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• Maximum RAM for 32-bit Vista Home Premium OS with SP2

  I installed SP2 on my Vista Home Premium computer.  I have a HP Pavilion dv6646us that comes with 2 GB of RAM.  I want to switch to 4 GB, as my computer has been slowing down lately.  The Task Manager icon has had 100% CPU usage.  I read that a 32-bit system reads no more than 3 GB of RAM, but when I did a scan of the system, it was recommended, I'm going up to 4 GB, and I know that the computer can take the physical memory up to 4 GB.  Should I go to 3 GB?  My computer will use the 4 GB?  Or I'm wasting money to no effect?

  Thank you

  Adam

  According to HP, your computer can be upgraded to 4 GB total, no need to mess with the BIOS
  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/document?DocName=c01163905&cc=us&DLC=en&LC=en&JumpID=reg_R1002_USEN

• (64-bit capable) 32 bit Vista Home Premium... I can do a clean install of Windows 7 64-bit professional?

  (64-bit capable) 32 bit Vista Home Premium... I can do a clean install of Windows 7 64-bit professional?... from a flash drive?... to change the boot order?... or at all?

  Hello

  That's right; with Vista Home Premiun upgrade paths are for Windows 7 Home Premium or Ultimate.

  It is one of the reasons why you should do a clean install.

  The other reason is that you can NOT put 32-bit to 64-bit.

  You need a clean install to do.

  Follow these steps before you install or buy Windows 7:

  Go to your computer / computer laptop manufacturer Web site and see if Windows 7 drivers are available for your make and model computer / laptop.

  If this is not available, Windows 7 will not properly work for you.

  Run the "Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=20

  Check if your specifications are compatible for Windows 7:

  "Windows 7 system requirements"

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/system-requirements

  "Windows 7 Compatibility Center" for software and hardware:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

  Windows 7 upgrade paths:

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579 (v = ws.10) .aspx

  «Installation and reinstallation of Windows 7»

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7

  _________________________________________

  And it's a way to do the clean install of Windows 7 DVD forn and Flash Player

  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-Windows-7-a.html

  Using the USB method:

  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/2432-USB-Windows-7-installation-key-drive-create.html

  See you soon

• Swap from 32-bit to 64-bit Vista Home Premium DVD

  Hi all

  I have a HP Pavilion dv5-1009tx Entertainment delivered PC preloaded with Vista Home Premium 32 bit. The PC is still under warranty. I want to trade the 32-bit Vista Home Premium which is already installed on the PC with 64-bit Vista Home Premium. For this I would need the 64-bit Vista DVD from HP. Can someone tell me what is better, easier and faster way to get the DVD? I don't want to download torrents etc., because you never know what are the files in them have been tempered with and you can end up installing.

  Thank you!

  I have 4 GB RAM installed on this laptop. Currently, only 3.2 GB (approx.) is used. The only reson to install a 64 bit OS is to use all 4 GB of RAM. I run Virtual Machines on this laptop for test and training and to be able to use the full amount of RAM would allow me to run virtual machines very comfortably, without getting errors that your system is low on memory.

  The speed and performance of this laptop on a 32 bit OS is pretty good. But as mentioned above, it would be good to use what you have.

  I have finally manged to get the correct information from HP. They called from their Sydney office and was told that for this particular model, is a 32-bit Vista Home Premium OS pre-loaded on my laptop. They ship not this laptop with a 6-bit version of Vista Home Premium OS, so there is no recovery disk. The only option of 64 bit with this HP laptop is Vista Ultimate, for which I have to buy a license.

  So ultimately it information, getting the right information at the right time, otherwise you might end up you are looking for the right things in the wrong places. (It took me 3 times to chat with someone online, called several times HP Service Center, Technical Support, and finally the Service Center people did someone call me Office in Sydney).

• wrar371.exe 32-bit file will work on my 64-bit Vista Home Premium?

  If I go through the misery of download and install a file 32-bit name wrar371.exe, is it unzip the files with the extension .rar on my 64-bit Vista Home Premium? I.e. it will unpack files with the .rar extension so that I can possibly run video I downloaded more than a week ago and have not yet been able to view.

