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Running XP Home Service Pack 2.
Problem: random freezes, not related to what I am doing. Usually happens
when system idle and monitor turned off. Nothing responds, only choice to
turn off and reboot. Started intermittently maybe 6 weeks ago, not can
happen 10 times a day.
Tried to identify if cause was any particular software, but happens when
only XP running.
Scanned using my anti-virus (F-Secure 2006), Spybot and Spywareblaster.
Checked temperatures with Everest: CPU 66C, hard drives 54/55C. Vacuumed
out case and this reduced temps to 60C and 42/45C respectively. (Aux is
reported as 80C, Motherboard 56C).
Uninstalled and reinstalled anti-virus.
No changes to hardware or software, except that I have automatic updates
turned on for XP and F-Secure updates itself.
No screensaver and all power options set to stay on, hibernation turned off.
Now have tried starting in safe mode and no freezing even if left for 24
hours.
Any suggestions as to the cause would be most welcome as I am at my wits end!
Problem: random freezes, not related to what I am doing. Usually happens
when system idle and monitor turned off. Nothing responds, only choice to
turn off and reboot. Started intermittently maybe 6 weeks ago, not can
happen 10 times a day.
Tried to identify if cause was any particular software, but happens when
only XP running.
Scanned using my anti-virus (F-Secure 2006), Spybot and Spywareblaster.
Checked temperatures with Everest: CPU 66C, hard drives 54/55C. Vacuumed
out case and this reduced temps to 60C and 42/45C respectively. (Aux is
reported as 80C, Motherboard 56C).
Uninstalled and reinstalled anti-virus.
No changes to hardware or software, except that I have automatic updates
turned on for XP and F-Secure updates itself.
No screensaver and all power options set to stay on, hibernation turned off.
Now have tried starting in safe mode and no freezing even if left for 24
hours.
Any suggestions as to the cause would be most welcome as I am at my wits end!