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More info?)
I would also run a virus / spyware check as the fact that it freezes when
connected to your high speed internet could mean that you have (likely)
hundreds of spyware programs all trying to connect to their makers at the
same time to report info about your surfing habits or worse.
Go to download.com and search for
Spybot Search & Destroy 1.4
Ad-aware SE 1.06
SpywareBlaster 3.4
update and run each above program individually. I would also suggest
running these monthly at the very least.
You can perform a free online virus scan at
www.antivirus.com (trend micro)
and
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan/com/activescan_principal.htm
Good luck!
Todd
MCSE 2003
MCDBA
MCSA
MCP
"Maurice N ~ MVP" wrote:
> Hello MPB,
>
> Causes of freeze up are difficult to diagnose. I highly suggest you keep track of all the programs running at the time of "freeze up".
>
> Also, see what Event Viewer has in it's log. Select Start button/ select Run , then type in
>
> eventvwr.msc<enter>
> -- or Go to Control Panel / Performance and Maintenance/Administrative Tools >Event Viewer.
>
> Review the sections and look for Errors or Warnings that match the time the event occurred. Double click---the information "may" give a clue.
>
> Also, your "freeze" may just be Windows encountering a serious error & trying to restart. If true, you need to actually "see" the error.
> Be sure to write it down when it occurs.
> Right Click the My Computer icon on desktop. Select Properties.
> Next, select Advanced. Look for a block that says Startup and recovery. Press the settings button.
> In System failure section, turn off (un-check) Automatically restart. Apply change.
>
> Then logoff and restart.
>
> --
> Maurice N
> MVP Windows - Shell / User
> -----
>
> > I have a laptop that I've been using for a few years now. It works
> > perfectly, but lately, now that I connect to the University (UNT) Lan,
> > either via ethernet or wireless, it occasionally freeze. It only
> > freeze while on the university lan. At other times if never freeze. I
> > have to hit the power on/off switch and reboot. How does one go about
> > debugging a solid freeze?
> >
> > If there is a more appropriate newsgroup out there a pointer would be
> > appreciated.
> >
> > Mucho gracias!
> > Mike
>