[edge2022]

Lets try to eliminate possible issues with your system. Start with RAM.

http://www.memtest.org/

Go here to download memtest. Go to Download (Pre-built and ISOs)

Get the file that is named Download - Pre-Compiled Bootable ISO (.zip)
It should be under v.2.11
Unzip the file once you download it. You should have a .iso file in the unzipped directory.

http://www.terabyteu...ee-software.htm

Go here and download Burncdcc. Open up the .iso file that you unzipped earlier with Burncdcc. Burn a CD using this program (burn at a slow speed (1X))

Now you should have a bootable CD that has memtest on it. This program tests your RAM and ensures it is in good condition. Once you have the CD, you should take out all sticks of RAM from your computer except one.
Boot from the disc, and run the memory test for at least 7 passes.
After this test passed or failed, try the other stick of RAM (if there is another).
Run this test overnight if you want to.

http://www.dummies.c...our-laptop.html
Read this if you have a notebook.

http://www.associate...ter.html?cat=59
Watch this video to remove RAM on a desktop.

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I think I may just buy a windows CD and try to fix it that way, would reformating my computer fix this issue? If so what CD type would be the best to get? (links would be appreciated) I know know the difference between the upgrade version and the one for system builders. Is there a huge difference between XP and XP professional? Is it hard to reformat my computer?

Thanks in advance.

[KH19]

I think I may just buy a windows CD and try to fix it that way, would reformating my computer fix this issue? If so what CD type would be the best to get? (links would be appreciated) I know know the difference between the upgrade version and the one for system builders. Is there a huge difference between XP and XP professional? Is it hard to reformat my computer?

Thanks in advance.

[rshaffer61]

it may take care of the problem by reinstalling. Hopefully there are no issues with your memory. But you will know if that is the problem right away

[KH19]

Im gunna do the memtest tonight. Another problem that I have now is when I right-click an icon (anywhere on my desktop or any folder) I get a windows explorer error that shuts down the explorer and relaunches it a few seconds later. Is that a sign of something wrong with the RAM?

Edit: I just installed SP3 again and the windows explorer error stopped. Now to try the devices.

Edit 2x: OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG that fixed it!!!! Thanks for all your guys help, if it happens again ill just uninstall SP3 and reinstall it again!

Again, thanks for all your guys help!

Edited by KH19, 13 April 2009 - 10:27 PM.

[rshaffer61]

Please run the memtest so that we can rule out any problem with that

[usasma]

Lenovo's usually have a recovery partition and/or a set of recovery disks - post back here before buying anything.
Don't restore the computer before running the hardware tests - if it's a hardware problem you'll have wiped the hard drive out and still won't fix the problem.

[edge2022]

Don't restore the computer before running the hardware tests - if it's a hardware problem you'll have wiped the hard drive out and still won't fix the problem.

Yea, make sure nothing is wrong with your RAM first before you reinstall. If that isn't a problem, then you have found a workaround.