  Stan Daniels

  Please read this link for general guideline:

  Abd 32 - bit 64 - bit Windows: frequently asked questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/32-bit-and-64-bit-Windows-frequently-asked-questions

  Can I run a 32-bit program on a 64-bit computer
  Excerpt:

  Most programs designed for 32-bit version of Windows works on the version 64-bit windows. The notable exceptions are many antivirus programs.

  Device drivers designed for 32-bit versions of Windows do not work on computers running a 64-bit windows. If you try to install a printer or other device that only has 32-bit drivers available, it will not properly work on a version 64-bit windows. If you don't know if there is a 64-bit driver available for your device, go online to theVista Compatibility Center"" href = "http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=142444" > Windows Vista Compatibility Center

  . For the benefits of others looking for answers, please mark as answer suggestion if it solves your problem.

• Abdoulaye recently I received 3 important updates for my windows vista Home premium (my knees is dell inspiron), but he is not giving facility haven't faced error I tried to do one by one, but do not install it

  Abdoulaye recently I received 3 important updates for my windows vista Home premium (my knees is dell inspiron), but there is not installation giving error code (643). Even I tried to do one by one, but do not install it

  Hi HazemRagab,

  Failed to verify who has had updates to install. Follow these steps:

  Start, all programs, windows update, view the update history

  Follow the steps in the article.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/976982

  Reference: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2545723

• 32-bit Vista Home Premium - Library visual basic runtime C++ crash Explorer.exe

  Friends,

  By inspecting some messages on the map, I saw this error discussed before, but not in this context.

  Background: Running 32 - bit Windows Vista Home Premium (SP2) on an of Gateway GM5664 desktop (2.3 GB AMD Quad - core CPU with 3 GB of RAM). Firefox is the main browser.
  All the latest updates Vista suggested by the operating system have been installed successfully (through 14/08/09). McAfee and Dr. Web scanner revealed no problems with malware as of yesterday.
  Latest video drivers Radeon Catalyst are installed.

  Situation: I tried to access the directory where my iTunes library using Windows Explorer.  Like Explorer treats files in the appropriate subdirectory, the system crashes with the following message is displayed:

  "Error running in explorer.exe. The application requires the execution to terminate in an unusual way. Contact the application support team
  For more information. "It indicates the nature of the error as something related to Visual Basic C++

  I downloaded a couple of freeware registry cleaners and they have corrected many errors of registry, however, the phenomenon persists. When I downloaded
  a registry-setting product commercial (Quad Registry Cleaner), after a preliminary analysis, it is referring to several errors more than the freeware version captures, the most common being the empty registry keys.  It is better to spend the money to buy a commercial registry cleaner, or are there other solutions to try first.

  Thank you in advance for your help!

  -Wally

  NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Registry cleaners are full and complete trash!  They do a lot more damage, then they fix NEVER actually!  Especially if you use more than one!  They are all ready to go to look for competing software, and delete the registry keys!  You give a perfect example of the typical scam, a free version, find the errors that only the product of tax can fix!  It is complete and total garbage!  The first thing you need to do is run the System File Checker.  You do this from an elevated command prompt (right click and select run as administrator).  then type: sfc/scannow which allow to run and to try and correct problems detected with your system files.  But for the love of goodness, fake registry cleaners clear Czar.  Believe me, they are nothing but trouble!  Locutys of Borg

  Resistance is futile

  If you don't succeed the first time skydiving probably isn't for you!

• Unable to scan or copy with my Lexmark x 5650 on 32 bit Vista Home premium

  So initially the installation, I had no problem with my Lexmark x 5650 printer, but in the last 3-4 months, I can't scan. She was driving me bananas more recently as I uninstalled it and reinstalled the software and drivers repetively, changed and changed the settings of the back over and over again and search forums for anything will do. I think even just buy a new printer altogether, as the headache of it does not seem worth when well even I got it since last Christmas.

  the facts:

  I have a printer all-in-one lexmark, model x 5650

  I have an intel pentium D running Vista Home premium 32-bit

  I have automatic updates of windows.

  I can print.

  I have never tried the fax.

  I can't scan.

  I can't copy with the lexmark productivity studio application, but I cannot directly from the printer.

  If I select scan directly from the printer, it just says: "downloading application list" but it never downloads.

  When you use the Lexmark productivity Studio scan option, I get an error that says "scan failed. Try these solutions - make sure that the printer's power on and ready. -Make sure that the front usb port is not connected. -Disconnect and reconnect the usb cable. -Disconnect and reconnect the printer power cable. -Restart your computer. For any additional help, use the Lexmark service center. "but none of that actually works.

