crashes

[hunter260859]

ok everyone ive been getting these crashes everyday and i dont know why im not doing anything specific i could be playing a game searching the web but then all of a sudden it will freeze this happens everyday i know i havent givien you alot of info but if you ask im sure il try to get it for you

[orange slice]

When it crashes do you hear your fan getting louder, because it probably is over heating. And what type of computer do you have? is it old computer? Older computers tend to freeze up alot. And are were you downloading anything before it crashed?

[Spiff]

What do you do when it freezes? Do you have to restart your computer?

Check for viruses or programs that shouldnt be running. Have you made any changes to your video/sound drivers lately? Or installed any new hardware?

[hunter260859]

my comp is about 2-3 years old and my computers fan is loud normally even if it doesnt crash my specs are

intel celeron 2.6 ghz
1gb ram
256mb nvida fx 6200

when it freezes and your listening to something it just sounds like a screech or playing over and over again and i wouldnt know if there we any virus programmes and i dont know how it really started i didnt download anything strange and such

i dont know if that would help

and yes i do have to restart my comp but it freezes like every hour so i cant play games for a very long time

[Spiff]

Do you have any anti-virus programs installed?

if not download and install the free version of AVG AntiVirus from here:
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5

then run a full system scan to be sure

Have you updated any hardware drivers lately?

[OTZ]

Test your memory! Run memtest and/or stressprime/prime95.

[hunter260859]

how do i run these memory tests

[Timmius]

download stressprime here: http://phonophunk.com/articles/ie-fi...list-items.php and just run it. Be sure to select memory stress though.
Could you post the kind of powersuply you have? The thing you describe sounds like it might be defective or just too weak.
And have you changed your hardware drivers lately? Such as videocard drivers?

And last but not least. Could you please write properly (use capitals, comma's, and points). Your sentences are kinda confusing to read

[hunter260859]

How would i find the power supply details, i might of changed video card drivers i cant really remember.

[Timmius]

Power supply details can be found on the power supply. So you'll have to open your case. You can also check the stability of different lines on the powersupply with software tools such as: sandra, speedfan or motherboard monitor.
Also try the latest videocard drivers: click me