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Sony Vio Laptop Model PCG-3G5L Locks up

by W0lfMan3 Nov 16, 2009 11:27AM PST

I am working on the laptop referenced above, as it boots up it gives a warning the vista (cursed 64 bit op system) has stopped working and gives no error code and then 3 minutes later it locks up tight. Any one got any ideas on how to resolve this problem with out doing a format and reload with XP Pro ?? (best microsoft op system EVER)

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Odd.

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Nov 16, 2009 9:34PM PST

At the office we have a few Vista 64 machines and no lockups. But there is no damage to the OS, no registry cleaners and they get their yearly cleanings (canned air blasts, etc.)

I disagree that it's the OS in this case. But if you think XP will fix it, what's stopping you?

You ask how to fix it but offer little clue to what may be the cause. It sounds like a hardware or heat issue. But what have you done to remove that as a possible cause?
Bob

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