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My computer will lock up at what seems to be random times. The screen will just freeze and you won't even know it's locked up unless you try to move the mouse or type on the keyboard and forces you to hit the reset button to reboot the comptuer. It does this several times a day and it is VERY annoying!! And this problem only exsists in Windows, the computer works fine in Dos Mode. I used to have an S3 video card and I heard some people had compatibility problems with them, so I went ahead and upgraded to a 3dfx card. The problem still remains. I have all the newest drivers for all my hardware. I've run every system diagnostic tool I can find on it, nothing turns up, the device manager shows no conflicts, yet the problem remains. Here's what I'm running:
Pentium (not PII) 233
48 megs RAM
32X Toshiba CDROM
32 bit Ensoniq Soundcard
16 MB Diamond Monster Fushion Video Card
56k Motorolla Fax/Modem w/ Voice
6.4 Gig Hard Drive
Windows 98 (Upgraded from 95 - but the I had the same problem with 95)Here are the suggestions I've had so far:
1. Upgrade the software for my bios (however, I don't see how this will do any good if it is only a windows problem)
2. It may be unstable RAM. However, this doesn't make sense either if the problem is only windows based.
3. Video Card conflict, this was proven wrong when I changed video cards.
4. Virus, I have McAfee's and Norton's most recent AV scanners and nothing turns up.
5. Windows Registry problem, There's no way I can test this without re-installing Windows, which would be a real hassle, but I've run registry cleaners on it, still nothing.That's it. If anyone can help me or even point me in the right direction, I'd greatly appreciate it! THANKS!!
Here are the suggestions I've had so far
Registry problem,
I havethe same problem on my no name brand 400 usually kincks in when in Netscape (4.5) on occasion, I do get a Registry problem message after I fight my way out of the problem (when I can!). I have ahd a bunch of problem (most self inflicted) on this PC.. Tonigh is the recovery night with a c format process and a careful install of the applications.
Good Luck GEE T
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I have the same exact problem on AMD k6 350 Mhz pc that I just bought two days ago. Been on the system all of six hours and it has crashed 7 times. It's the Proteva and their customer support is about like customer support for the Titanic. Anyone out there that can help us???
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I've had the exact same problem with an
IBM Aptiva 2168-A51 (Pentium 133) with
128 MB of RAM. The system locks up more
than it ever has before I installed W98.
Of course, IBM is no help and microsoft
doesn't offer anything on their website
either. Can anyone help?
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I had the same problem and looked around on the internet for help. Here is what I have found. Go to this site:
http://www.seark.net/notice.html
and download this file if you are under Windows 95/98:VIPUP11.EXE
the other file if you are under Linux OS.
So far I am doing good with this patch. Hope it works for you.
Matthew
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My computer somtimes doesn't respond while in standby mode .I"ve tried moving the mouse ,pressing the space bar and everything else. When it finally does however, the mouse pointer is always locked up and I have to reboot most of the time. If anyone out there has experienced the similar problem or know the solution. Write back please.I'd love to know the cause.
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My AMD K6 Proteva PRO locks up when i try to use the factory LS-120
Tech support not satisfactory
Tried BIOS changes
Suggested I download drivers (called superdisc- no drivers needed)
Changed drives- now doesn't lock up because computer can't find it
changed IDE cables
they expect me to be their on-site tech
theirs has been here 4 times & is uneffective
wow- what a company
helppp
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5/31/99 I have an identical problem with my computer. Here are its specs:
AMD K6 450
64 or 128 Meg Ram (I've tried both)
Windows 98.
I'll try the Response Number 4
Name: Matthew Zimmerman file and then let you know all know if it works for me in a few days.
(http://www.seark.net/notice.html
and download this file if you are under Windows 95/98:
VIPUP11.EXE)
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I have run many computers, built a few of my own, and I have run into this problem before. It is a problem that all windows users have run into since 3.0. It is caused by memory corruption. Best solution: Buy more reliable memory.
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I have had the same problem with my system from the second day out of the box and there is nothing more frustrating!(except the tech support, if you can call it that!)
I'm running a Proteva system.
I see there name a lot on this page. They add a whole new dimension to the Phrase "Plug and Pray"
Here are the rest of the specs.
350 pent II.
