Computer has intermittent freezing problems

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around intermittent freezing problems experienced by a user when starting their computer. The focus is on identifying potential causes and solutions related to system performance, particularly during startup and initial usage.

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  • Technical explanation, Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • The original poster describes their computer freezing intermittently upon startup, suggesting a potential warming-up period is needed for normal operation.
  • One participant suggests that excessive startup programs may be causing the freezing, recommending the user disable unnecessary programs through the msconfig utility.
  • The original poster reports that disabling startup programs did not resolve the issue and expresses concern about the longevity of the computer.
  • Another participant inquires about the computer's memory, hard drive space, and processor specifications to further diagnose the problem.

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Participants have not reached a consensus on the cause of the freezing issue, and multiple potential explanations and solutions are being discussed without resolution.

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Limitations include the lack of specific details regarding the computer's hardware specifications and the absence of diagnostic tests that could clarify the issue further.

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When I first turn on my computer in the morning, it will have intermittent freezing problems when I'm trying to do stuff. Like if I come here and click on something, it will freeze for a few seconds, but my cursor can still move, but it's just slow. After everything I do, it will stop, take a little while to load and then I can do something else. Sometimes the browser will say "not responding" and then it will start working again in a few seconds. It does this until the computer has been on for a little while, then it's normal, almost like it has to warm up first. Anyone know what could be causing this?
 
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You have too much starting when the computer starts and so until all of that has run and cleared you can't do much. (Imagine 30 programs trying to run all at once when it starts and you trying to work on top of it.)

If you're running windows, type msconfig into run and hit return (enter).

Click on the startup tab and then deselect everything in there except for anti-virus and from my experience anything Apple related.

Hit apply and then ok and it should prompt for restart.

Now restart it and see how it runs.
 
I tried that but it's still doing the same thing. I'm afraid this computer is going to crap out on me soon. I've had it a while and I use it a lot. Think this is signs of a near death?
 
How much memory does it have?

How much free HD space?

What is the processor?
 

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