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mztopaz · Nov 12, 2004

Does any one know why my computer is freezing up. The last time I tried to log off after running internet sweeper, I kept getting "program is not responding". I eventually got on this forum by typing in the address because it would freeze when I clicked on favorites and again when I hit start for microsoft word. I know have pieces of the start menu and the task manager just stuck in limbo.

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Major Attitude · Nov 12, 2004

Can you restore from last saved point. Can you uninstall anything recently installed? A regular cleanup is a good idea. Drive cleaner, uninstall unused programs, do a defrag. If you do not know how to do any of this, please ask.

The best bet to diagnose a problem is to look back at what changed when the problem started. Having worked as a computer tech and talked to many of them, people repeatedly swear they added and did nothing, but usually remember after we tell them what we did to fix it

bigbazza · Nov 12, 2004

System specifications would be handy as well. W98, XP, or what? How much RAM? What Firewall and Anti-Virus program do you use? Are they up to date?

etc., etc., etc. Bazza

mztopaz · Nov 12, 2004

Yeah, everything is up to date: mcafee firewall & virus, ad-aware, spybot, spy sweeper (recent install), spyware blaster, snoop free..recent, unsucsessfull installation and can't delete the files.

Does it look like I'm a bit paranoid?

I'm running Windows XP. I'll get back to you on the ram. Microsoft just sent info on an update for office 2000 from an error message sent, could that be it? I think I can get help with a defrag and general clean. I'll do that and get back to you. I really appreciate the expertise guys, Thanks. You have alot of traffic, this site is great! Have a good weekend.

mztopaz

bigbazza · Nov 12, 2004

As MA advised, Can you restore from last saved point?

Also, as per MA. "look back at what changed when the problem started". Your update from M$ might be the problem. Have you carried out their reply?

These 3 will help clean out crap on your PC. probably not related to your problem, but will certainly help keep PC lean and mean.

Cleanup! http://www.stevengould.org/
EmpTemp http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=1575
and CrapCleaner aka CCleaner http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=4191

All 3 are free. Run all 3 after every net session. Bazza

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Major Attitude said:

Can you restore from last saved point. Can you uninstall anything recently installed? A regular cleanup is a good idea. Drive cleaner, uninstall unused programs, do a defrag. If you do not know how to do any of this, please ask.

The best bet to diagnose a problem is to look back at what changed when the problem started. Having worked as a computer tech and talked to many of them, people repeatedly swear they added and did nothing, but usually remember after we tell them what we did to fix it
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mztopaz · Nov 17, 2004

I did a system restore to last saved point and everything works great! Thanks guys you've been great!
mztopaz

Robert · Nov 17, 2004

Yeah but don't forget to find out what caused the problem in the first place. You are half way home - but the cause still needs to be eliminated - else it will likely re-occur
Cheers
Robert

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