Windows 7 32bit freezes at random

• Keep less stuff at the start-up. Only anti-virus, this helps avoid driver conflicts and improves time to log in to windows.

Startup Programs - Change

Troubleshoot Application Conflicts by Performing a Clean Startup

Code:

Start Menu\Programs\Norton Internet Security	Public:Start Menu\Programs\Norton Internet Security	Public

• Norton causes issues, replace with Microsoft Security Essentials to see if it provides more stability. Uninstallers (removal tools) for common antivirus software - ESET Knowledgebase

• Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes are recommended from a strict BSOD perspective.
  Microsoft Security Essentials, Free antivirus for windows

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free

Good and Free system security combination

   Information

DO NOT start the free trial of MalwareBytes. Unselect the option when prompted.

• Post a screen shot using Crystal Disk Info: CrystalDiskInfo Standard Edition
  How to Upload and Post a Screenshot and File in Seven Forums

• Make a hard drive test from the hard drive manufacturers website: Hard Drive Diagnostic Procedure

System Optimisers

Please remove the following software:

Code:

Start Menu\Programs\Glary Utilities	Public:Start Menu\Programs\Glary Utilities	Public

This software is a known cause of BSOD's. The windows 7 operating system does not require these registry cleaning software. They often tune-down rather than tune-up and can wreck the OS beyond repair. Microsoft have improved Windows 7 significantly and it is much better at organising and optimising itself than its predecessors. Check this, this and this thread for evidence.

If you feel the need to use a registry cleaning or optimisation software, most of us recommend the use of CCleaner - PC Optimization and Cleaning - Free Download but make sure you back up the registry before making letting ccleaner delete anything.

• 10 Tips on How to Properly Maintain Your Computer

• If you are overclocking any hardware, STOP. Reset any changed values back to default.

Code:

Start Menu\Programs\ASUS	Public:Start Menu\Programs\ASUS	Public
Start Menu\Programs\ASUS\AI Suite II	Public:Start Menu\Programs\ASUS\AI Suite II	Public
Start Menu\Programs\ASUS\ASUS Boot Setting	Public:Start Menu\Programs\ASUS\ASUS Boot Setting	Public

• This is overclocking software and can lead to system instability and BSOD's. Please reset all components to their stock speeds and then remove the software.

• Scan your system with the following:
  
  • Kaspersky TDSSKiller How to remove malware belonging to the family Rootkit.Win32.TDSS (aka Tidserv, TDSServ, Alureon)
  • ESET online scanner One-time virus scanner free with ESET online scanner
  • Run the scanners listed here: How to Scan Suspicious Files using Online Scanners

Let us know the results.

My PC has been running for about 36 hours without freezing, what I did was to stop AI Suite 2 starting with windows,because I can't uninstall it. I then went to services and disabled windows firewall which for some reason was running but wasn't in startup. I then booted to safemode and ran malwarebytes.
I will let you know if there are any future problems.

Thank you

I also uninstalled/installed my graphics card drivers.

Thanks for the update.

Hope it remains stable. Good luck! :)

Hi - just a follow up.
Have you experienced a freeze or crash after your last post?

Tynesider said:

Hi, No crashes or freezing, thanks again for your help.

No problem, glad to help! :)