Why does my computer freeze up (sometimes)when I log onto the Internet?

Question

As IE comes up the banner will be brown instead of blue, as though it is an inactive window. The icon on the toolbar which is usually gray, will flash blue. If I click on the banner fast enough, I can save it but if not the whole thing is dead and I have to reboot. Is this hardware or software? Any ideas?

Answer 1

This is software, and it's probably a conflict issue. If it's conflicting with itself, then an update on the software can be downloaded for free (try it and see, make sure you have the latest patches and updates from Microsoft).

If not, it's something else taking over your computer. Here's what I'd do, in this order:

-- Be sure you've got good anti-spyware and anti-virus running. AVG is free and good, if you need it (antivirus.com).

>>> Before proceeding, set a good restore point on your computer in case you make a mistake. Use your help files on your system or microsoft.com to find out how. <<<


-- CAREFULLY, remove the stuff that's junk from your computer from Start > Control Panel > Add Remove Programs. Simplify what's going on, who's accessing your resources, etc.
-- EVEN MORE CAREFULLY look at the services that are running on your computer and expirement with shutting down some of these through msconfig (Start > Run... > msconfig). There's a tab there called services, which is a list of everything that runs when your computer boots up. Shut down whatever you can and see if that fixes the problem.
-- IF all else fails, rebuild your computer. If you get to that stage, have someone work with you directly on that process.

Computers are complicted ecosystems where rogue programs can really take over a lot of things. (Like a python in the forest, you want to know if you've got one in yours and either stay clear of it or eradicate it.)

Good luck,

Answer 2

Don't know for sure, but It could be that you're loaded up with spyware. Those will definitely slow down your computer. Try going to www.download.com and downloading Spybot-Search and Destroy and Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE. They're free and great programs. Also if you don't already have one, then get a firewall. An absolute necessity on the web.

Answer 3

If I had to guess, your registry is corrupted somewhere. You need on a regular basis run a scan on your system. Most of your antivirus software has it included but they are basic and pretty much useless. There are some free shareware but for the most part you should purchase a download from a reliable site.

Answer 4

ha you acquire an endemic lol basically reboot your computer no longer the often happening way yet to production facility putting its call some thing yet you have the alternative and then after that basically placed ina antivirus i am going with to advise avg 9 and additionally superantispyware

Answer 5

You should try running spyware software if you haven't already. Sometimes adware or spyware on your computer can cause it to malfunction or run poorly.

Answer 6

well maybe if u have dial up or maybe a low service.....not sure???

Answer 7

maybe you're low on memory.