My computer keeps freezing up. It only seems to do it while I'm surfing the internet, and it doesn't matter what site I'm on. Right before it freezes, it will always make the sound like plugging or unplugging something from the USB port 3 or 4 times. After that, the computer comes to almost a complete standstill. If I'm able to get into the Task Manage and over to the performance tab, the CPU usage will be stuck at 100%. What is causing my computer to do this? Does it mean that:
A)I have a virus or spyware?
B)I am being hacked?
C)Something on my computer is going out?
D)Other?
2007-02-06 08:34:16 · 8 answers · asked by just_some_college_guy1985 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Usually when it freezes up, I'll only have IE and AIM up, so it's not like I'm trying to run 1000 things at once.
2007-02-07 08:19:26 · update #1
I just had spyware in my list of possible causes to see how many people would blame it on that. I've never had a problem with spyware/adware on this computer, not so much as one off the wall program installed or pop-up add. So, Mr. Probably Infested to the Hilt, you can go get bent.
2007-02-07 10:35:37 · update #2
My first guess is you are infested to the hilt with adware and spyware! Next is you may simply have too many applications running in the background! Some people dont understand memory in a PC. They think that they can run everything but the kitchen sink and the PC should run smoothly! If you have all your ram being used to run apps, its bound to freeze up!
2007-02-06 08:40:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-25 20:47:51 · answer #2 · answered by vernell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are any other programs running besides the internet? scan for a virus/spyware. also, try cleaning up your computer a bit. get rid of temp internet files, cookies, and history. also, try checking your drive for errors, defrag, and disk clean up - all found by right-click on your c drive and going to properties then tools. good luck!
2007-02-06 08:38:56 · answer #3 · answered by rchilly2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use Knoppix (http://www.knoppix.org/) to see if its hardware or software. If the Live CD works just fine, then you're looking at a Microsoft Windows software problems. You can either upgrade straight away to Linux or re-install Windows from your original CD.
If the Live CD freezes up too, then you're looking at a hardware issue - possibly overheating.
2007-02-06 08:37:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
spyware are you running too many programs what about limewire do we have that on the computer ? what kinda ram you have in the computer have 2 gb then your computer will be fast do check for spyware
2007-02-06 08:39:25 · answer #5 · answered by me and you 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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http://www.helpero.com/Questions-and-answers/Internet/Browsers/When-I-m-online-my-computer-freezes-up-WHY_9695.html
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2007-02-06 08:42:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look what process is using the processor. Anyway, it looks like a bad driver to me. Try to get the latest versions, especially for the newer hardware that you have.
2007-02-06 08:39:10 · answer #7 · answered by Milu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know alot about computers and there is no way for me to know why your computer freezes without looking at it haha
2007-02-06 08:38:21 · answer #8 · answered by x_ampz_x 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