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Trouble with new computer




KyleL wrote:
> Intermittently I get an error with
> the video card, it won't work but it does work occasionally. Next, when I
> try to install an OS onto either drive the computer just restarts.  
> 

What is the video card error?

> Here are some scenarios - Win7 (RTM), Computer turns on boots to DVD, 
> Copies the files, then stalls in expanding at 0% till it restarts itself.
> Win Vista Same issue only it will expand
> Win XP Hangs formatting.

Bad RAM maybe.  Try first pulling out RAM and alternate sticks to see if 
you can find the bad stick.


Ryan






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