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I read that thread and found that I have the same problem. However, that appears to be help for a Desktop PC instead of a Notebook PC.

My computer freezes randomly every 20 seconds to 10 minutes. It freezes for about 5 seconds to 10 minutes.

I used to play a game and after a patch, I started having issues where my computer would (while I was playing the game) freeze for about 20 seconds every five minutes (with some variation). After doing a suggested fix by a staff of the game company, my computer started to experience more problems and the freezing times increased as well as the frequency. Right now, I'm experiencing a long time without freezing, but normally now, I can't go 2 minutes without freezing.

I don't play the game anymore, but I have the game on my computer still. I've done a minor reinstall of windows where I kept the old files.

Now I am using an HP Pavilion dv2000 CTO Notebook PC. AMD Turion 64 x2 (1.60 ghz), Nvidia Geforce Go 6150, 1 gig of ram

Any suggestions on how to fix it?

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A focused troubleshooting checklist for (and thanks to for getting the logs started). The pattern you described (freezes tied to a game/update activity) usually points to either a software/driver conflict or a hardware fault — not a random Vista bug. Reproduce the problem if you can, then:

  1. Isolate software first: boot Safe Mode, then do a clean boot (msconfig) so only Microsoft services run; if freezes stop, re-enable services/startups in halves to find the culprit. After each freeze, save the exact time and check the Application and System logs in Event Viewer for recent Error/Warning entries (note Source and Event ID). How to perform a clean boot Reading from the Event Log. (support.microsoft.com)

  2. Because you saw a correlation with update activity, temporarily stop BITS and the Windows Update service while testing and follow Microsoft’s documented reset steps for Windows Update components (rename SoftwareDistribution/Catroot2 rather than blind deletes). BITS is the transport Windows Update uses and can hold files/handles open while it transfers. Reset Windows Update components [About BITS]. (learn.microsoft.com)

  3. Check hardware: bad RAM or a failing disk commonly makes systems freeze intermittently. Run Memtest86 (bootable USB) for several full passes and schedule a full chkdsk (chkdsk /r) at next boot; also capture SMART data for the drive. Always backup before intensive repairs. Memtest86+ readme [chkdsk reference]. (memtest.org)

  4. Malware and drivers: run an on‑demand Malwarebytes scan, then use Sysinternals Autoruns and Process Explorer to inspect autostarts, loaded drivers, and handle/DLL leaks. If Event Viewer or tools point at the video/chipset driver, reinstall the vendor NForce/GeForce package or the HP dv2000 drivers (use HP or NVIDIA downloads, not random driver updaters). If you post back, include the exact Event IDs and any Process Explorer/Autoruns findings. [Malwarebytes download guidance] [Autoruns] [Process Explorer] [NVIDIA nForce driver] [HP support]. (learn.microsoft.com)

Cautions: make a full backup and a System Restore point before resets or driver swaps; run hardware tests overnight (Memtest) and don’t delete system folders until you’ve renamed/archived them. If these steps don’t reveal the cause, post the Event Viewer entries and the timestamps of freezes — that makes diagnosing the precise failing driver/service much easier.

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Ok, will do. I did notice that it occurs only when either the game or the update service is running. I disabled update service and didn't play for a while (since a bit before my post) and it worked fine. Then I turned the game and the update service on...

I guess it does make it likely that I have something that attacks it. (I turned the bits service on also with the update service since it said it was needed)

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