Asus UL30A - freezing/locking up periodically

Sarfaraz

I have an Asus UL30A laptop (over a year and a half old).

Specs here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-UL30A-320GB-Laptop-Windows/dp/B0053X2X18/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1308600982&sr=8-11

It has recently started to completely freeze/lock up completely periodically for round about 2-3 minutes a time. It seems to happen when I'm running media (either listening to music or watching videos (whether streaming online or direct from the hard drive)).

Here is a snapshot of the specs of my graphics card:

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I've checked my drivers and I think they are up to date. If anyone can offer any assistance I would be very grateful.

With thanks,

S

bengalknights

Try uninstalling the drivers and letting windows update them automatically.

Sarfaraz

Hi there,

I've managed to put a video up of what frequently occurs.

http://youtu.be/FJ2APTlKXl0 (approx 43 seconds in) (Warning, do put the volume down as it is a terrifying noise (not Lady GaGa herself!)!

Just to reiterate, whenever I listen to music or watch a video, my laptop will suddenly freeze and judder on the sound very quickly. I have no idea whatsoever what is causing it. Nothing appears in the event viewer or error logs. I did carry out a factory reset and the laptop seemed to be working well but the problem started happening again recently. I assume it is a problem with the sound card and/or graphics card. Any help or advice would be most welcome.

Thanks!

Chanc3

Its the wifi drivers. Just fixed the issue on my UL30A by uninstalling the wireless drivers, then letting windows 7 automatically install them.