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WF_Catt
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06-22-2016, 11:32 AM
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Hello,
I own a Windows XP system that I rely on for running old software. It hasn’t been connected to the internet for quite some time and has been functioning well. Recently, when I powered it on, I experienced strange issues: a distorted screen, lockups, occasional login failures, frozen mouse, and even monitor shutdowns.

I suspect this isn’t due to a virus since the machine has been offline for years and I don’t transfer files to it regularly. It seems isolated. I’m trying to restore from a backup but can’t reach that option before the computer freezes. Could someone help me understand what’s happening?
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WF_Catt
06-22-2016, 11:32 AM #1

Hello,
I own a Windows XP system that I rely on for running old software. It hasn’t been connected to the internet for quite some time and has been functioning well. Recently, when I powered it on, I experienced strange issues: a distorted screen, lockups, occasional login failures, frozen mouse, and even monitor shutdowns.

I suspect this isn’t due to a virus since the machine has been offline for years and I don’t transfer files to it regularly. It seems isolated. I’m trying to restore from a backup but can’t reach that option before the computer freezes. Could someone help me understand what’s happening?

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Goldenpiggy737
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06-23-2016, 05:29 PM
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overheating or hardware issues
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Goldenpiggy737
06-23-2016, 05:29 PM #2

overheating or hardware issues

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ArisV
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06-23-2016, 07:41 PM
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I have been checking and think the issue might lie with the graphics card. How can I restore the standard Windows XP built-in graphics card/software (since the current one fails and powers off quickly)? Should I also switch to another connection point?
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ArisV
06-23-2016, 07:41 PM #3

I have been checking and think the issue might lie with the graphics card. How can I restore the standard Windows XP built-in graphics card/software (since the current one fails and powers off quickly)? Should I also switch to another connection point?

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IrmeliNilsson
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06-26-2016, 01:05 PM
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no idea because you didn't specify your requirements
typically just take out the GPU and connect the monitor to the motherboard's output port
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IrmeliNilsson
06-26-2016, 01:05 PM #4

no idea because you didn't specify your requirements
typically just take out the GPU and connect the monitor to the motherboard's output port

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