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My computer keeps locking up on me and I have to reboot or shut down to get it back on. I tried the control, alt, delete and noting happens. What can I do to repair this issue. I checked for virus and nothing shows up.
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Steve C. Ray
Many times this is caused by improper drivers. Check the web sites for your
various devices to see if you have the correct XP drivers installed. Start
with your video card .
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Steve C. Ray
can I do to repair this issue. I checked for virus and nothing shows up.
various devices to see if you have the correct XP drivers installed. Start
with your video card .
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Steve C. Ray
get it back on. I tried the control, alt, delete and noting happens. WhatMj said:My computer keeps locking up on me and I have to reboot or shut down to
can I do to repair this issue. I checked for virus and nothing shows up.
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Guest
when i'm in the middle of playing the sims game or various things it just freezes the computer
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R.S.Manikandan
Hi,
To fix the problem, I recommend you improve the system performance and
update the graphics driver.
=== Improving System Performance In Windows XP ===
Improper usage of system resources by programs/applications decreases
the performance of the system in Windows XP. You may experience low
system performance due to any of the following causes:
* Programs currently open.
* Graphics intensive effects in Display properties.
* Virtual memory settings.
* Unessential Services loading at Startup.
* Programs running in background.
You can improve system performance through these methods:
* Close currently open programs
Open background programs use computer memory and resources. These
will usually be shown as an icon in the Systray. The Systray is usually
located in the lower-right corner of the monitor. Closing unused programs
in Systray will make these resources available for other tasks. To close a
program in the Systray, right-click the button or icon and then click Exit
or Close.
NOTE: Some programs like AntiVirus applications should not be
disabled. To identify a program, hold the mouse pointer
over each icon. The program name will be displayed as a
tool tip.
* Change the Visual effects in Display properties:
1. Click Start, select Control Panel, and choose Appearance and
Themes.
2. Select Display.
3. On the Appearance tab, click Effects.
4. In the Effects dialog box, deselect the items not required.
* Change the visual effects in System Properties:
1. Click Start, select Control Panel, and choose Performance and
Maintenance.
2. Select System and click the Advanced tab.
3. Click the Settings button under Performance.
4. On the Visual Effects tab, click Custom.
5. Deselect the options that are not required.
* Change the Performance Options settings in Windows XP:
Performance options decide the amount of RAM significantly used on the
computer. You can change Virtual Memory setting by following these
steps:
1. Click Start, select Control Panel, and choose Performance and
Maintenance.
2. Select System and click the Advanced tab.
3. Click the Settings button under Performance.
4. Select the Advanced Tab.
5. Click the Change button under Virtual Memory.
6. Now under Virtual Memory click Change.
7. Set the RAM value.
NOTE: To avoid the page file from being defragmented, set the same
increase to value for the Initial size and Maximum size. The
recommended paging file is found by multiplying the system
RAM by 1.5. For example, if 256MB of RAM is installed on
the machine, then 256x1.5=384MB should be the RAM value.
8. Click OK and restart the system.
Indexing service is a small program that requires a huge amount of
RAM. The indexing Service program is not necessary and can be disabled
by following these steps:
1. Click Start, select Control Panel, and choose Performance and
Maintenance.
2. Click Administrator Tools.
3. Click Services. The Services Window opens.
4. In the right pane, double-click the Indexing Service entry from the
list of available services. The Indexing Service Properties window
opens.
5. Set the Startup type drop down menu to disabled.
6. Click Apply and OK.
NOTE: The following services are unessential and can be disabled
from loading at Startup by performing the above-mentioned
steps:
Distributed Link Tracking Client
Error Reporting Service
IPSEC Services
Portable Media Serial Number
Remote Registry Service
Wireless Zero Configuration
* Stop background programs from loading at Startup
Installing many programs on the computer can often clutter the registry
with unnecessary programs running when your computer starts up. This
will slow down the system and take up memory. System Configuration is a
utility which can help to reduce the programs loading at Startup.
1. Click Start and select Run.
2. Type "msconfig" and press Enter.
3. Click the Startup tab.
4. Deselect the programs you do not want to load at startup.
NOTE: To load a deselected program at Startup, repeat steps 1-3
and select the program.
