new ram added computer freezes on internet

[Chris O'Toole]

I went to a local computer shop to have memory increased (was 64 added 256). Now it freezes on the internet. Store says the ram was tested and fine, did a hardware diagnosis everything is fine. Running just 256 it freezes but not with 64. Is there any setting on the computer that may need to be adjusted???

[Raptor]

If you still have warranty on your new RAM, go back to the store and explain them your problem?

[Gurudev]

When buying a RAM not only the capacity but also the type and the speed matters. Two types of memory is mostly used: SDRAM AND DDR-DRAM.The speed varies from PC66 to PC450 and beyond. The speed should agree with the FSB. Check your manual to see that the new memory satisfy the specification in the sytem's manual.

To learn more about memoy please click the link below.

http://home.cfl.rr.com/eaa/MemoryTypes.htm

[merlin_2]

what operating system is this  occuring on...

[Chris O'Toole]

windows 98 se

[merlin_2]

does your motherboard support 256mb ram?

[Chris O'Toole]

Yes it does. It picks up all 256 and runs with no problem with other programs (Word, Excel,e-mail,etc) just freezes on the internet.

[merlin_2]

chris what browser are you using ie6?have you got a firewall?or pop-up killer...does this happening on all sites?

[Chris O'Toole]

ie6, no firewall or pop-up killer.
the sites varied but there was a few that it would happen every time (chrysler.ca, ticketmaster.ca) to name a few. almost always the homepage would work but it froze my computer once.

[Raptor]

Scan for viruses, trojans and spyware.

You may want to use an alternate browser such as Mozilla Firefox which I'd recommend even if you didn't have any problems..

[Computer_Commando]

windows 98 se

Win98 will freeze up at "the drop of a hat".  Upgrade to Win2k or WinXP.  I've got all three on the same computer and many times IE6 will "freeze" in Win98SE.