[So Cal Rocket]

I believe there was a virus of some sort running around a few weeks ago that would shut down Windows.

Do you have up-to-date virus software on your computer and have you run a virus scan lately?

[Thebaddog]

Your wife might be giving you an editorial comment, virus wise.

[sushiman]

" Do you have up-to-date virus software on your computer "

No .

" and have you run a virus scan lately? "

A month ago , and it was clean . The problem has existed for THREE months . I will do another virus scan today .

" Check the cooling fan on your processor "

Will do .

"The real problem? Overheated! All the upgrading of hardware had outgrown the fan "

I haven't added any new hardware since buying the computer 2 and a half years ago . Perhaps there is a problem with the cooling fan , though .

" Desktop or laptop? "

Deasktop

" How old? "

2 and a half years

" If a desktop, is there a chance your RAM has become unseated? "

Possible I guess .

We'll do a virus scan first and go from there . Thanks for all your help and advice freepers .

[sushiman]

" Do you have up-to-date virus software on your computer and have you run a virus scan lately? "

Did a virus scan this morning - all AOK .