EDIT: New problem arose, see my reply below. Windows got wiped, so most of this is irrelevant.
Ok, so I built a new gaming PC about three weeks ago with Windows 7 Home Premium. Everything has been perfect until yesterday, when I downloaded OpenOffice FROM THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE, YES. I don't know if it was something with my bios or what, but It made my computer go wack. My bios is Click Bios v10.2, so very up-to-date. I managed to uninstall OpenOffice, but the problem persists SOMETIMES. (I'll describe the errors below.) As in, I'm typing this on said computer right now. I have tried System Restore and Chkdsk (which found and fixed a couple hundred errors the first time and a dozen or so the second), and both have temporarily helped stabilize it, but after 1-2 hours it started getting more errors.
Ok, so for the errors. Number one, this is very uncommon, happened twice, I couldn't even get into Windows before it froze. Had to reset. This has not happened since System Restore. Number two: this is what usually happens, I start the computer, avast and Steam run normally, everything is fine, but between 30 seconds and an hour later the system will freeze, and I have to force shut down. This is the error that has persisted after System Restore and Chkdsk. And third, uncommonly, and before System Restore, it would attempt to run a Chkdsk, without any way to cancel, as in my keyboard would not respond. This Chkdsk instantly froze when it started, and I'd have to reset. One time, to my surprise, it worked, and this problem has not arisen since, and I did another one successfully.
I am almost positive this is not a virus, as Safe Mode does not change anything. I do not have a CD or HDD available for backup, so don't ask about that. I have not run a MemCheck, but my memory seems to be doing fine when the system loads correctly, like now. I was even able to run Planetside 2 without trouble. Windows and all drivers are up-to-date. My computer is a monster, so it's not hardware limitations. I have run virus tests, as well, and nothing was found. My HDD is a 7200 RPM Seagate Barracuda that I got new off of eBay. Nothing is overheating, I have 5 fans set up, 4 of which are directly over the processor and RAM. The other is right in front of my hard drive. DESPERATELY NEED HELP!
Ok, so I built a new gaming PC about three weeks ago with Windows 7 Home Premium. Everything has been perfect until yesterday, when I downloaded OpenOffice FROM THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE, YES. I don't know if it was something with my bios or what, but It made my computer go wack. My bios is Click Bios v10.2, so very up-to-date. I managed to uninstall OpenOffice, but the problem persists SOMETIMES. (I'll describe the errors below.) As in, I'm typing this on said computer right now. I have tried System Restore and Chkdsk (which found and fixed a couple hundred errors the first time and a dozen or so the second), and both have temporarily helped stabilize it, but after 1-2 hours it started getting more errors.
Ok, so for the errors. Number one, this is very uncommon, happened twice, I couldn't even get into Windows before it froze. Had to reset. This has not happened since System Restore. Number two: this is what usually happens, I start the computer, avast and Steam run normally, everything is fine, but between 30 seconds and an hour later the system will freeze, and I have to force shut down. This is the error that has persisted after System Restore and Chkdsk. And third, uncommonly, and before System Restore, it would attempt to run a Chkdsk, without any way to cancel, as in my keyboard would not respond. This Chkdsk instantly froze when it started, and I'd have to reset. One time, to my surprise, it worked, and this problem has not arisen since, and I did another one successfully.
I am almost positive this is not a virus, as Safe Mode does not change anything. I do not have a CD or HDD available for backup, so don't ask about that. I have not run a MemCheck, but my memory seems to be doing fine when the system loads correctly, like now. I was even able to run Planetside 2 without trouble. Windows and all drivers are up-to-date. My computer is a monster, so it's not hardware limitations. I have run virus tests, as well, and nothing was found. My HDD is a 7200 RPM Seagate Barracuda that I got new off of eBay. Nothing is overheating, I have 5 fans set up, 4 of which are directly over the processor and RAM. The other is right in front of my hard drive. DESPERATELY NEED HELP!