New PC
Out of context: Reply #16
- Started
- Last post
- 26 Responses
- mg330
Maybe OeufOeuf, but I don't know.
I ordered XP from Tiger Direct and got it today, but it's an OEM version and the more I read the more I think I need to be some kind of crazy computer builder nerd to be a part of their program that allows people to use that.
Maybe I know nothing about it, but it was $139 and not $199 like XP typically is.
Like I said, my computer typically works well, but since installing new drivers for my Dell LCD, it's been freezing at bad times, overnight, etc.
The ATI icon in the system tray takes a long time to appear in the startup process.
I think this might be causing the issue, so before doing anything with XP I'm going to keep troubleshooting it. Uninstall drivers and install new ones.
I also recently used CrapCleaner and it might have done something to the registry, but from what I've read it is typically flawless.
So many things it could be. My comp also had the power supply fan burn out and was shutting down all the time, I added a new power supply and an additional fan, but maybe the issues have been since adding different graphics card drivers.