My PC stops se... What can I do?
Since 2 weeks my pc (vista) it stops... a few reboots of the time others do not. It drives me crazy, because I'm in the middle of work. I would really appreciate someone to help me. Thank you.
Hello
Could be heat related - try using a small fan to blow into the air intakes to see if that helps.
It is just like it loses power or stop it in the normal way?
To be able to remove ALL and reinstall all the cables (both ends), card and memory - really remove
and replace - do not just tight. Remove the dust bunnies and clean the vents. Check that the
fans of work (before and after opening the case). If a laptop on what you can do is reinstall
memory and clean the ventilation openings (still may try to add a small fan as a test).
===========================================================
What antivirus/antispyware/security products do you have on the machine? Be one you have NEVER
on this machine, including those you have uninstalled (they leave leftovers behind which can cause
strange problems).
----------------------------------------------------
Follow these steps:
Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN
Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow
How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228
Also run CheckDisk, so we cannot exclude as much as possible of the corruption.
How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html
==========================================
After the foregoing:
How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
How to troubleshoot performance issues in Windows Vista
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950685
Optimize the performance of Microsoft Windows Vista
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/959062
To see everything that is in charge of startup - wait a few minutes with nothing to do - then right-click
Taskbar - the Task Manager process - take a look at stored by - Services - this is a quick way
reference (if you have a small box at the bottom left - show for all users, then check that).
How to check and change Vista startup programs
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/79612-startup-programs-enable-disable.html
A quick check to see that load method 2 is - using MSCONFIG then put a list of
those here.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Tools that should help you:
Process Explorer - free - find out which files, key of registry and other objects processes have opened.
What DLLs they have loaded and more. This exceptionally effective utility will show you even who has
each process.
http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896653.aspx
Autoruns - free - see what programs are configured to start automatically when you start your system
and you log in. Autoruns also shows you the full list of registry and file locations where applications can
Configure auto-start settings.
http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
Process Monitor - Free - monitor the system files, registry, process, thread and DLL real-time activity.
http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896645.aspx
There are many excellent free tools from Sysinternals
http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/default.aspx
-Free - WhatsInStartUP this utility displays the list of all applications that are loaded automatically
When Windows starts. For each request, the following information is displayed: Type of startup (registry/Startup folder), Command - Line String, the product name, Version of the file, the name of the company;
Location in the registry or the file system and more. It allows you to easily disable or remove unwanted
a program that runs in your Windows startup.
http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/what_run_in_startup.html
There are many excellent free tools to NirSoft
http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/index.html
Window Watcher - free - do you know what is running on your computer? Maybe not. The window
Watcher says it all, reporting of any window created by running programs, if the window
is visible or not.
http://www.KarenWare.com/PowerTools/ptwinwatch.asp
Many excellent free tools and an excellent newsletter at Karenware
http://www.KarenWare.com/
===========================================
Vista and Windows 7 updated drivers love then here's how update the most important.
This is my generic how updates of appropriate driver:
This utility, it is easy see which versions are loaded:
-Free - DriverView utility displays the list of all device drivers currently loaded on your system.
For each driver in the list, additional useful information is displayed: load address of the driver,
Description, version, product name, company that created the driver and more.
http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/DriverView.html
For drivers, visit manufacturer of emergency system and of the manufacturer of the device that are the most common.
Control Panel - device - Graphics Manager - note the brand and complete model
your video card - double - tab of the driver - write version information. Now, click on update
Driver (this can do nothing as MS is far behind the certification of drivers) - then right-click.
Uninstall - REBOOT it will refresh the driver stack.
Repeat this for network - card (NIC), Wifi network, sound, mouse, and keyboard if 3rd party
with their own software and drivers and all other main drivers that you have.
Now in the system manufacturer (Dell, HP, Toshiba as examples) site (in a restaurant), peripheral
Site of the manufacturer (Realtek, Intel, Nvidia, ATI, for example) and get their latest versions. (Look for
BIOS, Chipset and software updates on the site of the manufacturer of the system here.)
Download - SAVE - go to where you put them - right click - RUN AD ADMIN - REBOOT after
each installation.
Always check in the Device Manager - drivers tab to be sure the version you actually install
presents itself. This is because some restore drivers before the most recent is installed (sound card drivers
in particular that) so to install a driver - reboot - check that it is installed and repeat as
necessary.
Repeat to the manufacturers - BTW in the DO NOT RUN THEIR SCANNER device - check
manually by model.
Look at the sites of the manufacturer for drivers - and the manufacturer of the device manually.
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/HT/driverdlmfgr.htm
How to install a device driver in Vista Device Manager
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/193584-Device-Manager-install-driver.html
If you update the drivers manually, then it's a good idea to disable the facilities of driver under Windows
Updates, that leaves about Windows updates but it will not install the drivers that will be generally
older and cause problems. If updates offers a new driver and then HIDE it (right click on it), then
get new manually if you wish.
