WinXP freezing problem

[iky]

Hello guys, Im new here. I got a problem - my Windows XP randomly freezes with motherboard making solid sound, at that point only thing I can do is to restart the system. It sounds to me like a hardware problem, but to be honest I dont even know where to start. If any of you can help me out Id be greatly appreciated.

 

[straightv6]

are you using a certain program when it happens?

 

[shuaibao]

Yes, are you starting up or powering down a program when this happens? Need more details....
Also, welcome to the Tech-Forums!

 

[iky]

usually it happens during video/audio playback, sometimes during file downloading. not at certain point when program opens or closes. it happens with virtually any programm running on computer.

 

[ramjam]

Since you say this happens while using audio video applicns, and also while downloading files and running programs, there is a chance that its because of excessive fragmentation levels. I faced this and ran a check using the Windows built in and was advised to defrag. On a regular basis however its better to opt for a specialized software which can check and do the task automatically whenever needed. Gud Luck.

 

[1badtech]

Hello guys, Im new here. I got a problem - my Windows XP randomly freezes with motherboard making solid sound, at that point only thing I can do is to restart the system. It sounds to me like a hardware problem, but to be honest I dont even know where to start. If any of you can help me out Id be greatly appreciated.

It may not be spyware or a virus but it wouldn't hurt scanning for virus and checking to make sure you don't have spyware on your computer. Do a disk cleanup and defrag your drive.