Computer Hope

Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: smiles216 on October 24, 2008, 02:57:22 PM

Title: video problems
Post by: smiles216 on October 24, 2008, 02:57:22 PM

I've been having problems with my PC.  After booting a series of lines will appear on the screen eventually cause the computer to crash.  I'm not sure whether I need a driver update or whether I need to replace the hardware.  If anyone could give me advice I would greatly appreciate it.

Title: Re: video problems
Post by: Saviour on October 24, 2008, 04:43:16 PM

Do you receive any error messages at all when the computer crashes...or do you have no display at all?

Were there any recent hardware/software changes made to this computer?

Have you tried booting into Safe Mode to see if the same thing happens?

Have you tried running System Restore to rollback to a time prior to this occurring?

Title: Re: video problems
Post by: smiles216 on October 24, 2008, 06:41:40 PM

I've gotten a few STOP error messages, but the number is different every time.  No recent hardware/software changes.  The problem is still there when run in safe mode and after a system restore.  I've unplugged and re-plugged my video card and made sure my drivers are up to date.  It seems like a hardware issue, but I'm not sure exactly what.