Freezing PC

[Darken]

Open your case and clean it form dust.....also try to change memory position

[Madman]

If it appeared all of a sudden, its most likely some software problem. A broken DLL file, DLL and/or driver version conflicts or god knows what. As i suggested earlier, reinstall Windows, then try again.

If the problem persists after a clean install, its most likely a hardware problem.

But first you should check your CPU cooler too, maybe your CPU gets too hot. Check the CPU temperature in the BIOS after your comp crashed if there is such option. And wait for Memtest to finish to make sure your RAM isnt wrecked. If your CPU temperature doesnt raise above Intels specifications, and your RAM works fine in Memtest, reinstall Windows.

Next option would be the powersupply being broken, not able to support your comp with the needed energy (any more) when its under load.

[Agozer]

Well, he did say that MemTest completely frose at 76% and he ran it 3 more times with the same results.... or then he just didn't wait long enough.

[BrOkEn ArRoW_29]

I left it going for 2 hours after it got stuck and nothing.

[BrOkEn ArRoW_29]

I'm guessing nobody here know's how to fix my problem. Also, I can't reinstall Windows because I don't have a disc. It came installed on my computer.

[Spiffy]

think u have installed progs that resulted to it, reinstall windows thats ur last option.

[BrOkEn ArRoW_29]

How do I reinstall without a disc?

[Agozer]

I'm guessing nobody here know's how to fix my problem. Also, I can't reinstall Windows because I don't have a disc. It came installed on my computer.

What? They didn't give you an OEM Windows XP disc to go with the computer? That's pathetic.

[BrOkEn ArRoW_29]

Didn't know it was mandatory. Well can't get one now since i've had my comp since 00.

[Agozer]

Always demand that they give you the operating system on CD as well. They're the kind of people that think "He'll never format his computer. Ever. We'll just charge him extra when he bring it back to us."

[BrOkEn ArRoW_29]

Heh, I was only 10 or 11 when my computer was bought and my parents know next to nothing when it comes to computers. So that's why no CD ever came with it. And not once have I had to bring it in to get fixed or anything. Luckily now that I am a bit older and know some stuff about computers I will be able to get a top of the line custom. The wait is going to feel so long though because I won't be getting till Christmas. I just wanted my normal computer to tide me over until I get a new one.

[Spiffy]

then theres no other option.

[BrOkEn ArRoW_29]

Really? That sucks. Oh well, i'll learn to be more patient with my computer then.