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    computer freeze

    I am still having probelms with my computer freezing up. I did as some suggested and ran the scan disk and defrag, but it still does it. Any other suggestions. I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks to all those that replied.

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    System freezes or lock-ups are almost always related to a video display problem. Here are some specific solutions to this problem. Try these in the order suggested:

    + If you are running high color depth, lower it to 256 colors.

    + Try setting the mouse pointer to "Windows Standard."

    + Lower your video acceleration. In the Control Panel click System > Performance > Graphics, and then lower the hardware acceleration one notch.

    + Use a different video driver. Win95 contains many. Go to the web site of your video card manufacturer and see if they offer an updated driver for your particular card.

    + Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. If you have a utility running called point32, then shut it down.

    I would also check your memory (RAM). Make sure it is properly seated. If you have two stick of RAM I would take one out and see if you get the freeze ups. If not try the other one and see.

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    Thank you for your help. I greatly appreciate it. I will try it as soon as possible.

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    Theoran,
    How do I check the video thing you told me about? I have Windows 98. I don't know much about computers. Thank you for your suggestions.
    April

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    Rewritten for Theoran:

    Originally posted by Theoran:

    Start > Settings > In the Control Panel click System > Performance > Graphics, and then lower the hardware acceleration one notch.



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