For A Crash You might attribute frequent program crashes to bad karma, but the experts can trace many crashes to physical problems or computing practices. Bad Memory Chips . One of the best ways to check for flaky memory is to use a natural speech program like IBM's ViaVoice or Dragon Systems' Naturally Speaking. Mismatched Drivers .
Improper drivers can make a PC freeze or reboot.
If you run into these problems after installing a new peripheral such as a DVD drive or video card, check with the vendor to make sure you're using the correct drivers. Newer drivers are often available. Overwritten System Files . If your other apps suddenly beging to behave erratically, it might be becaused key system files have been overwritten. Windows 98 has built-in version control that can help you resolve these problems.