computer freezes when I start surfing

[Gaurav]

Hi all,
I have a strange problem, my computer freezes after 15 - 20 minutes i connect to the internet, i had to restart my pc then. The problem disappears after two freeze.
I scanned my C: drive for viruses and found nothing using AVG 7.1 (latest update files).

Please tell me what's the problem.
using OPERA 8.51 build 7712, windows xp sp2, pentium III 750 mhz, 256 MB RAM.

the problem appears only when i surf the net using opera.

[shariq_pj]

Did u check for spywares and stuffs....?

Try cleaning up the system with Antispyware utilities like Spyware Doctor...

If'e it's jus opera try uninstallin and reinstallin it...

[QwertyManiac]

If its Opera's java version, plz install the latest java runtime and see

[Gaurav]

The problem has become worse. My PC has started freezing at any time. No matter what i am doing. It just hangs and I had to reboot my system.

please help guys.

[anandk]

go in safe mode and scan ur pc for
virus : avg
spyware : microsoft antispyware AND adware or spywaredoctor v 3.1
download, install, updtae and then scan.
avlbl at www.download.com

clean ur pc with 'ccleaner'. also using this tool, remove unrequired startups. www.ccleaner.com
reboot.

if still it doznt help, post ur 'hijackthis' logfile here, please. :roll:

[Gaurav]

yes i scanned for viruses in safe mode and deleted 3 infected files. But the problem persists.

Found no spyware, using outpost firewall antispyware plugin with latest base.

Help.....

[rajas700]

DUDE use one firewall.AVG consit of firewall.And again u use outpostfirewall so remove it and try.use one firewall........

[Gaurav]

that comes as a separate installer man. mine is only antivirus.

[sakumar79]

^^ Basic AVG doesnt have firewall...

First, if you have knowledge of Windows administrative side, run msconfig and have a look at any strange programs/services running... If you dont have experience, dont try to disable any of them...

Next, download HijackThis and run it. Copy its result log and post it on this thread...

Try removing opera completely (including its folder and its application data subfolder) and reinstalling it. If not, check with an alternative browser such as Firefox... Even if you dont want to continue using Firefox, this process will help in ensuring if Opera is the source of the problem (which I doubt).

Check your Antivirus scan log and post the virus found and the names of infected files...

Arun

[ymhatre]

probably u have got a low processor.
though 256 mb ram but there may be chances tht ur resources are used up by small programs.
remember check ur startup line up
by using run --->
msconfig---->
startup..
there u can un check many items tht r unknown.
Imean u can trace their path in command tab.
even u can uncheck nerocheck etc
please dont uncheck systray.
OR
Best thing is tht u format ur Hdd partition having WinXP then again install it

[Gaurav]

ya my processor is slow but i have been using it with same programs as i am having now, for the last one year, and never faced this strange problem.

There's no problem in OPERA as the problem appears even if i am not connected.

tell me one thing that the problem is not with my Hard drive

[rajas700]

Try by reformatting the whole pc....And turn of ur system restore.

[Gaurav]

what does system restore has to do with it(the freezing problem), if yes then how do I do it?