  If anyone has the answers to this madness, it would be greatly appreciated, because I can't scan and it makes my heart hurt. Thank you.

  I had the problem of the 'Application download list' with the similar X 4550 wireless printer. If you have downloaded the drivers and firmware from the website (this even if they seem to be the same versions that you already have), this procedure was the only way to get the scanner working again.

  • Find the IP address of the printer (see page 129 of the http://www.lexmark.com/publications/pdfs/2007/5600-6600/v7677571_en.pdf manual)
  • Enter the IP address in the address bar of your browser and press enter
  • You should now have a Lexmark administration page. Click on Configuration
  • Click scan to network host management
  • Check delete all registered guests
  • Click Remove
  • Power switch and the  

  If all goes well, you should find something similar for your printer.

• Problems of 64-bit Vista Home Premium, Ultimate upgrade

  I recently bought a laptop HP Pavilion dv4-1144us with 64-bit Windows Vista Home Premium (with SP1) pre-installed electronics Fry as well as a copy of the upgrade to Windows Vista Ultimate Edition (with SP1) because I need to the ability to connect to a domain when using the laptop at work.  After installing Office 2007 Standard and by ensuring that the new Windows Vista laptop basically work, I tried to run the installation from the Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Upgrade disk and found that, after an hour or two of an upgrade treat it to race end in a non-descript "cannot upgrade one or more components.  Error Windows will restart and cancel the upgrade. ", after which he ends by turn to Vista Home Premium.

  After doing a little research online (on TechArena) and I have re-tried the upgrade again after:

  In Control Panel-> programs and features:

  -Deactivation of Microsoft.NET Framework 3.0

  -Disable remote differential Compression

  -Deactivation of the replication DFS Windows Service

  Disable Norton Virus and Internet Security software pre-installed

  Disable the Windows Firewall and defender.

  Uninstalling Quicktime and AIM.

  Disconnect all other devices to a USB mouse.

  However when "Compatibility Check" of the upgrade at the beginning, he warn a problem with a filter 'keyboard '.

  (no further details) which I think can refer to the HP software that implement quick launch the laptop keys.

  So I downloaded and installed the latest version of the HP Quick Launch Button drivers on the HP Support page:

  ' HP Quick Launch buttons Date: 08/2008 Version: 6.40.8.2 H size: 20.97 M

  and I tried again, but still without success.

  Note: I can not run the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor, as recommended because it does not work on Vista 64 bit.

  However, there are standard HP and Microsoft Vista + Office + MessengerLive software installed only at this stage.

  Are there additional clues on what to try next?  Has anyone experience this problem?

  -Greg

  You can try to uninstall the filter on the keyboard until the upgrade is complete...  In Device Manager, go to 'View' and select 'show hidden devices and then go down to "Non-Plug and Play drivers" and made a right click on the keyboard/HID filter drivers and uninstall (remove also the softare upon request).

• Download Virtual Server 2005 or 2008 for a Windows Vista Home Premium x 64?

  I am new to computers and I am not informed on a lot of what happens, I have a laptop Dell Inspiron 1545 and I want to download MS Virtual Server 2005 R2 or 2008 version, I downloaded the 2008 or thought I did, but I couldn't find it in the files he had an icon on my desktop. I went back and unfortunately he's said anything it would download on Vista Home Premium OS, I found that it would work on a XP SP2 and I was wondering if I can download that and then download the server 05 ' or ' 08? Where can I get XP SP2?  Apparently it don't load Windows 7 is this true? I downloaded a version 2005 to see what will happen after the download, I got pop ups saying that a modified installation wizard my computer and to download it again as I did but I still cannot find the server on my computer. Any help would be helpful as to what I could do to use Virtual Server etc. the Ms. Merci a lot for any help.

  Hi dumdeedumdum,

  The question you have posted is associated with Windows server and would be better suited in the Windows Server forums.

  Please visit the link below to find a community that will support what ask you:

  http://social.msdn.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/servervirtualization/threads

• Upgrade to Win 7 Home Premium 32 bit Vista Home Premium 32

  I have a laptop Dell Inspiron 1525 with an Intel Duo T5550 processor.

