From Leo's mailbag:
> From: A Computer User
> Sent: January 19, 2006
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: Why does my Win98 machine reboot
>
> Leo,
> Why does my Win98 machine reboot when I try to transfer files
> to/from my XP home machine? I am using a Linksys 5 port hub
> and Netgear NICs; cat 5 cable to wall ports w/ approx. 20'
> cable between the two.
Usually if it reboots or crashes when you do some heavy network
activity, I immediately suspect the drivers for your network card.
I would make sure that those were up-to-date by visiting the web
site for your computer's manufacturer, or the network card's
manufacturer, where I'd have you download and install the latest
drivers for that network card.
If that doesn't do it, it's possible that the network card itself
has a hardware problem.
Since you're running Win98, it's possible that you can no
longer get updated drivers, but it's worth a look.
Thanks for asking,
Leo
Article 1034
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