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
news:91909b64fe5caa12efbe31fb06ae1d68@nntp-gateway.com...[color=blue]
>
> 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]

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
news:OWLI5Us2JHA.3544@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...[color=blue]
> 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
> news:91909b64fe5caa12efbe31fb06ae1d68@nntp-gateway.com...[color=green]
>>
>> 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]
>[/color]

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


"Blithe" <invalid@cox.net> wrote in message
news:Oiisn302JHA.1196@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...[color=blue]
> 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
> news:OWLI5Us2JHA.3544@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...[color=green]
>> 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
>> news:91909b64fe5caa12efbe31fb06ae1d68@nntp-gateway.com...[color=darkred]
>>>
>>> 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]
>>[/color]
>[/color]

I had the same problem on Vista and 7. After trying many things it ended up being the Realtek HD audio drivers. Just uninstall the drivers in the control panel, reboot and let windows install it's own drivers.
I built the computer myself so I had nowhere to turn. Hope this helps.