[SOLVED] GX600 Locking up and freezing

hey guys, I am new to MSI, I admittedly have been more of an ASUS fan of laptops, but received a new GX600 last week, and I have been having issues.
I ordered the laptop with a 1gb ram upgrade, and the seller gave me a shocking 1gb micron technologies stick, that was constantly locking up my system - so i removed it, and the system since has not shown the same symptoms (freezing, becoming unresponsive)
My new issue is a strange one, and I have been looking around the forum, and havn't found anyone else with an issue the same as it.
Every few hours or so, The screen will go black, and the unit will become unresponsive. It needs power to be cut for it to turn off, allowing me to turn it back on. Sometimes the unit will just restart.
This is a fresh install and update of vista, and I had a feeling it was the ram that was the issue. Running Memtest, the screen would just stay on this:
http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/2445/20082008zx9.jpg
Is anyone else having similar issues with an MSI notebook? the issue is frustrating!
E: I am running the most recent BIOS.

Quote from: http://support.msicomputer.co.uk/index.php?_m=knowledgebase&_a=printable&kbarticleid=29
First of all don't panic! It can be just a protective mode* which all our notebooks have implemented. To check if it's a fault or is it just the protective mode that has been triggered please:
- take the battery out. It's that black long part at the back end of the notebook. There will be 2 latches holding it. You need to slide them to unlock the battery and then slide the battery outwards.
- unplug the mains from the notebook.
- leave the unit unplugged from the mains and battery for 2 sec.
- plug back just the battery
- power on your notebook.
If it was just our protective mode triggered then the unit will power and work as per normal. You can then plug the battery anytime.
If the unit will still wont display anything then call the notebook hot line or create a ticket and we will assist.
*the protective mode is there to prevent hardware damages to the unit when charges to it or it's settings have been made. Such mode can be triggered by a improper installation/shutdown, power cut, power voltage jump etc. In such event the unit does not power on fully to protect itself; the screen stays black although some lights on the unit will light up. Discharging the unit completely will reset the settings and any minor power management issues.
UPDATE
The unit just suffered another Black screen, and would only boot into this black screen, until i removed the battery for a few minutes (again :S). any ideas?

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USB Device: hub_device, 0x8087 (Intel Corporation), 0x0024, 0x1a100000 / 2
USB Device: FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in), apple_vendor_id, 0x8509, 0x1a110000 / 3
USB Device: hub_device, 0x8087 (Intel Corporation), 0x0024, 0x1d100000 / 2
USB Device: hub_device, 0x0424 (SMSC), 0x2513, 0x1d180000 / 3
USB Device: Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad, apple_vendor_id, 0x0252, 0x1d183000 / 6
USB Device: IR Receiver, apple_vendor_id, 0x8242, 0x1d182000 / 5
USB Device: BRCM20702 Hub, 0x0a5c (Broadcom Corp.), 0x4500, 0x1d181000 / 4
USB Device: Bluetooth USB Host Controller, apple_vendor_id, 0x821d, 0x1d181300 / 8