  It came with Vista Home Premium OEM.  I want to switch to Win 7 Home Premium 32.  I have lost the backup package of all software provided with the PC.  Do I need the original disc against the install Vista upgrade to Windows 7 or recognize the Win 7 install my Vista complete?  I remember way back when I upgraded from Mellenium to XP I had to insert a Windows Installer disk.  Help?

  The Windows 7 upgrade will be superimposed the Vista.

  The upgrade is performed from a Vista running

  Windows 7 questions for:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/Windows-7/get/Upgrade-Advisor.aspx

  Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579 (WS.10) .aspx

  Railways upgrade to Windows 7 at the link above.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

  Windows 7 Hardware/Software Compatibility Center.

  For any question on Windows 7:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/Windows7

  Link above is Windows 7 Forum for questions on Windows 7.

  Windows 7 questions should be directed to / stationed there.

  You are in the Vista Forums.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Run Crysis in 32-bit Vista Home Premium

  Recently, I installed Crysis Warhead on my Vista (32-bit Home Premium) but it does not work. When I run the screen just go to the black screen and again back to windows but it has already run in the Task Manager and I can't close it. I have to restart windows to close. I have try on windows XP and it works properly. What is the problem? What should I do?

  I would recommend that you update your graphics drivers and the DirectX runtime components to their latest versions. Try this:

  1. go to: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2DA43D38-DB71-4C1B-BC6A-9B6652CD92A3&displaylang=en
  2. download and install the package of DirectX update
  3. after installation, restart your computer
  4. go on the site of the manufacturer of your PC or the manufacturer of your video adapter to obtain the latest version of the video driver
  5. download the package from their Web site and install them. Subsequently, you MUST restart your computer
  6. then try to run the game
  Let us know what happens
  Thank you!

  Ryan Thieman
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Whenever my laptop downloads the updates for my Edition Vista Home premium 64-bit, internet explore refuses to work until I have to use the system restore. He continues to be over and over again. now, my windows live messenger does not connect too.

  the error code for the windows live messenger is 80072efd

  Hello

  To add to the fine advice of Divya:

  More details here:

  Try this, as it's the same for SP1 and SP2
  http://www.walkernews.NET/2009/05/14/how-to-fix-Windows-Update-error-80072efd-in-Vista-SP1/

  and here:

  http://trevinchow.com/blog/2006/08/09/Windows-Update-and-Error-0x80072EFD/
  And here

  Windows Update error 80072efd
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/Windows-Update-error-80072efd

  I hope this helps.
  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• I can't download CS5 Master for PC using Vista Home Premium

  I have Intel Core 2 Quad, 64-bit operating system, 6 GB RAM, 425 GB free space (586 GB Total). I always get an error system requirement. Most of the time, it seems that the disc is not readable. It tells me to insert disc 2 and Disc 1 installs never really. When I put disc 2 in I get an error message. one of them saying contradictory processes.

  41 errors I get are:

  Exit code: 24

  -------------------------------------- Summary --------------------------------------

  -0 fatal Error (s), 41 (s), 30 warning (s)

  ATTENTION: OS configuration is not for {33A3F995-8333-4676-8D6F-AB7674BB52EA}

  ATTENTION: OS configuration is not for {565DE707-5798-4FC3-8DF6-0F58A348A9B0}

  ATTENTION: OS configuration is not for {5DDABB74-A879-4BE7-A4C6-FD41793942DB}

  ATTENTION: OS configuration is not for {694213D7-1E0E-4C8F-B822-E2E3680C0FCE}

  ATTENTION: OS configuration is not for {7816FDDE-40D4-482D-AD7D-97858985DB3E}

  ATTENTION: OS configuration is not for {AAE6F374-91CB-45FB-9282-4CFA0DED2088}

  ATTENTION: OS configuration is not for {B8D286BC-A68D-4E74-9F68-8756A49896D8}

  ATTENTION: Payload cannot be installed due to the failure of the operation dependent

  ATTENTION: Payload cannot be installed due to the failure of the operation dependent

  ATTENTION: Payload cannot be installed due to the failure of the operation dependent

  ATTENTION: Payload cannot be installed due to the failure of the operation dependent

  ATTENTION: Payload cannot be installed due to the failure of the operation dependent

  ATTENTION: Payload cannot be installed due to the failure of the operation dependent

