Computer XP keeps crashing is there a system log i can check?

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Computer XP keeps crashing is there a system log i can check?

topr8

2:08 pm on Feb 26, 2010 (gmt 0)

my computer has started crashing more frequenty than i would like!

i think it could be something to do with downloading/uploading, maybe a dodgy network card.

anyway, is there a log file (windows xp) which i can look at to try and work out what is causing the crashes? if so where is it?

thanks!

mattur

3:16 pm on Feb 26, 2010 (gmt 0)

Right click "My Computer" -> "Manage" -> "Event Viewer"

The "System" log will probably be the one with potentially useful info. HTH.

mattur

3:19 pm on Feb 26, 2010 (gmt 0)

Also check the system failure settings:

Right click "My Computer" -> "Properties" -> "Advanced" -> Startup and Recovery "Settings"

topr8

5:52 pm on Feb 26, 2010 (gmt 0)

thank you, that's a good starting point.
i'll see what i can find, thank you.