My computer freezes up after a few minutes after startup. It doesn't do it if the hd is working hard like if I have a movie running off it or I am scanning for viruses. Other wise it will make a clicking noise(one click) and it dies. You can still move the cursor around and stuff but can't do anything. I have done many tests and such and did a recovery and defragged. I have also run The Ultimate Boot cd and it mentions something about wind up and wind down but I don't fully understand it. There is also a motherboard BIOS update from hp that looks like it could maybe fix the problem but I haven't been able to download it properly. It also starts up on its own sometimes. Thanks for reading.

Have you checked for viruses? Maye your HD is dying.

Yes I checked for viruses a few times and nothing has come up.

Hi, js,
What is your windows system, such as 98, xp, etc?
Thank you.

Hi, js,
What is your windows system, such as 98, xp, etc?
thank you.


Its windows XP