Re: all stop

Bill Davidsen wrote:
cew wrote:
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I have task manager > processes running. When my computer completely
stops working, system idle and all other process stop incrementing CPU
time.
Any suggestions as to most likely problem? CPU? MB? PS?
intel d865perl, p42.8 1G matched ram. W2K.

Once you rule out hardware as the cause of the lockup, backup your data
and wipe your drive with a good wiper and reinstall from scratch. It could
be that sofware deamons have invaded you computer. Also don't forget
to include a bios wipe/upgrade. Viruses have been known to affect them
too.

later.....


I still think there is a problem with my C: SATA W2K disk not spinning up when power is applied at boot, or recover from standby or hibernate. Another day or so or no power off or standby to confirm. Then try to reproduce, fix, or replace.

Have you used whatever tools Windows provides for checking the S.M.A.R.T status built into the drive? You should have a record of retried or failed spin-ups and be able to run extensive tests.

It sounds like a disk hardware problem, and if you spend enough time diagnosing it, it will probably fail hard. Or you could buy a replacement for <$100, copy to the new drive and keep the old for a backup, and eliminate one problem.

I agree with the poster who suggested a wipe and reinstall including BIOS. Windows is "less insecure" than it was, but once malware gets in it's hard to find. I suggest DBAN (Daryl's Boot And Nuke) to clean the drive, and don't hesitate to clean the "hidden" (reinstall from disk) partition, viruses hide there. Of course be sure you have new install media and keys before wiping...

I don't see or know of any Windows tools for that. Do you? I haven't tried all the tools on the UBCD yet -- maybe.
Getting close to replacing the drive. Not a big deal, as you say.
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