Computer Problem?

Question

Ok I can start Windows But My Computer is always freezing and messing up. If I format the entire Hard Disk Will It Fix This Problem? Thanks

Answer 1

Yes. Reloading your Operating System (part of that process is formating the hard drive) will fix the problem, but you will loose updates to the OS and to many other programs, updates to your anti-virus programs, saved files including pictures and MP3 files.

More RAM (memory) may help, and you also want to learn how to maintain your PC, skills that seem to be rapidly diminishing among the general public as the seconds tick by.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Formatting the entire hard drive and installing a fresh copy of Windows will almost always fix any software-related problems you were having. This, however, is usually treated as a last resort option, as it will ultimately delete all of the files and programs you have currently on your computer, unless you back up the ones you want to keep.

Unless formatting and reinstalling Windows is not a problem, I would suggest first running any antispyware and antivirus programs you have (or download and run free antispyware and anitvirus programs if you don't have one or the other). A good free, though temporary, antivirus/antispyware combo program is the 15-day-free-trial version of ZoneAlarm (http://tinyurl.com/zko8w).

I would also suggest running CCleaner's (www.ccleaner.com) Windows cleaner and registry cleaner functions, and defragging your harddrive.

If problems still persist, reinstalling Windows may be your only option.

Good luck!

Answer 4

Don't be silly! Formatting the hard drive will give you a complete slate.

Howerver, if you have the operating system disk (OEM) for XP that's ok because you can re-install the software using the disk and go through the questions including their security key but at the risk of losing all your mail files and other files if they have not been backed up.

If the problem persists, check the google website and type in the error message or the nature of hte problem and select groups so they search for forums of other people who may have solved this problem.

Good luck

Answer 5

In addition to the problems mentioned above, it could be a heat related problem. Is the computer located near a heat vent or in an enclosed space with no air circulation? If not, check the inside for dust bunnies, and verify that your fans are turning.

Answer 6

please,come back with more information.
in what part of starting process your computer freeze?.
How much ram do You have?
How many programs You are running at one?(have in tray)
is the c.m.o.s. battery new?
How old is the power supply box? big enough?
what was the last program You install?
mean while... check if You have a good restore point.
DO NOT reformat.

Answer 7

Normally we format HDD and reinstall windows when the OS is corrupted, but it can also be a hardware problem like memory or mainboard...

Answer 8

Try starting up and running in safe mode first, if it starts that way, you may have a virius,reformat the hard drive and give it a go.

Answer 9

Just use your windows disk and use the repair function to fix the problem if you cant fully boot up.

Or try to boot into safemode

Answer 10

It might but the issue could be that you're tasking your computer with more than it can handle. Don't have as much crud running. Although it could just be a virus.