Freezing computer, Checking file systems C:

For the past week or so, if I was on the internet/had other program
running.. every so often my computer would freeze(all windows). I coul
still click the "x" to choose for windows to close everything or righ
click on the task bar, but it took a while for everything to actuall
close. Now, if I'm running a virus scan or using other programs, an
open the internet(multiple windows too), everything will freeze, and
cant click on anything, in which I shut off my computer using the powe
button. A few times upon restarting the "Checking file system on C: Th
type of file system is NTFS.." has come up, and completed. Does anyon
know what could be done to fix the freezing up, or what is causing this
I'm using windows vista home premium 32bit

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cee12

Hi,

Freezing and slow response like you are experiencing is often a sign of
impending hardware failure. Two things to check immediately are the physical
memory and the hard drive. For the memory, just type 'memory diagnostic'
into the start/search line and the program will appear in the start menu.
Select it and follow the prompts to reboot and start the scan. If any faults
are found, you will need to replace it as soon as possible (I would suggest
crucial.com as a reliable source of good memory).

For the hard drive, you should download a diagnostic utility from the
manufacturer. This is generally an .iso file that is used to create a
bootable disk containing diagnostic tools for the drive. Again, if faults
are found you will likely need to purchase a new one as there is little you
can do to repair a faulty one.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
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"cee12" <> wrote in message
news:...
>
> For the past week or so, if I was on the internet/had other programs
> running.. every so often my computer would freeze(all windows). I could
> still click the "x" to choose for windows to close everything or right
> click on the task bar, but it took a while for everything to actually
> close. Now, if I'm running a virus scan or using other programs, and
> open the internet(multiple windows too), everything will freeze, and I
> cant click on anything, in which I shut off my computer using the power
> button. A few times upon restarting the "Checking file system on C: The
> type of file system is NTFS.." has come up, and completed. Does anyone
> know what could be done to fix the freezing up, or what is causing this?
> I'm using windows vista home premium 32bit.
>
>
> --
> cee12