Can anyone help me with this computer problem? Okay, last winter I added memory to my 2000 Dell laptop because it got intolerably slow. Things were better than ever. A few months went by, and I started getting a message in the bottom right of the toolbar- "windows paging memory file; virtual memory is low" or something along those lines. I ignored it, and everything was still great. Up until suddenly last night. I left the computer on that night, which I don't usually do- when I saw it this morning, the screen was still on the "DELL" opening screen. what the hell? I had left on a web page. Naturally I try to restart it (manually, the only way). After it goes to the dell screen it launches into, you guessed it, the DOS screen and a message says "Operating System not found".so I press ctrl alt del and it takes me back to the blue dell opening screen and I press f2 for setup- it says I have 0 mb of "_cache memory"Everything else has a non-zero value , for all the other types of memory.
2006-08-27 17:30:37 · 3 answers · asked by stanza 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
I have to agree with Tomaz's idea: put in the Windows CD and boot up the PC from there. "0 Mb of _cache memory"??? When was the last time you emptied out your Temporary Internet Files?
If you haven't ever....that might be a problem: a file memory overload that calls for deletion of ALL temp internet files.
I assume you regularly scan your PC with a UPDATED anti-virus AND spyware scanner(s).....right?????
I wouldn't overlook the possiblility you may have a motherboard component issue; maybe a defective memory chip, processor or even the cooling fan itself: these key areas can slow a system down, too.
If anything, I'd write down IN DETAIL this problem and register with www.suggestafix.com ( it's 100% free) and pose this problem into the appropriate category. Be sure to check the box to allow emails to arrive once answers have been given. Someone who really knows PC issues will contact you and offer some free help.
2006-08-27 17:43:44 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Wizard 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to boot your PC by putting in the Windows disc and start your PC that way. See if Windows starts.
2006-08-27 17:34:02 · answer #2 · answered by tompw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have spyware on your computer download the yahoo toolbar and run the antispy it will take care of it all for you
2006-08-27 17:34:03 · answer #3 · answered by College Football GOD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