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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2011-09-19T13:25:08+00:00

I used CC cleaner and got rid of everything that way, and no freezes so far, and I got rid of something called akamai netsession, not sure what did it, doubt its a driver issue, I suspect CC got rid of some reg strings, anyway what ever works for you, good luck
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Anonymous

2011-09-07T10:13:56+00:00
(ASUS UL30A, windows 7 64 bit, bought around April 2010)

I had the exact same problem for months till I noticed that the problem doesn't occur when I'm not connected through Wifi. Turns out it had something to do with the newer UL30A wifi drivers. I rolled back to an older version (http://support.asus.com/Download.aspx?SLanguage=en&m=UL30A&p=3&s=208)
- Version V13.0.0.107 - and everything went back to normal.
I'd say your best bet is to uninstall all the non-Windows drivers, make sure they're scrapped out completely (http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/83814-drivers-clean-left-over-files-after-uninstalling.html?filter\[2\]=Hardware%20and%20Drivers) and test this again, if it works reinstall the drivers one by one and see which one is causing the pain.

Hope that helps.

Fili
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Anonymous

2011-09-06T10:55:59+00:00

I do not have avg installed and never have so it's not that.

But i get random freezes windows 7 - 64 bit only when when i have both sticks of ram in. ran memory tests and no errors. It will freeze after random periods of time, sometimes lasting days or a few hours from as much as gaming, or just simply on the desktop with nothing open.

I remove one of the ram sticks and it runs fine and doesn't freeze. Appreciate any help.

Operating System

MS Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1

CPU

Intel Core i5 750 @ 2.67GHz 33 °C

Lynnfield 45nm Technology

RAM

4.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 663MHz (9-9-9-24)

Motherboard

Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. P55A-UD3 (Socket 1156) 32 °C

Graphics

W2353 (1920x1080@60Hz)

1024MB GeForce GTX 465 (Gigabyte) 35 °C

Hard Drives

1465GB Western Digital WDC WD15EARS-00S8B1 ATA Device (SATA) 30 °C

Optical Drives

PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-118L ATA Device

DTSoftBusCd00

DTSoftBusCd01

DTSoftBusCd02

Audio

Realtek High Definition Audio

I read something up about checking errors under computer management, these are just two i have no idea if this helps or not.

Error.

Event ID: 2 Logged: 6/09/2011 8:01:42 PM

Session "Homegroup Log" failed to start with the following error: 0xC0000035

Critical.

Event ID: 41 Logged: 6/09/2011 7:16:29 PM

The system has rebooted without cleanly shutting down first. This error could be caused if the system stopped responding, crashed, or lost power unexpectedly.
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2011-09-03T20:31:01+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

I am running Windows 7 Pro using MSN Office Suite 10 and Abode Acrobat X Pro...

The Computer is a Dell 8400 Studio with Intel Processor and 8gz memory...

Everything indicates it is running fine..And that is correct, the screen freezes, keyboard stops and I get mad...

I have shut the AVG 9.0 Security off it still freezes. The Windows Firewall is disable...

The computer box is 4 yrs old, would buy a new one if I thought it would help...

Any opinons or ideas on how to correct?

Thanks!
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