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Laptop Freezes

11 years ago

Why does my Laptop Vista (IE 9,0) freeze every once in awhile? I disk clean, defrag, scan , Malwarebytes anti malware, CCleaner, ATF Cleaner exe., clean cookies, etc. weekly.

I do notice when I visit sites that are very popular, i.e., American Idol ......it only freezes when I visit these popular sites. What I do is shut down my computer and start up again.

Any suggestions....

Comments (11)

DA_Mccoy
11 years ago
It may be something as simple as at that time the demand for the site's streaming is greater than its capability.

DA
Cricketm
Original Author
11 years ago
damccoy...I think you hit it right on.....I think the site's streaming is greater than it capability too. It only happens when I visit very popular sites that are in the news...

Thanks for clearing up this matter with me. I appreciate it.
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genes
11 years ago
Are you hooked up to your router via cable or wireless..depending on how fast your internet connection is could be another factor with the live streaming..refreshing the Page sometimes helps
Cricketm
Original Author
11 years ago
Genes....I am hooked up to wireless network connection...cable Linksys WRT54G.

When I go to the site...it freezes and keeps the whole page or site in view, but my mouse cannot do anything....and when I go to the x to escape the site it beeps but doesn't let me do anything. So I have to shut down and start up again....it does not happen often only when I go to a busy site...in my opinion. I am unable to refresh the site.!
I have no add-ons....all are disabled....
genes
11 years ago
Have you tried this site with different browsers to see if the problem persists
genes
11 years ago
Try FF or Chrome..it might make a diff
PKponder TX Z7B
11 years ago
The F5 key on your keyboard will refresh the page too. I get that a lot when I play Zynga games.
Cricketm
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks pkponder....I will try it the next time it happens. F5
genes
11 years ago
Have you tried another browser on those sites to see if it still freezes
owbist
11 years ago
Since no one else has suggested heat I will do so. How long since you have cleaned out the vents around the cooling fan? Heat may be causing the freeze due to the processor quitting to protect it from frying. All processors are protected in this way to avoid costly repairs.

Here is a 2 minute video showing you how to do the task.

The other point is making sure the vents are clear during use, no resting it on a thick tablecloth. No resting that side on thick clothing if the computer is on your lap.
Cricketm
Original Author
11 years ago
owbist.....I do clean my Laptop and it is raised on the desk (My husband made me something) and it is never on my lap...

I have tried another browser....and

I disabled AUDIO_MP3 Moniker (Microsoft Corporation )from my add-ons...

It has been three days and it has not froze...I am keeping my fingers crossed.

Thanks again to all the posters who advised me...I appreciate it very much. I will keep you posted.

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