computer crashes

[wpaulvandyk]

i would like to know why does my computer keep crashing

 

basically i have an Phillips Iqon computer

intel celeron r cpu 2.806ghz

192 mb ram

 

sometimes it will just automatically go off like when i am online or just working on typing something. Is it windows or because i need more memory

 

I sometimes get messages about windows low on memory and virtual memory and could delete some files to store some space

 

any help would be greatful

[Plastic Nev]

Hi, you could certainly do with more RAM, 190 is not enough and the computer will run a good deal faster with more RAM.

However that may not be the issue with the random shut downs, it may be due to overheating.

I assume this is a desktop machine?

So shut down and turn off at the mains, remove the cover, touch the case to help prevent static damage and look at the fan and heatsink on the main CPU, is there a dust and fluff build up?

If so clean it out with a can of compressed air (Available at most computer parts stores)

Let us know what you find.

Nev.