  ATTENTION: Payload cannot be installed due to the failure of the operation dependent

  ATTENTION: Payload cannot be installed due to the failure of the operation dependent

  ATTENTION: Payload cannot be installed due to the failure of the operation dependent

  ATTENTION: Payload cannot be installed due to the failure of the operation dependent

  ATTENTION: Payload cannot be installed due to the failure of the operation dependent

  ATTENTION: Payload cannot be installed due to the failure of the operation dependent

  ATTENTION: Payload cannot be installed due to the failure of the operation dependent

  ATTENTION: Payload cannot be installed due to the failure of the operation dependent

  ATTENTION: Payload cannot be installed due to the failure of the operation dependent

  ATTENTION: Payload cannot be installed due to the failure of the operation dependent

  ATTENTION: Payload cannot be installed due to the failure of the operation dependent

  ATTENTION: Payload cannot be installed due to the failure of the operation dependent

  ATTENTION: Payload cannot be installed due to the failure of the operation dependent

  ATTENTION: Payload cannot be installed due to the failure of the operation dependent

  ATTENTION: Payload cannot be installed due to the failure of the operation dependent

  ATTENTION: Payload cannot be installed due to the failure of the operation dependent

  ATTENTION: Payload cannot be installed due to the failure of the operation dependent

  ERROR: MsiConfigureProductEx failed with the error: 1612

  ERROR: Payload Set cancelled status

  ERROR: Payload {0E3C6C75-872D-4B0D-B0B2-31C717250691} has an action 'install', but not resultState

  ERROR: Payload {565DE707-5798-4FC3-8DF6-0F58A348A9B0} has an action 'install', but not resultState

  ERROR: Payload {5DDABB74-A879-4BE7-A4C6-FD41793942DB} has an action 'install', but not resultState

  ERROR: Payload {7816FDDE-40D4-482D-AD7D-97858985DB3E} has an action 'install', but not resultState

  ERROR: Payload {B8D286BC-A68D-4E74-9F68-8756A49896D8} has an action 'install', but not resultState

  ERROR: Payload {C79312BD-3E76-4474-A10C-1435D1856A4B} has an action 'install', but not resultState

  ERROR: Payload {CD29B5CA-4727-4114-9AD9-25CCCE6E4014} has an action 'install', but not resultState

  ERROR: Payload {DE5DE662-2ECB-4D93-967B-221FBCC8A736} has an action 'install', but not resultState

  ERROR: Payload {E3E040E8-4CCD-4C71-8BAF-80BB2AD5DA04} has an action 'install', but not resultState

  ERROR: Payload {F319804F-E3A4-4C02-8AEC-CB39A4F6447E} has an action 'install', but not resultState

  ERROR: Payload {F9C71630-0EE3-475C-9E2B-ED95AE197DBD} has an action 'install', but not resultState

  ERROR: Payload {FBB02B04-C034-4382-A3F6-57416E2752C4} has an action 'install', but not resultState

  ERROR: The following payload errors were found during the installation:

  ERROR:-Adobe CS5 Infrastructure CSXS: installation failed

  ERROR:-Microsoft_VC90_ATL_x86: installation failed

  ERROR:-Adobe Media Player: installation failed

  ERROR:-SiteCatalyst NetAverages: installation failed

  ERROR:-Microsoft_VC90_CRT_x86: installation failed

  ERROR:-Microsoft_VC80_ATL_x86: installation failed

  ERROR:-DeviceCentral_DeviceCentral3LP-en_US: installation failed

  ERROR:-Adobe Player for Embedding: installation failed

  ERROR:-AdobeHelp: installation failed

  ERROR:-Adobe ReviewPanel CS5: installation failed

  ERROR:-Microsoft_VC90_MFC_x86: installation failed

  ERROR:-CSXS Extension history: installation failed

  ERROR:-Suite Shared Configuration CS5: installation failed

  ERROR:-Adobe CS5 language: installation failed

  ERROR:-DeviceCentral: due to a lack of Language Pack installation

  ERROR:-Adobe CS5 Extensions CSXS: installation failed

  ERROR:-Microsoft_VC80_CRT_x86: installation failed

  ERROR:-HIL help search: installation failed

  ERROR:-Adobe after effects CS5 third party content: installation cancelled by user

  ERROR:-Microsoft_VC80_MFC_x86: installation failed

  ERROR:-Microsoft_VC80_MFCLOC_x86: installation failed

  ERROR:-CS5 Adobe Extension Manager: installation failed

  ERROR:-AdobeJRE: installation failed

  ERROR:-Adobe ExtendScript Toolkit CS5: installation failed

  ERROR:-Adobe AIR: installation failed

  ERROR: The user cancelled the operation

  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Hi GeoVonE,

  Instead of installing it from the disk, you can try to download from the direct download links available at: http://prodesigntools.com/all-adobe-cs5-direct-download-links.html

  But make sure you follow the steps mentioned on the page before you start the download.

