system hang

Fixes an issue that occurs when Windows Explorer is hosting a shell extension that was created by using Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC) and the Explorer.exe process stops responding (hangs). More...

I have three computers both running windows 7 ultimate x64 with service pack 1. plus the latest updates from windows update, plus all optional updates except for languages. PC1 is a HP Desktop hardwired PC2 is a Dell Desktop hardwired Lap1 is a HP laptop wireless/hardwired(sometimes)...

I have Windows 7 Ultimate installed in my Acer laptop. last day i was encrypting my external Segate 1 tb hard disk with "bit locker drive encryption". It started normally, after 20%, i stopped it. I then thought to decrypt my data back and to disable the protection. When I tried doing this...

I started having some severe system hang - checked event viewer and found "The driver detected a controller error on \Device\Harddisk0\DR0" many times over. I have an EVGA 680i SLI (122-CK-NF68) - updated chipset/storage drivers - no fix. I opted to reload Windows. Previously I had...

Greetings, I tried to copy a file from a failing network drive to another nework drive, and the copy failed midway. Now when I right click on the destination file to attempt to delete it, explorer hangs. If I left click and press the "del" key, explorer hangs as well, and if I go to the...

Hello, I recently upgraded to a SSD on my gaming machine now I will randomly get BSOD. I never had this issue before upgrading. I am not sure if this has anything to do with it considering it is a fresh install of Win 7 and also newer drivers for my hardware. I have all updated drivers on...

I am running a desktop with Windows 7 Pro 32-bit. When I first power it on the normal BIOS posts and then Starting Windows just hangs, no 4 colored orbs that turn into the Windows logo. I can hit the reset button and it boots and runs fine. I have tried the Launch Startup Repair after the...

sometimes windows 7 just hangs. i have no access to the mouse or keyboard. also, i noticed that if Task Manager is running, it appears to be hung also (not updating the display). I have to hold the power button to shutdown the system. any ideas as to what is causing this issue and how to...

i bought new acer laptop model ASPIRE 4738 brand new which is core i3 with 2gb DDR3 RAM and 500 gb hard drive .. when i install win7 32 bit (X86) operating system it installs normally but during work suddenly computer hangs .. and then every thing stops working . then i need to restart it by...

I have downloaded SP1 for W7-x64 with Windows Update. It's trying to install now, but has been on "installing update 1 of 1" for over two hours at about 1/3 of the progress bar. Is this a known issue? I have had problems installing other Windows updates too and hoped installing SP1 would fix...

My main machine will only get to the windows boot screen. Steps i have Taken 1.Installed to previous good image- no luck 2. Tried repair but again after it loads drivers it just gets to the boot screen and stays there. I am wondering could this be a bad hard drive, when booting smart says it is...

I am using dynabook core 2 deo with 4 gb ram it was with win 7 hp but i format it with ultimate. My system hangs frequently i check my event log but no idea how to see my mini dump file and how to find what is wrong .Once hang will not get hang until i restart next time.:confused: Attach mini...

I am upgrading Vista 32 bit home premium to windows 7 32 bit home premium. Hangs every time after 61% completion during "transferring files, programs and settings Steps I've done: Nortons 2011 is turned off/ disabled. I uninstalled programs suggested by windows compatibility report. I also...

I'm a semi n00b and I recently upgraded my Toshiba L305 Satellite laptop to Windows 7. When I put it to sleep it either 1-hangs and then crashes, or 2-it sleeps but upon awaking it crashes. There is no consistency as to when it crashes, sometimes it does't crash at all. Whomever can help is...

I cant get into my desktop on windows 7, after I login It hangs at welcome and loads for a while, then a green screen appears. after I reboot I get the error has occured screen and get the safe mode and start windows as normal etc....options. I can get into desktop in safe mode. My pc is only...

I have Windows 7 Ultimate, 64 bit with 6 GB of Ram and SSD. After restarting the comp, the memory use is around 23% (of 6 GB). After working on it for a while, running browsers, spreadsheets, playing a game the memory use just pretty high (with just a few browsers open and Football...

Hi I've been having problems with hangs, freezes and BSODs for a while now. Feels like I've tried everything, hope someone can help. Hardware; ASUS Crosshair IV Formula, Socket-AM3 XFX Radeon HD 4890 1GB "xXx" GDDR5 AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Corsair Dominator DDR3 1600MHz...

I'm using windows 7 home prem 64bit. This problem just happened today. I sign on with my password and the system says welcome, but won't actually login. It just hangs there. I used Avast to do a complete scan, but it didn't come up with anything. I used MS security essential it found a bunch of...

Hello... I've been running my Windows 7 x64 machine for about 3 weeks without problem. All of my programs are installed on the SSD and the HDD is for data files. Simple. Easy. I run dual display with no problem, 1920x1080 on the 24" LED (DVI), and extended to a 19" LCD (VGA). My dad...

I've got a Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P mobo, and am trying to do a clean install of the Windows 7 trial edition. I was getting access errors, so after moving my memory around, and trying different sticks, I've come to a configuration which is getting me through that problem, but I've reached another...