i dont have any viruses,or spyware.batteries on cordlessmouse are full?what tests can i run to eliminate things.
2006-12-08 03:40:40 · 14 answers · asked by miss knowitall 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
There is a number of things that can do that. It can be a software issue, or you may be low on ram. If you are running Windows xp and have more than 256 ram you should be good in that department. Then you need to look in other areas. Do CTRL-ALT-DEL and select processes at the top. Click once in the area that says user name - that will bring all the processes up to the top that are running on your name. See what is running, the obvious are explorer and svchost.exe. Any suspicious looking stuff, write it down and google it.
Check that your virtual memory minimum and maximum are both set to one and a half times what ever your present ram is(right click my computer/properties/advanced/performance settings/advanced/ virtual memory click change - set max and min to one and half times your max ram)
Right click my computer/properties/advanced/virtual memory settings/visual effects/click adjust for best performance - close everything.
That should be a good start. If after that you are still struggling, and maybe money is an issue, consider a complete operating system reinstall(its painless and will solve all sorts of problems that will be difficult to troubleshoot without training - remember to backup your valuable info before reinstalling - best is to burn it to a cd, or put it on to a jumpt drive.
I hope that helps - have a good one.
2006-12-08 07:57:10 · answer #1 · answered by eldergeek1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd agree with Hugbobs on this one. Does it seem to get worse the longer the machine is on? - that would be one indicator of a heat-related hardware problem.
However, do go for the chkdsk as Tony B says, reboot and let it check itself - at least then you'll know if the disk is okay.
If you can stay online, search for Advanced WindowsCare v2 Personal - it's a freebie download and whle not the best can be very helpful at finding and correcting snags.
Good Luck
2006-12-08 04:16:47 · answer #2 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a computer 'freezes', it is looping, which means it is looking for some piece of a software program and refuses to continue until it is found.
This can (and does) happen during boot, or when trying to use a program, and even at shut down.
You need to figure out WHAT software is trying to load then you can stop it from loading OR if you can figure out what it is looking for then replace THAT piece of the software.
Some programs are really messy when they are deleated and will deleate PIECES of software that are used by other software not related to them. Bingo, looping (freeze).
2006-12-08 04:17:27 · answer #3 · answered by wmorgel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a number of things, the first thing I would do is go to Start -> Run -> Type "cmd" to bring up command prompt. Then type chkdsk c: /r at the command prompt and it should schedule a disk check at reboot. Good luck.
2006-12-08 03:44:36 · answer #4 · answered by Tony B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There may be many reasons for this problem. I can give you a link that deals with hard drive problems. Some RAM/hard drive problems can be easily fixed yourself by using easily available tools. I found the info at http://fixit.in useful
2006-12-09 11:12:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to kick that old PC to the curb and replace it with a good old Macintosh and kiss that freezing good bye.
2006-12-08 03:45:31 · answer #6 · answered by UbiquitousGeek 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-08 03:46:01 · answer #7 · answered by Danlow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be all sorts of things.
If you're sure its not virus etc - could be hardware related - overheating is quite possible. Something may be on its way out.
A fan for instance.
2006-12-08 03:52:27 · answer #8 · answered by hugbobs 2 · 1⤊ 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.
Detailed instructions at http://tinyurl.com/yk5zpr
2006-12-08 13:27:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Add more RAM 512 is recommended
2006-12-08 19:49:42 · answer #10 · answered by jake b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