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Locks up first 5-10 minutes after started

Jun 24, 2005 11:29PM PDT

I have a Gateway Select 1000 running ME and it locks up continuosly the first 5-10 minutes after startup. If I let it run for 10 minute and then re-boot or leave it on it works flawlessly. I've done a complete re-install of Windows ME to make sure it isn't a software problem. I feel this is hardware problem effected by heat. Is there a way to check the possibilties without bringing it in?

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if it was heat related
Jun 24, 2005 11:53PM PDT

then it wouldn't get better.

One thing I found about ME. If you install with less memory, like 64mb. you get a better install. then put the rest of the memory back in when your finished.
ME need a lot of ram to run because it has a memory dump issue but, you don't need it all to install it.
You could have a harware issue but, why does it get better after 10 mins.is the question? doesn't make since either. Have you cleaned the inside of your case lately? Maybe the cpu fan is clogged and it takes awhile to get up to speed. That would make some since. Give us more details to go on.

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Inspect the Motherboard Capacitors.
Jun 25, 2005 12:06AM PDT

Here's a link about the issue. Most makers were aware of the issue and when you find bad caps, they change the board. It's its an old machine, they may not cover the labor.

-> http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=195

The symptoms are consistent with the failure mode you have indicated.

Bob

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Define the problem first
Jun 26, 2005 5:37PM PDT

Try using a tool like Sandra, www.sisoftware.net. This application can help you define your issue instead of pulling your hair out trying to guess what may be wrong.

I used to use ME on a Dell Dimension PC, it gave me a few problems. ME was the precursor to WIN XP home and a few of the features in me should have been left as beta as device drivers written for the other Windows version were not alway friendly to ME. You may just have a simple driver issue.

If you can foot the bill, I say upgrade to XP home. You will be happy you did.