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Computer Still Freezes Randomly

#16 cryptodan

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Posted 16 October 2010 - 12:34 PM

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#17 suedenym

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Posted 17 October 2010 - 08:05 AM

Here is the Taskmanager Screenshot

Taskmanager Screenshot

Direct Link to Tskmanager Screenshot

Can you please advise me on next steps? If there seems to be no solution with the information we have discussed thus far, I am planning to do the following:

1) Plug in a (borrowed) RAM stick to bring the total to 1GB
2) If that doesn't help, then repair/reinstall Windows XP

Thanks,

#18 cryptodan

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Posted 17 October 2010 - 08:25 AM

Would this be your motherboard: i845GL by Intel

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Posted 17 October 2010 - 09:00 AM

sure looks like it. The exact details are:

Motherboard
Model i845-W83627X
Chipset Vendor Intel
Chipset Model i845GL
Chipset Revision B1
Southbridge Vendor Intel
Southbridge Model 82801DB (ICH4)
Southbridge Revision 02
BIOS
Brand Phoenix Technologies, LTD
Version 6.00 PG
Date 04/05/2005

#20 cryptodan

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Posted 17 October 2010 - 09:41 AM

Run the following: Intel® Driver Update Utility and see what it finds.

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Posted 17 October 2010 - 10:34 AM

I would still like to know what bios reports for a cpu temp, it might not since the everest value is too low.

You would need to reboot the computer when it's been on a while, you have been using it with some apps that stress it like skype? and it's relatively warm in the room(late afternoon?)

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1) Plug in a (borrowed) RAM stick to bring the total to 1GB
2) If that doesn't help, then repair/reinstall Windows XP

That sounds like an excellent idea

Investigating the drivers is a good idea also.

This post has been edited by DaChew: 17 October 2010 - 10:34 AM

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#22 suedenym

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Posted 17 October 2010 - 10:50 AM

The intel update utility gives the following:

GRAPHICS DRIVER
Product Detected Mobile Intel® 945 Express Chipset Family
Current Driver Installed 8.14.0010.1930
Your driver is current.

AUDIO DRIVER FOR DESKTOP BOARD
Product Detected High Definition Audio Device
Current Driver Installed 6.1.7600.16385
This device is unknown or unsupported. Please contact the manufacturer for possible updates. More information>>

WIRELESS NETWORKING
Product Detected Atheros AR5006EXS Wireless Network Adapter
Current Driver Installed 2.0.0.74
This device is unknown or unsupported. Please contact the manufacturer for possible updates. More information>>

WIRED NETWORKING
Product Detected
Current Driver Installed 11.0.5.3
Your driver is current.

I'll post the BIOS temps tomorrow. Any thoughts on causes other than temperature? Can we rule out/explore other causes? Could reinstalling Windows help at all?

Cheers

#23 cryptodan

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Posted 17 October 2010 - 11:00 AM

When was the last time you cleaned out your computer?

Can you post pictures of the inside of your case?

#24 suedenym

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Posted 25 October 2010 - 01:28 AM

Hello,

Sorry I've been away for a while. Tried re-installing Windows, but the computer kept freezing during the installation process. Finally, had to get a technician in. These are the two things that were done:

1) IDE Cable replaced. This didn't entirely solve the freezing problem.
2) Processor heat sink replaced. The computer is now running smoothly.

Thanks to everyone who pitched in with their advice. I've learned quite a bit.

Cheers. :thumbsup:

PS. How do I close this topic or will a moderator do this?

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Posted 25 October 2010 - 07:13 AM

I'm glad to here the issues has been resolved.

We don't typically close topics in this forum. In time in will just fall back as new topics are posted.

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