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Software => Computer software => Topic started by: Chief95 on December 14, 2008, 01:41:03 PM

Title: Computer Freezing
Post by: Chief95 on December 14, 2008, 01:41:03 PM

Lately my computer has been freezing, what ever I have up on the screen is still visible, but cursor disappears and and even my Alt-Ctrl-Delete will not work.  After I shut down my computer  and it restarts  normally.
There is not anything in particular that I am working on when it decides to shut down, It is very random!
Any ideas?

Thanks All in Advance,

Chief

Title: Re: Computer Freezing
Post by: chuchu61190 on December 15, 2008, 11:54:44 PM

the problem may be that your computer is infected with some sort of virus.  Shutting down unexpectedly is not a good sign.  you should get your computer protected, scanned, and cleaned.

if worst comes to worst
back up your data files and programs and reformat your computer.

Title: Re: Computer Freezing
Post by: Carbon Dudeoxide on December 16, 2008, 02:20:55 AM

Sorry, but please ignore that advice Chief95.

We need more information.

What Operating System is this?

When did the problem start?

Any recent downloads/installs/hardware changes/ect...

Any error messages?

Why do people think reformatting is the only option? IT ISN'T

Title: Re: Computer Freezing
Post by: Chief95 on December 16, 2008, 09:49:04 AM

Thanks Carbon,
I am running XP home edition, problem started about a week ago. No new downloads or any changes to my hardware.
That is why I think it is so strange.
I have the regular security, anti-virus, anti-spyware, and firewall. I have also manually scanned for spy-ware an viruses. Nothing found.

Chief

Title: Re: Computer Freezing
Post by: Broni on December 16, 2008, 09:03:41 PM

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

(http://209.85.48.8/228/109/upload/p4151509.gif)

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