1. This comment applies to malicious software ("malware") that's installed unwittingly by the victim of a network attack. It does not apply to software, such as keystroke loggers, that may be installed deliberately by an intruder who has hands-on access to the victim's computer. That threat is in a different category, and there's no easy way to defend against it. If you have reason to suspect that you're the target of such an attack, you need expert help.
OS X now implements three layers of built-in protection specifically against malware, not counting runtime protections such as execute disable, sandboxing, system library randomization, and address space layout randomization that may also guard against other kinds of exploits.
2. All versions of OS X since 10.6.7 have been able to detect known Mac malware in downloaded files, and to block insecure web plugins. This feature is transparent to the user, but internally Apple calls it "XProtect." The malware recognition database is automatically checked for updates once a day; however, you shouldn't rely on it, because the attackers are always at least a day ahead of the defenders.
The following caveats apply to XProtect:
It can be bypassed by some third-party networking software, such as BitTorrent clients and Java applets.
It only applies to software downloaded from the network. Software installed from a CD or other media is not checked.
3. Starting with OS X 10.7.5, there has been a second layer of built-in malware protection, designated "Gatekeeper" by Apple. By default, applications and Installer packages downloaded from the network will only run if they're digitally signed by a developer with a certificate issued by Apple. Software certified in this way hasn't necessarily been tested by Apple, but you can be reasonably sure that it hasn't been modified by anyone other than the developer. His identity is known to Apple, so he could be held legally responsible if he distributed malware. That may not mean much if the developer lives in a country with a weak legal system (see below.)
Gatekeeper doesn't depend on a database of known malware. It has, however, the same limitations as XProtect, and in addition the following:
It can easily be disabled or overridden by the user.
A malware attacker could get control of a code-signing certificate under false pretenses, or could find some other way to bypass Apple's oversight, or the oversight could fail in a particular case due to human error.
For most purposes, applications recognized by Gatekeeper as signed, including App Store products, can be considered safe. Note, however, that at least one trojan for iOS (not for OS X) was briefly distributed by a developer in Russia through the iTunes App Store. That store is under the same oversight by Apple as the Mac App Store, so the protection shouldn't be considered absolute. App Store products may prompt for access to private data, such as your contacts. Think before granting that access. OS X security is based on user input. Never click anything reflexively.
4. Starting with OS X 10.8.3, a third layer of protection has been added: a "Malware Removal Tool" (MRT). MRT runs automatically in the background when you update the OS. It checks for, and removes, malware that may have evaded the other protections via a Java exploit (see below.) MRT also runs when you install or update the Apple-supplied Java runtime (but not the Oracle runtime.) Like XProtect, MRT is presumably effective against known attacks, but maybe not against unknown attacks. It notifies you if it finds malware, but otherwise there's no user interface to MRT.
5. Beyond XProtect, Gatekeeper, and MRT, there’s no evidence of any benefit from other automated protection against malware. The first and best line of defense is always your own intelligence. With the possible exception of Java exploits, all known malware circulating on the Internet that affects a fully-updated installation of OS X 10.6 or later takes the form of so-called "trojan horses," which can only have an effect if the victim is duped into running them. The threat therefore amounts to a battle of wits between you and the malware attacker. If you're smarter than he thinks you are, you'll win.
That means, in practice, that you never use software that comes from an untrustworthy source, or that does something inherently untrustworthy. How do you know what is trustworthy?
Any website that prompts you to install a “codec,” “plug-in,” "player," "extractor," or “certificate” that comes from that same site, or an unknown one, is untrustworthy.
A web operator who tells you that you have a “virus,” or that anything else is wrong with your computer, or that you have won a prize in a contest you never entered, is trying to commit a crime with you as the victim. (Some reputable websites did legitimately warn visitors who were infected with the "DNSChanger" malware. That exception to this rule no longer applies.)
Pirated copies or "cracks" of commercial software, no matter where they come from, are unsafe.
Software of any kind downloaded from a BitTorrent or from a Usenet binary newsgroup is unsafe.
Software that purports to help you do something that's illegal or that infringes copyright, such as saving streamed audio or video for reuse without permission, is unsafe. All YouTube "downloaders" are in this category, though not all are necessarily harmful.
Software with a corporate brand, such as Adobe Flash Player, must be downloaded directly from the developer’s website. If it comes from any other source, it's unsafe.
Even signed applications should not be trusted if they do something unexpected, such as asking for permission to access your contacts or your location for no apparent reason.
6. Java on the Web (not to be confused with JavaScript, to which it's not related, despite the similarity of the names) is a weak point in the security of any system. Java is, among other things, a platform for running complex applications in a web page, on the client. That was always a bad idea, and Java's developers have proven themselves incapable of implementing it without also creating a portal for malware to enter. Past Java exploits are the closest thing there has ever been to a Windows-style virus affecting OS X. Merely loading a page with malicious Java content could be harmful.
Fortunately, client-side Java on the Web is obsolete and mostly extinct. Only a few outmoded sites still use it. Try to hasten the process of extinction by avoiding those sites, if you have a choice. Forget about playing games or other non-essential uses of Java.
Java is not included in OS X 10.7 and later. Discrete Java installers are distributed by Apple and by Oracle (the developer of Java.) Don't use either one unless you need it. Most people don't. If Java is installed, disable it — not JavaScript — in your browsers.
Regardless of version, experience has shown that Java on the Web can't be trusted. If you must use a Java applet for a task on a specific site, enable Java only for that site in Safari. Never enable Java for a public website that carries third-party advertising. Use it only on well-known, login-protected, secure websites without ads. In Safari 6 or later, you'll see a lock icon in the address bar with the abbreviation "https" when visiting a secure site.
Follow the above guidelines, and you’ll be as safe from malware as you can practically be. The rest of this comment concerns what you should not do to protect yourself from malware.
7. Never install any commercial "anti-virus" or "Internet security" products for the Mac, as they all do more harm than good, if they do any good at all. If you need to be able to detect Windows malware in your files, use the free software ClamXav — nothing else.
Why shouldn't you use commercial "anti-virus" products?
Their design is predicated on the nonexistent threat that malware may be injected at any time, anywhere in the file system. Malware is downloaded from the network; it doesn't materialize from nowhere.
In order to meet that nonexistent threat, the software modifies or duplicates low-level functions of the operating system, which is a waste of resources and a common cause of instability, bugs, and poor performance.
By modifying the operating system, the software itself may create weaknesses that could be exploited by malware attackers.
8. ClamXav doesn't have these drawbacks. That doesn't mean it's entirely safe. It may report email messages that have "phishing" links in the body, or Windows malware in attachments, as infected files, and offer to delete or move them. Doing so will corrupt the Mail database. The messages should be deleted from within the Mail application.
ClamXav is not needed, and should not be relied upon, for protection against OS X malware. It's useful only for detecting Windows malware. Windows malware can't harm you directly (unless, of course, you use Windows.) Just don't pass it on to anyone else.
A Windows malware attachment in email is usually easy to recognize. The file name will often be targeted at people who aren't very bright; for example:
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥!!!!!!!H0TBABEZ4U!!!!!!!.AVI♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥.exe
ClamXav may be able to tell you which particular virus or trojan it is, but do you care? In practice, there's seldom a reason to use ClamXav unless a network administrator requires you to run an anti-virus application.
9. The greatest harm done by security software, in my opinion, is in its effect on human behavior. It does little or nothing to protect people from emerging threats, but if they get a false sense of security from it, they may feel free to do things that expose them to higher risk. Nothing can lessen the need for safe computing practices.
10. It seems to be a common belief that the built-in Application Firewall acts as a barrier to infection, or prevents malware from functioning. It does neither. It blocks inbound connections to certain network services you're running, such as file sharing. It's disabled by default and you should leave it that way if you're behind a router on a private home or office network. Activate it only when you're on an untrusted network, for instance a public Wi-Fi hotspot, where you don't want to provide services. Disable any services you don't use in the Sharing preference pane. All are disabled by default.

