computer freezing up

[Guest]

while operating virtually any program, my computer has been freezing up.
often the mouse hourglass stays on the screen for a couple of minutes, then
things go back to normal. i've used my norton and no virus has shown up. i've
also run pest patrol a couple of times and cleaned away those files. still
freezing. what can i do to fix?

FM

 

[Guest]

Spyware/Virus Removal and Prevention:
http://www.fixyourwindows.com/windowsxpsolutions.htm
(Links to online virus scans on the same page)

How to optimize Windows XP, 2000, ME
for the best performance (Step-by-step Visual Guide):
http://www.fixyourwindows.com/optimizewindows.htm

Then check Event Viewer (Start - > Settings -> Control Panel - >
Administrative Tools - > Event Viewer) for possible errors.

Good Luck!