OS Problems - Please Help

[Dan Galfano]

Hello all,

I hope you can help me out. I'm running Windows XP on a
Compaq Presario..900Mhz, 384 RAM, 20 GB HD (running low ~
2 GB left).

My Problem: The past few weeks the OS has been freezing
and crashing more than usual. Programs don't function
properly. (My girlfriend types a paper in Microsoft Word
and tries to save and it won't save, then crashes--My
Dreamweaver won't allow me to add another client (add FTP
info etc..and then freezes). The general usage of the OS
will just freeze or crash. I don't know if it get hit by
a few too many power surges...if I have a virus (I have a
virus program and I get virus emails every once in a
while, but it gets caught at the email server and doesn't
come to my computer)..or what.

Would re-installing XP help or is it a hardware problem?
Or if you have any other suggestions, that would be great.

Thanks!

Dan

 

[Edward]

You imply you have been experiencing these problems for some time, and
often...

That probably means your PC is in a mess. This often happens over a period
of time and many new installation have been carried out. Usually with less
reliable software.

You also appear to be low on disc space, given the overall capacity. I
recommend you buy a new, or a second, hard-drive. This would help a lot and
may even cure your headaches. I mention this as some of the symptoms do
point to a lack of space. You must remember, especially with big files, you
require twice their size available on your hard drive to operate
efficiently.

Hope this helps,

Ed