Monitor blanks out for a second and comes on again

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Is this because of some spyware, a virus, or a bad monitor and it's time to
replace it? I've run almost every program listed here, including the
Lippman group and can't seem to find anything.
 
From: <[email protected]>

| Is this because of some spyware, a virus, or a bad monitor and it's time to
| replace it? I've run almost every program listed here, including the
| Lippman group and can't seem to find anything.

Chances are it is NOT a virus related issue.

You say monitor, CRT or flat panel ? If it is a LCD it could be a power supply problem. It
could also be a video card problem.
 
You say monitor, CRT or flat panel ? If it is a LCD it could be a
power supply problem. It could also be a video card problem.
Click to expand...


I just ran your AV kit. Trend's sysclean seem to run 2x - once with the
GUI and then a 2nd time with a VSCAN dos screen.

Kaspersky took about 4 hours and neither of them found anything.
Avast doesn't find anything and neither does Spybot or Bazooka.

While I'm typing this the CRT keep going off and on (the power light
shuts off for a split second) and it didn't seem to happen in safe mode.

Anyway, Ad-Aware found this:

indows Object Recognized!
Type : RegData
Data : regedit.exe %1
TAC Rating : 3
Category : Vulnerability
Comment : Possible virus infection, REG file extension
compromised
Rootkey : HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
Object : regfile\shell\open\command
Value :
Data : regedit.exe %1


but that could be anything and some say it's normal.


It could be that it's time for a new monitor or new video card, but how
does one tell which or if it is time? They're both about 8 years old (I
know, I know - it's time for a new computer). I could have 3x for the
price that was paid for this years ago).
 
From: <[email protected]>

< snip >

|
| It could be that it's time for a new monitor or new video card, but how
| does one tell which or if it is time? They're both about 8 years old (I
| know, I know - it's time for a new computer). I could have 3x for the
| price that was paid for this years ago).

Process of elimination. Start by examining all connections and making sure all is snug.
Try using another monitor and seeing if the "blank out" condition occurs, etc.

Prices have dropped tremendously and eight years is a good life with such and outcome a
greater possibility.
 
Is this because of some spyware, a virus, or a bad monitor and it's time to
replace it? I've run almost every program listed here, including the
Lippman group and can't seem to find anything.
Click to expand...

I once had a Belinea 17" CRT monitor with the same symptoms. At first
I thought it was some energy saving feature, but it often went blank
while typing.

I trashed the monitor and got a new one. Problem gone ;-)

Gabriela
 
While I'm typing this the CRT keep going off and on (the power light
shuts off for a split second) and it didn't seem to happen in safe mode.
Click to expand...

Quite likely the computer can't quite handle higher scan speeds, but is
happy for the time being with the generic rate put out in safe mode.
Gary Woods AKA K2AHC- PGP key on request, or at home.earthlink.net/~garygarlic
Zone 5/6 in upstate New York, 1420' elevation. NY WO G
 
From: <[email protected]>

| Is this because of some spyware, a virus, or a bad monitor and it's time to
| replace it? I've run almost every program listed here, including the
| Lippman group and can't seem to find anything.

Chances are it is NOT a virus related issue.

You say monitor, CRT or flat panel ? If it is a LCD it could be a power supply problem. It
could also be a video card problem.
Click to expand...

I would vote for a video card problem.

Once I had a APG video card with a built-in fan, which eventually got
worn out. Then I started having periodical screen blanking. Replacing
the card solve the problem.

rod
 
Gary Woods said:
Quite likely the computer
Click to expand...
^^
monitor

Once again, ladeez and gentlemen, the fingers are quicker than the brain!


Gary Woods AKA K2AHC- PGP key on request, or at home.earthlink.net/~garygarlic
Zone 5/6 in upstate New York, 1420' elevation. NY WO G
 
From: <[email protected]>

< snip >

|
| It could be that it's time for a new monitor or new video card, but
| how does one tell which or if it is time? They're both about 8 years
| old (I know, I know - it's time for a new computer). I could have 3x
| for the price that was paid for this years ago).

Process of elimination. Start by examining all connections and making
sure all is snug. Try using another monitor and seeing if the "blank
out" condition occurs, etc.

Prices have dropped tremendously and eight years is a good life with
such and outcome a greater possibility.
Click to expand...


