Re: PC troubleshooting


"Michele Smith" <michele062@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I may, a big may, have finally figured it out part of it. What I have been
> experiencing particularily with the internet connection using a high speed
> modem is constant problems connecting, and when on, freeze ups. I've moved
> the modem further away, and so far so good. However would the modem cause
> the system to freeze up? Also, when shutting down I don't get the proper
> shut down screen, just a blinking cursor, after which will invoke a scan
> disk at start up. Furthermore, I find at times the system is slow. It all
> seems random. Sometimes it's great, more than half the time it's a pain!!!

Sounds like you are running some version of Windows. Perhaps the modem
doesn't like your monitor also, or try a new cable.

N


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