Occasional computer freezes?
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Freezes and Crashes \n\nAll computer users must deal with the occasional aggravating freeze or crash. A freeze is a totally unresponsive computer. With a freeze, nothing responds, including the mouse. A crash occurs when a hard drive stops operating and the computer shuts down. Sometimes a crash causes a spontaneous reboot. These problems can be triggered by malfunctions such as resource conflicts, power glitches, hardware problems, software conflicts, and outdated or buggy drivers for various devices that are installed on the computer system. \n\nTroubleshooting Freezes and Crashes Checklist \n\nWhen a freeze or crash occurs, on a PC, hit the keystroke combination Ctrl + Alt + Delete. If a dialog box appears, select Task Manager and then End Task for the application that is not responding. (On a Macintosh, hit the keystroke combination Ctrl + Command + Esc to force quit the application that is not responding.) \nIf Ctrl+Alt+Del doesn't work, restart the computer. Use the reset button to do this, if the computer has one, or the power switch if it doesn't. \nIf the mouse responds when it is moved, minimize a window or select the application on the task bar. The computer is not frozen, it is not responding to the selected application. In this case either End Task on a PC or Force Quit on a Macintosh. \nIf the computer is frozen, restart the computer to see if that will solve the problem. \nRun a virus check on the computer to look for a possible virus. \nPossible Causes and Fixes for Freezes and Crashes \n\nFreezes and crashes are generally caused by some sort of instability in the computer system. The following is a list of specific problems that can cause instability along with what to check when troubleshooting each. \n\nViruses can cause instability. \nRun a virus check on the computer to look for a possible virus. \nConflicts can cause instability. \nCheck the Windows Device Manager to see if there are any yellow exclamation marks or red Xs beside the listings for device classifications. If there are, contact Tech Support. \nBuggy or damaged software applications can cause instability. \nIf the system is less stable when certain software programs are running, shut down those programs and see if the problem continues to occur. If the problems stop, chances are that those software programs are causing the problems. \nBuggy, outdated, or conflicting drivers can cause instability. \nCheck manufacturer web sites for updated device drivers for the various devices installed on the computer system, such as: printer drivers, modem drivers, video drivers, sound drivers, USB device drivers, etc. \nUpdate one driver at a time and see if the system stabilizes. If this doesn't work, it may be a hardware problem, so contact Tech Support. \nAC problems can cause instability. \nCheck to see if the computer system is plugged into an overloaded outlet. \nMake sure the computer system is plugged into a surge suppressor. \nThe installation of new devices can cause instability. \nThere are three typical symptoms that point to this problem: \nThe computer system fails to boot, freezes during a boot, or freezes during an operation for no apparent reason. \nThe system fails to recognize the newly installed device. \nOne or more software applications fail to function as expected after an upgrade. \nSome Tips for Dealing with Freezes and Crashes \n\nKeep track of the hardware and software that is added to a computer. The addition of new hardware and software can often cause problems to occur. \nResearch the compatibility of new hardware and software with the existing computer system before purchase and installation. \nThe older a PC, the more likely it is to crash. \nWhen a computer freezes or crashes, chances are that changes made after the last save and when the freeze or crash occurred will be lost.
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hanging when ever used. asking/ self restart. Porblems like virus and other unknow virus
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Because computers run with programs that sometimes get into loops or lose command lines causing the computer to be unable to resolve the problem.  At that point the computer freezes.
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I suppose you are running anti-virus & at the same time working on your pc. If the RAM config is less, then its normal for your pc to freeze or slow while the anti-virus is running. Try increasing the ram to atleast 256 or 514 MB. Sure this will help you. But before buying one check out if your motherboard support any extra ram & also what type of ram can be installed S or DDR. \nIf you dont want to replace ram, simply remove unneccessary softwares (which you dont use much) & also delete unwanted data. Further, dont open multiple applications together.
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to many programs running ? not enuff ram ? to many pages open ?? try defrag and disk clean up.
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This is the problem that I used to encounter number of times. Then I went for Windows update and installed some critical updates as suggested by the web site after scanning my computer.\n\nIts going to be a week that I have not yet faced any crash.
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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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scan for viruses and spyware..check the memory and processor..deinfragment ur pc often
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Your processor may be going down as well, if it is overheating (or just wore out) it might be cycling at odd intervals or slower than intended which could cause the time discrepancy and the mouse freezing.
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A few reasons as to why this could be happening:\n\n1. Your system could be over heating, make sure none of the fans in your system are blocked, make sure the system is getting enough air flow.\n\n2. A program running at the time may be crashing when you run intensive games. Go into MSCONFIG and disable all un needed applications and restart your system (even try disabling your anti-virus at the time to see if that could be the cause). Also run a spyware scan and make sur eyou have all the latest Windows Updates.\n\n3. A bad driver such as a video driver could be the cause, check with the video card manufacture to see if there is an available update for your video card driver.
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As previouse answer says, most likely a fan problem.  This could either be a faulty fan, or more seriously, a faulty, overheating chip; either the main CPU or the Graphics chip.\n\nThis could be because your room has suddenly become warmer, or you have started using a more computationally intensive set of software.  If niether of these is the case; beware.  There is an increased likelyhood of crashes, if your PC is overheating under steady state conditions.
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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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Restart the PC. this kind of things sometimes happen.
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There might be some problem in your system,may be virus or some difficulty in hardware.The details you might know better.
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only mouse freezes r the whole system???\njust check whether the keyboard works.\nif the whole system hangs thn u cant do anything except restarting thru the power r restart buttons.\nctrl+alt+del wont work here if it hangs...\n\nit may be virus problem. just check it our\nif its not thn it wil be surely the driver problem\n\nif only mouse hangs thn the connection may be loose or ur mouse might be dead...
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Yes it sounds like a hardware problem, if not then it could be some sort of virus or bug.  I would do a virus check and a hardware check.  Like run a diagnostic test on your computer to make sure all the hardware is running properly.
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When its starting to freeze up or when you are running to many things at once.Then it willl start moving slow and the blue screen wil pop up and say; Sever is busy press any key to continue or press Ctr+Alt+Delete to restart your computer.