My dell dimension which is pretty old keeps locking up whenever i turn it on......once the desktop comes up all i can do is move the mouse around but cant click anything
does anyone have any idea of what the problem might be
That's usual with old computers; they get bogged down with startup programs. You could try deleting some of those startup programs, disabling them so they don't run on startup, and/or upgrade your ram.
You don't say how old or what operating system your running. If it's xp or newer have you considered safe mode and system restore or boot from install disk and system restore ?
You don't say how old or what operating system your running. If it's xp or newer have you considered safe mode and system restore or boot from install disk and system restore ?
If you choose this route, don't forget to backup your data first.
Agree with rand_79...case of winrot indeed needing a reinstall of OS. Obviously any preventative measures taken have fallen short of the desired result. Install AV/Spyware removal softare and shut down without jerking the power cord out of the wall with foot method.
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