System freezes when multitasking or going on the Internet

[noknees2477]

I recently built a system for the first time. THe computer boots okay, but as soon as I try to go on the Internet or open more than one window at once, the system hangs. Or, I get a fatal exception error in the first few minutes informing me of an illegal operation. There is no software loaded on this system other than Windows 98.

[Gallaeglagh]

Seems like you did something wrong with the installation

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[mjc]

Post the exact error messages.....


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[noknees2477]

Yes, but what? This was purchased as a barebones system already set up. I don't think there are many errors I could have made.

Originally posted by Gallaeglagh:
Seems like you did something wrong with the installation

[noknees2477]

Most recent error message. . . A fatal exception has occured at 0028:C02986D1 in VXD VWIN32(05) + 00002059.

Please note that this message is not always exactly the same.




[This message has been edited by noknees2477 (edited 11-02-2001).]

[Roel]

Try to re installed your OS chances are some missing file during last installation. It happened to me before. But keep in mind that sometimes while re installing it may fail again. if that is the case upgrade your OS to a latest version. Or re format the HD and go ahead with fresh installation

[noknees2477]

Thanks for the suggestion. I've already reformatted and reinstalled Windows 98 a number of times. No luck!

Originally posted by Roel:
Try to re installed your OS chances are some missing file during last installation. It happened to me before. But keep in mind that sometimes while re installing it may fail again. if that is the case upgrade your OS to a latest version. Or re format the HD and go ahead with fresh installation

[mjc]

You can try here (http://www.techadvice.com/w98/err_with/vwin32_err.asp) for the last one...but I think that if they are all different you could have a corrupt install. Or a memory problem...check with where you bought it from, tell them you suspect you have a memory problem and see if you can get a new stick of RAM to try.

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Celts are the men that heaven made mad, For all their battles are merry and their songs are all sad.