err, ok.

When you went to attach the file in an earlier thread, could you see any files at all in the "c:\windows\minidump" folder?

Also, another option is to open up another explorer window, and actually type the following address into the address bar: http://www.almico.com/speedfan434.exe

I think you are actually going to need to re-install Windows after all at some point, after your hardware issues have been resolved. I'm not sure if your responses so far have been as result of not being able to follow my instructions (as it did take till post #24 before you told me that you could not find anything under source "Save Dump"), or if your Windows problems are really that extreeme, it's hard to tell without actually being there at your side.

I have the Fanspeed thing (searched Fanspeed mirror on google)

Did I upload the right "Minidump" thing?

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lol, yes Alex thank's for that. That was the correct one, but unfortunately.... the data it contains is corrupt. But, despite not being able to analyse the log, it does prove one thing, and that your data is being corrupted. This means that the problem is either a failing HDD or bad memory. I am leaning towards bad memory (I was hoping to narrow it down between the two from the log).

Do you have a floppy drive with a spare floppy disk, or a CD-Writer with Nero installed?

I actually have both installed. I tried playing COD4 on my PC again so as usual I put CA Anti-Virus on snooze and turned it on, after a bit my PC crashed. I took some pictures.

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Thanks very much for those pictures Alex. I don't think we need to persue overheating. I think it's safe to say it's unlikely at this point, especially in light of those pictures, enough cooling and it's nice any tidy, no obstructions in terms of airflow.

Let's rule out RAM.
- If you do a search on google for memtest86 - the very first item on the list will bring you straight to memtest86.com.
- Click on Free Download to the left, download and open "Download - Pre-Compiled Memtest86 v3.4a installable from Windows and DOS"
- Once downloaded it will bring up a list of file in whatever zip utility you have installed on your PC (if you don't have one, then please let me know). There will be four files listed, install.bat, memtest.bin, rawrite.exe and readme.1st.
- Extract these files to a location you will remember (such as your desktop).
- Insert a blank floppy disk in the drive, and double click on install.bat
- A black command window will then appear, when prompted for your target drive, type in a and then press [ENTER] twice.
- Memtest will then install itself onto your floppy disk.
- Restart your PC, with the floppy disk still in the drive, and your PC should start running memtest instead of Windows.
- Let memtest do it's work, which can sometimes take several hours, maybe leave it run overnight.

Any problems with your RAM will appear as faulting addresses highlighted in red.

Alright I will do so, before go do this I just want to thank you for your help, and if worse comes to worse I have to get new RAM?
EDIT: How will I know when it is installed onto the Floppy Disk.