Computer hangs up for 1-2 minutes randomly, then continues as normal

[Vineet Garg]

Hi All,
Greets,
1metalguru : Coo............................l

1. Just Data backup is not sufficient, better backup/Image system as well then you can actually go ahead. ( See : Macrium Reflect Free )

2. You may also have a look here :
Post #6
&
Freezes

3. I think you have not used :
SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker

Just To Mention :
Some times its very necessary to correct SURT & SFC /SCANNOW problems. I have seen Snick sir. He has many times solved those problems without ''Repair Install''. Check with him!

Thanks & Regards. ...

 

[Snick]

Vineet Garg

 

[Paul Black]

Hi 1metalguru,

Instructions for a repair install?

Have you got an installation DVD/USB?

 

[Snick]

Detailed Instructions for Repair Install

 

[Megahertz07]

A repair install is technically a upgrade install with same Win 7 version.
Repair install

From running Windows, you run Setup.exe from the installation disk. It will replace Win 7 with same version, keeping your files, your programs and your settings but all updates will have to be installed.
Once Repair Install ends, set Windows Update to manual under Services and "Never check " on WU page.
Download and run UpdatePack7R2
Simplix is a single file (750MB) that contain all updates since Win 7 released up to date. It has all security and non security updates without the trash (telemetry and tracking). Very good.
Then run WU manually to find updates for Office etc and decide witch one to install.

 

[RolandJS]

Will repair install keep updated drivers, or, else?
I realize WUs have to be all redone

 

[Paul Black]

Hi RolandJS,

Will repair install keep updated drivers, or, else?
I realize WUs have to be all redone!

What drivers are you referring to?

 

[Vineet Garg]

Will repair install keep updated drivers, or, else?
I realize WUs have to be all redone

Very Good Question. Thanks, This opened my eyes well. At one place it says it will keep drivers but later it says to keep them handy as sometimes they are changed. The later one appears more reasonable to me because during Repair Install, all latest windows updates will be made which should include latest drivers from M$.

I think one will not be able to avoid the unwanted updates from M$( Telemetry, etc. ) if he selects to go with ''Go online to get the latest updates for installation'' during the process.

I have seen a little jump in the speed by using setup.exe from an extracted ISO on a partition or HDD other than the current Windows 7 partition as to compare with USB/DVD & I think it should maximize with an SSD.

I also have one question : Will we be able to get updates during installation, once the M$ support for win 7 ends ?

One more question : Will Repair Install with an slip streamed ISO ( with all the required updates & drivers ) be problematic ? I think it should not but I am not sure! That way we can deny & avoid unwanted updates during Install/ Repair Install process & can also keep our updated drivers intact.

Thanks & Regards. ...

 

[RolandJS]

Hi RolandJS,What drivers are you referring to?

Drivers that software needs to commune with hardware.

 

[Vineet Garg]

Drivers that software needs to commune with hardware.

Another good point! It is said you can keep your programs so it should keep program related drivers as well.

 

[Paul Black]

Hi Vineet Garg,

I think one will not be able to avoid the unwanted updates from M$( Telemetry, etc. ) if he selects to go with ''Go online to get the latest updates for installation'' during the process.

Correct, that is why it is better to update the OS after the repair install with DISM++ or SIMPLIX because neither of these include Telemetry or other undesired updates!

I also have one question : Will we be able to get updates during installation, once the M$ support for win 7 ends?

See my comment above!

One more question : Will Repair Install with an slip streamed ISO ( with all the required updates & drivers ) be problematic? I think it should not but I am not sure! That way we can deny & avoid unwanted updates during Install/ Repair Install process & can also keep our updated drivers intact.

Yes, it will be problematic!

I hope this helps!

 

[Paul Black]

Hi RolandJS,

Will repair install keep updated drivers, or, else?

A repair install leaves installed programs intact, so therefore the drivers for those programs will also be left intact!

I hope this helps!

 

[RolandJS]

Hi RolandJS, A repair install leaves installed programs intact, so therefore the drivers for those programs will also be left intact! I hope this helps!

yes! because now i just might plow ahead and do repair installs in november if the other steps do not work

 

[Vineet Garg]

Hi Vineet Garg,
1. Correct, that is why it is better to update the OS after the repair install with DISM++ or SIMPLIX because neither of these include Telemetry or other undesired updates!

2. Yes, it will be problematic!

I hope this helps!

Paul Black : Thanks for answering one of my questions.

But...

Using DISM++ for win 7 updates is not a good choice. Simplix is perfect!

Hope it helps!

EDIT: To correct myself : When M$ support ( Windows Updates ) ends for win 7, At least driver support would continue. In feeble memories of Vista, I think I got driver support even after the end of support but I am not sure!

Thanks & Regards. ...

 

[Paul Black]

Hi Vineet Garg,

@Paul Black : Thanks for answering one of my questions.

But...

Using DISM++ for win 7 updates is not a good choice. Simplix is perfect!

I disagree to a certain extent!

With regard to just using DISM++ for updates, if you have a problem WU which cannot be installed using the .msu or wusa, DISM++ can sometimes come through and install it!

DISM++ is extremely good generally, but SIMPLIX is the preferred method when doing WU's!

 

[Vineet Garg]

Hi Vineet Garg,
I disagree to a certain extent!
With regard to just using DISM++ for updates, if you have a problem WU which cannot be installed using the .msu or wusa, DISM++ can sometimes come through and install it!
DISM++ is extremely good generally, but SIMPLIX is the preferred method when doing WU's!

I understand that DISM++ does not use Windows Update engine for updates so can come good at times but the automatic selection is poor. it does not select all the recommended & security updates on its own. They all are listed but not selected, so one has to dig deep or refer other resources to select the recommended updates one by one & also make sure that all prerequisites are also included/selected as well.

But I agree Simplix is the best!

Thanks & Regards. ...

 

[RolandJS]

How big is simplex? I have trouble getting to that page, my castle-guarding, in-the-moat, alligators started snapping, I may need another route.

 

[Paul Black]

Hi RolandJS,

How big is simplex? I have trouble getting to that page, my castle-guarding, in-the-moat, alligators started snapping, I may need another route.

About 750MB => SIMPLIX UpdatePack [use Google to view as it translates].

 

[Snick]

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