Hard freezes....

[imported_Com80787]

Hi all,

I am having hard freezes that occur randomly on Windows XP. (mouse pointer won't even move)

Is there some log file I can check or some other means to determine what the issue is? I'm thinking maybe it's software?

This system has worked fine for over a year. There have been no hardware changes, and I certainly have not overclocked anything. I have no idea what could have caused this to happen all of a sudden.

 

[Ctrackstar126]

When you say worked fine for over a year have you ever opened it to clean it out. You could have an heating problem caused by dust.

 

[BadThad]

Check your CPU fan and make sure it's running at full speed! Also, reseat EVERYTHING attached to the mobo....don't just feel that it's tight, pull off and put back on/in.