Need Help :(

Vishal · 06-07-2003, 03:07 AM

Hi,
I use a P2 with 128MB ram, OS Win98 SE and IE 5.0. I have a peculiar problem, my system reboots whenever I am browsing/using the internet. I use Norton AV 2002 and regularly update it (once a week).
Could someone please help me close in on the problem? The system works fine when I am not using the internet.

edwinchang · 06-07-2003, 09:10 AM

seems like a software conflict to me...
you installed anything that mite've changed ur comp's setting lately?

davidelnormal · 06-08-2003, 10:32 PM

I think it may be a good idea to delete IE5 and load IE5.5. Also, check ypour Internet settings and your Modem settings. On the odd occasion, these settings alter for some silly reason or another. Whenever I go to look at someone's computer that is playing up and the settings are wrong, none of the users admit to changing anything!

Volt-Schwibe · 06-09-2003, 01:17 AM

have you thought to check the temp of your CPU?

sometimes while browsing you can heat it up, causing a reboot if it spikes into a critical temp.

~BoB~

davidelnormal · 06-10-2003, 01:16 AM

Bouncy Bob Vila has a point. Is the fan on your CPU working. Prolonged browsing can generate plenty of heat in the CPu and no fan coukld lead to terminal damage. Even if the fan is working, you may be overheating.

06-10-2003, 04:45 AM

Do you have a current Virus scan program on your machine? If so run it.

If not go here and register to run the free online scan..............:D

06-07-2003, 03:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
Vishal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hyderabad, India Posts: 1 OS: Win98	Need Help :( Hi, I use a P2 with 128MB ram, OS Win98 SE and IE 5.0. I have a peculiar problem, my system reboots whenever I am browsing/using the internet. I use Norton AV 2002 and regularly update it (once a week). Could someone please help me close in on the problem? The system works fine when I am not using the internet.

06-09-2003, 01:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
Volt-Schwibe Asst. Manager, Automotive Forums; HJT Trainee Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Behind you, watching you as you type. Posts: 7,372 OS: Click "My System" to view details My System	temp have you thought to check the temp of your CPU? sometimes while browsing you can heat it up, causing a reboot if it spikes into a critical temp. ~BoB~ __________________ <signature> TSF is funded by our Admin's pocket, care to help? Power Tip: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. New Members: Creating a single new thread in the correct section is the best way to assure your thread will receive a reply. </signature>

06-07-2003, 09:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
edwinchang Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: somewhere behind u Posts: 48 OS: Win xp	seems like a software conflict to me... you installed anything that mite've changed ur comp's setting lately?

06-08-2003, 10:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
davidelnormal Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 42 OS: Win98 & XP dual Boot	I think it may be a good idea to delete IE5 and load IE5.5. Also, check ypour Internet settings and your Modem settings. On the odd occasion, these settings alter for some silly reason or another. Whenever I go to look at someone's computer that is playing up and the settings are wrong, none of the users admit to changing anything!

06-10-2003, 01:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
davidelnormal Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 42 OS: Win98 & XP dual Boot	Bouncy Bob Vila has a point. Is the fan on your CPU working. Prolonged browsing can generate plenty of heat in the CPu and no fan coukld lead to terminal damage. Even if the fan is working, you may be overheating.

06-10-2003, 04:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
SPEEDO Guest Posts: n/a OS:	Do you have a current Virus scan program on your machine? If so run it. If not go here and register to run the free online scan..............:D