computer keeps turning within 30-50 mins of running

[Subjukator]

is my laptop going to be f*cked from doing this? when i turn it back on, it boots reeeeally slow like 10 mins then it fucks up again after another half hour about. if i shut it off while its booting back up really slowly, same result of a crash.

[Toucan]

I doubt there is anything wrong with the components of your laptop.
Sounds like you have developed some corruptions amongst your system files, or picked up some spy ware or picked up a virus, or all 3.

Go here. http://www.ubcd4win.com

Download the latest disk image and burn it to CD.

Boot up from the cd and you will have an OS running from the CD with many tools that can not be affected by what is on your hard drive. As all files are burnt to the cd and cant be changed.

Ports of many different types of anti-spy ware software, anti-virus software, burning software, search and replace, network configuration, web browser, registry editors/cleaners, password retrieval, key retrieval, Windows admin account creation. Etc.
You can do a great deal with it and it makes it all as easy as a click of a button.

It configures half of your RAM as a ram drive so you are able to use the update feature of each software and obtain the latest definitions for use.

EDIT: I just noticed they no longer provide disk images for download.
Go to this page http://www.ubcd4win.com/howto.htm
There are step by step instructions on how to build it.
All you need is a copy of WindowsXP home or pro and the UBCDforWin set up file.

[Shortyland05]

ive had alooky on a torrent site for the image... it aint too healthy so it might come down really slow

http://www.torrentz.com/search?q=ubcd4win+&x=56&y=42

[Subjukator]

I doubt there is anything wrong with the components of your laptop.
Sounds like you have developed some corruptions amongst your system files, or picked up some spy ware or picked up a virus, or all 3.

Go here. http://www.ubcd4win.com

Download the latest disk image and burn it to CD.

Boot up from the cd and you will have an OS running from the CD with many tools that can not be affected by what is on your hard drive. As all files are burnt to the cd and cant be changed.

Ports of many different types of anti-spy ware software, anti-virus software, burning software, search and replace, network configuration, web browser, registry editors/cleaners, password retrieval, key retrieval, Windows admin account creation. Etc.
You can do a great deal with it and it makes it all as easy as a click of a button.

It configures half of your RAM as a ram drive so you are able to use the update feature of each software and obtain the latest definitions for use.

EDIT: I just noticed they no longer provide disk images for download.
Go to this page http://www.ubcd4win.com/howto.htm
There are step by step instructions on how to build it.
All you need is a copy of WindowsXP home or pro and the UBCDforWin set up file.

hmm... so if follow all the instructions for this software, i can remove most corruptions that are on my harddrive/OS and my computer will stop crashing spontaneously? i read through most of the website and it looks like good news for me

but i still have no idea what a "build" is or what this software does...

and it is a system files error as the computer shuts itself off at odd times... especially when running a CD

[Toucan]

How hot is it getting?
Are all ventilation holes unblocked and clean?

[Toucan]

Oops, forgot to add this.

All you have to do to "build" the util disk is copy the window's setup files to your hard drive, put a blank disk in your burner, run the UBCDforWin software and show it where the setup files are, then click build. The default settings will do you until you get the hang of the software.
I use these disks for almost all my professional work on PC's. They save time, you don't need to install anything, just boot and go and there bloody powerful.

It's best to use WindowsXP SP2 (Home or Pro, doesn’t matter), if you do not have a copy of SP2 go here (Click) (http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp2_cd.htm) for instructions on how to infuse SP2 in to your windows setup files.

[Subjukator]

How hot is it getting?
Are all ventilation holes unblocked and clean?

yeah, i fixed that problem because laptop is cool to the touch now because of the external fan i got hoooked to it

Oops, forgot to add this.

All you have to do to "build" the util disk is copy the window's setup files to your hard drive, put a blank disk in your burner, run the UBCDforWin software and show it where the setup files are, then click build. The default settings will do you until you get the hang of the software.
I use these disks for almost all my professional work on PC's. They save time, you don't need to install anything, just boot and go and there bloody powerful.

It's best to use WindowsXP SP2 (Home or Pro, doesn’t matter), if you do not have a copy of SP2 go here (Click) (http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp2_cd.htm) for instructions on how to infuse SP2 in to your windows setup files.

ok, so the "build" is just windows, but running from the disc? i tried reading the faq and the home page for the UBCD but still no closer to unconfusion. thx for ur help though. ive already downloaded the UBCD and am going to burn and follow all those directions for it

[Toucan]

yeah, i fixed that problem because laptop is cool to the touch now because of the external fan i got hoooked to it

You may find a lot of your issues where heat related. I recommend carrying on with the UBCD all the same, using it will teach you a great deal.

Once it is burnt just boot up with cd, then put a few tools through there paces, ant-spyware, anti-virus.
Should be good as new afterwards.

[SeriousGamer104]

You guys like Geek squad?

[Shortyland05]

heh, every forum has them ^_^

[Toucan]

You guys like Geek squad?

Why?, do you think we mind being called geeks? .................................................






















........... Cockhead!

[Neo]

Dude, don't confuse real geeks with Geek Squad from Best Buy.

-Neo

[Kawagata]

saw that comming.....
anyways about this.
-clean registry
-cleanse spyware
-AV scan and cleanse

or

-buy CDs or buy Portable megadrive
-put files you want to keep on cd or megadrive
-reinstall os.
-put files back in and reinstall everything.
-basically reset everything.

[Shortyland05]

well (by my point of view)

A fresh install should wipe everything, but make sure you virus scan EVERY file you plan to put on CD/Portable HDD. and scan your exsisting cds as well.

I Use AVG free for my virus scans

[Basan]

...
or

-buy CDs or buy Portable megadrive
-put files you want to keep on cd or megadrive
...

MegaDrive (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sega_Mega_Drive)? I trust that you meant Hard Drive, no? :P