Computer on the fritz
shanpooter:
Quote from: Jordi on 2006 September 25, 13:18:48
Use Bootvis to check what is delaying system boot the most, it is likely also behind the rest of the slowdown.
Thanks Jordi, I will try this now.
edit - I just ran the program, tried it twice and got the same error message each time:
Number of physical drives in the trace file is 0
Trace file has invalid system configuration information
So...is this a hard drive problem? Or can I somehow change the configuration settings? The program just shuts down after I click ok on the error message.
twojeffs:
Sounds to me like the motherboard is crapping out. You could check to make sure the IDE cables are securely plugged into the motherboard, but I doubt that's the problem since both channels appear to be dropping in and out.
J. M. Pescado:
If it's just a motherboard problem, you're fine. Just get a new computer and you're good to go. Now HARD DRIVE problems, those are bad shit.
shanpooter:
Quote from: twojeffs on 2006 September 26, 03:06:37
Sounds to me like the motherboard is crapping out. You could check to make sure the IDE cables are securely plugged into the motherboard, but I doubt that's the problem since both channels appear to be dropping in and out.
Great. I will try checking the cables and hope that that is all it is. But I won't hold my breath.
Quote from: J. M. Pescado on 2006 September 26, 03:14:29
HARD DRIVE problems, those are bad shit.
Whats so bad about them? Or were you being sarcastic? I've replaced hard drives before without too much trouble. Of course getting a new computer would be easier... guess I'll have to work on the fiance for that one.
DrBeast:
Quote from: shanpooter on 2006 September 26, 05:42:58
Quote from: J. M. Pescado on 2006 September 26, 03:14:29
HARD DRIVE problems, those are bad shit.
Whats so bad about them? Or were you being sarcastic? I've replaced hard drives before without too much trouble. Of course getting a new computer would be easier... guess I'll have to work on the fiance for that one.
Thing is, if it's a failing motherboard you get to keep your disk at least, along with all its valuable data. If it's the hard drive crapping out, good luck with making a backup!
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