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Toshiba a300-21h problem

  • 29-12-2011 2:35pm
    #1
    suds1984
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 223 ✭✭


    Hi, just wondering if anyone could help. My Toshiba a300 roughly 3 years old keeps freezing about 10mins after I switch it on! It's not hot or anywhere near hit when it freezing so I shouldn't think it down to overheating. Just wondering if anyone could shed some light on this? Would it be worthwhile getting the laptop looked at or would be better off getting a new laptop? It's mainly used for personal browsing, iTunes and watching DVDs. Thanks in advance!


Comments

  • #2
    mp22
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 6,854 Mod ✭✭✭✭mp22


    Have you scanned the pc with anti-virus or anti spyware lately?


  • #3
    suds1984
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 223 ✭✭suds1984


    mp22 wrote: »
    Have you scanned the pc with anti-virus or anti spyware lately?

    Yes do scans on a regular enough basis, but since the computer has started acting up- it freezes when I try and do any scan or defrag!


  • #4
    mp22
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 6,854 Mod ✭✭✭✭mp22


    I wonder if the hard drive is on the way out,will the pc freeze if you start it in safe mode.


  • #5
    suds1984
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 223 ✭✭suds1984


    mp22 wrote: »
    I wonder if the hard drive is on the way out,will the pc freeze if you start it in safe mode.
    Yes freezes whatever way I start it! Even has frozen at the login screen for me once!


  • #6
    mp22
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 6,854 Mod ✭✭✭✭mp22


    If you can get a Linux live cd.Set the bios to boot from the cd drive,run the pc on Linux and try and mount the windows file system.If the hard drive is shot Linux will let you know.


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