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The temperature should be just within the prescribed limits. Make sure that the fan inside the computer does not have any dust buildup cooling problems are also among the causes. If the disk space is quite low, it may be the cause of random lock ups.ĥ. Check drive C and you must ensure that free space is over 20%. You can download software programs that remove spyware/adware or you can use the free spyware removal software programs online.Ĥ. If you've finished tip number two and you did not find any virus, then there might be spyware or adware in your pc. Remove spyware through spyware removal programs. Search the web for free antivirus program that you can use to check which caused the crash or freeze.ģ. If you have no antivirus program, you can make use of the free programs online.

The antivirus program should be updated regularly. Run the antivirus program in your computer. If the problem does not persist, then that hardware or software caused the freezing/crash.Ģ. If you've installed either a new hardware or software, you need to uninstall it. Check all the recently installed hardware or software. Press and hold the computer's power button for 5 seconds until the computer shuts off, and then start the computer.ġ. * If there is no movement on the screen, then the system is probably frozen meaning that all programs are locked up. If the mouse does not move at all across the screen, press the key once and then press the a few times. I ain't no rocket scientist but thats gotta cause issues.|||Try to move the mouse (pointer) across the screen. Check the minimum specs of the card and then re check the specs of your computer. otherwise its all a bunch of guessing.Įdit: From what I can tell you are trying to run a 300watt card with a 220 watt power supply. make/model, processor, ram, psu wattage etc. Thanks for your advice and help!|||Your computer's specs would help. Using low profile card due to slimline case. I had bought a previous video card MSI VN210 as well and it also had the lock up problem. Unfortunately my computer now locks up once a day randomly. Installed their drivers / and windows 7 went and pulled drivers automatically as well. I just got a new slimline computer and put a video card in - BFG GeForce 210 512mb.