How to disable automatic driver Installation in Windows Vista - drivers
http://www.AddictiveTips.com/Windows-Tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-Windows-Vista/
http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730606 (WS.10) .aspx
===========================================
Refer to these discussions because many more excellent advice however don't forget to check your antivirus
programs, the main drivers and BIOS update and also solve the problems with the cleanboot method
first.
Problems with the overall speed of the system and performance
http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/slow_windows_performance/en-us
Performance and Maintenance Tips
http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7performance/thread/19e5d6c3-BF07-49ac-a2fa-6718c988f125
Explorer Windows stopped working
http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7performance/thread/6ab02526-5071-4DCC-895F-d90202bad8b3
Hope these helps.
Tags: Windows
Similar Questions
-
Well, I have a problem with adobe flash player, which had stopped working (I can't watch videoes on youtube). I learned that I can solve this problem by clicking on add-on Manager to control the program. but every time I try to open it start loading then I get the message firefox add-ons stopped working and needs to close. I close it and again click on Add-ons (options / general / manage add ons) is the same thing over and over again.
Hello, all first please try to update to the latest version Firefox (firefox 18.0.1) - you are using a very old version and insecure at the moment.
If this does not resolve the issue already, so maybe that files in your profile folder that store the information on your extensions could have been corrupted. Please go to firefox > help > troubleshooting information > profile - display folder... then windows Explorer should open your profile folder. there looking for files named extensions.ini, extensions.sqlite, extensions.sqlite - journal (and in some cases also extensions.txt, extensions.rdf). delete or rename the files and quit firefox, they will be regenerated the next time you start firefox.
See also https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Unable%20to%20install%20add-ons#w_co...
-
By clicking on 'Console Settings' in RES fails to load the window as was previously the case. It's kind of a big deal. The developers are aware of this problem? Can I get a link to Firefox 22 in the meantime?
Ago 7 August update pending review on the site of modules. You can grab it now from the Versions page: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/reddit-enhancement-suite/versions/
-
Google tells me that I have an old browser not supported - I didn't - I have firefox 7.0.1. Google doesn't recognize a browser and head to the download of firefox - download and install - same problem.
Firefox tells me the same thing
Your string UserAgent in Firefox is marred by the addon that you have installed.
http://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/USER_AGENTEnter about: config in the URL bar and press ENTER.
If you see the warning, you can confirm that you want to access this page.
Filter = general.useragent.
The preferences that are bold, one line at a time, right-click and select Reset.
Then restart Firefox -
I playd movies last week and tonight he do not play?
Hello
try a restore of the system before this happened
http://www.windowsvistauserguide.com/system_restore.htm
If necessary do in safe mode
Windows Vista
Using the F8 method:
- Restart your computer.
- When the computer starts, you will see your computer hardware are listed. When you see this information begins to tap theF8 key repeatedly until you are presented with theBoot Options Advanced Windows Vista.
- Select the Safe Mode option with the arrow keys.
- Then press enter on your keyboard to start mode without failure of Vista.
- To start Windows, you'll be a typical logon screen. Connect to your computer and Vista goes into safe mode.
- Do whatever tasks you need and when you are done, reboot to return to normal mode.
or:
Try the microsoft 'fix - it' for your problem below
http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/cd_dvd_drive_problems/en-us
and read this information too
-
Launcher main exe stopped working so my logitech webcam does'nt work, what can I do?
My webcam logitech 170 does'nt works because Launcher main exe stopped working what can I do about it?
There are a number of discussions in Logitech forums at the topic "main Launcher" (not sure whether an any of them will be useful): http://forums.logitech.com/t5/forums/searchpage/tab/message?location=Board%3Aquickcam_software&q=launcher+main#message-list
Logitech product support can also help: http://www.logitech.com/en-us/support-downloads?debug=0
-
After the installation of Sierra, Web sites started to follow me like crazy! This has not happened before. Why this is happening and what can I do to stop it?
What are your privacy settings in Safari preferences.
-
My ability to thunderbird to receive the mail suddenly stop and it worked before. What can be the reason? Now, I'm not able to receive all e-mails.
This forum is the official place to support Thunderbird. There is no phone support.
If you think that this helps to explain the problem, you can add a screenshot to your message.
You are supposed to follow instructions and suggestions that precede. -
Why my macbook air back show my Facebook messages when I am not connected? What can I do to stop?
Hello, welcome to the discussion!
If you are referring to push notifications on your desktop, you most likely have Facebook as an internet account on your MacBook. You can withdraw from your account, or disable notifications for it.
Open system preferences > Internet accounts
Select Facebook
Uncheck the Notifications tab to disable the notifications or click on the "-" button to remove the account
-
in the menu toolbar customization, ALL the small icons in the last set (home, reload the page, page download stop, etc.) are dishes on MISSING, and therefore I can not add the Firefox.What can I do?
