so my computer freezes...

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so my computer freezes...

« on: August 21, 2006, 08:07:AM »

everytime i open a media player like Windows Media Player, Quick Time, Real Player...etc what should i do?! i have to restart my computer all over agian everytime i want to play a media player.i formatted my computer months ago and now the problem is happening again.is there anything i can do besides formatting? i tried the error-checking option in windows but that didn't help..

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Re: so my computer freezes...

« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2006, 10:09:AM »

1) it depends on your configuration too. one of the ways of resolving this would be to re-install these applications and delete your temporary files, but as you say you've already formatted it once, it doesn't apply. maybe your pc's configuration can't support 'em

2) run chkdsk on your hard drives, in case there are bad sectors on 'em.

3) and you said it's a computer, so one of the main reasons of a system freezing would be over heating...have you kept it in a tight, dusty corner? does it have enough fans for circulation?

4) start the system in Safe Mode, and then run these applications, do they work or still hang? you won't hear anything, but it's just to see if the drivers were causing a problem.

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Re: so my computer freezes...

« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2006, 10:39:AM »

thanks for the info ozzy!

it's a laptop.i keep it in a fine room.i run chkdsk and i got this message "convert lost chains to files (y/n)" what sould i type?

and i don't know how to start the system in a safe mode. Embarrassed

i think the reason to the freezing is maybe because i downloaded many kinds of codes, like divx codes then K-lite...


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Re: so my computer freezes...

« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2006, 02:13:PM »

well, codec's could be an issue. Try to uninstall all of them. And then just install one of the packs available. I use klitemegacodec pack, but i'm looking for something better at the moment. Also, update your video card drivers.
(windows update as well)

chkdsk -> click yes for the lost chain.

you could also run "System File Checker" from a command window
1) Start > Run > type "cmd" and press enter
2) In the black dos box, type "sfc /scannow"

NOTE you will need your WinXP cd handy.


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« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2006, 04:23:PM »

to run in Safe Mode, restart the laptop and press F8 when it asks you for advanced startup options, and choose Safe Mode


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