computer `not responding`

memory issue.

Are you using Windows 7 ?.

I am having the same problem with IE8 on my W7 laptop but not with my 2 older XP machines running IE8.

Everything works fine for a while and then stops responding.It says Windows is looking for a solution to the problem but never finds one.I have to close and reopen frequently.

Nothing shows on the event viewer or any system logs.

I have Googled this and it seems many users are having the same problem.The consenus seems to be that it is something to do with add-ons.

Im using vista..
my own thoughts are that I need more memory
but it can happen with just one window open ..

mine does that...i thought it was internet connection

Can you take some unnecessary items out the stat menu. Not delete the progams just stop them starting up when the computer kicks off. I expect there's loads of things you dont need running.

yes that's the case with most kits I look at these days , too much stuff running from start up.

If you press both Windows key + R then enter MSCONFIG it'll bring up a box , go to the start up tab and see what's ticked then decide what you don't need.

hayden
done that thanks..
see if it makes a difference

don't know if you've any other unwanted clutter but I keep mine clean as a whistle with www.ccleaner.com , free and run it before racing and mid afternoon every day and never have issues with slow betfair etc , only takes seconds to run.

Using Vista myself and in that config box only got the microsoft stuff and Skype boxes ticked , all others unticked and anything I may use infrequently I start manually , mine runs rapid.

Had the same problem recently and I have vista. Do you have more than one firewall? This was the problem with mine. Also try resetting your modem. Press the button on the back to reset see if that helps.

If it's lack of memory see if there are things you can get rid of from the hard drive like films or music you could burn to disk.

yes Ive got ccleaner thanks
unticked virtually everthing
.. left windows defender

Are you on the racing post website by any chance? Always used to happen to me. I dowmloaded google chrome and use that now, and no longer have the problem.

no dont use rp site
had same problem with chrome as well

the problem is vista , it just doesnt work properly

I've had Vista since purchase over 2 years ago tbh and it works great for me.

hayden
Ive unticked everything and rebooted
dont think that made any difference ..

ok mate can't do it any harm though and may be more noticeable when you find the real culprit , have you got good security prevention ?

Have a good read of this link it may help you pinpoint the issue and identify a remedy....

http://www.jrwhipple.com/computer_hangs.html

http://www.crucial.com/uk/systemscanner/index.aspx

download their scanner and scan your system for best memory usage.
spent 60 quid and got my VERY old desktop working like new again now use it as a server.

happens to meit says fashplayer frezzes up how can i sort it follow what they say still does not work///?????????????????????please help