Help. Doesn't it bother anyone that Microsoft, the big chip-makers, the big MB makers, and others in the business can't get their act together and actually fix the billions of problems that result from their products and the interaction of their products? I've tried to be LOYAL for years- at the age of five I used my dad's old Radio Shack TRS-80 and then a few Tandys, and I've been using PCs since... but I'm about to throw in the towel. The only way to convince these companies to start fixing their problems and start talking to each other is to decrease their market share and effect their earnings. Alright, sorry for my rant. I'm done now.

ANY help on these problems would be wonderful.

1) My computer (WinXP SP2, AMD processor, HDs w/ RAID 0, 1 GB RAM, Nvidia v-card) is extremely sensitive to static. Computer is off the ground, inside desk, closed in case, and apparently grounded (proper power cable to wall)..... however, about 1 out of every 8 times I approach or walk away from my desk, the computer drops to the blue screen of death, with CRITICAL errors in key windows files (usually winsys.exe). I don't even touch the computer. Is there anyway to insulate the motherboard further? Is there any solution other than buying a new motherboard? (I already tried buying new RAM and other components, didn't work.)

2) MS ACTIVESYNC periodically and randomly just stops. Mobile Device still sitting in its USB cradle, not touched. REMOVING and reconnecting the device usually connects it again. Tried updating and/or reinstalling ActiveSync - doesn't solve it.

3) Now (and I admit this is a insignificant problem), some of my small icons in various programs are just not appearing, randomly! The little printer icon in Word, when you go to the print menu; the icons along the top of MSN Messenger window; occasionally icons within explorer; etc. But its not even CONSISTENT- its just now and then!

Any ideas? Thanks.I don't know about the other two but the first one sounds like your not grounded. Do you use a surge protector? I would never plug a computer right into the wall with out one.

Also keep in mind that surge protectors wear out over time. You may need to replace yours if its over a year old.

That is a SERIOUS hardware issue, and not likely the fault of any of the big chip makers or Microsoft. I wouldn't even bother trying to fix any of the software issues until that is taken care of. Repeated system crashes are going to make a mess of things. What make/model is the PSU ? ?
I'd also look more at your electrical situation before assuming MS is the culprit.that is scary.... but like Patio dont blaim MS.

I will think about it in the mean time to me its one of those technology problems that hit you and make you stumble.