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    So hello. I'm kind of stuck with a problem where I can only run Windows for like 10 minutes. After that, Windows Explorer freezes up, then everything else. If that fixes itself, I get a BSOD soon after. and not the classic BSOD. A "Windows has stopped running to prevent blah blah blah" BSOD, basically telling me it's dumping some shit to make everything 'okay'. It's annoying. I've ended up running Windows in Safe Mode with Networking (Windows with some drivers disabled and nother ing opening in the background) It's an okay solution, but it comes with the fact I can't use YouTube, or audio, or some external drives (my SD doesn't work, but my USB Stick does, among other things) Is there any way I can fix my computer? Thanks. I'm running a (terrible) Dell inspiron 1525, came with Vista but running my harddrive from my old Toshiba Satellite L765 that died.

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    Considering it's not happening in safe mode, my guess is malware. On the start menu, type "msconfig" into the search bar and hit enter. Click the Startup tab, uncheck anything you don't recognize then click Apply and restart your computer. If it still does it, try disabling everything else on the Startup tab and restarting again.

    If that doesn't work, download and install the non-premium version of Malwarebytes, found here. Once it's installed, run it and find the definitions update option on the main window, then do a normal full scan. You'll probably want to do all of this from safe mode, just make sure you select the one with networking.
    "I think that the problem with this video is it is highly derivative of many popular bands within the genre. Although when viewed on its own merits, it does have a deeper groove. However what it has in groove, it lacks in originality. One can't help but be reminded of such bands as Pearl Jam, White Zombie, Suicidal Tendencies and other bands that bear the mantle of so called "Alternative Rock". One is even reminded of Lorie Anderson when she wore curlers. Hehehmhm! This video speaks less to the heart and more to the sphincter. In closing, I think Korn would do well to learn more from -"

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    I'm running a (terrible) Dell inspiron 1525, came with Vista but running my harddrive from my old Toshiba Satellite L765 that died
    This is most likely your problem. When you install Windows, it automatically installs and configures specific drivers tailored toward your systems hardware. If you try using that same installation on a different machine, unless they have identical hardware you'll run into all sorts of issues, including the one you're having now.

    What you'll need to do is reinstall Windows. Assuming you have a product key available for Windows 7, you can download a copy from Microsoft here.
    "I think that the problem with this video is it is highly derivative of many popular bands within the genre. Although when viewed on its own merits, it does have a deeper groove. However what it has in groove, it lacks in originality. One can't help but be reminded of such bands as Pearl Jam, White Zombie, Suicidal Tendencies and other bands that bear the mantle of so called "Alternative Rock". One is even reminded of Lorie Anderson when she wore curlers. Hehehmhm! This video speaks less to the heart and more to the sphincter. In closing, I think Korn would do well to learn more from -"

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    To add to what Maslow said , you will need this to get your windows keys if you do not have them available,

    Download Links:
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    THE BEST METHOD to run PSX games (and everything else for that matter) is via Retroarch - http://buildbot.libretro.com/nightly/
    If you have any questions on how to set it up on Windows please feel free to ask, its very easy.


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