Random freezes

[Eikill]

I got a problem, my computer just randomly freeze. No matter what I'm doing, playing games, surfing the internet, moving files on my hard disk or just re-arranging the icons on my desktop.

When it freezes I cant do anything, except moving my mouse and all my programs get "Not Responding". After one minute everything is normal again. This happens once a day, or ten times an hour.

When I first got this problem I had overclocked my computer. But the first thing I did was install Windows 7 again, that did not solve the problem. Then I took away my overclocking, reset everything to default plus I took one of my RAM (1GB Crucial Ballistix) bricks out. It still doesn't work.

 

[torrentg]

Hi.

Uninstall AVG or any other antivirus you have. Disabling will not help. Let us know how it goes after.

(10:1 says you have AVG. Am I right?)

 

[Eikill]

After I installed Windows again I haven't installed any anti-virus software.

 

[torrentg]

Alright, then update the chipset and sata drivers:

http://usa.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=c19zNYHCAXhCqBPq&content=download

 

[usasma]

Free AntiVirus

 

[Eikill]

Alright, then update the chipset and sata drivers:

ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

I don't have P5Q Pro Turbo, only P5Q Pro.

Should I download drivers here then?
ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

 

[torrentg]

Yes, sure.

 

[chev65]

I got a problem, my computer just randomly freeze. No matter what I'm doing, playing games, surfing the internet, moving files on my hard disk or just re-arranging the icons on my desktop.

When it freezes I cant do anything, except moving my mouse and all my programs get "Not Responding". After one minute everything is normal again. This happens once a day, or ten times an hour.

When I first got this problem I had overclocked my computer. But the first thing I did was install Windows 7 again, that did not solve the problem. Then I took away my overclocking, reset everything to default plus I took one of my RAM (1GB Crucial Ballistix) bricks out. It still doesn't work.

Intermittent freezing usually points to a harddrive problem of some sort. You should inspect your sata cables or replace the one going to your harddrive. If that doesn't help you should run a harddrive test to determine if it's still good.

You should put the Ram back in the board also.

 

[Eikill]

I have updated my drivers, Lets just hope that fixes the problem

 

[Eikill]

My computer just froze now, I was watching a youtube video. But it was a different freeze, I couldn't do anything, not even move my mouse, nothing. It lasted for about 20 seconds :/

 

[torrentg]

Visit Adobe's website and install the latest Flash. Also make sure you have the latest video card driver from http://game.amd.com.

 

[Lebon14]

When I first got this problem I had overclocked my computer.

You said it yourself. That could be the cause of your problem. If it wasn't happening before the overclocking, I suggest you to put your configuration back to the factory's default and see what happened.

 

[Eikill]

When I first got this problem I had overclocked my computer.

You said it yourself. That could be the cause of your problem. If it wasn't happening before the overclocking, I suggest you to put your configuration back to the factory's default and see what happened.

I already did that, I told you in my first post.

Visit Adobe's website and install the latest Flash. Also make sure you have the latest video card driver from http://game.amd.com.

I have done this, but I could try it again. But what's so important about flash player?

 

[torrentg]

When I first got this problem I had overclocked my computer.

You said it yourself. That could be the cause of your problem. If it wasn't happening before the overclocking, I suggest you to put your configuration back to the factory's default and see what happened.

I already did that, I told you in my first post.

Visit Adobe's website and install the latest Flash. Also make sure you have the latest video card driver from http://game.amd.com.

I have done this, but I could try it again. But what's so important about flash player?

Youtube works by using the Flash plugin.

 

[Lebon14]

I already did that, I told you in my first post.

My bad.
Probably because I didn't remember reading about it. Sorry.

 

[Eikill]

It did not work, my computer still freezes at random times. When it does freeze I can sometimes move my mouse, and sometimes not, and everything else is completely frozen. It does not appear any "Not Responding" on any program.

 

[torrentg]

It did not work, my computer still freezes at random times. When it does freeze I can sometimes move my mouse, and sometimes not, and everything else is completely frozen. It does not appear any "Not Responding" on any program.

Type msinfo32 into the start menu search box and hit enter. Ctrl+s on the screen that opens. Zip or rar the saved file and attach to a post.

I'll be able to figure out what's happening this way.

 

[Eikill]

Should I do that after a freeze or can I do it now?

 

[torrentg]

In the start menu, go to all programs and then startup folder. Delete:

WinampAgent
SunJavaUpdateSched
ATICustomerCare
StartCCC (<<<you can leave this if you like CCC starting with Windows)


In the start menu, type services.msc and hit enter. Disable the following services:

AMD External Events Utility
Offline Files
Windows Defender (You already have Avast and this is not needed too.)


Reboot after. If the problem isn't fixed, uninstall Avast and then test. If good, re-enable Windows Defender.

 

[chev65]

My computer just froze now, I was watching a youtube video. But it was a different freeze, I couldn't do anything, not even move my mouse, nothing. It lasted for about 20 seconds :/

As I already said, this is most likely a harddrive problem, you need to test your harddrives. Installing drivers is not the same thing as testing your harddrives.

If you let me know what kind of harddrive you are using I can probably find a program to test it with. Or you can keep spinning your wheels playing around with drivers,. which ever you prefer.