These procedures should improve the system performance in Windows XP.
To update the graphics driver, contact the manufacture of your graphics
card.
--
Regards,
R.S.Manikandan
To fix the problem, I recommend you improve the system performance and
update the graphics driver.
=== Improving System Performance In Windows XP ===
Improper usage of system resources by programs/applications decreases
the performance of the system in Windows XP. You may experience low
system performance due to any of the following causes:
* Programs currently open.
* Graphics intensive effects in Display properties.
* Virtual memory settings.
* Unessential Services loading at Startup.
* Programs running in background.
You can improve system performance through these methods:
* Close currently open programs
Open background programs use computer memory and resources. These
will usually be shown as an icon in the Systray. The Systray is usually
located in the lower-right corner of the monitor. Closing unused programs
in Systray will make these resources available for other tasks. To close a
program in the Systray, right-click the button or icon and then click Exit
or Close.
NOTE: Some programs like AntiVirus applications should not be
disabled. To identify a program, hold the mouse pointer
over each icon. The program name will be displayed as a
tool tip.
* Change the Visual effects in Display properties:
1. Click Start, select Control Panel, and choose Appearance and
Themes.
2. Select Display.
3. On the Appearance tab, click Effects.
4. In the Effects dialog box, deselect the items not required.
* Change the visual effects in System Properties:
1. Click Start, select Control Panel, and choose Performance and
Maintenance.
2. Select System and click the Advanced tab.
3. Click the Settings button under Performance.
4. On the Visual Effects tab, click Custom.
5. Deselect the options that are not required.
* Change the Performance Options settings in Windows XP:
Performance options decide the amount of RAM significantly used on the
computer. You can change Virtual Memory setting by following these
steps:
1. Click Start, select Control Panel, and choose Performance and
Maintenance.
2. Select System and click the Advanced tab.
3. Click the Settings button under Performance.
4. Select the Advanced Tab.
5. Click the Change button under Virtual Memory.
6. Now under Virtual Memory click Change.
7. Set the RAM value.
NOTE: To avoid the page file from being defragmented, set the same
increase to value for the Initial size and Maximum size. The
recommended paging file is found by multiplying the system
RAM by 1.5. For example, if 256MB of RAM is installed on
the machine, then 256x1.5=384MB should be the RAM value.
8. Click OK and restart the system.
Indexing service is a small program that requires a huge amount of
RAM. The indexing Service program is not necessary and can be disabled
by following these steps:
1. Click Start, select Control Panel, and choose Performance and
Maintenance.
2. Click Administrator Tools.
3. Click Services. The Services Window opens.
4. In the right pane, double-click the Indexing Service entry from the
list of available services. The Indexing Service Properties window
opens.
5. Set the Startup type drop down menu to disabled.
6. Click Apply and OK.
NOTE: The following services are unessential and can be disabled
from loading at Startup by performing the above-mentioned
steps:
Distributed Link Tracking Client
Error Reporting Service
IPSEC Services
Portable Media Serial Number
Remote Registry Service
Wireless Zero Configuration
* Stop background programs from loading at Startup
Installing many programs on the computer can often clutter the registry
with unnecessary programs running when your computer starts up. This
will slow down the system and take up memory. System Configuration is a
utility which can help to reduce the programs loading at Startup.
1. Click Start and select Run.
2. Type "msconfig" and press Enter.
3. Click the Startup tab.
4. Deselect the programs you do not want to load at startup.
NOTE: To load a deselected program at Startup, repeat steps 1-3
and select the program.
These procedures should improve the system performance in Windows XP.
To update the graphics driver, contact the manufacture of your graphics
card.
--
Regards,
R.S.Manikandan
freezes the computerc. scott said:when i'm in the middle of playing the sims game or various things it just
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Virgo
How does a person, unknowledgeable in these abbreviations know which
programs can be deleted in msconfig.? My computer freezes during games, and
typing as well. Also, my computer came pre programmed with xp, and there is
not back up utility in system tools, and no erd. Where can I get these?
Virgo
programs can be deleted in msconfig.? My computer freezes during games, and
typing as well. Also, my computer came pre programmed with xp, and there is
not back up utility in system tools, and no erd. Where can I get these?
Virgo
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