Lap top keeps freezing

pilot


Joined: 03/06/2009
Posts: 34

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 19:01

Can anyone help ,or has anyone experienced this problem, recently my lap top freezes sometime within a few minuites after switching it on, I have defraged but no result. any recomendations or advice would be appreciated, model Del studio Vista.

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 19:02

I will ask kev to post to you, he knows a lot about computers.

phylray



Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 19:42

I have been getting same trouble with my laptop - Advent

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 23:06

Might help if you take it out of the refrigerator before using it!



Richard

everon


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 23:12

buy it a fleece x

greengate8


Joined: 07/12/2008
Posts: 156

Message Posted:
09/12/2009 23:23

You have given very little information to diagnose a problem, so i can only give you a general idea, first - did this happen after a recent upgrade or installation of some software, if so, try restoring to a previous date when you know it was working OK (backup any data files first - if you can).



Next - Laptops are susceptable to overheating - make sure you do not obstruct the vents when using - this can cause the unit to freeze. Also try and listen to it - are the fans working (they may not start immediately after switch on)



There is a possible conflict with either a program (in memory) - does it happen when you run something specific, or when it connects to the internet? if so try uninstalling the offending program.



Try running your virus checker, (on all drives) you may have picked up a virus.



The next step will be to look at hardware problems, but unless you are happy about taking it apart - take it to an expert.



Sorry i cannot be more specific - hope it helps