I have a recurring problem with my vista

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blazinskillz

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reoccurring problem with this computer.

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After 3hrs or so, this is how it looks. I got it fixed by Dell customer service before but since I'm out of warranty, its gonna cost me. It was a pretty simple fix too, that why I'm holding out on paying $100 for a 20sec fix. I'm thinking it has something to do with the graphic card, can anyone help me? I hate having to restart when I'm in the middle of something.
 

My Computer

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Whats the computer specs? Are you using a video card? What driver are you using? Have you updated the driver?

How many tasks are currently running when that occurs?

Either its a bad video driver, or your running too many processes for your ram and cpu to hold on efficiently.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    Intel Neo
    Memory
    2GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intergrated Intel Graphics
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    10.1
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800
    Hard Drives
    160GB
    PSU
    Power Adapter
    Case
    It's special, it flips open :)
    Mouse
    Touchpad
    Keyboard
    Acer
    Internet Speed
    Down: 16mb/s Up: 1.6mb/s
    Other Info
    I killed my HP Laptop :'(
Would you provide your system specs and enter them for the lower left corner?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    AMD AM2 6000+
    Motherboard
    Nvidia M2N-E SLI
    Graphics card(s)
    GeForce 7600GT
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024
    Hard Drives
    WD
    Case
    Cooler Master
    Cooling
    Three fans
    Mouse
    Dell Optical
    Keyboard
    Dell Quietkey
    Internet Speed
    10 MBPS
Soz there is a freeware program I forget the name that fixes that. I'll google around for you let me wake up and get some coffee.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    gateway
    CPU
    intel quad
    Memory
    8 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    nvidia
    Sound Card
    realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    19' widescreen
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 900
    Hard Drives
    581 gb
    Internet Speed
    High speed Comcast cable
Coffee? You're in Oregon. You should be awake! LOL.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    AMD AM2 6000+
    Motherboard
    Nvidia M2N-E SLI
    Graphics card(s)
    GeForce 7600GT
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024
    Hard Drives
    WD
    Case
    Cooler Master
    Cooling
    Three fans
    Mouse
    Dell Optical
    Keyboard
    Dell Quietkey
    Internet Speed
    10 MBPS
CrucialHoax said:
Whats the computer specs? Are you using a video card? What driver are you using? Have you updated the driver?

How many tasks are currently running when that occurs?

Either its a bad video driver, or your running too many processes for your ram and cpu to hold on efficiently.
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My cpu is pretty stock other than the ram upgrade I did but ever since I ordered my laptop from Dell, first day gave me this problem.

Ive noticed that when I run my music program that pulls a lot of power, it happens quicker. there has been instances where had nothing running and it happen. I know MS CS fixed it once but I was forced to reboot and this problem came back.
 

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System One

lemur said:
Coffee? You're in Oregon. You should be awake! LOL.
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Heh I can sleep whenever I get paid not to work lolz :shock:
<<-- I'm Loco.I used to get I do not play well with others on mah report card all the time :shock: I'm fine unless provoked but people are stupid...Thankfully my meds keep me pretty stable :confused:

This might be the fix you're looking for :

can't restore active desktop - MajorGeeks Support Forums

If not I'll look more later pz.It sounds like a XP tip but it might work on Vista ? I forget the name of the software I saw wandering around on google grr.

Ahh I love google I think this is it and I've never got a bad dl from them :
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Deskto...Desktop-Enhancements/Desktop-Hijack-fix.shtml

I'd run it through http://www.virustotal.com/ just to be safe.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    gateway
    CPU
    intel quad
    Memory
    8 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    nvidia
    Sound Card
    realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    19' widescreen
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 900
    Hard Drives
    581 gb
    Internet Speed
    High speed Comcast cable
I would definitely kill any processes you aren't using. Like sidebar, itunes, bonjour, windows media player, etc.

