Windows xp constantly refreshes

Status Not open for further replies. Hi, During the past month, my computer keeps freezing way way too much.. I've tried system restores and everything, but it doesn't solve the problem. Right before freezing, the cursor becomes huge and I can't click anything, and then a few minutes later the computer freezes. When I turn it off and on again, it always freezes again during startup, so I have to go into Safe Mode and shut it down from there, after which it boots up and works fine again.

But freezes again within half an hour to one hour. What should I do? I can't pinpoint any software problems. The only change to new software has been that I've got a new Wireless Internet connection now. Could that be a problem? But the computer still freezes even if the antenna wire isn't plugged in. Would reformatting solve the problem or do I have any other options? Thanks in advance.

You should look in System event log for error messages. You can also turn off programs that start auto matically in msconfig,then turn them on one at a time after a reboot. Run you system awhile to test. That's an excellent place to start. You might also try doing some basic maintenance. Okay, thanks.

Where do I find the System event log? Also, I'm thinking of just fixing the problem by reformatting.. Of course its a real pain to load all the data again, but do you think it would solve the problem? Then search for "event viewer".

You will be let to one or two screens, one of which which take you straight to the event viewer itself. Before you reformat, try cleaning your computer. I found myself fixing a forced shutdown by vacuuming out my notebook a suggestion I found elsewhere. Posted May 5, Create an account or sign in to comment You need to be a member in order to leave a comment Create an account Sign up for a new account in our community. Register a new account. Sign in Already have an account? Sign In Now. Go to topic listing.

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Or is this a software problem? Or do I have a virus? All of the anti-virus programs say that I don't have a virus. And last but not least How do I fix it?? Thanks in advance.