My computer keeps freezing!!!?

Question

My computer keeps freezing. This usually happens when I'm online surfing the net. After a few pass a window pops up and tells me that certain "referenced memory" could not be read. What does this mean and how can i fix it?

Answer 1

There is Malware out there that freezes your computer and produces this warning. It is also a ligitimate function of Windows. You need to give the complete error message with any numbers it lists. This is important as this message can appear for a multitude of functions. The number narrows it down to a specific area to find and do the proper fix.

Go to this site and do a search for the complete error message. I am sure you will find post for it with the fix. If not the make a post and you will get an answer, usually by a MS MVP.

http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/list/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general&cat=en_us_28cca3eb-7037-4d4f-bde1-d8efee1f1420&lang=en&cr=us

Answer 2

um.. maybe there is some backdoor trojan, virus or spyware /malware trying to access the internet or something.

use Ad Aware or SpyBot Seek and Destroy to identify any adware/malware/spyware you might have..

run one of the online checks available on the Symantec (NortonAntiVirus), McAfee, TrendMicro or PandaAntiVirus websites.

press Ctrl+Alt+Del to bring up the Task Manager. Under the processes tab, end suspicious processes.

go to Start> RUN and run MSCONFIG... in the startup tab, uncheck any suspicious programs. delete their registery references as a more secure measure.

Always use firewall and update your anti virus ...
Use ZoneAlarm, McAfee Personal Firewall or Norton Internet Security for a better online protection.

Answer 3

run virus ansd spy scan

then make sure you don't have too many windows open at once
then also
clear cookies
and possibly the history also by:
at the top where it says

File Edit View Favorites Tools Help

click on tools

click on internet options

click on
delete cookies
yes
apply

that will delete cookies
you may want to do the same for how lonmg to keep history?say 0 days clear them it frees up space

Answer 4

It could be indicative of a faulty memory in which case you should download some software and run a diagnostic check
- http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp
- http://www.memtest86.com/

Depending on which version of windows you are using, make sure you have the latest updates, including Service Pack 2.

Answer 5

Try deleting your cookies. Or a defrag. Be sure you have checked for viruses and spyware. Make sure the fan is running and your computer isnt getting too hot.

Answer 6

First scan your PC for viruses and spyware.