lockup

I have been having this problem for a little while now and up until yesterday I had no idea what was causing it. My Problem: The Windows Explorer (Not IE) will randomly lock up and the only way to fix the problem is to CTRL+Atl+Delete and open the Task Manager. I don't even have to kill...

Hi everyone, Almost every time I start the computer up(90%), within 1-2 minutes of reaching the desktop the computer will either lock up then just turn off, or go to a blue screen. After it has been through 1 or 2 blue screens it runs fine for the rest of the session. It only ever happens during...

I have had this issue for a few months now (around November) and I have tried almost everything i can possibly think of to try and resolve it, but to no avail. I have replaced almost every piece of hardware in my PC except RAM and Hard drive itself (under warranty), did a system recovery to...

Hey guys, I have a problem with my system that started around the time I switched to a Intel 520 SSD. Not sure if that is the issue, but some whacky things started around that time. Could be coincidence. At first my system would only crash when it was not in use (3-4 am) while running things...

Using the Print Screen button on my Logitech K120 wired keyboard totally locks up the computer. This problem has also occurred in Safe Mode as well. I've tried uninstalling and re installing all relevant drivers, but the problem persists. The On-Screen Keyboard works just as it should. Signing...

I have just re-built my windows 7 machine after a harddisk failure. All seems to be working fine except for my external USB drive which locks up explorer and windows in general, only way out is the magic reset (even Task manager locks up). Any suggestions most appreciated.+o(

So, since yesterday evening, I've been having these really strange lock ups. I will be playing/using the computer and then Windows Explorer will lock up- as in, I cannot right click on the Desktop, I cannot open new programs, I cannot close programs. However, for a short time afterwards (1-3...

Hi, I hope that I am posting in the correct forum - please forgive me if I am not and/or redirect me to the correct area. I have a DELL system running Windows 7 Home. It has been running smoothly for the past 3 years and now all of a sudden, I began getting the BSOD. I have run Memtest on...

Attached CPU-Z Pics and Diagnostics. I've got a Alienware laptop that I mostly use for gaming. I haven't experienced any issues while gaming. However, I have a reoccurring issue when browsing the web. The mouse will lockup, then after 5-10 seconds, the computer will reboot itself. The fans...

I'm experiencing periods of weeks where I won't have a problem and then I can't got 2 mins without my computer going BSOD or freezing/locking up. Tried everything (I can think of) including updating the BIOS, reinstalling Win7, trying to troubleshoot different hardware components, nothing seems...

Well I've been getting random lockups for quite some time however here is the kicker,it ONLY happens with more than 4GB of RAM installed...anything less than 4GB I am perfectly fine but anything more my computer locks up totally randomly. Random bits of information: Tested all of my RAM sticks...

So, I have a frustrating cycle of random BSODS on my brand new system. I have attached the files that are required per the rules here (hopefully I did that right), and could use some expert help. I believe I have all of my drivers updated, I have the latest BIOS from the manufacturer, and have...

Okay, so this is a fairly long story as it starts all the way back when I was using Vista (I am now using a 7 installation). For the last few months, I have been getting hard lockups, freezes, where my mouse doesnt move and I cant do or press anything. These often happened during the night, or...

I have a custom computer that at the start it would lock up and I wouldn't be able to do anything. The sound would keep going but no response and the only solution would be to restart. As time passed I eventually got the BSOD and did some looking up to see what was wrong. Upon research I...

Hi, Recently me computer seems to be locking up also having constant crashes with video driver has recovered message and lately BSOD has popped up a couple of times. Im not sure if they are all linked I thought it was a issue with graphics card so i purchased another one then I thought it was...

I had my first motherboard for about a year before it started crashing, BSOD, locking up, USB ports going out until reboot, and finally not booting past POST. I RMAd the board back to ASUS and also picked up another 2 x 2gb of ram (I got a gift card to newegg). Everything was fine for about 3...

Hi Guys, Is anyone having flash problems, it wont work for me? :upset: All I get is a green screen in the flash (YouTube) box and then it locks up explorer. Basher

Hey all, About two weeks ago my computer began behaving erratically while playing World of Warcraft and SW: Old Republic games where the games would crash to desktop, or where my computer would randomly reboot while in the middle of playing. Then this began to happen when not in the games and...

A week ago i had to change my CPU cooler as it was failing & allowed my CPU to overheat which i found out after a few random reboots & touching the Heatsink on my CPU cooler to find out it was almost to hot to touch. Since then i have been getting random system lockups which i cant explain or...

I am working on a Dell Inspiron 2205 all in one touch screen running Win 7 home premium 64 bit with 4 gb ram and 500 gb hd. The original problem was lock ups on an irregular basis. Of course I eliminated virus and malware infection. I ran several diagnostic programs including memtest and PCcheck...