computer freezes?

Question

my computer freezes after 10 minutes! whats is it> and how can i stoip it?

Answer 1

Well that is a very general question which could be the result of a wide array of things.

Here are some things you could try:
1. Run a virus scan.
2. Run your computer in safe mode and go from there (usually done by pushing F8 while booting.
3. Reformat your computer (This is basically the erasing of everything on your computer. You should only do this if you have a windows cd to reinstall the operating system.)

Reformatting usually corrects most things unless it is a hardware failure, in which case it could be multiple things.
1. Computer overheating.
2. Outdated video card

Answer 2

Before you do anything drastic, try freeing up as much RAM as possible. Here is my checklist:

PC Running Slow, Hangs, Freezes:

Some helpful hints to avoid common mistakes:

- Many users are not aware of how much RAM is used by wallpaper and/or a screensaver full of graphics. They run in the background and consume memory. (I have only 512mb RAM, run multiple programs simultaneously, and have set my wallpaper and screensaver to blank.)

I don’t do games, but I do know they are primarily graphics which need and use a lot of memory.

- How many programs do you load at startup? Maybe you should check it out and ensure you are running just what you need.
To do this: cl Start, cl Settings, cl Taskbar and Start Menu.
cl Start Menu, cl Customize, cl Remove.
cl the icon for the program you wish to remove
then cl Remove.
There is also a “Disable All” button.
This will prevent the program from loading at startup, but will not remove the program from the hard disk.

When you are working in a large file, save frequently to restore full memory access. (Your work remains in memory until you “save” it to disk.)

Did you run an error check? Open My Computer,
Right-cl on C:, Select Properties, Tools – Run an Error Check ( checkmark “check all and fix); then run a Defrag

Are you using Yahoo Toolbar? Run a full Norton Antispy.

From IE, click Tools, Internet Options
delete cookies
delete files (offline files)
clear history (set days to save to 0 if you want)
click o.k.
click Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools – run Disk Cleanup

click Start, Run ipconfig renew (type ipconfig space renew)

All these things should be done regularly. The more frequently they are run, the less time they take.
Note: Games and videos are mostly graphics. Graphics create large files. If this doesn’t help, you should consider getting more memory.
Good web sites to visit: http://www.theonlinefamily.net/organize/spring_clean_computer/index.html
http://wehow.ehow.com/how_2007317_keep-computer-running-fast-smooth.html

Answer 3

check for spyware.. normally.. they would start the programming problems.. right off the bat.. but then.. run disk cleanup.. disk defrag.. (found in start-> programs-> accessorices -> system tools) also, it would help to know when exactly it freezes.. when you load a certain application? or when you do something.. that would help to figure out if there are conflicts between two programs or more..

Answer 4

try closeing some windows, or try cleaning the disc then defraging also try a virus scan and if you cant take the time do all of them by sheduling them in tasks in control panel OK

Answer 5

get a new computer or check if theres viruses in your computer. so if i were u ill just get another computer. but if ur broke, get a free virus protection thing....ders one at download.com called AVG something like dat...