64 meg of ram
I think I will try the (http://www.seark.net/notice.html)
mentioned in repsonse #4
Others have all been leading me to belive it is a bad ram problem and I'm inclined to believe them.
When I boot the computer the memory test reads 64 meg of memory; but when I sheck the sutem settings it reads 32 meg of ram.
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hey dont feel bad folks ive also got a proteva that locks up and i can't get any response from the PROTEVA CO. AT ALL.I DONT HAVE ANY WARRANTY SO THEY DONT EVEN WANT TO TALK TO YOU.I'M GOING TO DOWNLOAD THE VIPUP11.exe FILE AND HOPE THIS WORKS.
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I also have a Proteva 350 with the same lock up problem .... can anyone verify if the patch works?
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I have windows 98 and have had computer lock up problems since the day it came out of the box! Which was xmas 99. The screen and mouse locks up and I have to reboot. Also, I have to make sure that I don't run more than one application at a time. Such as sending mail and downloading something else. If anyone has tried response #4' suggestion, please let us know!
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my computer locks lup verey time im in the chat rooms and the PM room message come on both the mouse and the cursor lock up and i have to reboot. it worked a couple of time at first then decided to quit.if any one can help me id appreciate it.
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I had a similiar problem and I found out it was my CPU fan malfunctioning. . . just one possible suggestiom
hope it helps
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WELL I guess there is alot of proteva owners who have the same lock up problem!!!! I ended up buying a compaq only I need files from my old proteva. my proteva proseries locked up so bad now that it won't stay unfrozen for long enough to even dl anything.. I am going to try and dl the patch hoping it will work. btw the compaq is great.. SO FAR!!!! if any other suggesions please email me.
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my 2 brothers and I all have Protevas. Theirs run windows98 and I run windows98 the new version.All have had lock-up problems. 1 brother and I had to take our computers back within a week of purchase. Thank goodness for a responsable story. Is this kind of stuff to look forward to??? I've had a devil of a time trying to get thru to proteva. Why don't they send an instruction book that actually tells you something. Some of the problems should be simple to figure out .
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GOT A PROTEVA AMD K6 350 , BETS THING I DID WAS DISABLE THE BUILT IN VIDEO CARD AND WENT TO A ATI RAGE PRO VIDEO CARD, TOOK CARE OF MOST PROBLEMS , ALSO GOT A 128mb STICK OF RAM , TOOK CARE OF THE SCREEN FREEZ PROBLEM
SPENT 7 1/2 hours of the PHONE WITH PROTEVA, MY TIME = 450.00 THE PARTS = 175.00
I HAD TO DO IT .............I SAID SCREW PROTEVA..OH YEA GOT A NEW CASE 4 IT too..LoL
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my computer locks up and the mouse stalls. The problem has lessened since I cleared out
some of the stuff I had downloaded since I got my computer. But the biggest problem I have is opening some software (3dstudiomax).
I get "Hardware lock is not attached, or you
are using the wrong lock, or the lock device drivers are not running." I have windows 98 plus, a 600 athlon processor, 128 mgs ram and
10 gig memory. Anybody got any ideas? I can
operate a computer but i'm a rookie at what's inside. Thanks for any help.
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Just wondering if anyone's tried the exe mentioned above and thinks it's sorted the problem out. Yes, I have the same problem, the memory is high quality (can't remember the make), haven't had the system long, and I've been using BeOS without a single fault. But in Windows it's shocking I didn't have this problem at first so I think it's a software problem but can't find where on earth it came from!!
Damn it's frustrating. I'll try the exe and see.
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Wow..thought is was all in my mind...same problems as i just read...no wonder they went bankrupted...u'd think they would have a clue as to help all of us...had mine since Feb. 1999, hasnt stopped locking yet.
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to the user with the 3dstudio problem:
you are using a warez copy...there is a "hardware lock" required to run it.
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My computer is a IBM Aptiva is locks up at random times and most of the time SO bad alt-ctrl-del wont work and i have to manually cut it off ive tried reinstalling everything it locks up with win 95 and 98 and didnt start doin this till about a year or so after i had it it makes me so mad i wanna punch it though!!!!! by the way i have and intel pentium processor (333hz)and 32 megs of ram i think im gonna try the patch and hope to god it works!!!!
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