Computer help forum: "Program Not Responding" and computer freezing ..

delete cookies, temporary internet files and history fairly regularly. These problems happen on internet explorer as well as on Mozilla - program will just randomly slow and shut down.

There's plenty of memory, but it just seems to go dead.

First, I would reinstall the newest version of Java from the link below:

Click on the link to Sun's Java below, then click on the "Download Windows J2SE JRE" download link that is in the "J2SE v 1.4.2_07 JRE includes the JVM technology" section. Download the file to your desktop, scan it with your antivirus (just to be sure it's clean), then shut down all background programs, including your antivirus, then run the installer.

http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4.2/download.html

Then I would install the latest Microsoft Scripting engine from the link below:

Windows Script 5.6 for Windows 2000 and XP

Then I would check for spyware using ALL of the free spyware removal tools at the links below:

Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition Spyware Removal Tool

Spybot Search & Destroy Spyware Removal Tool

CWShredder 2.1 Hijack Removal Tool

Then, in addition to your Temporary Internet Files folder, I would clean out all the "Temp" folders.

Hope this helps.

Grif

Use WinsockXPFix and see if repairing your registry keys might help. It could not hurt.

My name is Brenda, I am responding to your message I have read a few of the comments suggested and didn't see any of them mention about scan disc or windows update. These might correct or help clear them up.

Should there be?

The PSU was extremely dirty and the CPU fan also. I haven't had any problems since cleaning:) But Thanks:)

thanks for reply i know this sounds stupid but how do i delete folders im using windows xp

Welcome to the World of Analog Solutions to Digital Problems. Speaking from both worlds ( I'm a retired Phone Tech) The answer may not be how many programs your running, Defraging, or Conflicts in Programs. WHEN is the last time you 'saw' your computer? From the inside? That's right, like the Stigma of "Don't open the Back! (of a TV) Most Store Bought machines have NEVER been opened by their owners. Simple solutions like 'Freezing' may be found in 'cooling'. A Plethora of analog Answers like; Taking the mat of Hair and Dust off the Cooling Fins of your CPU and cooling fan(That thing you hear running when your PC is on)Does wonders. Yeah,,think backwards, freezing is a cooling problem, You ain't cooling- then your overheating, which causes your computer to shut down.

uninstall your security programs, all of them! if you use windows vista or seven you have windows defender, if you are xp, than download the defender for windows xp, is free from microsoft. yor security avg, bla-bla and especially norton are crushing when working together, wipe them uot and will be ok then.

Just a quick question regarding this subject. What do I do next when my Defragmenting stops & locks up? This is my issue after I clean, then scan disk, then defrag disk. It runs up to 75% then stops/locks up. What should I do to resolve this, as I have NEVER had this happen before. By the way, I'm still running Windows98, everything (including Win update) is all updated & running at peak performance. Any Suggestions? Could this be a BIOS issue? Why now, all of a sudden?

First, I'd like to know if that is the exact error message rendered -- that actually displayed on the monitor? Does the error popup applet have a title?

If you're positive the system has not been infected "link here", then step through the following to hopefully help resolve any existing problems. Be advised however, the following does not take into account many of the possible causes when Service Packs for IE or Windows have been installed with default settings that have not been changed to concide with you're usual way of doing business.

1. When visiting Web sites, add-ons (software components) may be downloaded automatically, you may be prompted to download add-ons, or you may be directed to visit a Web site to obtain the latest add-on. These components may be third-party ActiveX controls that extend browser functionality or that provide special user interface elements in IE. The article [Q883256] describes how to control add-ons by using the Manage Add-ons feature of SP2, describes how to use and how to troubleshoot its features.

2. The article [Q885355] explains that when the by default Use smooth scrolling option is enabled, the following anomalous behavior can occur:

When you scroll through a Web pages, the CPU Usage meter in Task Manager may indicate 100 percent CPU use.

Other programs may slow down or become unresponsive. For example, if you play a video DVD, an audio DVD, or an audio CD while you scroll through a Web page, you may experience video or audio distortion.

3. Three links for your reading pleasure:

a. "Browser Helper Objects: The Browser the Way You Want It?

b. "What is a Browser Helper Object?."

c. "BHODemon" that can be downloaded may assist with your situation perhaps.

4. "Itty Bitty Process Manager (IBProcMan)" - a ZIP file download and requires no installation:

I've been seeing more and more cases of infections by trojans that kill any antivirus or antispyware programs you try to use and remove them. For such cases, I created a standalone version of the 'Itty Bitty Process Manager' inside HijackThis. It should be a bit harder for trojans to detect, since it has no window caption. If they do start targeting it by filename, rename the executable before running it and you should be good to go.

A standalone version of the little process manager included in HijackThis (Misc Tools section). Shows full paths to processes, optionally shows DLLs loaded by processes. Can save the process list (and dll list) to file, as well as copy it to the clipboard. Compatible with at least Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP and newer.

Very useful for cleaning up systems infected with trojans or viruses that kill antivirus and antispyware programs.

5. Download and use "IEFix" - a general purpose fix for Internet Explorer (Win 98/ME/2000/XP):

Note: Else, some of the core Internet Explorer ".dll files" may not be correctly registered or need registering. First, verify the exact path of where the Iexplore.exe file is found and used as noted for the "Primary. . ." example. Second, click Start, Run, type exactly "Primary Hard Drive Letter:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" /rereg, and then either click OK or press Enter.

a. Registers Urlmon.dll, Mshtml.dll, Actxprxy.dll, Oleaut32.dll, Shell32.dll, Shdocvw.dll, [Q281679].

b. Refreshes Internet Explorer using IE.INF method. Note:

"Unable to Install Internet Explorer 6 on Windows XP (Q304872)"

"How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows XP (Q318378)"

c. Initiates "SFC /Scannow" (Win2K&XP), [Q310747].

Am I at the point where I'll have to delete, then re-install windows?

Says "Cannot create the C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC\HOSTS file. Make sure that the path and filename are correct"

127.0.0.1 www.igetnet.com
127.0.0.1 code.ignphrases.com
127.0.0.1 clear-search.com
127.0.0.1 r1.clrsch.com
127.0.0.1 sds.clrsch.com
127.0.0.1 status.clrsch.com
127.0.0.1 www.clrsch.com
127.0.0.1 clr-sch.com
127.0.0.1 sds-qckads.com
127.0.0.1 status.qckads.com
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