Laptop freezes when idle

[carbear783]

Hello,
My laptop completely freezes after sitting idle for even a few minutes. Sometimes the cursor moves, but nothing is clickable. And sometimes the mouse won't move at all. This has been happening for a couple months, and I've searched for some help on-line, but nothing has helped. As previously suggested,  I have adjusted computer setting to never go to sleep.

Here's some info on the computer:
hp pavilion dv6500 series
Microsoft Vista
2GB RAM
Runs Adaware and SpyBot periodically

Please let me know if any other information would be helpful. Thanks in advance for any advice!

[Steve_IT_Dude]

Hi,
It is most likely due, to one of the applications that are running in the background is not responding, causing your whole PC to freeze.
The best thing, is run to run Windows Task Manger - Ctrl-ALt-Delete and click "End Task" on the application that is not responding.
If this program keeps freezing up all the time, you many want to consider uninstalling and reinstalling the application.
I also recommend you check for updates for this unresponsive program.

Regards
Steve

[Allan]

Open Task Manager to the Processes Tab. Double-Click on "cpu" at the top of the cpu column to sort with highest usage at the top. Next time the system freezes, note which process is hogging the cycles.