Dreamweaver locks up and freezes problem for Adobe

I tried to use the Adobe support process using Dreamweaver however I arrived at a "page not found" using their process. Not the first time this has happened. Super frustrated right now just trying to let Adobe know of a problem so I am going to drop the information here for them to find. If it is the wrong place I apologize and please have them move it to the appropriate area as I will not return.
Details:
Using Dreamweaver CS5.5 on a Windows 7 platform which has all the windows update done.
My error message:
While executing DW_WordWrap checked in toolbars.xml, the following JavaScript error(s) occurred:
TypeError: dw.getDocumentDOM() has no properties
I could not get rid of the message, as it would come back every time I clicked on the "x" to close it. I tried everything I could to close it but it kept coming back. I finally had to give it the old Control/Alt/Delete to force Dreamweaver to shut down.
I was working on a page on my computer which was still in an .html format. I was working on a page with a Spry.Widget Tool for Tabbed Panels.
I decided to go to another page I was working on and this is when I got the error message...when I clicked on the other page I wanted to go to. I had used both pages in my current work stage and had gone back and forth numerous times before this error. The tabs and Spry widget worked fine so I was surprised at the timing of the error.
This is the NOT the first time I have had error messages and then Dreamweaver locks up.
However, it is so hard to send error messages to Adobe I just shrug my shoulders and say to heck with it. So we will see where this goes. Hopefully Adobe can run with this or will see it here.
Thanks,
Daryl
I can be contacted through my login profile.
<script type="text/javascript">
var TabbedPanels1 = new Spry.Widget.TabbedPanels("TabbedPanels1");
</script>

same issue here - i get it almost once a day.
i dont use spry.
often if i press OK enough - it will eventually stop appearing, though sometimes i have had to force the application to shut down.

[SOLVED] Eclipse crashes XServer and freezes

After a system upgrade eclipse regulalary crashes the complete xsession. This usuallualy happens after I press ctrl + space.
When I start eclipse in a new xsession after the crash it freezes at startup. The logs do not contain any error messages that whould hint to a problem.
The strange thing is, sometimes a succeed to restart eclipse after a crashed xsesssion. In this case, eclipse runs for hours without a crash. Either the crash happens in the first minutes after starting the ide or not at all.
I have found this older bug: http://bugs.archlinux.org/task/10278. My symptoms are very similar, but the described workaround doesn't fix my problem.
My system setup:
xorg-server 1.7.6-3
xfce
jdk 6u20-1
eclipse 3.5.2
Update: I found the following message in my Xorg.log. Also eclipse isn't the only application causing the crash. Sometimes even the xfce terminal emulator crashes x.
Backtrace:
0: /usr/bin/Xorg (xorg_backtrace+0x28) [0x45cd68]
1: /usr/bin/Xorg (0x400000+0x59a09) [0x459a09]
2: /lib/libpthread.so.0 (0x7f4081021000+0xef20) [0x7f408102ff20]
3: /lib/libc.so.6 (__select+0x13) [0x7f40803478b3]
4: /usr/bin/Xorg (WaitForSomething+0x1ba) [0x45f67a]
5: /usr/bin/Xorg (0x400000+0x45eb2) [0x445eb2]
6: /usr/bin/Xorg (0x400000+0x21aac) [0x421aac]
7: /lib/libc.so.6 (__libc_start_main+0xfd) [0x7f408029eb1d]
8: /usr/bin/Xorg (0x400000+0x21659) [0x421659]
Fatal server error:
Caught signal 3 (Quit). Server aborting
Last edited by Nadayanna (2010-06-24 16:17:25)