  Alternatively, you can try the following steps in the case where face you still errors during installation:

  > Activate the hidden on Windows 7 Administrator account (Ref: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/enable-the-hidden-administrator-account-on-windows-vista /)

  > Disable all non-Microsoft-start Services. (Ref: http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/disable-startup-items-services-windows.html )

  > Disable all Antivirus software like Norton, McAfee etc temporarily from the computer Mc.

  Reboot and try to install and check again.

  Please see the problems with the Setup logs. CS5, CS5.5, CS6 - http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/troubleshoot-install-logs-cs5-cs5.html for more information on how to review your Setup logs

• My PC has been freezing on me. I am running 32-bit Vista Home Premium.

  My PC has been freezing on me. Everything just hangs and I have to use the reset button. I don't know why its happening, but its very predictable and only occurs under very specific conditions.

  It happens ONLY when I have "Shut Down", leave my computer off for at least a few hours and then turn it back on. It does not matter if I leave the power on or off. It will freeze in a few minutes to turn on my PC.

  Once I use the reset button, it freezes more until I have stop and wait for a few hours yet.

  If I stopped and turn it back on in a few minutes, it does not freeze. I haven't checked if pre-empting the gel by stopping before the Frost occurs prevents occur, I'll probably test the next time I have to leave my PC turned off for an extended period of time.

  If I use "Restart", it does not freeze. Although an old problem with very a decrease in performance after using "Restart" is still there. (Note: it is a very old problem that I've never been able to fix,.) I took several technology experts, and may not understand what is the cause either, but I found a temporary solution. Using Shut Down and then turn the PC back returns performance back to normal. Occurs when a reboot occurs as a result of the update of Windows too, so I just avoid using any form of "Restart" whenever possible, but I have always been updated Windows. I think that its not related to this problem of gel.)

  If I put it on sleep mode and come back after many hours, it does not seem to freeze. Recently, it froze once after that, but it didn't happen since then, so it might be a fluke.

  I don't know what is happening. It happened very rarely over the past 2 years but only started happening every time in the last 3 months. Windows told me recently that he recovered from a blue screen when it happened, but this message appeared only once so far.

  Whenever it freezes, I mean a period of activity of the HDD for about 2 seconds. And then read/write rhythmic sounds half lasting one second time per second, which continues for about 10 seconds. After that, the hard drive noise settle in a low kind of drone. I can barely hear the hard disk read or write something, but its much softer. It doesn't seem to change this State no matter how long I leave it.

  I think its some sort of hardware failure that only happens when the PC components are 'cold', if that's even possible, but I can't be sure.

  Speculation as to what is the cause of software or hardware? If it's a hardware problem, is there a particular part of the PC which would cause it to freeze predictable in such a specific circumstance?

  I use mode sees as a temporary solution instead of closing my PC, but I fear that the problem will be extended later.

  My motherboard is old enough that my CMOS battery is dying, it became apparent a month ago. I'll soon change the battery. I don't know if the problem might be related.

  Hello

  Start by making sure that the software is running properly and change this battery CMOS ASAP.

  And always make sure that the latest hardware drivers are downloaded and installed on your computer manufacturer's Web site.

  Go to their site > drivers download section > your model number > operating system > drivers > download and install.

  Use the built-in Windows programs to operate correctly

  "Delete files using Disk Cleanup"

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/delete-files-using-disk-cleanup

  "Optimize Windows Vista for better performance"

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/optimize-Windows-Vista-for-better-performance

  It may be necessary to use after the use of registry cleaners.

  "How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the files on system missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7"

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  The only problem is that if it finds problems that it cannot repair, you may need to perform a repair installation.

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  Use this FREE version as a Malware Scanner on request.

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

  See you soon.