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        <title><![CDATA[Troubleshooting OS crashes: hardware or software issue?]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Stability Index had been going down for three or four weeks.Reliability Monitor repeatedly said, &quot;Hardware failure, video card&quot; or words to that effect.  It was pretty obvious and in plain English, unlike the usual Windows error messages!Every day or two, the monitor turned itself off, screen went black, then Windows crashed to a blue-screen, but always recovered after a hard reset.  Video board electrolytics were probed lightly with a finger, and after that the monitor would turn-off immediately after a boot, and it began failing to recover in spite of all attempts to restart the system.Before starting to recap the video board, the original electrolytics' leads were touched-up at circuit-board pads with rosin and a bit of solder.  On next boot, the monitor turned on immediately, and remains on.  Hope it continues, and hope the crashes stop ...Reliability Monitor's message was correct:  defective solder connections = a hardware failure.Not a driver issue, as I thought at first.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[RonCam]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 04:41:48 -0800</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Good find]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Had not seen that previously. Certainly a good way to get an overview without sifting through the windows logs. Nice one Greg!]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[marvin.novello@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 06:37:38 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Errrrrr.....]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Ever tried contacting Dell? They are supporting Windows 7 for your laptop. Complain to them that their image stinks.Not all registry cleaners do a good job. Some make things worse. I've seen one or two actually removing needed registry entries such as serial numbers entered.Check for a solution is only there to see if a problem has been reported AND a fix is available.You can also Google the issues or check Dell's forums to see if others have the same issues.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Gis Bun]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:15:09 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Cool!]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Glad to hear that you found it to be useful and that it solved your problem!]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Greg Shultz]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2010 05:27:17 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Took a test run]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Gotta admit I was surprized that it knew I was having issues with IE and had a fix and was able to take me thru the fix in two clicks.  That is nice, saved me time by NOT having to go find a uninstaller for  Adobe Flash and then go back to install Adobe Flash.  Sure it is not going to fix everything but in my humble opinion I'll take any and all help provided.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[vmeyer]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Sat, 25 Sep 2010 07:03:57 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[&quot;least bit of attention&quot;]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[I do.I don't appreciate anyone summarizing me. Confine it to you, with all your foibles, or take a hike.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[santeewelding]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 21:29:11 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Doesn't seem that useful for personal use]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[I do like the pretty graph, despite the fact that it's uncorrelated with my own level of user angst regarding system stability.  I mean, when I have to intervene in the OS's inability to resolve the typical resource issues (race conditions, memory buffer overruns, etc.) by killing processes or forcing a cold boot, it's not like I don't know there's a problem (and, by the way, it's NEVER because I just installed/updated a driver - why does every example of the problem invariably point to drivers?  For me, system instability is invariably caused by basic apps that run amuck and eventually create situations that the OS didn't anticipate).  Frankly, I think it's silly to expect a program such as this to really help anyone that's paying the least bit of attention to their system.  So, what sort of mysterious problems has anyone actually solved for a user by reviewing such data?  I'm curious why such a tool was created in the first place, since it seems its only value is providing data for troubleshooting an unfamiliar system.  If there's something useful in this regard, then I can see adding it to my box of tricks.  Otherwise, I guess I'll continue to Google for solutions.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[davem@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 21:21:07 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Yo recomendar?a...]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Q: I think it is a tool that goes a long way to diagnose that events occur in the computer, while repairing such events to prevent further loss. A very interesting topic Greg Schultz, I wanted to ask for help on antivirus, anti-virus What would you recommend I use? o What is the best antivirus today in the market. &quot; I hope to answer, Thanks.A: I would recommend that you investigate Microsoft Security Essentials. It's FREE and is offers terrific protection against spyware, viruses, worms, Trojans, and other malicious software.Yo recomendar?a que usted investigue Microsoft Security Essentials. Es GRATIS y se ofrece excelente protecci?n contra el spyware, los virus, gusanos, troyanos y otro software.http://www.microsoft.com/security/products/mse.aspx]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Greg Shultz]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 18:02:28 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[It appears that...]