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Computer random freeze up -- could it be mouse/keyboard??
I have read dozens of threads now on the freeze up problem in Win 7 64 bit and tried everything. Updated most drivers, did memtest86 - 3 passes, no errors (even removed and reinstalled ram), checked temperatures, cleaned dust out of box, etc., etc. I finally gave up and in an attempt to resolve, I upgraded to Win 10. And computer is still freezing randomly, with no consistency on programs being run. Sometimes after 10 minutes, sometimes, several hours before it freezes. Computer is Dell Studio 540. The Win 10 upgrade was supposed to be a clean upgrade just bringing over my files, but it actually brought everything, I believe. It looks that way, anyway.
But the thing I noticed, is that the computer will complete a lengthy task even though it will not respond to input from the mouse or keypad. I must hard restart it to get back input control.
I am going to try a different mouse and keyboard in case that is the problem ( currently using Logitech MK300). I am not hopeful.
This has been going on for weeks now and is driving me crazy. Appreciate any help.
Regards Paul