Member Avatar for mahono

I have a very annoying problem
when ever i am browsing folders my pc freezes up and its very random the way it dose it sometime 3 seconds into browsing other 16 and if im lucky it wont happen but not very often

(IF THIS HELPS)
i have a windows xp hp pavilion 721a service pack 2
1.8 ghz
60.0gb hard drive
768mb ram
intel pentium 4
256mb ati graphics card

LOOK ANY HELP WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED I DONT REALLY WANNA HAVE TO DO A FULL SYSTEM RESTOR ON MY COMPUTER SO ANY INFO YOU HAVE WOULD BE GREAT
cheers!!!!

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Member Avatar for iamthwee

You don't need to do a full system restore, but you could do a partial one. Just roll it back say a week or something.

Additionally, run a virus and spyware check.

Member Avatar for John A

I'd say that a good disk defragment is in need. Try running it and see what happens. Or, do what iamthwee said.

Member Avatar for 'Stein

Agreed to both.

Member Avatar for mahono

Thanks guys ill give it a go
cheers

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