Pc Reboots....

anti-spyware may not be getting everything. It usually takes two or three different apps to get everything. Get Adaware and Spybot. They're free. Also, you might try downloading the free "scan" programs of a few other commercial programs to give you an idea about how good what you are running is. I assume you are using TrendMicro's anti-virus. Go to McAfee and do their free anti-virus scan. I also assume you have kept the definition file up-to-date? Delete all your cookies, Windows .temp or .tmp files and the prefetch files. Reboot and defrag. Let us know how it works out. I'll track this thread for a few days.

and life goes on...

Jack

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1. The article [Q307973] suggests that users configure the actions that Windows takes when a severe error (also called a fatal system error, or Stop error) occurs. Also, please read the article, "A Description of the Safe Mode Boot Options in Windows XP (Q315222)," for accessing a system that will not boot normally.

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3. The article [Q314084] describes how to gather more information about an error message using Pstat.exe, a Resource Kit utility run from the command line that gives a picture of the processes and drivers that are currently running.

4. Access the TechNet "Windows XP Events and Errors" page or the site "EventID.Net", type the Source (for example, Print) and/or the Event code (for example, 20) into the ID field, then either click the Go button or simply press ENTER. -- the two most important items of information concerning an Event. When a reference is rendered, simply following the prompts for additonal information/help. You may also find the site information "How do I view the error messages registered in Event Log?" helpful in understanding how and what to do.