Try checking Event logs (Administrative Tools) for clues

"ackkr" <ackkr@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:27DF1B1B-F118-48FF-8CE2-7492C6CEB802@microsoft.com...
> as I try to use word/excel, or print, or navigate the internet, my
computer
> at some point will stop responding (freeze at whatever point I am at). The
> only way to continue is to restart my computer and start over until I can
> complete my task.
>
> "GMMan" wrote:
>
> > Please provide more information, as we don't know what happened to your
> > computer.
> > --
> > GMMan
> >
> > Current version: Windows XP Home Edition With Service Pack 2
> > Current model: Dell Dimension 4600 Desktop
> >
> >
> > "ackkr" wrote:
> >
> > > System will freeze during operation. No consistent point where error
occurs,
> > > just at random. What can I do to prevent this from happening?