Computer freezes

[mailliw]

Compaq Presario 5441
Processor AMD-K6 at 475MHz
Memory 64Megabytes
Hard drive 7.851 GB
Microsoft Windows 98.4.10.2222A
Age; OLD(probably 6 years or better)?

I have probably been asking the wrong questions. I got this computer a few months back, no manuals, no disk, just bare computer. Problem; It freezes, when I try to use scan-disk, defrag and other windows 98 programs . When I leave it on and come back later it has tried to defrag and froze. I have installed several games(text twist, MahJongg, cards) and they work OK, unless it decides to defrag, and freezes. I have been told I need to use a Compaq recover CD or DVD and restore it to original status. I haven't been able to find a Recovery CD. I would appreciate any and all input on what I might do to fix this. If I need any softwear, where can I find it.
Hope someone or someones can help; Thanks; mailliw

 

[ckfordy]

Compaq Presario 5441
Processor AMD-K6 at 475MHz
Memory 64Megabytes
Hard drive 7.851 GB
Microsoft Windows 98.4.10.2222A
Age; OLD(probably 6 years or better)?

I have probably been asking the wrong questions. I got this computer a few months back, no manuals, no disk, just bare computer. Problem; It freezes, when I try to use scan-disk, defrag and other windows 98 programs . When I leave it on and come back later it has tried to defrag and froze. I have installed several games(text twist, MahJongg, cards) and they work OK, unless it decides to defrag, and freezes. I have been told I need to use a Compaq recover CD or DVD and restore it to original status. I haven't been able to find a Recovery CD. I would appreciate any and all input on what I might do to fix this. If I need any softwear, where can I find it.
Hope someone or someones can help; Thanks; mailliw

go to www.ebay.com and see if they have a windows 98 disc to completly reinstall it or see if they have the compaq recover cd out there

 

[mailliw]

I don't know if I should do a complete recovery, redo Windows 98, install a newer Windows version, or if trere is something else I could try first. If someone has had similar problems I would like to know how the fixed them.
Thamks mailliw

 

[mrjack]

Well, there is basically no use trying to get newer Windows versions install because of the lack of memory on your comp. And I used to have 98SE and it was pretty stable. But if you don't play a lot of games I would suggest getting one of the several (over 300) Linux distributions. They are stable and they don't require alot from on the hardware side.