Computer freeze

Hi jacrous,
restart in safe mode and see if the behavior persists. if it stops, then restart in normal mode, use start>run>msconfig>startup tab (or something like that), deselect those that aren't critical a couple at a time and restart. try to isolate the offending background program. also look at anything starting up automatically in the start>programs>startup folder

if this doesn't fix it, then think about the hardware you have plugged in. try disconnecting peripherals one at a time and retest.

also test memory: http://www.memtest86.com/

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You might also want to check for a overheating issue. Check for dusty and/or clogged exhaust fan, intake grill/fan, cpu heatsink/fan. If clean, you can try taking the case cover off and have a deskfan blow into it (this would indicate a airflow problem).

Try repairing your IE installation (or even an upgrade to IE6!):

Add/Remove Programs, highlight Microsoft Internet Explorer, click Add/REmove, select Repair, click Next and OK.

Reboot when asked to.

Zee

Oft times this is caused by conflicting software
go to start -->run and type
msconfig
go to the startup tab, and uncheck all but systray and explorer, reboot and test
if it fixes it, go back and recheck the programs on at a time (reboot after each) until the problem reoccurs, then you have the culprit

There seem to be a misunderstanding : It is not IE that is in trouble, it is Explorer ( the system)it freeze sometime even before the load is finished.

Sorry, all the above have been tried, didn't solve.

Nothing has been installed before this started.

Thanks, Jaro

how's it run in safe mode?

No confusion.

I know it is Explorer, but I'm betting you will be surprised.

Zee

blue_zee: The registery repair did it perfectly. Thanks a lot. Jaro

Jaro,

You're welcome.

Glad it worked!
:)

Zee