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Strange, computer totally freezing.
Li0nhead
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My now aging desktop (approx 4 years old) has started completely freezing within 10 mins of windows loading.
It did this about a year ago and then i manged to do a factory reset on it after lots of attempts (due to process freezing) and failed methods and it was fine since then.
The problem restarted a again a week or so back. So manged to do another factory reset but this time I have not resolved the issue and still does it. I was thinking hardware issues when i searched the problem but as it is freezing within 10 mins of startup I thought I would try booting from a version of Linux I have on a CD.
Now posting this because of that and it seems fine on Lunux so thinking software issue with my windows 7?
Any ideas?
Was going to get a new desktop anyway within 12 months so between now and then if i have to I will use my Linux CD as a stopgap.
Just was wondering of peoples thoughts?
It did this about a year ago and then i manged to do a factory reset on it after lots of attempts (due to process freezing) and failed methods and it was fine since then.
The problem restarted a again a week or so back. So manged to do another factory reset but this time I have not resolved the issue and still does it. I was thinking hardware issues when i searched the problem but as it is freezing within 10 mins of startup I thought I would try booting from a version of Linux I have on a CD.
Now posting this because of that and it seems fine on Lunux so thinking software issue with my windows 7?
Any ideas?
Was going to get a new desktop anyway within 12 months so between now and then if i have to I will use my Linux CD as a stopgap.
Just was wondering of peoples thoughts?
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branded, or cobbled together?
4 years isn't ageing really
does it hang in safe mode, what else is installed other than W7, turn power saving off
does chkdsk find any errors!!
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Not just an overheating problem is it?
Linux probably loads the CPU less than Windows 7, so it survives that. Check that the CPU cooling fan (if it has one) is OK. You could also try something like Core Temp on it to see if the processor is getting excessively hot.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the In My Home MoneySaving, Energy and Techie Stuff boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.
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...or hdd beginning to fail...
or C. both of the above
......Gettin' There, Wherever There is......
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