My computer is fairly new and has always acted fine. There isn't much space on it taken up. But its been acting weird. Two weeks ago it froze and i couldn't turn it off the proper way. So I had to push the button on the PC to turn it off. Then id leave it off for a few minutes and go to turn it back on and it wouldn't turn on. So i would have to wait a few more minutes to finally get it to turn on. Then a few days ago i woke up and my computer was frozen. The time on it stopped. So i turned it off and turned it on and it was fine again. Then this morning i woke up and the same thing happened only it seemed like when i pressed "start" to turn it off some of the programs were dissapearing. But i turned it off and turned it on and now its running fine. Is this a virus? Is there anything i can do to fix this or...it seems like when i restart it, it acts fine but its becoming a daily thing to restart it.
Its Windows XP 2003 home edition by the way
2007-09-05 09:16:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
My virus scanner doesn't seem to find a virus ...
2007-09-05 09:17:43 · update #1
Hardware problems, such as it overheating, or a bad piece of RAM - something not being seated properly inside the computer can cause this. You may need to have the reseller take a look at it to ensure something wasn't overlooked during assembly, or that you aren't having hardware failure.
If you have it enclosed back in a hole, or in a desk that has a compartment, might try hooking it up somewhere it can breathe cold air a little better.
Best of luck.
2007-09-05 09:20:25 · answer #1 · answered by AaronGillum 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Restore back to when it was OK
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any
open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete.
1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→Accessories→System Tools, and then click System
Restore.
2 Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected and click Next.
3 Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer.
The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you to see and select restore points.
All calendar dates with available restore points appear in boldface type.
4 Select a restore point and click Next.
If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that restore point is automatically selected. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that you prefer.
5 Click Next.
The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts.
6 After the computer restarts, click OK.
To change the restore point, you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you can
undo the restoration.
2007-09-05 09:25:13 · answer #2 · answered by DOUGLAS M 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How is he logging into your computer? That would be the place to start. Is it password protected? I'm not saying this would stop him, just slow him down. You can add another firewall so no incoming computers can hack there way in. (Zone alarm is good) But once he is in, he probably could uninstall it. next is just deleting any histories. Yes he probably can find these files (until you write something over them). There are programs on the internet that can completely "destroy" the data. (it moves it all to different placed on your hard drive so it can't be put back together). I think the problem here is the Husband, not the computer.
2016-05-17 12:03:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is most likely due to Malware (computer viruses, worms, trojan horses, spyware, dishonest adware, and other malicious and unwanted software). You will need to run full anti-virus/spyware scan and clean your registry. I recommend you use these programs (they are free).
1) AVG Free anti-virus
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/
2) Ad-aware spyware remover
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_aware_free.php
3) Spybot - Search and Destroy spyware remover
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
4) Advanced WindowsCare Personal
http://www.iobit.com/
5) CCleaner - registry and privacy cleaner
http://www.ccleaner.com/
Running these programs in Safe Mode (tap F8 after powering on the computer and choose to boot to Safe Mode) can be more effective.
If after performing these steps you are still experiencing problems download HijackThis. But do not remove anything without first checking with the online community, it will find both legitimate and malicious software.
http://www.tomcoyote.org/hijackthis
If after exahusting these options and you are still experiencing issues, there is really nothing more you can do except to reformat your computer and start fresh.
2007-09-05 09:23:29 · answer #4 · answered by Samuel Adams 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
if its fairly new and you still have a warranty then you should
let the dealer take care of the problem.if you do'nt have a warranty then you might want to defrag your computer which is good to do often,check to see if you have enough memory
increase it if you need to. depending on what antivirus you have some can diagnose your problem.try to remember if you downloaded any thing that might have caused the problem,hope you find out whats wrong.good luck!
2007-09-05 09:35:40 · answer #5 · answered by momonee11 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you are using AMD processor then most probably its overheating, Check for the processor and power supply fan if its working or not. and try shifting it to bit cooler place.
2007-09-05 09:43:30 · answer #6 · answered by Kams 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it's overheating. Do you have it in an area where it has good airflow and can remain cool?
2007-09-05 09:26:55 · answer #7 · answered by phirephoto 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Download spybot, its free--you might have some spyware messing it up.
2007-09-05 09:23:48 · answer #8 · answered by Nemo the geek 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
plz reinstall the os
2007-09-05 09:48:30 · answer #9 · answered by badal k 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