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muninn
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Ok, I have encountered a computer problem that I just cant figure out.
My machine locks up every minute or so. Basicaly I cannot "click" or interact with any programs but the one I am working on at the moment. Sometimes everything locks up, and I cant interact with anything (mouse cursor still moves). Temporary fix is to ctrl-alt-del to get that system task windown and close it... once that is done all is good for another few minutes.
Now I was thinking a virus or spyware. AVG did not detect anything (it happened before it became a paid prog) and search and destroy did not find anything at all (altho it fialed to update at startup).
I am at my wits end. I assume it is something software based since the temp fix is basically opening a window.
I have a memory load and Cpu load widgets, and I dont see any spikes during these "lock-ups".
...help?
My machine locks up every minute or so. Basicaly I cannot "click" or interact with any programs but the one I am working on at the moment. Sometimes everything locks up, and I cant interact with anything (mouse cursor still moves). Temporary fix is to ctrl-alt-del to get that system task windown and close it... once that is done all is good for another few minutes.
Now I was thinking a virus or spyware. AVG did not detect anything (it happened before it became a paid prog) and search and destroy did not find anything at all (altho it fialed to update at startup).
I am at my wits end. I assume it is something software based since the temp fix is basically opening a window.
I have a memory load and Cpu load widgets, and I dont see any spikes during these "lock-ups".
...help?
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Additionally, what are the specs and how old is this computer?