What will cause the computer to freeze

[redbird]

What will cause the computer to freeze ?, This happens when I try to run roxio when recording music and surf the web at the same time . it happens all the time I thought that having a dual processor will cover this.
I am running dual processor 2.0 with 8600 gt  n vidia 4 gig of memory 450 watt box power  975 bx mother board

[patio]

Cold Temperatures....
But seriously when i do a burn it's normally late at night and i don't run the machine while i'm burning...
No matter what horsepower you have in your machine it's best to not do anything while burning...just my advice...others may have different opinions.

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

What will cause a computer to freeze? Many things.

When did this problem start?
Any recent downloads/installs/ect....?

In the mean time, follow this guide:
http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,62253.0.html

[redbird]

This started when I did the microsoft updates sp3, I have xp pro also my roxio 10 cuts off if I am doing any recording or copying . I had a problem watching movies because the video was grey but you guys helped me with that already, this sp3 really stinks I want to reformat my computer and get rid of this problem what do you guys suggest.

[BC_Programmer]

Cold Temperatures....
But seriously when i do a burn it's normally late at night and i don't run the machine while i'm burning...
No matter what horsepower you have in your machine it's best to not do anything while burning...just my advice...others may have different opinions.

I make an exception for Dual/quad core machines.

[patio]

Agreed...but i'm a creature of habit.

[BC_Programmer]

Actually, back in the day, I had a CD-burner on my 486, and I'd run NESticle and play NES games while burning.

Most of them turned out fine. Guess it depends on hardware/software.