Getting Tons of 'Has Encountered A Problem And Need To Close' And Other Errors

[fullbug]

Hi, my motherboard died last week, so I had a friend install another I could use until I can finally upgrade...
Ever since I have been getting errors I never had issues with before.....

Windows XP Professional 32-bit SP3
Computer type: Desktop
Installation Date: 2/19/2015 10:26:14 AM
Serial Number: V2C47-MK7JD-3R89F-D2KXW-VPK3J
   Windows Security Center
      Firewall Enabled
      Antivirus   Disabled
   Windows Update
      AutoUpdate   Not configured
   .NET Frameworks installed
      v2.0 SP2
   Internet Explorer
      Version   6.0.2900.5512
   PowerShell
      Version   1.0
Java Runtime Environment
   Path   C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0_31\bin\java.exe
   Version   8.0
   Update   31
   Build   13

Motherboard
   Manufacturer   First International Computer, Inc.
   Model   AM37 (Socket A)
   Version   SYS-xxxxxx
   Chipset Vendor   VIA
   Chipset Model   P4M266/KM266 (VT8375)
   Chipset Revision   00
   Southbridge Vendor   VIA
   Southbridge Model   VT8235
   Southbridge Revision   00
   System Temperature   40 °C
      BIOS
         Brand   Phoenix Technologies, LTD
         Version   6.00 PG
         Date   8/2/2003

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So when I try to run Google Chrome Portable, I get the 'encountered a problem a needs to close' error, when I use an installed Chrome, when it connects to the internet I get 'installation failed because your computer does not meet minimum hardware requirments for google chrome'

I also get the 'encountered' message when trying to run Opera, Avant, and portable desktop programs like 'Geek Uninstaller' and any portable browser, except Firefox, and a lot of sites will not open using IE....Also certain games give me the same encountered error....
My computer is running on just a week fresh install, so I have no idea why this is happening, ran Malwarebytes and didnt find anything....
On a side note, my sound is no longer working, although it was when I picked up the computer from my friend....

Can anyone help me out? I'm baffled.....

[Allan]

After installing a new motherboard you should do a clean install of the OS.

[fullbug]

After installing a new motherboard you should do a clean install of the OS.

So its safe to assume a 'repair' install wouldn't be good enough? Thats what the guy did....

[liquidc0d3d]

hey do check your device manager if all drivers are working properly. Update any driver you see marked with a yellow exclamation mark.
STEPS to access device manager settings in windows xp
1. Click Start
2. Click Settings
3. Click Control Panel
4. In the Control Panel, double-click the Systems icon.
5. In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab.
6. On the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button and you should see something similar to the example below.
Here is a link below to check if there are any issues.
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch001212.htm

As for your portable softwares confirm if they are all running on 32bit as your OS and also consider updating your browser to latest version.

Cheers!

[fullbug]

Yes, have done all those things, everything in device manger reads normal, and have tried updated browsers many times, thanx though....

[Allan]

A repair install will sometimes work, but a clean install is always your best option.

[liquidc0d3d]

as Allan  is mentioning a clean install is always better. Try to scan with an updated antivirus for malware and viruses.

[Allan]

Don't worry about malware. Do a clean install.

[fullbug]

I did a clean install, most of the same issues are there, cannot install Chrome, Geek Uninstaller crashes, no sound, very strange....

[Allan]

EXACTLY how did you do the installation?

After doing a clean install you must download and install all appropriate drivers, starting with the chipset driver.

[fullbug]

EXACTLY how did you do the installation?

After doing a clean install you must download and install all appropriate drivers, starting with the chipset driver.

I have my windows install CD, and a back cd of the drivers, so I installed over what was there before, there was nothing left of the previous install....

[Allan]

Please look in device manager again. Are there any yellow or red symbols?

If not, let's check the ram: download memtest (http://memtest.org/). Burn it to a cd using a dedicated .iso burning utility (http://www.petri.co.il/how_to_write_iso_files_to_cd.htm), make sure the cd drive is at the top of the boot order in bios, then boot to the newly created cd and run the utility.