PC Freeze for 4 Seconds

[Seth_Gecko]

strange problem

works fine for 12 seconds, freezes for 4 seconds, works for 12, freezes for
4 and so on.
this is consistent.

checked for viruses and spyware already
up to date with all windows updates and service pack2
ran seagate hard drive diagnostics, no problems
ran norton system works, no problems
P4 2.8ghz,
1GB Ram,
no tweaking or tinkering with overclocking, not into that
also temperatures are fine
hardware specs have been the same for about 6 months
and the only software installed recently have been the windows updates

anyone come across something like this ? works for 12 seconds, freezes for
4, it's weird

 

[sandman112]

check your power supply and check for IRQ conflicts in device manager.

if that fails try unplugging parts till it stops, mouse/keyboard/usb devices

 

[ryan weihl]

check your power supply and check for IRQ conflicts in device manager.

if that fails try unplugging parts till it stops, mouse/keyboard/usb
devices

check with your task manager what program is getting active for 4
seconds. task manager= ctrl,alt,del once only
rw

 

[Kadaitcha Man]

sandman112, <sandman112[SPAMTRAPER]@by.co.uk>, the strange, sadomasochistic
bottom feeder, and person employed to appraise the value of worthless goods,
chucked:

check your power supply...

BWAHAHAHAHAHHAAH! You ****tard ****.

 

[John Simpson]

strange problem

works fine for 12 seconds, freezes for 4 seconds, works for 12, freezes for
4 and so on.
this is consistent.

checked for viruses and spyware already
up to date with all windows updates and service pack2
ran seagate hard drive diagnostics, no problems
ran norton system works, no problems
P4 2.8ghz,
1GB Ram,
no tweaking or tinkering with overclocking, not into that
also temperatures are fine
hardware specs have been the same for about 6 months
and the only software installed recently have been the windows updates

anyone come across something like this ? works for 12 seconds, freezes for
4, it's weird

I've exactly what you describe with XP when the print spooler is trying to
send a job to an inop or disconnected printer.
Just a thought.

 

[Kelly]

Try line 157: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

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Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

In memory of those lost during Katrina &
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[Steven Polczynski]

I had a similar problem not too long ago. It was my motherboard failing.
Once I replaced the motherboard the problem went away.

 

[neil]

You have checked for spyware I guess. One or two can have that effect.
What's it like in safemode.

Neil