It happens usually online (internet and Outlook email). It has frozen also
while using Microsoft Works and when the computer is idle.

"ANONYMOUS" wrote:

>
> It could be that XP is now trying to update itself online. After
> installing XP you have to autoupdate it so that new Windows security
> patches are installed.
>
> Does his happen when you are online or offline?
>
> hth
>
>
> Alison wrote:
> >
> > Thanks for the response! It all started when I took the hard drive to Geek
> > Squad to repair or replace my optical drives which were both not working.
> > They did a diagnostic and found both drives were bad and that my Win XP was
> > "corrupted". They suggested a full windows restore. They first restored my
> > original Win 98 and then restored my Win XP Home Upgrade. All files were
> > backed up to Seagate External Hard Drive. I brought it home and installed a
> > new external CD/DVD Drive and a Wireless Router. All installs went well. Now
> > it keeps freezing up.....I had to reboot 3 times just to write this reply
> > because of freezing up.
> >
>