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Windows XP Pro random freezes
by auvi5 - 3/23/05 2:28 PMI found this message under Windows 2000NT but it is exactly what is happening to my machine. I am using Windows XP Pro on a machine very similar to the one below. If there is any way to salve this problem I am desperat to get it.
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windows 2000 pro random freezes
i am running win 2000 pro on an athlon 3200 with 1gig ram, 1 80gig seagate sata harddrive, soundblaster audigy2zs, ati 9800 pro, etc.. my computer will randomly freeze for no apparent reason. sometimes it is when i am playing a game (half-life 2, black and white, etc) that it will freeze.
by freeze i mean the following: screen locks, mouse and keyboard are unresponsive, sound will loop for a few seconds, then go quiet. the only thing i can do is hit reset on my computer.
i don't, however, have to be playing games for it to freeze, i can have no programs running but the screensaver (the picture slideshow one) and it will freeze. there seems to be no common cause. i have checked the event log, and nothing seems to be the obvious problem.
any ideas or assistance would be GREATLY appreciated. the pc is about to get tossed out the window.
Posted by: A Zen-like Chill Posted on: 12/14/2004 7:06 PM
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Usually a hardware issue. Try..
by R. Proffitt
- 3/23/05 2:33 PM
In reply to: Windows XP Pro random freezes by auvi5
1. One stick of RAM.
2. Remove the case cover.
3. Check the warranty. Why not let them fix this?
Bob
SAME PROBLEM!!!
by goddude - 3/30/05 3:57 PM In reply to: Windows XP Pro random freezes by auvi5Hi, i'm just experiencing the same problem. And by reading and searching for multiple articles i can only c 1 link: Radeon 9800. Mine's an Xt but i encountered Pros also. I just don't know if it's really broken or if it's more like a problem. Suddenly it was there and that's making me suspicious and i fear the worse... If u know something plz reply.
Grtz
Same Problem
by neophius - 3/31/05 7:34 AM In reply to: SAME PROBLEM!!! by goddudeHello I am Having the same Exact Problem GeCube 9800XT 256MB GA-K8NS Pro AMD 643700+ 1024MB DDR400
All i can put this down to is the Graphics card I installed a 9200se just to test for a few weeks and it did not fault. The Day after i Installed the 9800XT back in It Locked up. My Card has been replaced twice under warranty last 4 Months third time now.
Is the forum tip not showing?
by R. Proffitt - 3/31/05 7:40 AM
In reply to: Same Problem by neophius
It writes -> Tip: If you are asking for help to troubleshoot a computer-related problem, please be sure to include all the necessary information (ie: operating system, model number, hardware, software, etc) that will help others identify your problem for a speedy resolution.
Above and beyond what it notes, can you reveal if you upgraded the power supply to supply power for the new card and did the case cover removal test?
Bob
Random freezes(Dr Watson debugger)
by barrye - 4/1/05 9:45 AM In reply to: Windows XP Pro random freezes by auvi5I run a Mecer Extreme P4 3MHz machine,XP Home.
I'm experiencing frequent freezes,I've more or less determined that the honourable Dr Watson is the culprit.How do I turn Dr Watson of as my default debugger?
Since Dr. Watson is called up AFTER the error, it is...
by R. Proffitt - 4/1/05 9:52 AM
In reply to: Random freezes(Dr Watson debugger) by barrye
Not the source of the trouble but just it's messenger.
Bob
Don't Fret...
by LOW MOLE - 5/12/08 7:57 AM In reply to: Windows XP Pro random freezes by auvi5While a computer freeze may be a symptom of varoius problems, you may want to consider the "easiest" fix in order to save time and money.
Excessive component/case heat, corrupt program files, dying hard drives, inadequate power supply units, virus/malware, etc. may all cause a computer to freeze or hang. But before rusing to replace hardware, a timely and costly venture, consider my experience:
For several months my computer would randomly freeze. Whether gaming (BF2) online, watching Youtube videos, working with Microsoft Word, or often times when the computer would be idle, I would find that my computer would freeze. The mouse and keyboard were unresponsive, and I was unalbe to "Ctrl, Alt, Delete." Sadly, I was forced to reset/restart the computer using the power/reset button on the computer case. These freezes would happen randomly.
After spending time downloading memory diagnostic tests (memtest86), hard disc diagnostic tests (via manufacturer's website), anti-virus software, case fan diagnostic software, etc., I decided to take the box to a local technician. He reformatted the hard drives, did a clean install of XP, and loaded only basic software onto the system. This DID NOT solve the problem.
Frustrated, I was considering either replacing components one by one until the problem disappeared or simply buying a new computer. But before doing so, I thought I'd investigate one last item: System Processes. I'm not sure why it took me forever to consider the processes as the potential problem, but this is what I discovered:
I was using a Linksys wireless router, the antenna connected to my system which was picking up a signal from another computer in the house. What I found was even when idling, the Linksys software continually monitored my router conectivity, causing up to 99 percent CUP usage. I disabled the monitoring portion of the Linksys software (this was done by clicking the small green Linksys box in my task bar) and left my computer powered on (during which time it was used to game, surf the internet, etc.) for 72 hours. The computer has not had one freeze since.
The bottom line: While considering all other possibilities regarding system freeze culprits, don't forget or discount the possibility that a program or process may be taxing your CPU causing the problem.
I hope this information helps to save you both time and money. Good luck!
Mole
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