computer crash

peawack

I keep gettig the error message 'User resources are low'

Then CRASH!

Is this memory problems ? I must have tons of junk which I don't need.
How easy is it to wipe everything from the memory and start with a clean slate ?

LincsLad_3

Yes, that kind of message implies that memory or CPU time is getting tight.

If you intend to format your hard rive and reinstall Windows again from scratch, then yes that is a pretty certain cure. If that is what you want to do, then take a look at this thread which gives details of how to reinstall Windows98. If you need the infor for 2000/Me/XP, then ask and I am sure someone can help out.

Do remember to back up any data, documents, emails, email addresses etc that you may need in the future though !!! ::)

peawack

Thanks for that, LincsLad

SONIC_2

It could easily be aproblem with the swap file or page file depending on the operating system.

Free up some hard disk space (a lot) and see of that helps. If you want any further help, just post.

peawack

Thanks for your help. I have tried to remove some stuff but it seems to re-occur.
I think I will try drastic measures, I just need the courage !!!

benstanton

To be honest, I would say it is something malicious. Try downloading spybot, make sure your antivirus is up-to-date and that you have scanned your machine.

It is very hard indeed, even when running optimally, for a machine to be low on system resouces. Generally, 9/10 times (in my personal experience) it is something 'dodgy' going on in the background.

Maybe post a 'hijackthis' report or just tell us what is running by pressing ctrl+alt+del.

Ben

But don't go down the format route until you have done the above as it is more-than-likely resolvable with a few clicks

System

Maybe post a 'hijackthis' report or just tell us what is running by pressing ctrl+alt+del.

Oh my word, i did that and found 29 programs running

System

Is that 29 processes or 29 applications running judi?

If 29 processes that is not a lot.

29 applications and that is somewhat over the top

System

Is that 29 processes or 29 applications running judi?

If 29 processes that is not a lot.

29 applications and that is somewhat over the top

Processes *phew*

Lindburgh

Crash Recovery Console

There are many ways of recovering from problems with XP
However sometimes you may think you are on your own but not so
If for example you have changed settings or having Hard-ware problems to an amount that the worst happened and you cannot even get into Windows XP
Then the way forward is through Recovery Console
This is a simple but powerful tool and because it is so powerful it is something you should not use often if at all.
It is really best left alone unless you are in trouble.
Before using Recovery console you must try everything else e.g. Safe Mode etc.

The Recovery console will help you identify and replace files or drivers that are corrupt.
Be careful though you can do real damage.

The Recovery console is not installed by default therefore find your XP installation CD
Place it in your non-functional PC and Reboot.
With luck it will automatically load or it may prompt you to boot from the CD If it doesn’t you will have to modify the boot settings in the Bios
See my tip:- on Bios settings
If it still fails you will have to approach Microsoft for set-up floppies to be found at
Knowledge Base Q310994

{You can install The Recovery console which only takes up 7MB and be prepared for the worst in advance at any time as follows:-
Insert you Windows CD
Go > > type in the box “ x :\j386\winnt32.exe/cmdcons “
[ Where “x” is the CD drive letter] Without the Quotes.
> >

The setup program will attempt to carry out a Dynamic update which you can skip.
Restart your PC and you will see during Start-up procedure you will be given a choice of running The Recovery console or loading Window XP as normal choose the former and

Once you have booted you will be presented with a “ Welcome screen “ and it is here that you press “ R “ to run the recovery console
Next there is a list of Windows installations on your computer and you will be asked to choose which one you want to log onto ( If you do not have a dual boot Just type “ 1 “ >
Do not leave it blank or the computer will restart.





The Recovery console will now ask for the Administrators Password. Not the password for a user with Admin privileges.
If you didn’t use one it will be blank so just Press



Now you will be presented with a page which emulates a DOS Page
Form here there are various commands which you can use to repair your installation.
In order to view a full list type “ help “ and then
I will not attempt to list them on this page , and if you have the misfortune to use The Recovery console you will know why.

If you type any of the functions listed followed by a “ /? “ (don’t miss out the forward slash), you will receive a brief description of each function,

A DOS user will recognise several commands
However they should note that you can’t use wildcards i.e. “ * “ etc. and you will not be able to access anything on the hard disk that is not within Windows directory.

Once you have finished repairing your PC type “Exit “ and reboot .


Try Lindburgh@beeb.net there will be your answer