If that doesn't help,then I would try the vid driver..
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    Intel Neo
    Memory
    2GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intergrated Intel Graphics
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    10.1
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800
    Hard Drives
    160GB
    PSU
    Power Adapter
    Case
    It's special, it flips open :)
    Mouse
    Touchpad
    Keyboard
    Acer
    Internet Speed
    Down: 16mb/s Up: 1.6mb/s
    Other Info
    I killed my HP Laptop :'(
lemur said:
Would you provide your system specs and enter them for the lower left corner?
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blazinskillz said:
ok here are the specs,

Intel core 2 duo t7250 @ 2.00 ghz
3.49 gb ram
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Hello blazinskillz,
Lemur provided you with a link & advice on how to fill in all of your system specs.
This helps to ensure all the pertinent information is listed & appears on every post you make.
It then better enables us to help you & saves valuable time, both yours & ours.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    LAPTOP. HP Pavilion dv7-1005TX .
    CPU
    IntelCore [email protected] x2
    Memory
    4.00 GB installed, max capacity 8 GB.
    Graphics card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT & 512MB DDR2 dedicated graphics mem.
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.0" diagonal WXGA + High definition brightview widescreen infinity display.
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 900
    Hard Drives
    SPECS. Drive 1. 298.09 GB Fujitzu MHZ2320BH G2 ATA Device Drive 2. [ All as above.] CONFIG. C:\287.65 GB, D:\298.09 GB, E:\10.44 GB.
    Case
    Laptop / notebook.
    Cooling
    Stock.
    Mouse
    Synaptics PS/2 Port touch pad.
    Keyboard
    IBM enhanced
    Internet Speed
    ADSL [ Too slow.]
    Other Info
    Webcam.
Let us know if that helps at all. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    Intel Neo
    Memory
    2GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intergrated Intel Graphics
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    10.1
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800
    Hard Drives
    160GB
    PSU
    Power Adapter
    Case
    It's special, it flips open :)
    Mouse
    Touchpad
    Keyboard
    Acer
    Internet Speed
    Down: 16mb/s Up: 1.6mb/s
    Other Info
    I killed my HP Laptop :'(
blazinskillz said:
I got it fixed by Dell customer service before but since I'm out of warranty, its gonna cost me. It was a pretty simple fix too, that why I'm holding out on paying $100 for a 20sec fix. I'm thinking it has something to do with the graphic card, can anyone help me? I hate having to restart when I'm in the middle of something.
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What concerns me is this problem happened before. Since this happened under warranty, I wonder if you could contact Dell and ask what service was performed on your pc. You're asking for old information, not new.

Also, why would this happen again? Is it a hardware issue? Something you're installing?

If you could convince Dell to give you this info, it would be very helpful. Unless, of course, they just blew out your OS and reinstalled it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    AMD AM2 6000+
    Motherboard
    Nvidia M2N-E SLI
    Graphics card(s)
    GeForce 7600GT
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024
    Hard Drives
    WD
    Case
    Cooler Master
    Cooling
    Three fans
    Mouse
    Dell Optical
    Keyboard
    Dell Quietkey
    Internet Speed
    10 MBPS
lemur said:
blazinskillz said:
I got it fixed by Dell customer service before but since I'm out of warranty, its gonna cost me. It was a pretty simple fix too, that why I'm holding out on paying $100 for a 20sec fix. I'm thinking it has something to do with the graphic card, can anyone help me? I hate having to restart when I'm in the middle of something.
Click to expand...

What concerns me is this problem happened before. Since this happened under warranty, I wonder if you could contact Dell and ask what service was performed on your pc. You're asking for old information, not new.

Also, why would this happen again? Is it a hardware issue? Something you're installing?

If you could convince Dell to give you this info, it would be very helpful. Unless, of course, they just blew out your OS and reinstalled it.
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I wanted to clear my hard drive entirely, so I deleted everything and use the disk to reboot and start fresh. The music program that I use, uses a lot of power making the problem happen much much quicker, so I figure it happens whenever my laptop gets real hot. I wasn't home yesterday to give the desktop hijack a fair try, but I will leave it on all night and run my music program to see if its fixed!

Thanks a lot guys
 

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System One

Ok, it just reappeared its ugly head. IIRC, the guy right clicked on my background after downloading something and it was fixed. Last time I tried calling MS, they wouldnt tell me what it was until I re-upped or pay a fee
 

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So you re-installed Vista and it still does it? Or what do you mean by boot from the disk? Have you installed the latest video drivers?

Sounds like its a video driver issue, this is a laptop you said right? Try blowing out the vents in the case and make sure there isn't any dust or build-up that would cause a heat accumulation.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    Intel Neo
    Memory
    2GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intergrated Intel Graphics
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    10.1
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800
    Hard Drives
    160GB
    PSU
    Power Adapter
    Case
    It's special, it flips open :)
    Mouse
    Touchpad
    Keyboard
    Acer
    Internet Speed
    Down: 16mb/s Up: 1.6mb/s
    Other Info
    I killed my HP Laptop :'(
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