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[...your Reliability Monitor was disabled.The Reliability Monitor uses data provided by the RACAgent scheduled task. By default, the Reliability Monitor is designed to start displaying a Stability Index rating and specific event information 24 hours after operating system is installed.If the RACAgent task is disabled, it must be enabled manually from the Task Scheduler console.Just click the Start button and type Task in the Start Search box, the click Task Scheduler in the results panel.When the Task Scheduler appears, open the Task Scheduler Library &gt; Microsoft &gt; Windows and locate RAC. If noting is showin, right click on RAC and select select View ? Show Hidden Tasks.In the Actions panel, select Enable and it should continue running and monitory reliability for as long as you have your system up and running.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Greg Shultz]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 17:52:00 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Is there a...]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[...pattern of any sort? If there aren't any specific solutions, then you need to look for a pattern... Same program or driver causing the problem each time? Try removing the program or driver and see if the problems go away.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Greg Shultz]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 17:28:51 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Have you...]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[...investigated the links to the Problem Reports tool as well as the Check for Solution tool at the bottom of the window?What did you discover? Did you see a pattern or or a regular occurence?]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[Greg Shultz]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 17:24:54 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Now I have proof that my system is unstable]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Red X almost every day. Have lots of trouble with Outlook. This is proof that my system is unstable but, alas, what to do to fix it? No idea!]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[cmorus]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:29:36 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Reliable???]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[I still have both an XP and a Vista laptops and have had only one BSOD between them and a half a dozen system freeze-ups. W7 has had 3 BSOD since March and did a full system restore in June. Hang ups on closing, sleep and hibernate are hit or miss. Win 85 was more stable. The only reason I'm using W7 is because it's pre-installed and when it works it's faster. Unfortunetly the BIOS doesn't take FULL advantage of a multi core chip. Heat seems to be the limiting factor on laptops.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[sykandtyed]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:47:23 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[RE: Track stability in Windows 7 with the Reliability Monitor]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[opino que es una herramienta que nos sirve de mucho para poder diagnosticar que sucesos ocurren en la computadora, y a la vez reparar dichos eventos para evitar futuras p?rdidas de informaci?n. Un tema muy interesante Greg Schultz, te queria pedir una ayuda acerca de los antivirus, ?Qu? tipo de antivirus me recomendarias utilizar? o ?Cu?l es el mejor antivirus hoy por hoy en el mercado?. espero respuesta, Gracias.Roy.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[hiphop_nas@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:08:56 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[RE: Track stability in Windows 7 with the Reliability Monitor]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[How do I start the monitor since it only shows 7 days from installing the OS in the graph.  6/1/2010 to 6/7/2010]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[sykandtyed]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:19:32 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[RE: Track stability in Windows 7 with the Reliability Monitor]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Interesting Thanks]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[sierrenity]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:04:30 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Something is better than nothing....]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[At least it gives you a one spot to track where the problems are.  99.9% stable, I have yet to see one OS system that can claim that and be telling the truth.  You have too many factors working against stability. Multiple software vendors multiple hardware vendors. OS and drivers made by many different people too.  Unless you start locking down who can do what to a computer and what they are able to do you cannot grantee 90% stability.  In an office environment it is easier to limit hardware and software used to up the percentage of stability. For home users nobody can guarantee they won't install something that will cause problems. This is a great step in the right direction.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[shaunsweb@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:59:15 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Track Stability in Windows 7]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[It is a lot easier to activate in Vista. There is actually a way to select it directly without going through the search option. In Windows 7, it is harder to get to so users will not become too discontented with their computers!!!]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[rgeiken@...]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:57:59 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[99.9% complete (????) stable computing environment]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/forum/discussions/102-336284-3362364]]></link>
        <description><![CDATA[Show me one with proof of 99.9% complete  - (err, would that not be 100%?) stability.]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[The 'G-Man.']]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 08:02:26 -0700</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Thanks]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[I'll check that out]]></description>
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        <dc:creator><![CDATA[cavehomme1]]></dc:creator>
        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 07:37:50 -0700</pubDate>
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