Computer Problems - Help!
 

So today I turn on my PC and it comes on, the windows (XP) comes up quickly and the screen goes black for 2 minutes. Then it comes on as if nothing happened.

I have checked the drive for errors, checked for a virus and have loaded nothing new to the system. The computer is a Gateway and is less that 1 year old, used only for video work.

Any ideas what would cause this and how to fix it? :helpme

Thanks to all in advance,
DWB

video drivers update or something??? is it still doing it...

almost has to be video card going bad or drivers issue try updating drivers

Nothing new added to it. No drivers or anything.

yea try updating and then reboot...:)

Mayby you just had a power surge sometimes that happens

Have you done a RAM test? Video RAM is often shared and uses DMA as well as IRQs. A small problem in a single cell of RAm will cause this. There are many free testers out there but I would be happy to point you in the right direction if needed.

Drivers updated... used PC Doc to test everything. Still doing it. I'm at a loss.

Thanks for the help guys.

Have you been to grc.com recently? There are many tools and things there tha may help and uncover things. GRC.COM is da bomb!

Checking that out now... thanks.
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