xp freeze troubleshooting 1

trouble shooting:
antivirus
Spybot
Adaware
Spyware Blaster
CWShredder
various on-line anti-virus/anti-trojan scans
chkdsk /r
hard drive diagnostics
memory diagnostics
resolve any IRQ conflicts
update all drivers
resolve any Event Viewer errors
reseat RAM
reseat all PCI cards, IDE cables, drives
decelerate hard drive (Display>Settings>Advanced>Troubleshoot>slider at half
disable IE pop up blocker
set MSCONFIG to normal startup (previously selective startup)
BIOS changed from pnp OS to no pnp OS, then back again
temperature OK, fans working
BIOS update if available
disable hibernation and disk/monitor shutoffs
disable screensaver
disable Windows Firewall, and all exceptions
security set to medium
verify router settings
underclock processor, example: 133 mhz to 100

The above check list resolved my xp pro random freeze ups. Hope it helps you.

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