I think there is something wrong with my computer

[Murcielago77]

For some reason, my computer will all of a sudden stop responding, but I can still move the mouse around. I cant close any programs, bring up the task manager, and the only thing i can do is restart my computer manually. What could be the problem?

[red flare graf]

Repair windows? It sounds like a problem with your OS.

[Murcielago77]

and i go about that, how?

[Kayden]

That could be any number of things... be a tad less vague and we'll try again.

[WhipSmartBanky]

Yep, that definitely sounds like something is wrong with your computer...

[Murcielago77]

Well, there aint much more to describe. Im running windows XP and it usually just freezes up randomly. It isnt a virus, since I keep my definitions up to date and it doesnt ever happen on my laptop. What else do you need me to explain?

[Kayden]

Spy-ware? Bad ram? corupt system files? User error?

[red flare graf]

Hrm. Honestly, my usual advice is to just back up your important files and install a clean copy of XP. Windows is renowned for eating itself over time.

This is accomplished by booting from your Windows XP CD. :X

If that doesn't work, it could be a hardware problem.

There's unlimited amounts of possibilities.

[Murcielago77]

Well, i just reformated my computer about a month ago. Ram might be it, ill get on that.

[kaji7p56]

Try formatting again. I used to format my PC's every month and they were always running like new.