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Computer keeps freezing...
Hullo all,
My Compaq keeps freezing on me and can only be restarted by pushing the power button. I mean, if you use the computer constantly it works fine, but if you let it sit unattended it freezes in about 10 minutes. Why it do dis? Can anyone helps me? Thanks. |
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Computer keeps freezing...
Lacking further detail about the model of computer the version of software
running, I would hazard a guess that its power management settings in the BIOS or in the operating system (Windows maybe?) are incorrect for some reason. .... Ben Myers On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 05:38:21 -0800 (PST), AlphaOmega wrote: Hullo all, My Compaq keeps freezing on me and can only be restarted by pushing the power button. I mean, if you use the computer constantly it works fine, but if you let it sit unattended it freezes in about 10 minutes. Why it do dis? Can anyone helps me? Thanks. |
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Computer keeps freezing...
On Jan 14, 9:09 am, Ben Myers
wrote: Lacking further detail about the model of computer the version of software running, I would hazard a guess that its power management settings in the BIOS or in the operating system (Windows maybe?) are incorrect for some reason. ... Ben Myers On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 05:38:21 -0800 (PST), AlphaOmega wrote: Hullo all, My Compaq keeps freezing on me and can only be restarted by pushing the power button. I mean, if you use the computer constantly it works fine, but if you let it sit unattended it freezes in about 10 minutes. Why it do dis? Can anyone helps me? Thanks. Wellllll... Its a HP Pavilion A320N Running Windows XP 512 memory. |
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Computer keeps freezing...
I would check the power-saving options in the BIOS. The usual, best and most
modern setting is S3. The go to Control Panel and click the Power Options icon and look at the Power Schemes. You may have to modify a Power Scheme to get the computer to behave as you want it. This may be a process of trial-and-error. Install any and all critical Windows XP updates. I'm sure that Microsoft tweaked the power schemes somewhere along the way between the 2001 classic XP and today... Ben Myers On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 07:44:04 -0800 (PST), AlphaOmega wrote: On Jan 14, 9:09 am, Ben Myers wrote: Lacking further detail about the model of computer the version of software running, I would hazard a guess that its power management settings in the BIOS or in the operating system (Windows maybe?) are incorrect for some reason. ... Ben Myers On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 05:38:21 -0800 (PST), AlphaOmega wrote: Hullo all, My Compaq keeps freezing on me and can only be restarted by pushing the power button. I mean, if you use the computer constantly it works fine, but if you let it sit unattended it freezes in about 10 minutes. Why it do dis? Can anyone helps me? Thanks. Wellllll... Its a HP Pavilion A320N Running Windows XP 512 memory. |
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Computer keeps freezing...
On Jan 14, 11:29 am, Ben Myers
wrote: I would check the power-saving options in the BIOS. The usual, best and most modern setting is S3. The go to Control Panel and click the Power Options icon and look at the Power Schemes. You may have to modify a Power Scheme to get the computer to behave as you want it. This may be a process of trial-and-error. Install any and all critical Windows XP updates. I'm sure that Microsoft tweaked the power schemes somewhere along the way between the 2001 classic XP and today... Ben Myers On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 07:44:04 -0800 (PST), AlphaOmega wrote: On Jan 14, 9:09 am, Ben Myers wrote: Lacking further detail about the model of computer the version of software running, I would hazard a guess that its power management settings in the BIOS or in the operating system (Windows maybe?) are incorrect for some reason. ... Ben Myers On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 05:38:21 -0800 (PST), AlphaOmega wrote: Hullo all, My Compaq keeps freezing on me and can only be restarted by pushing the power button. I mean, if you use the computer constantly it works fine, but if you let it sit unattended it freezes in about 10 minutes. Why it do dis? Can anyone helps me? Thanks. Wellllll... Its a HP Pavilion A320N Running Windows XP 512 memory. Thanks, I will try your suggestions. And if it don't work it will be dismantled and disposed of. |
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Computer keeps freezing...
My guess is that using an "Always On" power scheme will work. In other words,
leave the hard drive on all the time, do not allow the system to go into sleep or hibernation mode, etc. That's the extreme setting that should stop a system from going into some sort of deep sleep without any possibility of waking again. And if THAT does not fix it, something is very likely wrong with the hardware. .... Ben Myers On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:34:14 -0800 (PST), AlphaOmega wrote: On Jan 14, 11:29 am, Ben Myers wrote: I would check the power-saving options in the BIOS. The usual, best and most modern setting is S3. The go to Control Panel and click the Power Options icon and look at the Power Schemes. You may have to modify a Power Scheme to get the computer to behave as you want it. This may be a process of trial-and-error. Install any and all critical Windows XP updates. I'm sure that Microsoft tweaked the power schemes somewhere along the way between the 2001 classic XP and today... Ben Myers On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 07:44:04 -0800 (PST), AlphaOmega wrote: On Jan 14, 9:09 am, Ben Myers wrote: Lacking further detail about the model of computer the version of software running, I would hazard a guess that its power management settings in the BIOS or in the operating system (Windows maybe?) are incorrect for some reason. ... Ben Myers On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 05:38:21 -0800 (PST), AlphaOmega wrote: Hullo all, My Compaq keeps freezing on me and can only be restarted by pushing the power button. I mean, if you use the computer constantly it works fine, but if you let it sit unattended it freezes in about 10 minutes. Why it do dis? Can anyone helps me? Thanks. Wellllll... Its a HP Pavilion A320N Running Windows XP 512 memory. Thanks, I will try your suggestions. And if it don't work it will be dismantled and disposed of. |
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Computer keeps freezing...
