| Q: My computer freezes up during normal use. What's | | | | menu, you need to consider consolidating the your |
| the reason? | | | | startup programs. Head over to the start menu, click |
| A. Computer stalling can have many different causes. | | | | run, then type in msconfig. You can manage which |
| However, the most common cause for a computer to | | | | programs start up from there. You can uncheck any |
| hang is memory and registry issues. Your computer | | | | program that you do not want to start at boot in order |
| become unstable even during normal use if system | | | | to speed up how quickly your computer starts up. |
| processes running in the background use up to much | | | | Q: My computer freezes up when I open more than a |
| memory at any given time. That's when you notice | | | | few programs. Will I ever be able to multitask? |
| your computer stalling. If you press ctrl+alt+del and go | | | | A. If your computer has trouble multitasking, it can |
| to the task manager and you see your CPU usuage | | | | defeat the purpose of buying a computer. If your |
| above 10%, you know your computer is having stability | | | | computer is having problems using more than one |
| issues. You need to add more memory and/or clean | | | | application, you can attribute this to a lack of memory. |
| your registry so your computer uses system files | | | | Try upgrading the amount of memory you have on |
| more effectively. | | | | your computer. If your computer cannot hold any more |
| Q: My computer freezes up just after bootup. What | | | | memory, consider using the step in the previous |
| can I do? | | | | Q&A to free up system resources. |
| A. Slow computing just after bootup is normal. | | | | Q: I bought a new computer with more than enough |
| However, if it takes longer than 30 seconds for your | | | | power. My computer still freezes up. How can this be? |
| computer to become usable after you see the start | | | | |