Correction: I had meant to write "Event Viewer" in my explanation below -
not "Vista Device Mgr."
- Blithe


"Blithe" <invalid@cox.net> wrote in message
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> I've had very similar if not identical issues for months - search on my
> handle - Blithe - for my posts.
> However - within the last few days - I've seen significant improvement.
> Suggestions on this newsgroup and Google hits on 'Vista freezes' (that
> previously I had not taken too seriously) had finally succeeded in
> focusing my attention on freezes caused by high temperature. My quad CPU
> ( Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Extreme CPU Q6850 @ 3.00GHz, 2997 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 4
> Logical Processor) alone must generate considerable heat. So I gave
> attention to my desktop's ventilation. I did not add fans - as what I'm
> running with a 700 watt power supply already seems adequate (my
> guesstimate) but I simply opened the front panel on my Antec tower that I
> had customarily had closed to muffle the sound. Results - so far have
> been no freezes.
>
> NOTE: I had been frustrated that Vista Device Mgr. had consistently not
> given any useable clues for the freezes. I guess it never had a chance.
> I guess what's missing on my PC is a high temperature warning? I will
> give that serious thought when shopping for my next PC.
>
> I hope this helps. Try cooling it! Good luck - Blithe
>
>
> "Rick Rogers" <rick@mvps.org> wrote in message
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>> Hi Ryan,
>>
>> Start by running the memory diagnostic as random freezes can be memory
>> related. Simply type "memory diagnostic tool" into the search line and
>> select it from the menu. It will run on a system restart and then give
>> you a report on the memory's condition. If faulty, replace it.
>>
>> If it passes, you might want to look at updating video drivers as they
>> are the next most common cause.
>>
>> --
>> Best of Luck,
>>
>> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
>> [url]http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/[/url]
>> Windows help - [url]www.rickrogers.org[/url]
>> My thoughts [url]http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com[/url]
>>
>> "ryan" <duke_rye******.com> wrote in message
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>>>
>>> Hi guys,
>>>
>>> I am encountering freezing problems recently and even if I restored a
>>> previous restore point I know was good, the freeze still happens.
>>>
>>> These freezes happen anywhere, Start Up screen, windows loading screen,
>>> inside windows, the hell even happens when you try safe mode or detect
>>> problems. I have to manually shut off and on around 5 times before
>>> window vista finally become stable.
>>>
>>> It could have been due to a Linksys Wireless driver installed recently
>>> but even after uninstall of all recent drivers, (also restored 2 weeks
>>> old point), as I said still randomly freezes.
>>>
>>> I am afraid it might be the RAM since it also freezes at the very start
>>> where you can select DEL or F12(Using Acer monitor/system).
>>>
>>> Hope to have inputs.
>>>
>>> Ryan
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> ryan[/color]
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