my computer keeps freezing up i checked for viises and i defrg but that don't help i'm kind of new to computer

Question

so please keep answers simple thanks

Answer 1

We'll probably need more information in order to give you a better diagnosis. First of all, what operating system are you running? I'll assume it's Windows XP, since you're trying to defrag.

There could be a lot of reasons. If you Windows Installation is older, it could be corrupted, and may need a reinstall, but this isn't necessarily the case.

If you are running Windows XP on older hardware, you may need a system upgrade, like more RAM.

You may try a third-party virus scanner like trendmicro which is an online scanner. You will also want to scan for spyware with a program like SpyBot (safer-networking.org). Make sure your spyware and anti-virus definitions are up-to-date before scanning.

You might also look into registry repair programs. These will attempt to fix Windows registry errors, but can sometimes be harmful.

Answer 2

If you've had your hard drive for more then 2 or 3 years its, I'd say junk the old one and get a new one! Bigger is better ~ and Quiet - Believe me - They have better grease in bearings.


If your computer is new/refurbished, I'd contact the manufacture chances are that it is still under warranty .

If your on a strict Budget ~ really try reformatting sometimes you can get lucky if one o more of your settings are messed up!

Since you didn't give any tech. specs IE: you O/S Operating System and etc. there really is no way to give you complete help!

Answer 3

VIRUS REMOVAL PROCESS:

do this OFFLINE

trash likes to hide in your restore system,so every time you clean up your computer and you use system restore,it restores the trash along with everything else !
turn off system restore:
XP:
start--all programs--accessories--system tools--system restore
check the off box

Vista:

right click computer icon
select properties
select system protection
uncheck os ( c: ) ( system )

alerter & messenger services:
stop messenger spam !!

XP only:
all programs--administrative tools--services
all services are in alphabetical order,right click both alerter & messenger services--select properties--from drop down menu,select disable

Active X:
XP ONLY
internet explorer--tools--internet options--security--advanced
uncheck download unsigned--unsafe--autoprompt

CLEAN UP:

delete history:

XP & Vista:

internet explorer--tools--internet options--general:
click delete history--temp files & cookies
set days to keep history to 0

Prefetch folder:

XP:
start,my computer,disk drive ( c ),windows,prefetch
click view
select "select all"
press delete key on keyboard

Vista:

same thing except my computer is now plain ole computer

Security:

block spyware cookies:
XP:
either from your desktop shortcut or all programs or start page [ lol,MS is all about redundency ]
internet explorer--tools--internet options--privacy--advanced--override
check allow 1st party cookies,block 3rd party [ spyware ] cookies

Vista:

same way as XP

manage your cookies [ with screenshots ]
http://managecookies.diaryland.com

ActiveX:

XP ONLY

internet explorer,tools,internet options,security tab,advanced tab
uncheck download unsigned, not safe & automatic prompt

now return to system restore and select create a new restore point,name the point [ new ? ] and you're set to go

go online and:

download/install/update & run spybot spyware remover,avast anti-virus,regseeker,avg anti-rootkit,rootkit revealer,firefox 2.0.0.4 web browser from

MENU
Acessibility Help,ANTI-ROOTKIT,ANTI-VIRUS,ANTI-SPYWARE,Browser FIREFOX 3.0a5pre
Buddy Browser,a child safe wweb browser for children,CLEAN UP,DESKTOP HELPERS
FIREFOX EXTENSIONS INSTALLED,FIREWALL,Multi Media Files,REGISTRY CLEANERS
SECURITY,Link Checkers,Ect

http://browseraddons.friendpages.com

Answer 4

This sounds like your computer is overheating, you might want to read this article on Computer Overheating:

http://www.gamegiants.net/article_info.php?articles_id=2

Answer 5

sounds like adware/spyware to me, try a spyware program
i use and like "spybot search and destroy" ..but u can find
alot of good free spyware removers..WWW.topshareware.com prob. has some.