jacko
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 posted on 25/1/07 at 07:57 PM |
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computer freezing
Our computer keeps freezing and we keep having to reboot it has anyone got any idea why. Its just started doing it lately and its seems to be doing it
more as days go by. Graham
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bigandy
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| posted on 25/1/07 at 07:59 PM |
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It has been pretty cold recently......
Dammit! Too many decisions....
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 25/1/07 at 08:09 PM |
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Do you have much disk space left?
Most operating systems (like Windoze) need some space to write stuff while running. If you're running seriously low then you can get unexpected
problems...
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jacko
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| posted on 25/1/07 at 08:18 PM |
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HiDavid Ive just checked and there is 74% disc space left have you any other ideas or has anyone else. Graham
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zetec7
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| posted on 25/1/07 at 09:19 PM |
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A couple of thoughts - are you running enough RAM? An upgrade can help. Do you have a cordless mouse? If the batteries get low, it'll stop
working and make it seem as though the computer's frozen up (it happened to me - also, my USB hub just died, and NOTHING connected to it
worked). Last (and I do this every time I reboot), I use CTL+ALT+DLT to open the task manager and shut down a lot of unnecessary TSR's
(terminate-stay-resident programs) such as Real Player Schedule, IPOD manager stuff, etc. They eat up a LOT of RAM, and the programs will still work
when you need them. Doing this speeds up my computer immensely!
http://www.freewebs.com/zetec7/
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ProjectX
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| posted on 25/1/07 at 09:27 PM |
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Hi
A little more info will help. Processor, Ram, Operaing system etc, the more you can tell me the more i can tell you. Let me know as much as you can
and I am glad to help.
J
PS does it hang/freeze at any particular point? (ie when on the internet, running a particular program etc)
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jacko
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| posted on 25/1/07 at 09:30 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by zetec7
A couple of thoughts - are you running enough RAM? An upgrade can help. Do you have a cordless mouse? If the batteries get low, it'll stop
working and make it seem as though the computer's frozen up (it happened to me - also, my USB hub just died, and NOTHING connected to it
worked). Last (and I do this every time I reboot), I use CTL+ALT+DLT to open the task manager and shut down a lot of unnecessary TSR's
(terminate-stay-resident programs) such as Real Player Schedule, IPOD manager stuff, etc. They eat up a LOT of RAM, and the programs will still work
when you need them. Doing this speeds up my computer immensely!
Hi Zetec thankyou for the info we will try that Graham
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ProjectX
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| posted on 25/1/07 at 09:40 PM |
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Hmm
Be careful about shutting "unused" programs
Many have linked .dll files and as a result f*** a lot more up!
J
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the_fbi
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| posted on 25/1/07 at 09:42 PM |
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Do you have a bittorrent client running when its freezing?
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Peteff
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| posted on 25/1/07 at 09:44 PM |
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CTRL_SHIFT_ESC opens task manager without going to the shutdown menu. My lockup problems were due to a faulty ram module. It ran o.k. at a lower speed
but I replaced it anyway.
[Edited on 25/1/07 by Peteff]
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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jacko
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| posted on 25/1/07 at 10:08 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by the_fbi
Do you have a bittorrent client running when its freezing?
Please can you tell me what this means?
Bittorrent - Thanks Graham
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the_fbi
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| posted on 25/1/07 at 10:16 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jacko
quote:
Originally posted by the_fbi
Do you have a bittorrent client running when its freezing?
Please can you tell me what this means?
Bittorrent - Thanks Graham
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent
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britishtrident
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| posted on 26/1/07 at 08:14 AM |
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Check the cooling fan(s) aren't stopping.
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tks
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| posted on 26/1/07 at 09:21 AM |
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check this:
- drivers
- ram hardware test
- bios settings, cpu / ram, speeds
in wich way it freezes? display get corrupted but mouse still working?
or just freeze freeze nothing responses
(even numlock don´t) thats the real freeze and display just says the last image?
test with numlock if its frozen (the light won´t come on or stay on.. if its frozen.
depending on OS i would also defregment it. some times it looks like frozen but is it just delays a good defrag can speed it up.
Tks
The above comments are always meant to be from the above persons perspective.
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Digger Barnes
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| posted on 26/1/07 at 10:17 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by britishtrident
Check the cooling fan(s) aren't stopping.
I will go along with this, also check heat sinks arn't clogged with fluff/dust. This is a common problem I have come accross a few times on my
machines.
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jacko
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 posted on 26/1/07 at 08:30 PM |
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computer freezing
Thanks to everyone for ideas we think we may have cured it the tower was full of dust and muck and one of the cooling fans was partly seized. Touch
wood the screen hasn't frozen yet and weve been using it for about 5 hours.Graham and family
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