Occasionally PC bootup at windows freezes computer?

amdk62 · Post by **amdk62** » Sat Nov 24, 2007 4:25 pm

Hi, I'm running Vista, I recently upgrade my pc to duo core (intel). Previously, running E2140 (1.6GHz) and had a new fresh installation of Vista - it runs perfectly without any hitches. But within a couple of weeks later having seen the price drop in pc components, I decided to changed the memory and CPU (1.8Ghz now), now this problem arises. The problem only occurs occasionally (but still a problem) - it boots upto opening of desktop screen and then freezes, the mouse cursor still manoeverable, the rest just freezes. Any ideas pls?

Hoovie · Post by **Hoovie** » Sat Nov 24, 2007 7:06 pm

I would suspect faulty RAM.

Had a similar problem when I added a 1GB module to wifes laptop - crashed or hung at random, took out RAM - ok, put it back in, hung again
And the RAM passed all the tests I could find as well. Sent it back, got a new module, fitted it, no problems since

Tricky to fix if random:
Put back the old processor OR the old RAM and see what happens.
... If ok for a while, probably whatever you upgraded and is now on shelf,
... If hangs, swap them round again and see if it hangs.
Then send back whatever was out of the system when it worked without a hitch

Foggy · Post by **Foggy** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 9:41 am

would suspect ram also but could be cpu and heat related ,what temps have you got ?

do as Hoovie says tho ,replace and see what happens

amdk62 · Post by **amdk62** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 3:24 pm

Hi, yeah I think it's probably the ram as it was pretty cheap when I got it. But last night I decided to see what bios option are for ram on my mobo, it seem i can adjust speed and timing, so set that to auto speed - so far (touch wood) it's running without any hitch.

Refering to CPU heat temperature, it running fine at around 25-35oC

Hoovie · Post by **Hoovie** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 4:04 pm

nice one

25-35C is a very healthy temp, if things haven't changed too much from when I used to deal with that kind of thing

amdk62 · Post by **amdk62** » Sun Nov 25, 2007 10:42 pm

Yeah I know the feeling, its those power machine that required lots 3D powers ie, gaming rigs that hype up those temp.

It seem my pc is stable again now, having test the bootup process several times today and with no hitches.

So thanks again for your replies.

Foggy · Post by **Foggy** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 4:31 pm

glad its ok
so did you leave the new ram in or change back to old stuff

unclek · Post by **unclek** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 6:42 pm

If you want to test your memory download this...

http://www.memtest86.com/

(go to free download)

Hoovie · Post by **Hoovie** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 6:45 pm

unclek wrote:If you want to test your memory download this...

http://www.memtest86.com/

(go to free download)

FWIW, I used that on some memory I bought for a laptop - ran overinght without a problem - unlike Windows with the RAM

they are worth a go but don't always pickup the problem.

amdk62 · Post by **amdk62** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:57 pm

so did you leave the new ram in or change back to old stuff

No I left it as it is, just change the speed & timing.