(12-02-2018, 06:50 PM)TheDead link Wrote: Hi,
Random problems are the worst
Even if it's a new laptop, bad HDD or RAM can happen. Also, shipping can be a little rought for laptops.
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If applicable, remove everything plugged-in except the power adapter to see if the problem still occurs.
We wouldn't want that Internet connected USB coffee mug heater be the culprit
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A lot of BIOSes have embeded harddrive tests, do a short test first (minutes) because the long one is... long (hours).
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Windows "could" be able to deal differently with a memory problem, or, it just hasn't access the bad RAM portion.
When booting from a live Linux DVD/USB you have the option to "Test memory". This could tell you if memory is defective.
I have seen a quite a few times that just removing, cleaning connectors (with a white Steadler eraser) and reseating them solved problems.
Bonus question : Have you upgraded the RAM or added a memory module from original config? Different modules could also cause conflicts.
Cheers!
I havent upgraded the RAM, laptop has 8GB out of the box.
THe only things that are plugged in are the mouse and the ethernet cable.
I will run the memory test tomorrow. My Bios doesnt have a harddrive test embedded.
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