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  1. See if an older video card driver works.

    See if an older video card driver works.
  2. "So I download new video driver without...

    "So I download new video driver without performing restart. Then everything works as it should, and the video driver seems to work properly. Clear and sharp text."

    Does the computer work ok over a...
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    If the computer's power supply voltage and...

    If the computer's power supply voltage and frequency is compatible with the electrical outlet's voltage and frequency, then things should be fine.
  4. Allow the system to cool off completely. Start...

    Allow the system to cool off completely.
    Start Windows normally, and reconfigure the display to a 640x480 resolution.
    If things work ok, then increase to the 800x600 resolution.
    If ok, then keep...
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    See if doing a clean boot helps:...

    See if doing a clean boot helps:
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/331796
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    You're welcome. Glad to hear that you were also...

    You're welcome. Glad to hear that you were also able to fix the problem.
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    You're welcome. Glad that you were able to fix...

    You're welcome. Glad that you were able to fix the problem.
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    You're welcome. Glad that you were able to solve...

    You're welcome. Glad that you were able to solve the problem.
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    I've been using W98 since 1999, and it still gets...

    I've been using W98 since 1999, and it still gets the job done for me. Unfortunately, it's slowly being left in the dust as support for it is dwindling more and more with each passing month.
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    You're welcome, John. If the suggestions posted...

    You're welcome, John.
    If the suggestions posted in this thread do not help, then it's possible the HD is failing. You can test it with utilities at the HD manuf's site.
    Good luck!
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    Make sure the quick memory test is enabled in...

    Make sure the quick memory test is enabled in BIOS.
    If ok, then update your AV and spyware programs, and run them.
    If no good, then uncheck all unnecessary items in the StartUp tab in msconfig.
    If...
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    A KVM switch should do the trick. It's described...

    A KVM switch should do the trick. It's described here:
    http://www.belkin.com/wizard/(S(ad2c35nzbrm0m055rdoo3y45))/kvm/Default.aspx
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    Bad RAM can also be the cause. Run memtest86 to...

    Bad RAM can also be the cause. Run memtest86 to test the modules. No need to have Windows installed, since it runs off a floppy in DOS(But obviously you will need access to another system to D/L...
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    Possibly.

    Possibly.
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    The radio button is a circle that you check. It...

    The radio button is a circle that you check. It sounds like you did this, or similar.

    It's possible that either your mouse or KB are not selected to bring the system out of standby. Do the...
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    Did the screen go black after you checked the...

    Did the screen go black after you checked the Standby radio button and then clicked OK?
    If so, did you try to bring the display back by either pressing any key, or by moving the mouse?
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    What happens when you manually activate 'Standby'...

    What happens when you manually activate 'Standby' mode(Start/Shut Down/Standby)?
  18. Thread: [98] Win98

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    Did you click the Startup tab in msconfig, and...

    Did you click the Startup tab in msconfig, and uncheck all items with either AVG or Grisoft in them?
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    See what happens when rebooting with both options...

    See what happens when rebooting with both options disabled, and then re-enabling them.
    If no luck, then see if enabling only the energy saver works. If it does, then recommend leaving it like that,...
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    See if this helps: - Disable the screensaver and...

    See if this helps:
    - Disable the screensaver and energy saving options.
    - Restart the computer.
    - Re-enable the above options.
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    As stated in those 2 links, one cannot determine...

    As stated in those 2 links, one cannot determine if a monitor is going to look ok simply by looking at its specs. You will have to first research the Web to determine which units got good reviews...
  22. Thread: drivers

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    Which O/S is on the older and upgraded computers?

    Which O/S is on the older and upgraded computers?
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    At what point during startup does it hang?

    At what point during startup does it hang?
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    The best way to determine if the monitor or video...

    The best way to determine if the monitor or video card is defective is to either swap out the video card or the monitor. You can also see if either one works on another system.
    But based on your...
  25. Thread: 480W enough juice?

    by ski
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    A quality 480W PS, like Antec, should have plenty...

    A quality 480W PS, like Antec, should have plenty of punch to run your system. My guess is the MB is defective if the system is turning on and off by itself.
    Install only the PS, MB, CPU, RAM,...
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