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maximize&minimize window cause freeze
I got a problem with my new computer. When I minimize and maximize my window by
clicking the small boxes (dash, double box) in the top right hand corner, my computer freezes! Nothing
happens when I close the windows by clicking the button with an "x". Nothing also happens
when I adjust the window size by clicking and holding the right lower hand corner.
Why does my computer freeze when I maximize and minimize? how can I fix it?
clicking the small boxes (dash, double box) in the top right hand corner, my computer freezes! Nothing
happens when I close the windows by clicking the button with an "x". Nothing also happens
when I adjust the window size by clicking and holding the right lower hand corner.
Why does my computer freeze when I maximize and minimize? how can I fix it?
I'd suggest you decrease your hardware acceleration to the lowest level, then try minimizing your windows and let us know if it locks still. While I don't think this is the optimal, it will let us know if it is or is not a video display issue.
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1) computer type/RAM/CPU, Harddisk size/partitons/freespace.
>> Pentium II 400, 64 SDRAM, 6.3 GB, partitions? (probably 1), free space = 5 GB
2) Programs in the background you are running.
>> norton antivirus
3) Have you run antivirus software with recent virus data updates ?
>>new computer, only thing put into the computer was Win 98 install CD, and CD that came with motherboard manufacturer.
LadyKath- how do I run my hardware acceleration at the lowest level? I think its as basic and lowest as possible.
Anyways, I also install the same Windows 98 o.s. on another computer and it worked fine. I have 4 different kinds of video cards, should I try those? Do you think it maybe the video cards? I thought it maybe the motherboard, or the CPU. Hard question isn't it? :)
>> Pentium II 400, 64 SDRAM, 6.3 GB, partitions? (probably 1), free space = 5 GB
2) Programs in the background you are running.
>> norton antivirus
3) Have you run antivirus software with recent virus data updates ?
>>new computer, only thing put into the computer was Win 98 install CD, and CD that came with motherboard manufacturer.
LadyKath- how do I run my hardware acceleration at the lowest level? I think its as basic and lowest as possible.
Anyways, I also install the same Windows 98 o.s. on another computer and it worked fine. I have 4 different kinds of video cards, should I try those? Do you think it maybe the video cards? I thought it maybe the motherboard, or the CPU. Hard question isn't it? :)
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It was definitely the video card! I tried a different one and it now works fine. I try to find the Win98 update patch I could not find it. What is the specific URL?
In win 98, goto the start button, and then choose the windowsupdate button ( normally the first one ).
I hope this solves your problem !!
I hope this solves your problem !!
Sarnis, just so ya know, the hardware acceleration is in control|display|settings|a
1) computer type/RAM/CPU, Harddisk size/partitons/freespace.
2) Programs in the background you are running.
3) Have you run antivirus software with recent virus data updates ?
Have you gotten the newest W98 Service pack and other patches installed using the Start- windowsupdate ?
Have you run msconfig and disabled all of the unnecessary programs from starting up ?
Then run SFC from the Start-run command, and have it fix any broken files.
I hope this helps !!