Re: OE6 Locks computer solid

Tech Tip: Click here to run a free scan for Windows Errors and optimize PC performance

Scott Grebnella wrote:
> Windows XP with all XP updates and all updates BIOS and drivers on
> Toshiba Satellite A70.
> When typing in OE new or replies, mail or news group posts, for no
> apparent reason it can freeze the computer solid. You have to
> re-start to get anywhere. Screen and all controls are completely
> frozen. Can happen in a couple of minutes or take twenty minutes of
> typing.
>
> This has only happened in the last few days since I added the Windows
> Update packs.
> Not totally sure, but appears to be more of an issue when connected
> to the Internet.
> However, I cannot find a definite pattern of freezing.
> TIA

See this link.
http://insideoe.tomsterdam.com/problems/errors.htm#crash
--
Kath Adams
MS MVP - Windows (IE/OE)
.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: Downloading all updates after SP2
    ... > Is it possible to down load ALL the updates after SP2 in one hit. ... > there was an awful lot of updates to install (I stopped counting at ... > Where can i go to download all of the updates (i have a list from ... > Windows Update that i printed off before i abandoned the update on ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsupdate)
  • WARNING LONG - Brian Livingstons take on Windows Genuine Advantage
    ... Genuine Advantage is Microsoft spyware ... Some tech writers have said categorizing WGA as spyware is arguable. ... It causes serious problems for some legitimate Windows users and was sprung on customers with no notice other than a press release the day before. ... If an instance of Windows doesn't seem to have a valid license, display notices to the user and prevent any updates being downloaded from Microsoft.com except security upgrades that are rated "Critical." ...
    (alt.sys.pc-clone.dell)
  • Re: WindowsXP slower after reinstall.
    ... How can I tell where to go to find the lastest drivers? ... >>> Did you get on the Internet unprotected by a firewall or antivirus? ... >>> Direct Download of Service Pack 2 for Windows XP ... >>> You can download all updates and burn them to CD.. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics)
  • Re: Creating a Update CD for Distro
    ... > to my offline users that includes Windows Updates, ... will - over time - download and install what they need for them. ... better informed about your options when it comes to the Windows Updates. ... Why you should use a computer firewall.. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsupdate)
  • Re: Are security updates available for saving to CD
    ... > Is it possible to get the post sp2 service updates downloaded so I ... better informed about your options when it comes to the Windows Updates. ... Direct Download of Service Pack 2 for Windows XP ... Empty your Temporary Internet Files and shrink the size it stores to a ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.setup_deployment)