Windows 7 Computer not responding but mouse still able to move, and a boot problem

[wetzilla]

I had this problem with beta build 7077 and now with rc1. If I leave my computer for a while it will stop responding to my mouse clicks and key presses, but my mouse will still move. This used to only happen overnight, but now it's happening sometimes after a few hours. Sometimes if I hit ctrl-alt-del the menu for that will pop up after a while, and if I wait even longer after clicking on the task manager it will sometimes pop up, and then my computer works fine, but many times nothing happens.

I also am having a boot problem, and I'm pretty sure I know what the issue is, but not how to fix it. I have a sata drive partitioned into two drives, with windows 7 and vista installed on them. I also have an IDE data drive. In order for my computer to boot I have to have a windows disc in the drive, and just wait past where it says hit a button to boot from cd. Then I get the boot manager and can boot fine. Vista had a problem where if you had an sata and an IDE drive installed it would put the bootmanager on the IDE drive, and needs the disc in the drive to be able to fix it. I've tried to go into the repair on both windows 7 and vista discs, and it tells me that it is fixing it and restarting, but doesn't actually fix it. Any ideas? Thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to try and help me out.

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are facing a couple of issues with your Windows setup. Let's address each problem one by one:

Unresponsive Computer Issue:​

The issue you are experiencing with your computer becoming unresponsive to mouse clicks and key presses while the mouse still moves could be related to various factors, such as power settings, drivers, or software conflicts. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve this issue:

1. Check Power Settings:
   • Make sure that your computer is not entering sleep or hibernation mode too quickly. Adjust the power settings to ensure that this is not the cause of the unresponsiveness.
   []Update Drivers:
   • Ensure that all your drivers, especially the ones related to your mouse and keyboard, are up to date. You can do this by visiting the manufacturer's website for the latest drivers.
   []Check for Software Conflicts:
   • Identify any recently installed programs that might be causing conflicts. Try uninstalling them one by one to see if the issue resolves.
   []Disable Startup Programs:
   • Disable unnecessary startup programs that might be consuming resources and causing the system to become unresponsive.
   []Run System Maintenance:
   • Perform a disk cleanup, check for system errors, and defragment your hard drive to optimize system performance.

     Boot Problem:​

     The boot issue you are facing with the need for a Windows disc in the drive to boot properly is likely due to the boot manager being on the IDE drive instead of the SATA drive. Here's a step-by-step guide to fix this boot problem:
   []Boot from Windows Installation Media:
   • Insert your Windows installation disc and boot from it.
   []Access Command Prompt:
   • When the installation screen appears, choose the option to repair your computer.
   • From the troubleshooting menu, select Command Prompt.
   []Rebuild Boot Configuration Data (BCD):
   • In the Command Prompt, type the following commands one by one:

      bootrec /fixmbr bootrec /fixboot bootrec /rebuildbcd

   []Restart Your Computer:
   • After executing the commands, restart your computer and eject the installation disc. By following these steps, you should be able to correct the boot manager location and resolve the issue of requiring the Windows disc to boot your system properly. If these steps do not resolve your issues, feel free to provide more details for further assistance.