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windows 98 frozen screen

Mar 6, 2004 1:21PM PST

i have a win 98 2nd addition 533 mghrx 64 ram and the only thing running active is my scheduler in the lower right corner ive checked for any viruses and spyware and i constantly remove my temp internet files and i have no games on my system and i use cable modem...no matter what i do my screen freezes after say 1 sometimes 2 hrs and i have to reboot just to un-freeze it...ne help or suggestions??..t/y

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Re:windows 98 frozen screen
Mar 6, 2004 8:19PM PST

Heat build up could be the cause here. Try removing the side of the case, blow out any built up dust with a can of compressed air, then point a small house fan at the open side of the case. Run the machine like this for a while and see if the freezing stops.

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Re:Re:windows 98 frozen screen
Mar 6, 2004 10:29PM PST

thanx..unfortunately that option did not work..but i appreciate your attention..my luck its probably my harddrive going...t/y

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(NT) I don't read anything in your story pointing to a hard drive problem.
Mar 7, 2004 12:40AM PST

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Re:windows 98 frozen screen
Mar 7, 2004 12:45AM PST
my screen freezes after say 1 sometimes 2 hrs and i have to reboot just to un-freeze it

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