Hey all, to begin, i'm very good computers, but this problem has got me stumped.

Computer Specs
-2GB RAM
-AMD 3500+
-SP1

Problem
My computer will lock up, (explorer). When this happens I cannot access the Windows Task Manager, can't go to start>control panel, and cannot start>shut down

Certain programs will lock as well, AIM, WMP.

I've done numerous spyware scans and a MCAFEE scan.

One thing I've noticed is; when scanned with Lavasoft adaware, it detects "0 possible new malware" as a threat name, then my computer brings up the NT authority\SYSTEM errors, better known as the blaster worm.

In addition to that, I've booted into safe mode and scanned, and then the computer just REBOOTS.

Any help would be great appreciated, thanks!!

Possibly hardware?  RAM or POWER supply?  Can/do you have a spare of either to swap out and see if the problem goes away?

Alan <>You say it reboots in safe mode ? ....after how long ?
Do you have a floppy drive by any chance ?
I note you have SP1 ....does that mean you have XP as the operating system ?
Why dont you have SP2 installed or are you USING a copy of XP ?

dl65  Usually this behavior doesn't happen out of no where, something must have happened.

How about a system restore?Problem is fixed, after installing a security issue on Windows Update.

Thanks though guys