10.12.2011, 22:27
RAM is, as said before, a good idea, if it suddenly stopped working without changing anything on your computer.
Take out all RAM sticks. Then put them in one-by-one and retest, so you can test every ram module on its own. If the same error occurs for every single ram module, it is probably okay. If you only got one ram stick, try to get another one of the same type for testing, e.g. from a friend.
Another thing is reinstalling windows xp (I think this was possible with xp, boot from the xp cd, start installation, and select reinstall somewhere) so the HDD isnt reformatted and you dont loose all your data and settings.
Take out all RAM sticks. Then put them in one-by-one and retest, so you can test every ram module on its own. If the same error occurs for every single ram module, it is probably okay. If you only got one ram stick, try to get another one of the same type for testing, e.g. from a friend.
Another thing is reinstalling windows xp (I think this was possible with xp, boot from the xp cd, start installation, and select reinstall somewhere) so the HDD isnt reformatted and you dont loose all your data and settings.