doing nothing special when freezes up
2006-10-20 03:56:19 · 12 answers · asked by mickie 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
You got a bug, virus, spyware, junk files, low in memory, incompatible softwares. run system mechanic or repair software, anti virus, spyware killer, defag your hard drive ..
2006-10-20 04:06:26 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are so many possible reasons, we need a lot more information. It could be something simple like not enough RAM, or something more serious like a mobo defect:
- When does it freeze (during boot up, after the op sys loads, when you are using a particular program, etc)?
- Does it "unfreeze" itself after a period of time, or do you have to do something to get it running again?
- Have you added anything to your computer recently, either hardware or software?
- How old is the computer?
- What op sys?
- What processor?
- How much RAM are you using?
Please provide as much info as you can.
2006-10-20 04:04:22 · answer #2 · answered by BC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear bro,
One possibility is that ur systen is crammed with whole lot of unnecessary software which u oftenly dnt run.
The other strong possibility will be that of spyware, trojans n viruse which I also have faced in the recent paced but Its gone now. My suggestion for you
Since ur compu may be full of varied kind of Trojans and viruses, getting rid of them is the only feasible and long term solution that u must go for
In my opinion,
Restart ur computer in the safe mode(Press F5 repeatedly when it restarts, it will take to to the option for the safe mode)
Then scan ur computer for
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2. Spywares (I suggest Lavasoft's Adware updated version)
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2006-10-20 05:12:27 · answer #3 · answered by jugnu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you have a virus. Or you need a new PC. If you are unplugging it or turning it off when it freezes, wait 5 whole minutes to restart to let everything turn completely off.
2006-10-20 04:04:14 · answer #4 · answered by sshhmmee2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Might be a virus or spyware
2. May need more disk space
3. May need more memory
4. May need a faster processor
5. Could be a corrupt driver
There's probably more than that, but those were the ones that were off the top of my head.
2006-10-20 09:14:41 · answer #5 · answered by GJneedsanswers 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your computer hangs or reboots while you are working on it, it could be a problem with device drivers, hardware or software. This problem can be solved by uninstalling new softwares, updating device drivers and making minor configuration changes. Detailed instructions at http://tinyurl.com/yk5zpr
2006-10-20 13:30:54 · answer #6 · answered by regaa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate answering a ? with a ? but,
did you just add hardware,software,what OS,pretty much anything can make the pc freeze please explain with more detail on what program your using the more info you give makes it easier to diagnose
2006-10-20 04:15:43 · answer #7 · answered by zippo091 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of things. Virus, Spyware, etc... get antivirus n spyware u sshould be fine.
2006-10-20 06:22:41 · answer #8 · answered by Sam A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There could be multiple reasons for this to happen and would need more information to pinpoint the problem.
2006-10-20 04:02:24 · answer #9 · answered by omvg1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe it's cold and needs a blankie wrapped around it. Then it won't freeze anymore. Or turn up the thermostat!
2006-10-20 03:58:05 · answer #10 · answered by Joe Somebody 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