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Hi Martynz,
That sort of behavior would lead me to think that either you have a hardware
problem or some malware on the system. Hanging, or freezing, can be caused
by either. I would start by using these to scan the system:
AdawareII www.lavasoft.de
Spybot www.safer-networking.org
And also read:
Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=827315
If that turns up clean, then run a full system scan in safe mode with an
updated antivirus program. Free virus removal tools:
http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/8/lng/us/tpl/v5/nid/3001#3001
http://www.f-secure.com/download-purchase/tools.shtml
Also, you may use this free on-line scanner:
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
How to start in Safe mode:
http://www.rickrogers.org/fixes.htm#Safe%20mode
In case you get stuck:
Emergency system tools:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_emerutils.htm
If all is clean, then you may want to start checking for physical problems
with the system. The two most common problems are failing/flakey ram and
hard drive deterioration. For the latter, download a diagnostic utility from
the manufacturer of the hard drive. These free utilities can tell you the
state of the drive and whether or not it's a candidate for replacement. If
you want to check the memory, there are free programs here:
http://www.simmtester.com/page/products/doc/download.asp
http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp
While not perfect, the software diagnosis' are usually pretty good.
--
Best of Luck,
Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
"Martynz" <martynz@paradise.net.nz> wrote in message
news:ewzd8TLoFHA.3108@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Whenever I get a program hanging I try End task in Taskmanager. More often
> than not it has no effect and I have to use the Poweroff button.
> Is there a solution or is this something I have to live with?
> Martynz
>
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