Alrighty, this started 2-3 weeks ago. But recently, my computer will "hang, lock up, freeze". Not exactly a crash, but lock up. Happens when Im playing games, browsing a webpage, anything flash related, and on a few anti-virus programs. Im not sure if its hardware or software. Games for for awhile, somethings randomly work or freeze. Any ideas?
My specs.
2.93Ghz Intell Celeron
Two 512mb 400mhz RAM sticks ( only one in right now )
Geforce FX 5200.
30 Gig Hard drive ( I know its small )
Any other info just ask.
Whats I've tried:
Replacing Ram
Using 1 stick of ram.
Switched Hard Drives.
Updated/Checked Drivers
Changed/Took out D/:
Took off case siding for air circulation.
Checked Connectors/Cables
Looked over Power Supply
And thats about all.
Any help guys/girls?
2007-01-08 06:47:37 · 5 answers · asked by SKylar 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
I have also tried, Formating and System Restore.
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2007-01-08 06:53:44 · update #1
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I have Now tried Safe Mode, SpyBot S&D locked the comp. Event Viewer sats nothing. And I checked my Temp and Voltage output with a System Watcher.
2007-01-08 07:22:33 · update #2
check for any bulging capacitors on the motherboard and have them replaced.
2007-01-13 17:36:12 · answer #1 · answered by NEO 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you are experiencing is an intermittent problem. Have you tried booting into Safe Mode to see if the problem recurs? If the problem does not recur than the issue is most likely software.
Also look in the Event Viewer by launching eventvwr.exe
There is no way you are going to be able to determine if the power supply is bad just by looking at it. Most of the time you have to swap that part out too. But generally power problems just make the computer shut off.
If the computer runs fine in Safe Mode it may also be your Windows Profile. You'd have to logon with another user account to test that theory.
I'd also try a very generic video adapter to rule that out.
2007-01-08 07:05:58 · answer #2 · answered by Shawn H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try to do a system restore from before the three week period. If not, you may want to turn the virus scanner off and see how it runs.
2007-01-08 06:51:48 · answer #3 · answered by Dantheman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a cpu or motherboard problem. If you have switched hard drives, it can't be anything software related. Switching ram removes the probability that it's the ram. I would think it's probably your motherboard, but it could be your CPU.
2007-01-08 06:54:52 · answer #4 · answered by zylinius1983 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first suggestion is to get an updated video card driver to see if that helps. Everything you mentioned has to do with graphics.
It's a common problem that can occur. Often neglected, but usually needed.
2007-01-08 06:53:04 · answer #5 · answered by irishtek 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