# Re: OT-Can someone explain to me what this illegal operation is?

Posted by Random Lurker ( ) on September 11, 2002 at 05:43:30:

In Reply to: OT-Can someone explain to me what this illegal operation is? posted by MIKE on September 10, 2002 at 14:44:26:

Your problem could be caused by many factors.

1. I would advise getting Norton Utilities. Norton Win Doctor will do wonders for your system. You will also want to schedule a scandisk/chkdsk. Just right click on the "C:\" icon in my computer. Choose properties, tools, and error checking. (assumes windows xp)

2. If you need Norton Utilities, go to this http://www.neo-modus.com/?page=Download webpage and download the dc connect software. Someone out there will have it. Or you could just go the local Best Buy or Circuit City.

3. You could have defective RAM. As it fills up from usage, it tries to write to the defective area and crashes your system. If you suspect this to be your problem, try swapping it for some ram that you know works. (friend, extra pc...)

4. If none of the above options fix your problem, I would advise backing up your data files and reformatting. My computer used to do the same thing when I overclocked it to high.

The PCI bus is designed to run a 33 mhz. Running it out of spec (>~50mhz) caused data corrruption. Even after I changed it back to normal, I was still left with random errors. i.e "This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down.

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: Your problem could be caused by many factors. : 1. I would advise getting Norton Utilities. Norton Win Doctor will do wonders for your system. You will also want to schedule a scandisk/chkdsk. Just right click on the "C:\" icon in my computer. Choose properties, tools, and error checking. (assumes windows xp) : 2. If you need Norton Utilities, go to this http://www.neo-modus.com/?page=Download webpage and download the dc connect software. Someone out there will have it. Or you could just go the local Best Buy or Circuit City. : 3. You could have defective RAM. As it fills up from usage, it tries to write to the defective area and crashes your system. If you suspect this to be your problem, try swapping it for some ram that you know works. (friend, extra pc...) : 4. If none of the above options fix your problem, I would advise backing up your data files and reformatting. My computer used to do the same thing when I overclocked it to high. : The PCI bus is designed to run a 33 mhz. Running it out of spec (>~50mhz) caused data corrruption. Even after I changed it back to normal, I was still left with random errors. i.e "This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down.