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Windows freezes or stops responding frequently? Try some of these Solutions

Possible Causes:
	Software related issue
	Driver related issue
	Hardware failure
	Operating system related issue

Possible Solutions
	Software related issue?
	A computer locking up or freezing is often is caused by a software related issue. If you're encountering lockups when the computer is opening a particular program, make sure you have all the latest updates for that program. You can find updates or patches to most programs from the Manufactures website.

	Driver related issue?
	Lock ups can also be caused by drivers. For example, if there is an issue that exists with your video driver, a computer could lock up while playing a game or displaying any other type of video. Make sure you have the latest drivers for all major devices in your computer (video, sound, modem, and network). A listing of devices can be gotten from your computers Control Panel under System Icon, then click on the Hardware Tab. For more help, contact you tech support person.

	Hardware failure?
	If you have recently added any new hardware into the computer, try temporarily removing it to make sure it is not the cause of your issue. If you have not recently installed any new hardware into the computer, the next best solution to determining if this is a hardware issue would be remove any hardware on the computer that is not needed. For example, remove your modem, network card, sound card, and any other expansion cards that are not needed for the computer to operate. Run the computer without these cards to see if they are the cause of your issue.

	Operating system related issue?
	First thing is to make sure your operating system has all of the latest updates installed on it. Try running through the basic troubleshooting steps for your version of Windows, like (Scandisk, DeFrag and remoting any TSR programs, like spyware program. Consult your tech before attempting to run any spyware removal tools.

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