I forgot that gdm must be always the last daemon in rc.conf. Putting gmd last the list solved my problem. No more crashes!

Outlook 2010 keeps locking up and freezing - large mailboxes

I have an attorney customer who has 3 large Outlook pst's as follows:
main mailbox - 1.6GB
Archive mailbox - 14GB
another mailbox - 6GB
He keeps everything in the Inbox with thousands of items deep.In an ideal world he would like to keep all mailboxes open and accessible but when they are all open Outlook hangs constantly. I have ran scanpst on all the mailboxes and disabled all unneccessary addins but the issue persists.
He would be willing to pay for a solution if one is out there. Can you guys suggest anything where he can have access to all his email at once without Outlook freezing up?
His outlook is setup with 1 pop email account and he only accesses email on this one computer. I have tried using Xobni as well. Didn't help.
This topic first appeared in the Spiceworks Community

Hi Tim ..
Reinstall Safari 5.0.6 for Leopard
Then restart your Mac. Try Safari.
If it crashes again, uninstall the Flash plugin then reinstall new > Troubleshoot Flash Player | Mac OS
Quit then relaunch Safari. From the Safari menu bar click Safari > Empty Cache
Right or control click the Safari icon in your Applications folder then click Get Info.
If the box next to: Open in 32 bit mode is selected, deselect, quit then relaunch Safari.
edited by: cs

Iphoto locks up, and does not recognize our camera consistently

Greetings, All,
We have two iMac computers, V10.6.8, and on one of them, iphoto continuously locks up and freezes. We have to use a key command to escape this situation. Also, sometimes, this same Mac does not recognize the Nikon camera which we've always used on it. How do we remedy these problems, please? Do we need to completely uninstall iPhoto, then reinstall it from Time Machine? Thank you for any and all help you can send our way! God Bless!
Every Good Wish,
Doc

Good Morning, All,
No ideas on how to take care of this situation, then? Guess a trip to the nearest Mac store will be scheduled, and see if they can help us figure out why these two things are happening with iPhoto. If we get it fixed there, I'll post a note here, so other who might be experiencing the same problems can learn the fix. Take care, and God Bless!
Every Good Wish,
Doc

My nomand zen xtra has lock up and fro

I had my nomad over a year. Everyday that i don't use it. The nomad just locks up and freezes everyday. I try to take the battery out and putting it back in or restarting it. The problem keeps on hapening to me. Can you help me get my nomad back to normal?

We have 2 Micros in our house. My player just fell victim to the headphone jack problem. Other than that my player had performed flawlessly. Now both my player and my wifes only get about 9 hours of battery time. Some say the get the 2 but I have 2 of them now and still only get 9. They need to come out with a 0 or 20 GB player for the same price as the 6 GB.
Good Luck with your player. If the jack stays good, you will really like it.
Skee

Power Mac G5 seems to overheat and freeze again

I had this problem about a month ago... the computer seems to lock up and freeze. Tried vaccuming the front and back ventilation and that seemed to help the last time, but today the problem seems to be re-occurring over and over. Any other suggestions.

There may still be other issues, but if you haven't done it already a good cleaning is a good thing to do. Overheating can cause a symptom like yours.
Luck-
-DP

My iPad is locked up and has a apple and a bar under it on the screan and it will not turn on or off. Anyone know how to solve this problem?

My iPad is locked up and has a apple and a bar under it on the screen and it will not turn on or off. Anyone know how to solve this problem?

Have you tried a reset ? Press and hold both the sleep and home buttons for about 10 to 15 seconds (ignore the red slider if it appears), after which the Apple logo should appear - you won't lose any content, it's the iPad equivalent of a reboot.

My iPad is locked up and has a apple and a bar under on the screan and it will not turn on or off. Anyone know how to solve this problem?

My iPad is locked up and has a apple and a bar under on the screen and it will not turn on or off. Anyone know how to solve this problem?

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See Here for More Details on Unresponsive iPad
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3281

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