Re: screen freezes/processor beeps rhythmically
From: Malke (malke_at_nospoonnotreally.com)
Date: 09/28/04
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Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2004 05:10:28 -0700
Matt wrote:
> hi,
>
> for the past month or so, my computer (toshiba laptop
> w/windows xp) has been experiencing a problem. windows
> starts perfectly fine, but at random intervals, or at
> times when i try to load too many or certain specific
> programs, what i assume is the processor within the
> machine begins to beep (wrong word, but theres really no
> other way to describe it) at rythmic intervals
> (beep...beep...beep...beeeeeep, etc.) the screen then
> either freezes for good or for an extended period of time
> (though sometimes i can move the mouse without being able
> to cick on anything.)
>
> i have run numerous spyware/adware programs (spybot,
> adaware, norton antivirus, spy killer, spyware doctor,)
> and all have been unable to fix the problem. furthermore,
> certain programs (partypoker, itunes, etc.) are now
> unable to open, and the computer freezes whenever i try
> to play a song on my winamp playist.
>
> i understand this is a confusing problem, and i probably
> haven't done the best job of describing it, but does
> anyone have any idea of what's going on, and what i can
> do to fix it? its rendered my computer near unusable.
On the contrary, you've done a fine job of describing the problem. From
your description, this is not a software (Windows) problem but rather a
hardware problem. I would definitely suspect that your laptop is
overheating or some other hardware component is failing. Because this
is a laptop, you can't easily open it up and do hardware diagnosis like
you can with a desktop. Call Toshiba tech support or take it to a
Toshiba service center if there is such a thing.
Good luck,
Malke
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