it's the right speed ram and sometimes the computer will stay on for hours and sometimes only a couple of minutes. i have read that if i disable the restart pc option this may stop it happening, is it safe to do that?
2007-02-26 08:43:09 · 8 answers · asked by venom 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Prove that it's the new RAM... take the memory out and put it back to the original specification.
If the problem is fixed... take the RAM back to the shop and ask for it to be replaced with stuff that *works*.
If the problem isn't fixed, it's not the RAM. It may be poor connection to the memory (clean the sockets with an air puffer... ) or malware in the computer (check with AV software) or something else... could even be static damage if you took no static precautions while fitting the memory or did it with the computer plugged in to the wall power.
I've had duff RAM from a supplier ... once. From a reputable supplier at that. They changed it, no questions asked. But... if it's not the memory that's at fault changing it won't fix the problem.
2007-02-26 08:54:18 · answer #1 · answered by bambamitsdead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try disabling the reboot on bluescreen function (i cant remember off my head how to, but if you search the net im sure you will find it)
it could be blue screening and automatically rebooting from that. If so, then most likely it is the RAM.
Take the RAM out, clean both the contacts and the slot (If you arnt sure how to do this, ASK... dont just geuss). Put it back in and see if that works.
If not, Try your computer without the new RAM, if it still restarts, etc, try taking our you old ram and just leave in the new. If it still does it then it is posible that you acidently damaged both sticks of RAM when you (or whoever put it in) put the RAM in.
2007-02-26 16:53:55 · answer #2 · answered by thunderbox666 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. I would remove the RAM and dust out the slots. It's common for some PC dust to settle on the contacts. Use static protection, of course. touch the case first.
2007-02-26 16:47:24 · answer #3 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might try the Stopzilla free version and see if it corrects your problem.
This program looks for Trojans,worms,bugs,ad-ware,spy-ware and misc programs you don't need on your computer, it is a free version and cost $30 a year if you decide to keep it.
www.stopzilla.com
Good Luck,
2007-02-26 16:52:27 · answer #4 · answered by semi273hemi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How will you be able to turn it off than yourself? It's a trojan, it causes the computer to do random things especially restart itself. Try a system restore. That should work. Or it could be a fault in the computer in which case you can return it or get it repaired.
2007-02-26 16:45:29 · answer #5 · answered by john c 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it is safe to do that but this might cause a blue screen take the mem back and exg it. could be DOA mem
2007-02-26 16:46:17 · answer #6 · answered by brian.taylor2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its the wrong type go back to the old ram if everything is OK take it back to where you bought it
2007-02-26 17:54:33 · answer #7 · answered by top cat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like the memory is defective...
2007-02-26 17:36:27 · answer #8 · answered by Robert W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