if i'm on the internet for awhile (around 2 or 3 hours), my laptop crashes. all my programs end. then my background and start menu flash on and off. its really weird, any solutions? Thanks, i hoped it made sense.
2006-07-24 16:25:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
okay okay, i'll add more. it still happens when im not running on my battery. and no i dont have any virus scanner programs. i thought it was over heating, but im still not too sure. thanks for ur answers!!
2006-07-24 16:37:09 · update #1
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2006-07-24 17:01:44 · answer #1 · answered by mittalman53 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-02 22:43:37 · answer #2 · answered by shuman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you running on battery or mains power? If it's battery they might just be going flat. It could also mean your computer is becoming too hot which causes the crashes. You really need to take it into the shop and ask them to diagnose it. Good luck!
2006-07-24 16:31:34 · answer #3 · answered by Rowdy answers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First check start/settings/control panel/Add-Remove Programs, for items that shouldn't be there. Anything that says "toolbar" or anything that looks like adware/spyware. Then remove it. After that do a disk cleanup.. A defrag wouldn't hurt either. If that doesn't work, let us know. We can dig a little deeper and see what things startup when you turn your machine on.
2006-07-24 16:29:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try running a virus scan and a spyware scan (to run the spyware scan download Spybot Search and Destroy, you can also try Adaware, both are free). If those don't work, you should probably start calling people (like the people that make your laptop).
2006-07-24 16:31:06 · answer #5 · answered by aueagle2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like Norton SystemWorks, it keep my machine running like a charm. I had it running for 12 hrs straight no problem. Otherwise buy apple computer from now on. Those apple never crash.
2006-07-24 16:30:05 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a OS problem. You may need to get your vendor to reinstall Windows. Good luck on fixing the problem.
Edit: What browser do you use?
2006-07-24 16:28:44 · answer #7 · answered by um 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might have a virus, install McAfee anti-virus software or your battery ends after 3hrs...
2006-07-24 16:30:08 · answer #8 · answered by ShaH 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it might be overheating. If you have more information perhaps we could be more helpful.
It is NOT an OS problem.
2006-07-24 16:28:54 · answer #9 · answered by Edward Z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have any virus scanners or spyware scanners?
2006-07-24 16:30:25 · answer #10 · answered by ufg2323 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