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The magic man210

PostPosted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 8:11 pm


i have a computer that is windows xp home edition from a long time ago and its wat i use
it frequently crashes scream
the blue screen of death shows up alot gonk
but i end up fixing it and hour after it crashes stressed
cant play runescape so i play adventurequest, AQ worlds, gaiaonline and dragonfable instead crying
wat would u do if u had a computer like this wahmbulance
PostPosted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 8:18 pm


I would replace them and get new computers..... sweatdrop

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 8:38 pm


I'd try to fix it by re-installing XP or installing a different OS.
PostPosted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 9:19 pm


I have the same thing I fixed it You have to update it yours must not have a current update so it's going to crash. : D

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 12:06 am





It'd thoroughly help to know what BSoD it is. ^_____^

That way I can tell you how to fix it hopefully permanently, but if the PC is beyond 5 - 7 years ago, replacing it is a good advice... Depending on your PC needs I can gladly help you choose a new machine within budget.

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PostPosted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:08 am


.-. i would buy a laptop if i were you.
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 3:18 pm


I would switch to Linux. I wish I could change this computer to it sad
PostPosted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 2:05 pm


wipe your hard drive probably loads of virus(es) on it, and change the OS to something like vista (it sucks but linux is worse). If that doesn't work try adding a new graphics card and more memory, and if that doesn't work (it'll be the same anyway) buy a new computer, or make one.

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PostPosted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 8:19 pm


I had a rather old IBM that crashed practically everytime I looked at it--well it wasn't that bad, but you know what I mean. It had Windows 98 and I had to wipe everything clean, restore all of the original settings, and update. Each time it would last a little longer before crashing again. Eventually, I brought it to the proper recycling center and purchased a new one. So far, I haven't had any problems.
PostPosted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 6:07 pm


I had a dell that did that all the time. I just formatted and installed xp pro. You could also try win2k if the computer is really old. Ubuntu linux is good too- it almost never crashes and takes up very few resources. But your best bet would be to upgrade your processor and ram. I dont know, but its probably a socket 478 processor. That means you could get a decent pentium 4. Ram max is probably 1gb. Download cpu-z from filehippo.com to get more info on your comp. A PCI video card is also a good upgrade for an old machine.

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