From Leo's mailbag:
> From: A Computer User
> Sent: May 17, 2005
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: sudden crashes
>
> Leo,
> I\'ve suddenly been experiencing a problem with my
> computer... it had never happened until last Wednesday, and
> happens all the time now. For some reason my computer is
> locking up. I checked the hardware, and it is all running
> fine, so that leaves me thinking it is a Windows problem.
> I\'ve had this computer for 2 years, so it puzzles me as to
> why this is happening. Every time it happens, I have to
> reboot manually. I\'ve ran numerous virus scans and anti-spy
> scans, all of which have given a clean bill. What else can I
> do? Could an XP re-install work?
It could, but I'd start with a system file checker run first:
http://ask-leo.com/what_is_the_system_file_checker_and_how_do_i_run_it.html
Thanks for asking,
Leo