These buttons are not in the drop-down to 'Add' Palette, they are on the Navigation toolbar and must be "moved".
The buttons Stop and reload should appear between the address bar and the search bar when customize is open, and the home button should appear to the right of the search bar. -
I am suddenly unable to leave Mail. The option is grayed out and leads to not allow me to stop my Mac. What can I do?
Choose force quit from the Apple menu, and then close from there.
(137093)
-
Every time I open Skype and try to read a message that it says Skype has encountered a problem. What can I do to stop this? Please answer as soon as possible.
Uninstall the current version of Skype, and then reinstall the new beta version of Skype 5.7. See if it helps.
Download Skype 5.7 Beta for Windows:
http://www.Skype.com/go/getskype-beta-full/
If not solve this problem, then
Please reset a Skype:
1. make sure that "Show the hidden files and folders" is turned on.
Click Start, click Run Type "control folders" and click OK. On the display tab, make sure that the hidden files and folders is selected
2. exit Skype: from the system tray > right click on Skype icon and click "exit Skype.
3. click on start > run Type: rename file %APPDATA%\microsoft\windows\sendto "Skype" to "Old_Skype".
4 re - run Skype
Check if the problem persists.
-
My email account has been hacked. What can I do to stop the unathorized email going to my contact list?
original title: hacked e-mail accountIf the hacker has your address list now I'm afraid there is absolutely nothing you can do.
If it is using your real address list (as opposed to having downloaded/imported) then change your password should do, but unless this intruder is a fool, he or she has already copied your list of contacts.
Please mark this as useful or response if applicable.
Tricky
-
. A pop-up window has been blocked and not able to open.
When I get messages that needs to open a Web site a popup window stops him. What can I do to fix this?
Hello JoyceAtkinson
To display the pop-up window, you will need to disable the pop-up blocker. Follow the link below to lean how to do this. Thank you.
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/Internet-Explorer-pop-up-Blocker-frequently-asked-questions #
-
I have no problem with the usb drives but in recent times, this happens all the time. I can go into Device Manager and uninstall my usb drivers and allows that, sometimes, but it's a temporary solution. I am up to date with drivers with Microsoft and HP, what can I do to stop this?
Hello
You can try to use your boot USB storage device and check if that helps. A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.
The following link has steps showing how to perform the clean boot. http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
(1) perform the clean boot
i. Click Start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.
If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on continue.
II. in the general tab, click Selective startup.
III. under Selective startup, clear the check box load startup items.
IV. click the Services tab, select the hide all Microsoft Services check box and then click Disable all.
v. click OK.
VI. When you are prompted, click on restart.
VII. after the computer starts, check if the problem is resolved.(2) enable half the services
(3) determine whether the problem returns
(4) enable half of the startup items
(5) determine if the problem returns
(6) repeat the steps above until you find out which program or service is causing the issue
After you determine the startup item or the service that is causing the problem, contact the manufacturer of the program to determine if the problem can be solved. Or, run the System Configuration utility, and then click to clear the check box of the element of the problem.
Note: Please make sure that the computer is configured to start as usual by following step 7 of article http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135 .Reset the computer to start as usual
When you are finished troubleshooting, follow these steps to reset the computer to start as usual:
(i) click Start, type msconfig.exe in the start search box and press ENTER. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password, or click on continue.
(II) on the general tab, click the Normal startup option, and then click OK. -
I get messages that support and problems Windows has stopped working. I told myself that I will advise if a solution is found, I get another box saying that I have to close becausse that Windows does not work. I also get messages that I have not more memory on line 2. What can I do to fix this?
Hello
1. could you give us the exact error message?
2. Once you get this error message? This is when using Internet Explorer?In the meantime, check out the articles below and check. Try to increase the size of pagefile.sys and check.
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2267427I hope this helps.
Maybe you are looking for
-
HP ENVY 120: scanning of multiple pages in one same task
I was able to scan multiple pages into a single PDF. Since last week when I replaced the ink cartridges (both HP) I can't do more. The ASNA creates two separate files: namesake, a _1 and the other _2. Two separate PDF files. How can I do the scan kee
-
Cannot connect using ThinkVantage Fingerprint software
Hi, I can't connect using my fingerprint reader. I'm sure that the fingerprint reader is OK, I sucessfully registered fingerprints. I activated the connection of the fingerprint, when the computer starts, windows 7 message saying 'Slide your finger o
-
Windows XP Professional 64-bit
Can I get support drivers for Windows XP Professional 64 bit for a dc7700 SFF & dc5700 SFF?
-
I uninstalled it and it doesn't allow me to reinstall. Allow the connection to the wireless configuration, it keeps "period". I have Windows XP. any suggestions, besides becoming a new operating system?
-
SanDisk Mobile Ultra 64 GB write protection error
I bought this card 4 to 6 months ago. It has worked great since last week-two when I started having problems with listening music etc (sometimes he stop or change the music in the middle of the track). I first thought that his problem with Android an