PC randomly restarting

RE:im almost certain this problem is software

After reading everone's replies and your initial post I would agree "im almost certain this problem is software" most likely drivers.
 
i have formatted many times, installs the same drivers (many times, with no problems), apart from this time

you suggest updating my bios? (implys buying a CD-R :<)

if this didnt work, is my RAM really that bad? like i said, no problems at all before the format
 
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It would at this point appear as though the bios needs to be set to match the system.OS system setups can set bios settings.This is why you need to reboot.You will have to enter CMOS and make sure the settings are correct.If the ram was faulty you would recieve an error on memtest.However an incorrect setting could cause the ram to react as faulty.CPU settings can also effect the performance of random access memory.And of course when it comes to computers etc..........
 
JIM451 said:
It would at this point appear as though the bios needs to be set to match the system.OS system setups can set bios settings.This is why you need to reboot.You will have to enter CMOS and make sure the settings are correct.If the ram was faulty you would recieve an error on memtest.However an incorrect setting could cause the ram to react as faulty.CPU settings can also effect the performance of random access memory.And of course when it comes to computers etc..........
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i randomly get msn/firefox errors, causing them to close

i have NEVER had these problems after a format, EVER

can someone please give me step by step guide to fix this (please)?!

ive tried to update my BIOS, but had problems from the download
 
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also guys, i get a HUGE amount of errors when running firefox and msn, forcing them to close

sorry to bug you guys again, but WHY!?

ive formatted loads of times and never had application problems (and RAM too i assume)
 
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Go into system information device management tab.Look through your devices to see if there are any conficts.If your system allows a print out,print them.Then you can take this and what you know about your system to the bios settings(after power on press DEL to enter CMOS on most PC's)and set your bios settings accordingly.If you are really new to this you should take notes on the present settings before you attempt to change anything.You may need to return certain settings.You can leave CMOS without saving any entrees if you so choose.
You can also disable power management in the BIOS settings to try to free some resources.It is best to keep a record of your bios settings.
 
JIM451 said:
Go into system information device management tab.Look through your devices to see if there are any conficts.If your system allows a print out,print them.Then you can take this and what you know about your system to the bios settings(after power on press DEL to enter CMOS on most PC's)and set your bios settings accordingly.If you are really new to this you should take notes on the present settings before you attempt to change anything.You may need to return certain settings.You can leave CMOS without saving any entrees if you so choose.
You can also disable power management in the BIOS settings to try to free some resources.It is best to keep a record of your bios settings.
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thank you for your reply, i will crack on with this ASAP (tommorow)

my PC just rebooted with the error (in the event viewer)

The computer has rebooted from a bugcheck. The bugcheck was: 0x1000008e (0xc0000005, 0x805563a0, 0xf7d16c3c, 0x00000000). A dump was saved in: C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\Mini061607-01.dmp.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.

does this (still) imply the RAM?
 
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