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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows Vista and 7 => Topic started by: Animefan on July 28, 2009, 07:49:28 AM

Title: Computer keep freezing, no idea what's going on
Post by: Animefan on July 28, 2009, 07:49:28 AM

Well it's my bro cpu not mine. He got Vista, and he just upgrade his processor to i7, ram to 4g ddr3 and he change his motherboard.
Before he bring it to shop to upgrade his computer, it's fine, but it started freezing when he turn on his computer after the upgrade. His computer will start to freeze after 15-30 mins when he turn on his computer. His graphic card is gtx 8800 I tried checking his cpu heat, but it's fine. My bro even bring it to shop to fix it but ... well they charge him $59 and they only upgrade his graphic card driver which i can help him do it within 10 mins lol. What i think is his norton anti virus is causing the freeze, but i'm not sure.

Title: Re: Computer keep freezing, no idea what's going on
Post by: patio on July 28, 2009, 07:54:08 AM

Uninstall Norton using the Norton Removal Tool...
There are goog FREE choices out there such as AVG AVAST etc...
Also you need to contact the shop to see if they applied Thermal Compound when assembling the machine.
What make and wattage is the PSU ? ?

Title: Re: Computer keep freezing, no idea what's going on
Post by: Animefan on July 28, 2009, 03:56:39 PM

they did apply the thermal compound, and how to check the wattage for i7? http://web.aanet.com.au/~SnooP/psucalc.php  <- cant check watts for i7

Title: Re: Computer keep freezing, no idea what's going on
Post by: patio on July 29, 2009, 06:06:36 AM

i would guess it's close to any of the newer Quad-Cores starting with the Q6600...
But i was asking about the PSU...

Title: Re: Computer keep freezing, no idea what's going on
Post by: Wormwood on July 30, 2009, 12:20:48 AM

I suggest you contact the shop. Also check the drives - I had a freezing problem once because of Logitech webcam drivers.

Title: Re: Computer keep freezing, no idea what's going on
Post by: Animefan on July 30, 2009, 04:36:29 AM

Found the solution. Norton is causing the freeze, fix the problem after i uninsall it with norton removal tool. Thanks guys
Btw Psu  is the power supply right? is there a way to check it without the sticker? my bro refuse to open his case.

Title: Re: Computer keep freezing, no idea what's going on
Post by: ale52 on July 30, 2009, 07:44:44 AM

Good 'ol Norton.  You can depend on it screwing up your stuff.   :-X

Alan <><  :D

Title: Re: Computer keep freezing, no idea what's going on
Post by: Animefan on July 31, 2009, 05:35:19 AM

lol yea. I'm using avg atm, when i 1st install norton, i get freeze straight away, i already tell my bro not to use it but he dont listen to me :P

Title: Re: Computer keep freezing, no idea what's going on
Post by: Mulreay on July 31, 2009, 05:41:36 AM

I have Norton.. never had a problem. Never ever ever.  8)

Title: Re: Computer keep freezing, no idea what's going on
Post by: Quantos on July 31, 2009, 01:23:23 PM

Quote from: Mulreay on July 31, 2009, 05:41:36 AM

I have Norton.. never had a problem. Never ever ever.  8)

I've had issues with Norton.

It's not always the best solution.  I've come to the conclusion that Peter Norton was standing there with his arms crossed because he was waiting for his software to do something.

Title: Re: Computer keep freezing, no idea what's going on
Post by: patio on July 31, 2009, 05:18:18 PM

Peter Norton is NOT the scoundrel...and never was...Symantec is and will always be.

Peter Norton actually wrote some very strong apps...some of which are still in use today....
Or they've been emulated.

Title: Re: Computer keep freezing, no idea what's going on
Post by: Quantos on August 01, 2009, 04:38:46 AM

I'm aware of this, sure got you going though eh?

I was referring to the picture that was on the box for Norton Desktop.  That app was not a good idea.

Title: Re: Computer keep freezing, no idea what's going on
Post by: patio on August 01, 2009, 06:28:26 AM

 ;D           ;D

Got me ....good on you.

Title: Re: Computer keep freezing, no idea what's going on
Post by: Quantos on August 07, 2009, 04:21:10 PM

Quote from: patio on August 01, 2009, 06:28:26 AM

;D           ;D

Got me ....good on you.

I can get most people sometimes.

Norton Desktop, and then MS came out with BOB.  I see a perfectly legitimate reason for piss testing.