08 AM

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Hi deschalk, welcome to Geeks to Go! <_<

I'd begin with a memory test. http://www.memtest86.com

Memtest86 is a stand alone program that cannot be executed under windows and must
be loaded from a floppy disk.

To install Memtest86:
- Extract the files from the zip archive
- Open the directory where the files were extracted and click on "install.bat".
- The install program will prompt you for the floppy drive and also prompt you to
insert a blank floppy.
- To run Memtest86 leave the floppy in the drive and reboot.

NOTE: After the boot floppy has been created you will not be able to read the floppy
from windows. This is normal.