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    hiiam19 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 14, 2008, 01:23 AM
    Computer hangs
    My computer frequently hangs .the screen jamms and cpu stops responding.alt+ctrl+del doesnot work.also restart does not work most often.I have to press restart multiple times.even on restartin it gets hanged .


    My config:-
    Processor:- amd sempron (999Mhz)
    Ram:- 1256 mb
    Hard disk :-80 gb
    Os:- windows xp sp2

    I have formatted my PC 8 to 10 times but problem still persists.
    I have installed avast antivirus,pctools firewall,pctool spyware doctor.
    I regularly repair my registry using registry mechanic.
    Is this virus problem or smethin else?
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    muneer_367 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 14, 2008, 02:17 AM
    Hi
    The problem may be that you are hard disk might have got scratched,may be due to suddenshut down
    Check for bad sectors and ventilation also (due to athlon processor)
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    =OTS=G-Man Posts: 39, Reputation: 2
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    Sep 15, 2008, 03:15 PM
    Check heat also. CPU is probably cooling down when you are trying to restart, thus causing it to fail a few times.

    Check for
    • Dust/Hair
    • Stuck/noise Fans
    • Crooked CPU Fan
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    Sep 15, 2008, 03:58 PM
    SOunds like overheating to me, too.
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