flashing text and other prob.

Original Message

Name: 00000zeronone
Date: July 31, 2006 at 11:58:21 Pacific
Subject: flashing text and other prob.
OS: win98se
CPU/Ram: athlon k7 /96mb
Model/Manufacturer: ctx

Comment:

When I bootup the text flashes on and off, and I've been unable to load windows normally. I can get into safe-mode, but the graphics are showing different color lines and dots or none at all. It could be anything except the psu, since I replaced it. How do I find out what component is acting up? thanks

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Response Number 1

Name: ham30
Date: July 31, 2006 at 13:32:50 Pacific
Subject: flashing text and other prob.

Reply: (edit)

It sounds like you have a video card (adapter) problem. If it's a card, try reseating it.
It's probably not the monitor, but try swapping it, just to be sure.
Do yourself a favor BACKUP!

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Response Number 2

Name: Rimfire
Date: July 31, 2006 at 18:10:01 Pacific
Subject: flashing text and other prob.

Reply: (edit)

I'll second Hams diagnosis of video card. I'll also add, reseat the ram while you are inside the case.

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