How to do computer troubleshooting for freezing problems

Today you are in a mood to complete your whole pending work on computer and you decide to complete it today. But as you start your work you find that it is not responding immediately or it has lockup or freeze. Well, there are some points which I want you to refer so that you will come to know what I am talking about.

First of all check the newly installed software or hardware.
Try to find out where the problem exists, is it with software, hardware or newly drivers.Asyou find where the problem lies uninstall and then check again whether the problem is solved.

Help of antivirus program
You must be aware of viruses found in computers due to which you may have to face difficulty in dealing with computer program. If you find sudden lockups then check with antivirus program. If you have not installed antivirus program go for antivirus manufacturer’s website for regular updates. There are many lists of web based scan services available and free antivirus programs on http://www.free-antivirus.info.

Go for some good spy ware removal tools.
It is not necessary that it may be infected with virus. But it may be having harmful ad ware or spyware.Check on http://www.free-antivirus.info. For the list of free spy ware removal application.

See for free hard drive space.
Now that you have come to know that it is not infected with virus than check out for free hard drive  space  on drive C: SEE TO IT THAT MORE THAN 20% OF FREE SPACE IS AVAILABLE  otherwise congestion may lead to frequent lockups.

It should not be overheated.
Overheating is caused by fans inside the case, dust getting collected or may be other cooling problem. Check that CPU fan and power supplied fan are working properly and dust is not been collected on them. The temperature can be checked by running mother board monitor. We always try to keep our computer by cleaning its outer portion but inner portion also needs cleaning and to keep it clean (always clean it with plastic vacuum or crevice tools) and never TRY TO OPEN POWER SUPPLY CASE AS IT HAS HIGH VOLTAGE.

Check hard disk.
Suppose that its logical structure is not so good. To find the error, right click on the disk C: icon in “MY COMPUTER”, then choose the “TOOLS” tab, next thing check all check boxes in the “CHECK DISK OPTION” and press the “CHECKNOW”button. Schedule the check next time you restart your pc-select “YES”optionand restart  your pc. The check will be done automatically after startup but even if hard disk fails it means replacement.

Go for memory test.
Most of the time lockups are caused due to computer memory (RAM) failing to start. Memory test can be done by running windows memory diagnostic, you can download it from http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp.If memory problems are detected try resetting the RAM(by pulling it out and plugging it back)Even if it doesn’t work replace RAM.

Try to check for other hardware problems.
It is simple to diagnose hardware problem by running hardware tests from the ultimate boot CD which is available on site http://www.ultimatebootcd.com. But I would warn you that you should use only when you know what you are doing otherwise some programs on cd may be dangerous if used inappropriately.

Always keep windows and drivers updated.
To avoid lockup always keep windows and drivers updated. To keep it updated usehttp://windowsupdated.microsoft.com

Well, I think this information will help you to control some common cause of lockups.