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I have a problem with my computer. It gets stuck after a few minutes. It responds to nothing.?

1-I have to restart to make it functional again.

2-I am using windows Xp

3-it usually happens while i am using xcel

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Sounds like a RAM problem if you using less then 128mb then that might be your problem, also processor speed can effect performance and input response.

    CPU temperature problems (overheating) will make your computer instantly shut down so its not that! But do clean the filth from your CPU's heatsink and fan, and also the PS.

  • 1 decade ago

    1.Download AWC2Personal fron http://www.iobit.com/

    Do some cleanup. use Under Tools/memory cleaner

    1b. C: Properties chkdsk .

    1c. Tools/More Options/ delete Old System Restore Files.

    1d defragment C:

    2 start/run/msconfig

    start programs

    Uncheck the programs you dont' need

    when working with XL.

    . Or

    3. Exit all programs including Antivirus/Firewall. pgms

    Do not connect to the Internet. Before you connect again

    to Internet restore these programs.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    those issues generally take place while the laptop is bombarded with spyware or malware. in case you have a good anti-virus application such as Norton or McAfee then run an entire test and consider for malware, spyware, spyware. in case you do no longer then acquire Malwarebytes (preferrably from a distinctive laptop onto a flash force) and run it. Delete all spyware/malware it famous.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    That's definitely not enough information to help you, but first I suggest reinstalling Excel, if that doesn't work then back up all your important files and reinstall Windows XP. If that doesn't work, you'll know it's a hardware problem.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    it could be any of a number of things. you might try opening task manager and checking both the processes and the applications tabs. If you notice that you have a lot of unnecessary processes running you should try disabling them by right clicking and selecting disable. Be sure to only disable processes with your name next to them though.

  • 1 decade ago

    If your computer is not working properly while you are working on it, it could be a problem with device drivers, hardware or software.

  • 1 decade ago

    try to check the Temp. sometime it's the CPU fan

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