My computer, when restarted, freezes up about 98 percent of the time. I do not have a virus or any spyware. This doesn't happen if the computer is turned off and then back on again, only when it restarts after installing programs or updating software like my anti-virus. Any ideas what causes this? I did a repair install of Windows XP the other day thinking that could be the reason, but it still happens. Any input would be appreciated.
2006-11-02 08:07:57 · 8 answers · asked by The Nana of Nana's 7 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
The cause is too much program running at startup, you can stop that by doing this
1. on the start menu click run
2. Type "msconfig" without the quote and press enter
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2006-11-02 08:23:36 · answer #1 · answered by Maximux 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure it's random? If this happens during a game, movie, etc. the memory is not sufficient and you need to add more memory. You may run too many programs at once. You may be over-clicking... this can cause lock-ups. You may have a blanket of dust inside your computer that needs to be cleaned out with air pressure and/or a dry, clean paintbrush. You may have visited or downloaded some kind of malware. You may have tried to install something incompatible with your operating system or you may have installed an operating system that does not work well with your computer and/or hardware.
2016-05-23 19:28:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats a good question. I think your problem is hardware/OS related. Baiscly something is causing your OS to freeze when it is executing something that the hardware doesn't agree on. This could be a result of a setting in Winodows or some kind of program you installed.
Only advice I can give is reinstall Windows from scratch. Then make sure you go to Windows Update via Tools in Internet Explorer. Sometimes they release patches for known Issues like yours.
2006-11-02 08:11:37 · answer #3 · answered by jack 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably failing it's POST sequence (Power On Self Test) which is where the motherboard scans the available IDE channels for hard drives, CD/DVD roms etc. I've had a few motherboards that do this and it's a right pain. They nearly always seem to do it on restart yet if you turn off and then on it will be fine. It's normally down to a dodgy IDE controller on the motherboard which unfortunately cannot - to my knowledge - be fixed.
Probably better to replace the motherboard. Sorry if this isn't news you wanted to hear, but I've suffered the POST blues myself and there isn't much that can be done other than to remove the device the board is having trouble detecting.
J
2006-11-02 08:14:43 · answer #4 · answered by J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your computer is not working properly while you are working on it, it could be a problem with device drivers, hardware or software.
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2006-11-02 12:33:37 · answer #5 · answered by regaa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
01 bugs on os
02 low of ram
03 low of procesor
04 bad sector on hardisk
2006-11-02 08:20:40 · answer #6 · answered by bangla answer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, it could be a hardware issue. i suggest a complete reformat and reinstall of your operating system.
2006-11-02 08:14:37 · answer #7 · answered by Shawn B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be a na-a-a-a-a-a-asty virus.
2006-11-02 08:09:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