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Windows freezing while downloading....

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by paul

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When I download programs on my PC the whole system locks up after about 15-20 minutes. It's usually any program not just one specific one ie download manager, windows downloader or steam downloader. I presume theres some sort of memory leak going on but how can I solve it.

Im using Windows XP, E6750 intel, 4gig RAM, geforce 8600gt and sata HDD and DVD.

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by jessie

It could be something as simple as too many temp internet files. Empty out your documents and settings\\local settings\temp & temporary internet files\content.ie5

If you can do CTRL-ALT-DEL and get to task manager, you can try ending programs until you unlock. If that doesn't work, your best bet is likely to be backing up all your programs and reloading your system. If you reload the system and still have the same problem, you may have a hardware issue and the best thing to do for those is swap with known good parts. I'd start with memory. If you have easy access to replacement parts, you may want to try the hardware before you reload the system.

by paul

The lockup is total ie windows will not respond what so ever not even the mouse.
There was only 16k of temporay files when I checked so I dont think thats the problem. Unfortunately I do not have access to more hardware that easily.

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