1. How many programs loAD AT STARTUP?:
start >run >msconfig >selective startup >uncheck load startup items >apply >ok >restart
Disable some non windows services:
start >run >msconfig >services >Hide all Microsoft services >Disable all >Apply >ok >restart

2. Do You have errors on your hard drive?:
my computer >right click c:\ >properties >tools >check now >automatically fix errors >start
If you need to schedule a scandisk on reboot then do so
Repeat step 2 for all hard drive partitions

3. Are you permanently connected to the Internet?:
Delete all temp files, clear your browser history and cookies: use ilsystem wiper and ccleaner.
scan your hard drive for virus: use Avast. Scan for spyware: Use Adaware SE personal and spybot and hijackthis
cleanup the registry: use ccleaner and regseeker. Select to remove only the green regseeker errors 
You may need to setup a firewall to.

4. Is your hard drive fragmented?:
my computer >right click c:\ >properties >tools > Defragment now >Analyze >Defragment
Repeat step 4 for all hard drive partitions

4A. How much RAM do you have?:
Create more virtual memory: Right click my computer >properties >advanced >performance >settings
>advanced >change >custom size >enter 2000 for initial and max size >set 
select other parttioins and enter 256 for initial and max size >set >OK


5. Try replacing your CMOS battery with a new one.  Be sure to unplug power chord from PC first.
You will need to reset the current date and time in Windows and/or bios (To enter bios press F1 or F2 or F10 or DEL or CTRL + ALT + ESC at during startup)

6.Is the fan in the power supply turning?: You mave have to replace your power supply.


Christopher C. Charles
http://drpcdr.ca
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 12:27:55 -0800
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Windows constantly freezes Dell Dimension 5150
> 
> The below link promises to remove "for free" spywarebot.
>   http://www.fbmsoftware.com/spyware-net/application/SpywareBot/
> 
>   This program is my main suspect once heating issues are ruled out.  I
> might also suggest finding a different/newer video driver and installing.
> 
>   --gary r. tennesen
>   [log in to unmask]
> 
> 
> 
> Struan Robertson <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>   My Dell Dimension 5150 freezing problems are becoming worse. Every few
> minutes it freezes and I have to shut it down and start it up again. Do
> not
> think problem is a result of overheating as I have both noted the fan
> seems
> to be running normally (switching on and off) but I have hoovered the
> inside
> and ran it with the side off.
> 
> I think it is a software conflict. (I also have this dreadful undeletable
> program called SpywareBOT which may be the problem - and I understand you
> have to pay the source to get rid of it!!!)
> 
> Can anyone suggest a procedure to discover which bit of software is
> causing
> the problem....?
> 
> Struan Robertson
> 
> 
> 
> On 30/10/2007, Thomas Mayer
> wrote:
>> 
>> This could be related to heat. You can open the case and check the dust
>> conditions inside as it affects the effectiveness of fans and heat
>> sinks.
>> 
>> Tom Mayer
>> 
>> Struan Robertson wrote:
>>> Thanks for reply so quickly. Got my Dell Dimension 5150 up again by
>>> rebooting with supplied OS disk and then went into Repair and chose the
>>> CHKDSK option and it finished off the original interrupted disk check
>> and it
>>> was fine - except its back to it previous practice of freezing every so
>>> often,sometimes as frequently as a minute or two...
>>> 
>>> Please, how can I go about sorting this - seems like a conflict of some
>>> kind...
>>> 
>>> Computer Details:
>>> Processor x86 Family 15 Model 4 Stepping 3 GenuineIntel ~3192 Mhz
>>> RAM 1024MB
>>> HDD 2 x 160GB
>>> XP Home
>>> AVG Anti-virus
>>> AVG anti spyware
>>> Registry Patrol v3.0
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Struan Robertson
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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