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April 26th, 2001 19:00

Computer is still Freezing

Hi...I have had a chronic computer problem where when I am on Internet Explorer or Printing, it is likely the computer will freeze. I have tried many things to fix this problem. I have reinstalled the video driver, the printer, internet explorer, run repair on internet explorer, changed the amount of programs loading on startup, and my power manangement. None of these have fixed the problem longterm. It may stop freezing temporarily but then it will start again. I have even reformatted the C Drive, also not fixing the problem. I would really appreciate it if anyone can help.. Thanks

I also have plenty of memory and hard drive as I have 20 gb hard drive and 16 gb are free, and i have 256 memory.

Some other information is that i am running a Dimension XPS R 450
with an external Yamaha CD Burner
thanks



  • volcano11

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    Posted April 26th, 2001 20:00

    Since you have reformated, it is less likely that it is a software problem. You say that you have "changed the amount of programs running at startup", but have you reduced this to the minimum (i.e. systray and explorer) to see if the problem is still there. This is the only way you can be sure that it is not a software problem.

    What devices are installed in your expansion slots? Do you have a network card? Has anything else been added to the system in terms of PCI devices since you first powered up the system? How is your external CD-RW device connected? Is the problem still there if the CD-RW is not connected? Check some of these things and get back to us with more information and we'll proceed from there.

    Steve

  • Erik1

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    Posted April 26th, 2001 22:00

    More questions :)

    Are their any conflicts shown in Device Manager?
    Is your printer connected to the parallel port or USB port?
    Is your printer sharing any IRQs?

    Erik

    Message Edited on 04/26/01 04:37PM by Erik
  • Lazer1234

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    Posted April 26th, 2001 22:00

    I made it so the only programs running were systray and explorere, and still it froze so i guess i still need help