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Have you booted to and run Memtest? This sounds like a hardware issue to me. Also check the cpu temp in the bios.
Last edited by win7clutz; 27 Feb 2010 at 18:43. Reason: typo
I read that you read through my posts, but then you asked me to run programs that do not run under safe mode, so I guess you missed a few of my posts. I understand, you have a ;lot to rad in any given day. This has been very frustrating. now I have to bring the thing into a shop.
I do not remember exactly when, but before upgrading my computer I did run the Windows 7 advisor and it checked out.
SO - I know that this may seem simplistic, but:
1. I have tried 2 different Video cards
2. Tried installing on a completely new hard drive
2. Unhooked everything from the motherboard except the system drive, and video card
And nothing works.
Might it be safe to say it is actually the motherboard?
OK - I puled out all but one RAM and -FOR THE FIRST TIME IN DAYS - got into the regular windows. NOW I will run the tests you suggested.
I feel a little better, although I am still apprehensive.
Once it booted, the computer told me it had to reboot, so I am waiting through that.
PLEASE - hang around here for a few minutes as I run the tests and get back to you
OK - so far no problems with 1 stick of RAM (2 GB) but I can't run my programs on less than 8. I guess we will figure out that later.
I have attached the SIW file and ran Windows 7 upgrade adviser - it said everything was fine. I am going to reattach the other hard drives, one at a time and see if they all meet the requirements. THEN I guess I can add RAM one stick at a time. Hopefully I will hear from you guys by then
Have you tried to have only 4 gig in ? Some Mobo will not like having 8 gig, specially if you are connected with a 4-pin mobo header.
What kind of program do you have that require more than 4 gig anyway ? Unless you do profesionnal video editing or heavy graphics programming you should not need 8 gig.
My 2¢...
Try boosting your MCH Core (in BIOS) from 1.100V to 1.160V. Sometimes Gigabyte MBs don't handle 8gigs of RAM and Windows 7 together well at all... perhaps the way 7 uses RAM is different than XP.
I have a Gigabyte MB too, and I couldn't leave the MCH Core on auto... I'd get BSODs all day.