Freeze ups/lock up

[triad_cowboy]

I read somewhere that a possible cause of lockup/freezeup could be because of over heating or the fan not working? I have eliminated all forms of viruses/ worms  ect. by running a complete scan, and I've also removed all spyware/ adware.
Besides physically looking at the fan is their a  easy way to test it before replacing?

[DarkendHeart]

As of what I know a problem with over heating and fan issues wouldn't cause you to freeze, it would most likely cause a crash for the over heating issue which was set on by the fan issue. I'd have to say your problem lies else where. But if you want to double check just open up your side panel then turn on your computer and make sure you see the fans start.

[Broni]

1. Please, post some computer info:
- processor type, amount of RAM (hold Windows key, hit Pause/Break key)
- hard drive size/free space (open "My Computer", right click on hard drive letter, click "Properties")

2. Download, and install SpeedFan: http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php
Post your computer temperatures:



Provide processor info (hold Windows key, and hit Pause/Break key to find out).

3. Download HijackThis:
http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/tools/security_tools/hijackthis/download
by clicking on Download HijackThis Installer
Install, and run it.
Post HijackTHis log.

[triad_cowboy]

Thanks Broni,

At the very moment I dont have access to the requested computer information. It is actually a friend computer.
I do know that it is a HP Pavilion a736n, if that helps any!
I will have access to this computer in a few and will try your advice 
Thanks Again.

[triad_cowboy]

The speedfan download was installed last night.
We have monitor the temps and all temps are staying within a range of 105F.
(temps vary  a few degrees either way)

"Assuming" that the check marks beside each reading indicates a "safe" operating range, I have eliminated "over heating" as the  cause of freeze up/lockup?
Am I correct?

If so according to research both here and other sites, the next step would be to upgrade RAM.

[Broni]

105 °F = 40.6 °C....is it while computer idle?
You still didn't provide any answer to my questions 1, and 3 from my previous reply.

[triad_cowboy]

Broni,
 The answer to question 1 and 3 will be provided soon. She will be bringing it to me  at which time I will be able to provide the answer and requested information.

 105 F is while the computer is being used.
 

[Broni]

No problem