locking up/freezing up

[pcdj]

Just wanted to know if someone can help me. For the past
2 weeks my systems has been freezing/locking up. I have
to unplug the computer for it to restart.

 

[dev]

/pcdj/ said:

Just wanted to know if someone can help me. For the past
2 weeks my systems has been freezing/locking up. I have
to unplug the computer for it to restart.

Keep the case away from walls, allowing sufficient ventilation. Be sure
that fans are working well.

Test an updated video driver from the chip or card manufacturer's WEBsite.
ROLL BACK if not satisfactory. If you are unfamiliar with this process,
seek out someone who is.

 

[Ryan]

Have you installed any software or made any system changes
since then?

 

[nora]

-----Original Message-----
/pcdj/ said:


Keep the case away from walls, allowing sufficient ventilation. Be sure
that fans are working well.

Test an updated video driver from the chip or card manufacturer's WEBsite.
ROLL BACK if not satisfactory. If you are unfamiliar with this process,
seek out someone who is.

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what is your system configuration, do you have enough

memory or scan for any viruses

 

[Plato]

Just wanted to know if someone can help me. For the past
2 weeks my systems has been freezing/locking up. I have
to unplug the computer for it to restart.

Hard locks are commonly due to video and/or ram issues.