It's a PII 400 mhz and I understand that a Powerleap centron CPU for $120
would increase it to 1.4 ghtz speed (the mobo is compatible). I was
thinking of building my own computer so that I could pick and choose the
parts that I want. Even though I could get a much faster unit than the
one I have (even with the Powerleap upgrade) for $600 at Best Buy, the
lack of expansion slots, cheap power supply (Dell is no bargain there,
either) and top notch internal hardware gives me the willies. I just
have my heart set on building my own "rig".


After turning the monitor off for a few hours, it now seems to have
settled down and isn't blanking for a second when opening jpg's or IE 6.

I still have a question about that Ad-Aware finding, though.
 
Quite likely the computer can't quite handle higher scan speeds, but
is happy for the time being with the generic rate put out in safe
mode. Gary Woods AKA K2AHC- PGP key on request, or at
home.earthlink.net/~garygarlic Zone 5/6 in upstate New York, 1420'
elevation. NY WO G
Click to expand...

You're probably right. When at 800x640 it's ok. It was when I was in
1024x768 that the problem started. I keep it at a 60 htz refresh rate,
and didn't have any problems until a few weeks ago.


Right now, after a 4 hour rest, it seems to be behaving itself.
 
I would vote for a video card problem.

Once I had a APG video card with a built-in fan, which eventually got
worn out. Then I started having periodical screen blanking. Replacing
the card solve the problem.
Click to expand...

I would have thought the same thing, except when I disconnected the cable
from the computer, turned the monitor off and turned it back on again after
10 seconds,(cable disconnected), the power light went on and off about 5
times. It's probably the monitor (CRT) and it's a good 17" Trinitron CRT
(albeit old).
 
I would have thought the same thing, except when I disconnected the cable
from the computer, turned the monitor off and turned it back on again after
10 seconds,(cable disconnected), the power light went on and off about 5
times. It's probably the monitor (CRT) and it's a good 17" Trinitron CRT
(albeit old).
Click to expand...

The CRT cannot effect the power supply (power light) in
such a way, other than if it is shorting-- cathode, second
anode, etc., and if that were the case, you'd have blown
the fuse or breaker.

When monitors age without proper ventilation, the solder
on the PC board and other connections can become brittle
and intermittent. Best thing to do is get another monitor,
or a soldering iron, solder, and a good magnifying glass
to look for hairline cracks in the solder joints with-- then
re-solder any connection that looks suspicious. Good luck.

Sid
 
I just ran your AV kit. Trend's sysclean seem to run 2x - once with the
GUI and then a 2nd time with a VSCAN dos screen.

Kaspersky took about 4 hours and neither of them found anything.
Avast doesn't find anything and neither does Spybot or Bazooka.

While I'm typing this the CRT keep going off and on (the power light
shuts off for a split second) and it didn't seem to happen in safe mode.

Anyway, Ad-Aware found this:

indows Object Recognized!
Type : RegData
Data : regedit.exe %1
TAC Rating : 3
Category : Vulnerability
Comment : Possible virus infection, REG file extension
compromised
Rootkey : HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
Object : regfile\shell\open\command
Value :
Data : regedit.exe %1


but that could be anything and some say it's normal.


It could be that it's time for a new monitor or new video card, but how
does one tell which or if it is time? They're both about 8 years old (I
know, I know - it's time for a new computer). I could have 3x for the
price that was paid for this years ago).
Click to expand...

Adaware gives false positives occasionally. My copy [build 1.06r1] does
not at the moment. Defs were updated on 2-14, are you up-to-date? My
registry entries for 'edit' and 'open' indicate:

edit
"C:\Utils\Editors\UEdit\UEDIT32.EXE" "%1"

open
regedit.exe "%1"

Regedit.exe is known for being involved with virus/troj etc. Try
googling, "regedit.exe infected" for example.


Switching monitors is an easy, inexpensive test if another one is
available to use. I would guess the video card is equally suspect.

Mine has went black both yesterday and today requiring power off to
restart. I was also informed that the modem could not be found this
morning when I tried to connect to my ISP. Also the CDrom is dying.
It sounds like a model 'T' on startup if it is chilly in the room.
This computer is ready for replacement too and it is only three years
old. :-)

BoB
 
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