can anyone tell me some reasons why my pc is freezing up?
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What are you doing when it freezes?  Is it randomly, no matter what you're doing or even if the computer is idle?  If so, then I'd start suspecting a power supply.  A power supply that is getting flaky will supply inconsistent power, often causing a computer to freeze.\n\nIf it's during heavy usage, then I'd suspect RAM or lack of RAM.  \n\nAlso, make sure you defrag your hard drive, run a Disk check on the drive to make sure it's running properly.\n\nScan for Virus, and spyware..  Many of these types of items will cause freezes.\n\nCheck the interior of your PC to make sure your CPU fan and other fans are working, and that the heat sink is not full of dirt and lint.  An overheating processor will cause freezes, also.\n\nWant me to keep going?  Freezing up can be caused by so many factors that it's just not an easy thing to just say "This is it".\n\nStart with this list and the suggestions of the others, and you'll find it in time.\n\nGood Luck.
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Your problem is probably either a stick of RAM has gone bad (especially if it's the only stick you have), or it needs to be reseated (pressed down on both ends), or your motherboard's battery has failed, which is the most likely, given the age of the computer.
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actually.. you need not..\nfirst check whether you have inserted your ram correctly in the right position..\nif the problem is not solved replace your ram
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check for viruses (specially when your system booting after connect to internet ) \ncheck power voltage \ncheck  cpu fan \nreinstall win xp \nif cpu fan is good
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Couple of reasons can be there\n\n1. You are running out of Hard Disk space, and this causes the OS to hang. Check your available disk space and if low then do something.\n\n2. Your RAM is corrupt, that causes system lock ups and hangs the system frequntly. If you can open your computer and if there are more than one SIMM of memory then replace one at a time and see if it fixes your problem. \n\n3. If still issue call your hardware guy!
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Could be a variety of things... check to see if the cpu is overheating... it may turn itself off to prevent damage.  I would take it back though, it's new, they should look at it for free.
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I assume your computer is slow running - It may be a hardware issue - need more RAM\n\nalso - have you defragged lately - and check disk to see if you have any errors on the hard drive - those will cause you problems, too\n\nI have 2 gig of RAM and check disk weekly and defrag monthly. good luck
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i had the same problem, there are applications conflicting,\n\nheres what i did to solve the problem\n\non start menu click on run,    type msconfig\n\nthen remove relevant applications and services\n\n\nto start, try disactivating all, youll see that your computer no longer freezes, your task is now to check each which u want to keep,
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Of course there could be a number of issues, but my first suggestion is to check how much RAM you have installed.  Adding more memory on a system that crashes a lot or runs poorly can't hurt.  Right click on My Computer/Properties to see how much memory is installed.  Anything below 512 MB should be upgraded.
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Random reboots/crashes/freezes could be due to several reasons,  including RAM, hardware issues, etc., but rather than waste everyone's time playing "20 question" type guessing games, just do the following and post back with the info so that we can narrow it down some.\n\nGo to control panel/ system / advanced Tab/ startup and recovery box/ settings button/ sytem failure  and uncheck  "restart on system failure" ( take the check out of automatically restart box )   ,   and check the Write a system event, and the Admin alert boxes (check "send admin alert").     This will force a BSOD on the next crash (freezes/restarts =  crashing) that posts the Stop Error Code.     On the next crash write down the exact Stop Error Code and post that exact error  here back on this thread.  \n Also go to your device manager (devmgmt.msc) and check the properties  and look for anything suspicious and check that the settings are where they should be.  \n      \n  Check\n\n1.  Overheating(Open the case and check to see how much dust has collected inside it, and  if there is alot of dust get a can of compressed air and blow the dust out and clean out all dust bunnies, etc. on the heatsink/;fan combo,etc.; and be sure all the fans are spinning and properly functioning )  \n\n2.   Poor power supply   (weak power supply or noisey / dirty electricity) \n\n3.  Bad driver or drivers not updated,  or a device conflict.   Pull the connectors and push them back on. Reseat all of the cards. RightClick - my comp/properties/select the hardware tab/click device manager/see if there are any "!" next to anything.   Try updating the drivers from the manufacturers' websites.\n\n\n4.    Not enough memory or bad Ram.   Missmatched ram or a bad stick of ram  will cause this also.       (Run Memtest86: = http://www.memtest.org and  \n  FREE RAM Diagnostic Tool. -  CST Inc.s DOS based DocMemory  =  http://bucarotechelp.com/computers/default.asp )   .\nYou might need to add more Ram.\n\n5.   Could be  IRQ conflict  \n\n6.  Perhaps the CMOS battery on the motherboard is going bad and needs to be  replaced. Check it to be sure.\nAlso check your pc clock's time and day, to be sure it is set correctly. \n\n7.   Hard drive could be failing.       \n\n8    Right click desktop/properties/screen saver/Power/Hibernate tab ,and make sure  hibernation is not enabled, and cleann out your   Cache & Cookies & Temporary Internet Files and Folder: = http://www.coloarts.state.co.us/cleanFiles.asp\n\n9.   Make sure you have updated all programs and hadrdware.\n\n10.   Motheboard short (loose screw, misplaced mounting standoff ,  etc.) ?\n\n (Note: Will it boot into   Safe Mode?  Hit F8 or F5  right after the BIOS screen to get boot options.  Does it also happen in safe mode?)
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I did, but my computer just needed more memory installed.  Check if you have enough memory on your computer...if you are having it freeze up or move real slow, that might be what it is.  Good Luck.
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I would say that you most likely have a bad CPU.  You've eliminated all other potental reasons except for the power supply.\n\nDo a quick check of the power supply, but I'd almost put money on a shot CPU.
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Because you have already checked if anything was overheating.\nI would check if the ram.\n\nIf you have two sticks of ram installed try booting with just one. Of course test both of them.
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is it just the cursor that freezes or the whole computer \nie can you use your keyboard to use the computer \n\nif just the cursor then it is probably either your mouse is physically broken in some way ie loose wire in which case a new mouse is needed or your drivers are incorrectly installed\n\n\n\nif the whole computer freezes then you may have too many background programs running and taking up RAM the best way too fix this is too buy more ram or close programs using task manager \nyou could also have a virusif your whole computer is ceasing or maybe you just need  a defrag
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u can't solve this problem unless u  repair the hardwares from ur pc. it might have an bios problem or ur hdd it's dieing... If u still got quaranty for it they should fix it.. if not go search some "hardware repairing shops" [could find a sinonime for that :P].
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Try removing the programs in your start-up menu, then run a defrag, check for viruses, run an ad-ware and spy-ware check... if all else fails upgrade your RAM. X
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The temperature inside yourt computer is too hot, pls check your internal fans if they are working properly. This is bad and you can damage your processor permanently.