Restarted computer and started hitting f8 immediately and the screen started working. Didn't have to go to safe mode though and it's been fine since...weird.
Thanks for your help guys, especially the the tips about the hardware updates from WU.
OK...just bought a new (refurbished) computer from Fry's.
HP running Vista Home Premium 32 bit with 3gb memory and an Athlon X2 6000 processor.
I am using the monitor I used with my last computer, a flat screen from Acer.
When I hooked up the new computer today, everything was working great...
Screw it. I just bought a new computer. This one has given me more than a couple problems, so I am moving on.
I will, however, keep this unit and work on it as a project some day soon.
Thanks for your help everybody.
I downloaded MemTEST 86+...
How do I use it? How do I go about running the test? What is the command I must type?
Should I just buy another CPU? What does everybody think my best options would be? I don't care so much about what the problem is, unless I discover it and fix it and return to...
I have tried System Restore a couple of times.
I have tried multiple malware/virus programs and nothing worked.
I have disabled everything on startup from msconfig.
I have used a couple programs to clean and fix the registry.
I have reseated the battery to reset the BIOS and that didn't...
OK...just downloaded SpeedFan.
It says:
Temp1: -117c
Temp2: 48c
Temp3: -7c
Local: 52c (w/a flame icon next to it)
Remote: 62c (w/a flame icon next to it)
HD0: 56c (w/a flame icon next to it)
Core: 61c (w/a flame icon next to it)
I have an Acer Aspire 360 with 1gb ram and an Athlon 64 x2 4200 processor.
When I turn the computer on everything boots up just fine. The problem starts when I click on my user icon and my personal settings load up. After 30 seconds and everything is ready to go, the computer just freezes...
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