Random freezes with windows 7 - 64 bit

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I use to run Vista home premium x86 on a acer computer. This summer I downloaded Windows 7 rc x86. A month ago I bought all new parts and since I could use 64-bit system now I installed a 64-bit Windows 7. Then did the problem start. Every new and then the computer freezes, some days over 30 times. I thought it was hardware problem and tried a lot of hardware finders and nothing helped. I also installed windows 7 rc my mothers laptop (The same version I use to have that work fine) that used to run on Vista home basic.. But her computer didn’t freeze it just got a black screen now and then.

The I started to suspect that it was because it was a beta version so when windows 7 were released I bought two of them a 32-bit and a 64-bit. But the problem didn´t go away. It´s still there and It´s kind of frustrating and even more now when I’m trying to write a essay.

I used windows upgrade advisor and it didn´t see any problem with an upgrade to windows 7. What can I do?

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Guys,

I might have the answer to your problems. This might fix your sleep/suspend problems and your random freezing problems. Bottom line is that the default and "auto" values in Win 7 and your BIOS might not produce a stable computer...even with a virgin install.

RANDOM FREEZES FIX:

My computer used to freeze randomly until I fixed the memory timings. I suspected bad memory early on and tested it with MEMTEST, but it passed with flying colors. I even tried swaping memory out, trying to eliminate bad memory and/or slots. It turned out that it was a memory frequency/timings/voltage issue. No more freezes! If you have a similar setup, this will most likely fix it. If not, then check your memory and/or power supply.

The "AUTO" settings in BIOS *may not* produce a stable setting. You have to goto the ASUS support website and download the latest memory QVL and lookup the memory settings for your particular brand there. For my memory (OCZX1333LV6GK(XMP)) I had to make the following adjustments in the BIOS:

DRAM Freq:1066 (even though my memory is rated at 1333 frequency, the QVL guide recommended a lower freq!)

7-7-7-16 for the rest of the timings. The other settings I was able to leave in "AUTO"

DRAM BUS Voltage: 1.6

*warning: be sure to consult your memory/motherboard documentation...the wrong value could damage your components!

SUSPEND/SLEEP FIX:

My computer used to hang when coming out of sleep or wouldn't completely goto sleep. This solution may be partially dependent on you fixing a random freezing issue if you have one.

In your "advanced" power settings, disable "Hybrid Sleep". That's it! My motherboard doesn't like hybrid sleep.

*If you have a desktop with a UPS, Win 7 will treat it like a laptop and apply the battery settings....sooo make sure you adjust the "on battery" settings!

My setup:

Processor:Intel core i7 920

Motherboard:Asus P6T

Memory: OCZX1333LV6GK(XMP) (ie. 6GB in 3 sticks)

Harddrive: 3 x WD Caviar Black drives in RAID 5

PSU: X3 1000W

Video card: 2 x NVIDIA 9800 GTX+ SLI

*I have all of the ASUS overclocking/energy savings programs uninstalled

*I have the latest BIOS 0801 and all the latest drivers installed

Nick

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2012-02-03T14:10:34+00:00

so what I've found on my pc (see prev posts for history and fix attempt details) is after the forced bios reset to defaults, I am stable as long as I don't touch the voltage.

I'm currently mildly overclocking my CPU but voltage is factory.

Now, I'd tried underclocking/undervolting previously but still had lockups, so i am guessing other fixes have also contributed to my new found stability. Esp the August hotfix I suspect.

If I bump voltage up even mildly on the CPU, I am back to total screen locks and hard resets.

I'll continue to update.
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2012-02-03T04:56:19+00:00

I use to run Vista home premium x86 on a acer computer. This summer I downloaded Windows 7 rc x86. A month ago I bought all new parts and since I could use 64-bit system now I installed a 64-bit Windows 7. Then did the problem start. Every new and then the computer freezes, some days over 30 times. I thought it was hardware problem and tried a lot of hardware finders and nothing helped. I also installed windows 7 rc my mothers laptop (The same version I use to have that work fine) that used to run on Vista home basic.. But her computer didn’t freeze it just got a black screen now and then.

The I started to suspect that it was because it was a beta version so when windows 7 were released I bought two of them a 32-bit and a 64-bit. But the problem didn´t go away. It´s still there and It´s kind of frustrating and even more now when I’m trying to write a essay.

I used windows upgrade advisor and it didn´t see any problem with an upgrade to windows 7. What can I do?

original title: Random freezes with windows 7
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Anonymous

2012-01-31T13:56:42+00:00

Hello everyone,Its a crying shame that Microsoft seems unable or just will not accept that there is a problem when upgrading to Windows 7.

I have had this problem now for at least two years after upgrading to Windows 7 Ultimate.

While using my computer after a short while it starts to slow down(if left,the computer crashes),at this point I do a restart (start/restart) then from that point the computer runs ok without any crashes.

This enables me to finish what i was doing without further crashes.

So the problems start when the computer is first fired up.

I hope that this info at least helps some people to live with the problem.

Come on Mirosoft look into this problem.
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Anonymous

2012-01-31T07:45:50+00:00

I know it's not helping any but myself to complain, but I've pretty much had it. A year and a half of these Windows 7 freezes has driven me near insane and I finally rolled back to XP three weeks ago just to get rid of it...

And now, there's apparently a random blue screen problem with Service pack 3 and certain motherboard chipsets!

Either way we go, we're being screwed by our O/S. I'm tired of trying to troubleshoot something like this and for one never paying money for another Microsoft product again.

Rant over. Sorry.
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