What will happen if I keep the dual core technology "off". This is the only way I can get the computer to not lock up. I've tried every fix I could come up with between, ram, drivers, graphics card, fans, overheating, etc...
When dual core is enabled, within minutes of starting the computer it will lock up. There is no specific program related to lockups. I have even used msconfig with no luck, still locks up. I have to do a hard reboot.
My system is:
Dell Dimension Dm061
Intel core 2 CPU 6300
1.8ghz 2gb ram.
Windows XP Media center edition
Service pack 3(?)
BTW, since I got this computer new 2 years ago, system prop. showed the ram as 512mb. After I have pulled out and switched and plugged back in etc.... it now shows 2gb of ram. Which I always thought it had 512, I was shocked to find out 2gb.
Thanks in advance for any help.
When dual core is enabled, within minutes of starting the computer it will lock up. There is no specific program related to lockups. I have even used msconfig with no luck, still locks up. I have to do a hard reboot.
My system is:
Dell Dimension Dm061
Intel core 2 CPU 6300
1.8ghz 2gb ram.
Windows XP Media center edition
Service pack 3(?)
BTW, since I got this computer new 2 years ago, system prop. showed the ram as 512mb. After I have pulled out and switched and plugged back in etc.... it now shows 2gb of ram. Which I always thought it had 512, I was shocked to find out 2gb.
Thanks in advance for any help.