I would not be certain that the updates are the cause of your problem with the possible exception of Windows Defender which I do not use. I...
XP is assumed as the thread is in the XP forum.
If you had no problems prior to changing the graphics card I suspect the card itself - either faulty or not compatible.
My original advice stands - freezes/crashes - neither is right. If you want to try and resolve it yourself reload DirextX .... DirectX...
Under the circumstances you describe I would head straight back to the shop. Was the card tested in your computer before you left?
Thanks for the update - glad to hear that my suggestion to test the RAM isolated the cause of the BSOD's :) Please mark this thread as...
The current issue of Computer Shopper (July would you believe) has a copy of Brightfilter Parental Control 2009 and an upgrade offer -...
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An explanation of your blue screen errors ..... I would run the minidump files through BlueScreenView and try to identify which files are...
Never used or had need to use a plug in IDE controller, but I have read more than once that they can be 'iffy'. Glad to hear of your success :)
That's computers for you - maybe a dodgy connection on the drive or cable - keep your fingers crossed - or replace the drive :)Please mark this...
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