[phillpower2]

That`s computers for you 

 

Best thing to do now is to create a new system restore point now that you have the correct drivers and things are stable.

 

You are welcome btw 

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I've created the restore point.

 

When I turn on the computer tomorrow and find the screen is still normal I'll believe it..........then you can mark this solved.

[scarlet.rose]

I've created the restore point.

 

When I turn on the computer tomorrow and find the screen is still normal I'll believe it..........then you can mark this solved.

[Kemasa]

What kind of monitor is it? If it is a CRT, then it is likely failing.

[scarlet.rose]

Kemasa - Thank you for your comment. I think it is a CRT..........but the issue was rectified after I reinstalled the graphics card drivers today.

[Kemasa]

If it is a older, tube type monitor, a CRT, then based on what you said, it is failing. I have seen that before. As I understand it, it is the flyback transformer. It may be working now, but it will fail and what you have done didn't actually fix it. You will need a new monitor.

It will come and go, but sooner or later it will stop working.

[scarlet.rose]

I'll see what phillpower2 says. I need a new computer...........but have to use this for as long as I can. I have a number of concerns. No point in spending lots of money on old equipment.

[Kemasa]

Just get a used monitor, that will solve the problem for now.

The CRT monitors are glass tubes, fairly deep, not like the modern flat panel displays. Younger people might not be familiar with them, but what you said it did is exactly what happens with CRT monitors. A new monitor won't do what you said because they work differently.

[scarlet.rose]

Thank you for the information. Now I have something else to worry about! I don't like buying used / second hand parts - would want new old stock if possible.

[phillpower2]

You can get very good refurbished hardware with a warranty for far less than that of purchasing new and being the age that the present system is I would say that you have had good value for money there.

 

Let`s see what transpires today when you boot up. 

[scarlet.rose]

? The monitor is about to fail. Computer auto starts in the morning, I have to click on continue for 'no fan detected' - walked in and found a white flashing display, which soon corrected itself.

 

Also thought I smelt burning. Will check cable after I have switched off.

 

I have a £200 PC World voucher...........not enough to get the desktop I want, but something!

 

If I disappear you know why.

Edited by scarlet.rose, 31 May 2020 - 08:00 AM.

[phillpower2]

With these problems mounting up it looks like the computer is giving you advanced warning that it is on its way out 

 

Not sure what £200 from PCWorld will get you but worth a look is the refurb here

[scarlet.rose]

Thank you - really don't like second hand, but will take a look. The burning smell (if it was coming from the computer) - what about that?

[phillpower2]

I reckon the CPU cooling fan not working is a good contender with a close second being dust inside the power supply.

[scarlet.rose]

Concerned about electrical fire.............and what happens when I turn the computer on again - final curtain. Those refurbished computers look good! https://www.expertec...ows-10-pro.html

[phillpower2]

Being honest i have no idea how you have kept the computer going if you have no working CPU cooling fan 

 

Yes those systems are very good for what they cost, everything that you need and for almost £25 less than it would cost you to purchase just Windows 10 on its own.