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Win98b locks up & automatically reboots

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by ivand 1 view

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Every time I am on my Pc and using online applications like netscape
and AOL it will slow down, lock-up and then it will reboot itself
automatically.

Why does it do this?
Any suggestions?

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by melodyj

Could be a few different things... But I've mainly seen this when the CPU gets too hot. Is your CPU fan working properly?

Regards,
Melody

by ivand

That might be the prblem, but even when the PC is in a cool environment it still shuts down.

by gmscne

I have seen PCs slow down and hang when trying to 'run' large web pages in one script or another especially when the PC is low on resources or has them configured poorly.
Badly written web pages can really bog down a marginal PC. As for rebooting, it may also be in scripting. Disable some types of java or active content or unsigned scripts until you find which it might be. Also, use a good antivirus software.

by estebandelatorre

Very things may happening...
1.- Check for temperature (fans ok?)
2.- Check for Virus (Antivirus working?
3.- Check for DrWatson errors (any log?)
4.- Check for a Service Pack or an updated version of windows, aol or explorer.

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