Freezing Computer

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iceman1733

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Hey everoyne I have a question about a computer that I own that is running Windows XP. I get connect on the computer and I have all access to it and the internet and programs. But in certain programs when I click on them like Microsoft Publisher, Spyder Solitare, and then just sometimes at random. I would get lines that go through the computer screen and I cant click on anything its just lines so I have to reset the computer but turning off the power in the back which isn't a good thing to do. Do anyone of you guys know what could be causing this? If you have any ideas please let me know and I will gladly try them out. Thanks!
 
iceman1733 said:
Hey everoyne I have a question about a computer that I own that is running Windows XP. I get connect on the computer and I have all access to it and the internet and programs. But in certain programs when I click on them like Microsoft Publisher, Spyder Solitare, and then just sometimes at random. I would get lines that go through the computer screen and I cant click on anything its just lines so I have to reset the computer but turning off the power in the back which isn't a good thing to do. Do anyone of you guys know what could be causing this? If you have any ideas please let me know and I will gladly try them out. Thanks!
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Along with getting the specs on your system, it is possible that a heat factor might be an issue.

But, tell us what configuration/specs your system is in order to help us. Along, with how old the unit is.
 
Hey guys thanks for the posts, I dont know if heat reall is an issue. The temps are at 22 degrees C so they aren't bad but there are no other fans in the case. The computer has to be a few years old, but here is all the stats on my computer:
--------[ EVEREST Home Edition (c) 2003-2005 Lavalys, Inc. ]----------


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Computer:
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
OS Service Pack Service Pack 2
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)


Motherboard:
CPU Type Intel Pentium IIIE, 733 MHz (5.5 x 133)
Motherboard Name Shuttle AV11 (2 ISA, 5 PCI, 1 AGP, 3 DIMM)
Motherboard Chipset VIA VT82C693A Apollo Pro133
System Memory 256 MB (SDRAM)
BIOS Type Award Modular (06/19/00)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM2)
Communication Port Printer Port (LPT1)

Display:
Video Adapter Trident Video Accelerator 3D Image975 (4 MB)
3D Accelerator Trident 3Dimage 975
Monitor Compaq CV735 [17" CRT] (1202443140116)

Multimedia:
Audio Adapter Creative SB PCI128 (Ensoniq ES1370) Sound Card

Storage:
IDE Controller VIA Bus Master IDE Controller
Disk Drive WDC WD200EB-75CPF0 (18 GB, IDE)
Optical Drive JLMS XJ-HD166S (16x/48x DVD-ROM)
Optical Drive LITE-ON LTR-40125S (40x/12x/48x CD-RW)
SMART Hard Disks Status OK

Partitions:
C: (FAT32) 19075 MB (14076 MB free)
 
The problem might be the processor... that's a pretty old and slow one. Not sure if your motherboard is new enough to upgrade much, and the BIOS is from 2000.
 
Yeah I know the whole system seems to be a bit old, but what would you recommend me doing. Should I run a bios update or try to upgrade the motherboard and processor? Please let me know on any other ideas.

Thanks,
Jeff
 
iceman1733 said:
Yeah I know the whole system seems to be a bit old, but what would you recommend me doing. Should I run a bios update or try to upgrade the motherboard and processor? Please let me know on any other ideas.

Thanks,
Jeff
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You could try a BIOS update.
I would reccomend upgrading the motherboard and processor
This is your current's specs... http://www.dealtime.com/xPF-Shuttle-Socket370-AV11 and it only supports PentiumIII and Celerons.
 
WeatherGeek said:
You could try a BIOS update.
I would reccomend upgrading the motherboard and processor
This is your current's specs... http://www.dealtime.com/xPF-Shuttle-Socket370-AV11 and it only supports PentiumIII and Celerons.
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Hey I am going to try a BIOS update on that tonight, but do you really think that the mobo and processor are the reason for the freezing? If that is the reason I would just back up my hard drive and then I will install a new mobo and processor, but right there are no other options for this computer? Thanks for your help!
 
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