2006-07-16 15:21:50 · 10 answers · asked by acid tongue 7 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Maybe your problem has nothing to do with a virus or anything coming from the outside.
2006-07-16 15:24:51 · answer #1 · answered by Blunt Honesty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Running a specific virus program isn't going to prevent crashing. Sometimes it may even cause the crash. You've got a mis-configured program causing problems. It may be a device driver or a specific program you're running.
Track what you're doing and attempt to upgrade whatever program seems to be active at the time. If there is nothing you can associate with the crash, start updating device drivers.
2006-07-16 22:26:26 · answer #2 · answered by oldmoose2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps, the problem is not related to viruses or any other malicious files. There are a score of other problems which could cause your system to crash. If this is a recent problem then retrace your steps. Did you install something recently? This applies to both hardware or software. Hardware problems could be overheating your cpu or problems with the hard drive or a defective graphic card. Any software can cause conflicts in Windows which can crash it.
First, perform an error checking on your hard drive. Right click your hard drive and scroll down to Properties. Under Error Checking, click on [Check Now]. Windows will examine your hard drive and see if there are any bad sectors on your hard drive. If there are bad sectors, Windows will isolate those sectors so no data will be stored on them.
2006-07-16 22:44:44 · answer #3 · answered by What the...?!? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you say crashes - what do you mean exactly? What OS are you runing? Have you run any anti spyware programs? Many times the computer gets over run with spyware and it causes slow response times and crashes. Yahoo has a free antispyware product in their toolbar. You can download it from Yahoo!
2006-07-16 22:35:22 · answer #4 · answered by Genie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are numbers of thousands spyware and adware programs that are infecting innocent Internet users such as yourself through downloadable games, music, screensavers, pictures, pop-ups, and the list goes on and on. Spyware and Adware can cause your PC to run extremely slow and even crash, and allow hackers and advertising companies to invade your privacy whenever they wish.
So , spyware and adware is a big problem that you must be aware of in order to protect your PC from possible harm.
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2006-07-16 22:34:34 · answer #5 · answered by PC Helper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anti virus is not the only reason for a PC to crash. Check your PC configurations. It may be by a program. Try to reinstall Windows
2006-07-16 22:44:13 · answer #6 · answered by nuwanusa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What platform do you use? If you have Windows ME it can crash anytime. It is time to reinstall Windows or upgrade your computer. Do you use an antispyware program? You have to clean out the spyware. And change your browser to Mozilla Firefox.
2006-07-17 01:27:29 · answer #7 · answered by Turkeymurk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't mean it's virus related. You might have corrupted files. I suggest you go to this web site and get help. They've helped me tons of times.
2006-07-16 22:24:56 · answer #8 · answered by Linds 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its Norton, its because Norton has a history of doing this. I removed Norton and now use Zone Alarm. I like it much better.
2006-07-16 22:31:36 · answer #9 · answered by madbidder1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ditch the PC and get a MAC
2006-07-16 22:24:49 · answer #10 · answered by btaflinger83 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