Computer Freezing

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by Justin555, Feb 22, 2007.

  1. Justin555

    Justin555 Private E-2

    The past few days my computer has been freezing very often. When this happens everything locks up and it beeps. Is this malware, or can this be the fact that every time I start up the computer it gives me an error message about my rear fan2 failure? When this message is given before windows starts up the same two beeps occur and I have to press F1 to continue. My OS is XP and I have an older dell XPS.
     
  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi


    Could be a number of things but from what you describe my first thoughts are as you have a fan failure that your PC is hitting high temperatures which can cause lockups/freezing and restarts.

    Check all your fans are working, your PC is clean and dust free inside etc


    Or if you suspect malware then we will need you to run the below guide.



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