Windows xp screen freezing...randomly

[Gerry]

Unknown

Read what?


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[Gerry]

Unknown

Good for you! I am glad you find what I write so interesting. Sorry but
I do not read all of yours.


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[Gerry]

Unknown

That is an inference that can be taken from this statement by you "That
leads to parting of ones money for false protection."


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[Gerry]

Unknown

Oh I read all your responses to me. I do not put trolls in kill files. I
try to counter misinformation with a balanced response. Not all your
posts contain misinformation. I just wish all your posts could be as
constructive.

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[Unknown]

What is it about 'leads to' that you don't understand? A very large
percentage of computer users will EVENTUALLY
..purchase/pay for a security program.

 

[Unknown]

Amazing! You say you read all my responses. If that is truly the case, why
don't you comprehend? You always read something that simply isn't there.

 

[Daave]

I read all the posts in this thread and others. What's more, I have
no security software installed whatsoever
and prefer not to. I have never had a virus. I would completely
disregard advice to install security software.

Perhaps you are above average, Unknown, but the average user would be
unwise to run a PC without any protection. As I'm sure you are aware, an
awful lot of posters here have malware issues. Then again, had they been
more sophisticated, their chances of downloading and installing the
malware would have decreased significantly. That means not opening
malicious e-mail attachments or visiting dicey sites and clicking on
advertisements for rogue programs. But the average user is not that
sophisticated!

Besides, I'm sure you *are* running some security software; Windows
Firewall would fit into this category.

 

[Unknown]

You have jumped to a conclusion. Note, I stated the OP has every right to
consider advice to be non-relevent.
Yes I do have Windows Firewall. And I stated my status of security software.
I would much prefer to educate people on how to keep their computers secure
than have them download
(which is the most frequent way to get a virus or malware) trash programs. I
might also add: Just read all
the problems caused by 'security programs' in these news groups.
STOP AND THINK When was the last time you got a virus? How did you get it?

 

[Daave]

You have jumped to a conclusion.

The only conclusion I jumped to is that you are above average when it
comes to avoiding malware.

Note, I stated the OP has every right to consider advice to be
non-relevent.

Note that I agree. Unfortunately, a lot of bad advice is offered,
therefore it is important that the OP and others in similar situations
exercise critical thinking.

Yes I do have Windows Firewall.

In that case, you *do* have security software installed, which
contradicts your earlier statement. Perhaps you meant third-party
security software. But I'm not a mind reader!

And I stated my status of security software.
I would much prefer to educate people on how to keep their computers
secure than have them download
(which is the most frequent way to get a virus or malware) trash
programs.

The programs recommended by MVPs and others are not trash programs.
However, I will agree that there are many trash programs out there and
they need to be avoided at all costs. But running a high-quality
antivirus or antimalware program is not the same thing as running a
trash program. Furthermore, one does not need to pay a penny for many of
these, as long as they are not being used for commercial reasons. This
does not have to be a "one or the other" situation. Being educated *and*
running high-quality security programs is the most sensible thing to do
for most PC users.

I might also add: Just read all
the problems caused by 'security programs' in these news groups.

Those programs you are referring to are trash programs. That's not what
I am talking about. In fact, a lot of those problems would have been
prevented if the users had been running a simple program like
SpywareBlaster, which basically just modifies certain settings in IE or
Firefox.

STOP AND THINK When was the last time you got a virus? How did you get
it?

I have never gotten a virus. That doesn't mean I would advocate that
other users run with mimimal or no security.

 

[Unknown]

Thank you! I take that as a complement.

The only conclusion I jumped to is that you are above average when it
comes to avoiding malware.


Note that I agree. Unfortunately, a lot of bad advice is offered,
therefore it is important that the OP and others in similar situations
exercise critical thinking.


In that case, you *do* have security software installed, which contradicts
your earlier statement. Perhaps you meant third-party security software.
But I'm not a mind reader!


The programs recommended by MVPs and others are not trash programs.
However, I will agree that there are many trash programs out there and
they need to be avoided at all costs. But running a high-quality antivirus
or antimalware program is not the same thing as running a trash program.
Furthermore, one does not need to pay a penny for many of these, as long
as they are not being used for commercial reasons. This does not have to
be a "one or the other" situation. Being educated *and* running
high-quality security programs is the most sensible thing to do for most
PC users.



Those programs you are referring to are trash programs. That's not what I
am talking about. In fact, a lot of those problems would have been
prevented if the users had been running a simple program like
SpywareBlaster, which basically just modifies certain settings in IE or
Firefox.


I have never gotten a virus. That doesn't mean I would advocate that other
users run with mimimal or no security.

 

[Jose]

You are absolutely correct. Based on your responses to any of my posts you
don't read.
By the way, I don't find what you write interesting in the least. I just

If this mouse/keyboard problem happens often enough, why not eliminate
the KVM temporarily and go direct for a while and see what happens.
If you go without issue for some time, maybe even try a few reboots to
be confident, then you can be pretty dang sure where the problem is.
Then, hook the KVM back up. If the problem comes back, you know what
the offending link is in the chain. Or, only boot the afflicted box
when you know the KVM is set to talk to it (like Wikipedia implies)
and see what happens. Look at the WWW site for your KVM if the
problem appears to follow the KVM. It might be a well known problem
with an easy solution. Complain loudly to them if appropriate.

People will frown on this idea, but when it happens again with the
KVM, unplug the mouse and keyboard from the KVM and plug it right into
the computer - no reboot. Just see what happens. Windows might
complain (who cares) and there would be what I consider a very tiny
risk of plugging something in already powered up. I would not power
off to hook up a network cable, phone line, USB device or whatever.
Somethings I would not do with power on so nobody think I am an
idiot! My previous thought may be better to try first and prevent
wrath from forum members.

The politely suggested free AV software is pretty good stuff IMHO. I
have come to "trust" them. I have legit copies of McAfee and Norton
and can't stand either of them. When they scan or update it takes
hours, slows me down, makes me mad, and usually doesn't report a damn
thing - a cookie here or there... I can run Spybot and some others,
go take a shower, throw some Frisbees or something, come back and it
will find all kinds of nasties - none life threatening, but I believe
in good housekeeping, so bad things are less likely to happen.