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Question

My computer hangs very often
1.I formatted my C drive in which I had installed the windows and installed a fresh windows XP sp2. But still the problem exists.
2. I spent a lot for an original McCafe antivirus and it shows no virus.It is frequently updated through an internet.But still the problem exists.
3.Will there be a problem in my hardware?????
I myself a computer expert but couldn't figure out what the problem is....please help..........

Answer 1

May be its due to the amount of RAM you are currently using must be insufficient(128 mb). Thats why when you are carrying out your task, it hangs in between.

Remedy for it, increase your computer's RAM by buying new ones like 512mb RAM

Answer 2

If the PC would still freeze after a clean install of Windows and no other software was yet installed odds are that you have a hardware problem.

- when did the problem start ?
- had you just made any hardware changes before it started ?

Process of elimination:

- disconnect all external devices besides keyboard, mouse & monitor (also the interbnal optical drive(s) just to be sure)

- reseat all adapter cards & RAM modules

- if problem persists try using a different mouse or keyboard (borrow them or buy from a store with good return policy) )

- if problem persists try replacing the RAM (buy from a store with good return policy)

- if problem persists try replacing the hard drive (buy from a store with good return policy)

- if problem persists try replacing the power supply (buy from a store with good return policy)

All that would be let is the mainboard. I recently went through this entire process myself & found that the source of the problem was a damaged mainboard.

regards,
Philip T


- if problem persists

Answer 3

I build computers myself and more often then not the hard drive can get scratches on the disk so go to start then run they type cmd then ok and run chkdsk to check for file structure then type chkdsk/r and schedule chkdsk during reboot this may find bad sectors on the hard drive that can no longer be used
When using large securities on a computer this can cause windows slow down, programs like McAfee, Norton, and Windows one care, these programs are in windows core files and will slow down the computer. My recommandation is that you use a direct online protection like CA antivirus and spyware only because windows firewall is more then enough protection for windows xp service pack 2
Check the speed of your hard drive and make sure it is running correctly and not overheating and by using verious tools from CA like PC Pitstop can solve many problems that you may have

Answer 4

I suggest that you try to carryout system restore to a day previous to the day when there was no virus or any problems. It may be a few weeks or months back. You have to decide the date. Detailed instructions are posted at http://fixit.in/systemrestore.html
The problem is likely to be solved. Then,You insatll a standard antivirus soft ware such as Norton, AVG , Avast ( free antivirus software and Ad-aware, Ewido ( free spyware removers). You can download free softwares at
http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html

Answer 5

I am sure that there IS a problem with your hardware... Your processor/memory chip, especially. Go to your local computer retailer OR send your computer to a friend who knows about changing internal chips in the PC. Ask them to replace your Processor with a newer one or another one. Also ask them (if the problem persists after that) to replace your memory chip. If the problem persists after that, then you need to replace your hard-drive and re-install Windows. Hope that helps.

Answer 6

Could be a bad motherboard or a bad hard drive that is on the verge of failure. Also you can try Avast Anti-virus. http://www.avast.com It is better than MacAffe and can run in boot-time mode which gives you a better chance of catching the virus if it is there. God Bless and Merry Christmas.

Answer 7

One other thing you need to check

Heat.
Check the CPU Fan , heatsinks , Powersupply Fans, also verify that you're not using too much power for your powersupply.

Have you added any new hardware, HardDrives, CD Drives that may of put you over your powersupply limit ?

Answer 8

As U claim 2 B an expert U haven't discussed what U found by trubleshooting in "safe mode"...Give it a shot.

Answer 9

Thank you, I am wonderful.

Can you elaborate on the problem. Any paterns? how does it behave in safemode? Have you ran hardware diagnostics to verify that software is OK? Have you ran any diags or repairs on the hard drive?

Answer 10

Could be:
Not enough RAM
Drive needs to be defragged
Page file size is too small for the amount of RAM.
Some Services could be running and hogging too many PC resources