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342688 2005-04-08 03:57:00 I run Windows 98 2nd edition. When I start up my computer everything goes well, all the programs are loaded and icons minimized on the toolbar below. But then in 5 or so seconds everything freezes - can't the mouse and keyboard same. Can't even do "Alt Ctrl Delelte" - what's causing this problem? How do I fix it?

Rosehill
Rosehill (7831)
342689 2005-04-08 04:00:00 POSSIBLY yoru ram.........or it could be overheating even in that short time........ drcspy (146)
342690 2005-04-08 04:00:00 I run Windows 98 2nd edition. When I start up my computer everything goes well, all the programs are loaded and icons minimized on the toolbar below. But then in 5 or so seconds everything freezes - can't the mouse and keyboard same. Can't even do "Alt Ctrl Delelte" - what's causing this problem? How do I fix it?

Rosehill
Did you install something before it happened?
Boot into safemode (Press F8 on boot) and see if theres a problem with any hardware in Device Mnagaer, or remove what software you recently added.
I'd do a spyware check too while you're in safemode.
pctek (84)
342691 2005-04-08 04:01:00 Try starting in "Safe Mode" (use the F8 key to get the menu for that). It might be lengthily looking for network type things which don't exist. Graham L (2)
342692 2005-04-08 04:01:00 This may sound like a dumb question, but do you have antivirus software on the pc and is it up to date? How much free disk space have you got left? :nerd: leaguegirl (7215)
342693 2005-04-08 04:12:00 This may sound like a dumb question, but do you have antivirus software on the pc and is it up to date? How much free disk space have you got left? :nerd:


Yes - AVG antivirus and it's all up to date as of last night. Hard-drive (20GB) is only 1/4 full.

Rosehill
Rosehill (7831)
342694 2005-04-08 04:34:00 Do a spyware or virus scan. Speedy Gonzales (78)
342695 2005-04-08 06:59:00 What about this one? pressf1.pcworld.co.nz My other comp (running W98 SE) has all sorts of issues and having read this thread I am tempted to uninstall it.
Rob
theother1 (3573)
342696 2005-04-08 07:48:00 This again might stupid... Is your mouse and keyboard working all right? Cheers :) Renmoo (66)
342697 2005-04-08 10:54:00 As advised, I ran adware and found some 600 spywares - computer seems to run ok now. Thanks very much everyone.

Rosehill
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