Thanks, I will try your suggestions. And if it don't work it will be
dismantled and disposed of. No need to dispose of it just yet - there are a couple of other things to try too, to help determine whether it's a software or hardware issue. a) try a live linux CD, and see if it keels over as often b) is the CPU fan actually spinning ? c) unplug and replug every "major" connection on the motherboard - the contacts shouldn't oxidise, but if it's just a crap connection, this might sort it d) run memtest86 on it (there are two variants from competing suppliers, one of whom has a paid-for version available too) - you can usually tell within a few seconds if the memory is flaky ! For strange hardware problems / lock-ups, (d) might be a smart first choice :-) |
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On Jan 14, 2:42 pm, Colin Wilson
o.uk wrote: Thanks, I will try your suggestions. And if it don't work it will be dismantled and disposed of. No need to dispose of it just yet - there are a couple of other things to try too, to help determine whether it's a software or hardware issue. a) try a live linux CD, and see if it keels over as often b) is the CPU fan actually spinning ? c) unplug and replug every "major" connection on the motherboard - the contacts shouldn't oxidise, but if it's just a crap connection, this might sort it d) run memtest86 on it (there are two variants from competing suppliers, one of whom has a paid-for version available too) - you can usually tell within a few seconds if the memory is flaky ! For strange hardware problems / lock-ups, (d) might be a smart first choice :-) a) no b) yes c) done d) big hassle to get to work, easier to just smash computer. |
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Computer keeps freezing...
On Jan 14, 2:17 pm, Ben Myers
wrote: My guess is that using an "Always On" power scheme will work. In other words, leave the hard drive on all the time, do not allow the system to go into sleep or hibernation mode, etc. That's the extreme setting that should stop a system from going into some sort of deep sleep without any possibility of waking again. And if THAT does not fix it, something is very likely wrong with the hardware. ... Ben Myers On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:34:14 -0800 (PST), AlphaOmega wrote: On Jan 14, 11:29 am, Ben Myers wrote: I would check the power-saving options in the BIOS. The usual, best and most modern setting is S3. The go to Control Panel and click the Power Options icon and look at the Power Schemes. You may have to modify a Power Scheme to get the computer to behave as you want it. This may be a process of trial-and-error. Install any and all critical Windows XP updates. I'm sure that Microsoft tweaked the power schemes somewhere along the way between the 2001 classic XP and today... Ben Myers On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 07:44:04 -0800 (PST), AlphaOmega wrote: On Jan 14, 9:09 am, Ben Myers wrote: Lacking further detail about the model of computer the version of software running, I would hazard a guess that its power management settings in the BIOS or in the operating system (Windows maybe?) are incorrect for some reason. ... Ben Myers On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 05:38:21 -0800 (PST), AlphaOmega wrote: Hullo all, My Compaq keeps freezing on me and can only be restarted by pushing the power button. I mean, if you use the computer constantly it works fine, but if you let it sit unattended it freezes in about 10 minutes. Why it do dis? Can anyone helps me? Thanks. Wellllll... Its a HP Pavilion A320N Running Windows XP 512 memory. Thanks, I will try your suggestions. And if it don't work it will be dismantled and disposed of. Tried that and still no luck. Thanks anyway guys. |
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Computer keeps freezing...
Is the CPU fan spinning fast enough? Are the CPU fan clear of all dust and
debris? Instead of smashing the computer, drop it off here (Harvard, MA) if you are nearby, or I can pick it up, or donate it to a charity as-is with an explanation of what is wrong... Ben Myers On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:01:04 -0800 (PST), AlphaOmega wrote: On Jan 14, 2:42 pm, Colin Wilson REMOVEEVERYTHINGBUTnewsgr...@phoenixbbsZEROSPAM. co.uk wrote: Thanks, I will try your suggestions. And if it don't work it will be dismantled and disposed of. No need to dispose of it just yet - there are a couple of other things to try too, to help determine whether it's a software or hardware issue. a) try a live linux CD, and see if it keels over as often b) is the CPU fan actually spinning ? c) unplug and replug every "major" connection on the motherboard - the contacts shouldn't oxidise, but if it's just a crap connection, this might sort it d) run memtest86 on it (there are two variants from competing suppliers, one of whom has a paid-for version available too) - you can usually tell within a few seconds if the memory is flaky ! For strange hardware problems / lock-ups, (d) might be a smart first choice :-) a) no b) yes c) done d) big hassle to get to work, easier to just smash computer. |
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