There a a great number of problems that can cause a computer to lock up or crash. The keys are to pay attention to the circumstances under which it happens, and what symptoms occur.
Crashes that reult in error messages can be due to bugs in the software. These can usually be reproduced by performing the same sequence of actions again.
System hard lock ups (no mouse movement or other activity) are usually caused by hardware/config problems. If the lock up occurs only after several minutes (and happens consistently) it is likely a problem with the motherboard power management or with insufficient cooling of the CPU.
The following sites provide insights and information on this topic: http://www.pcguide.com/ts/x/sys/crash.htm
If after reading these you come up with nothing, it is best to make note of all the circumstances surrounding the problem, symptoms and any error messages, then post to the newsgroup. Responses will usually be in terms of troubleshooting steps rather than outright answers.
If after reading these you come up with nothing, it is best to make note of all the circumstances surrounding the problem, symptoms and any error messages, then post to the newsgroup. Responses will usually be in terms of troubleshooting steps rather than outright answers.
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