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Subject: New XP Installation freezes system frequently on certain apps

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Jeff

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Date Posted: 10:21:27 10/08/02 Tue

Hi,

I recently reformatted my HD (80gig Maxtor 7200 RPM) and installed Windows XP Professional (downloaded SP1, and other important updates via windows update). I'm working on a Dell Dimension 8100 1.5gig P4 w/ recent self-installed upgrades of an extra 256megs ram (Total 512), an SB Audigy Gamer sound card, Inspire 5.1 5300 surround speakers, Xtasy's AGP 128meg DDR GeForce4 4200 graphics card, and a new DVD rom.

I've installed the updates as I mentioned and XP now doesn't complain about any non-digitally signed drivers or any hardware conflicts, but certain applications cause all aspects of the computer to freeze and a high-pitched, feedback-like whine to emit from the speakers.

This doesn't happen with explorer or Roxio Easy CD creator 5(Which came with the computer) but so far has occured more than once while using Creative Playcenter, Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, Dungeon Keeper II, and once while clicking a button on Norton Antivirus.

Has anyone had or heard of a problem like this before? Any information would be appreciated.

-Jeff

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Subject	Author	Date
Re: New XP Installation freezes system frequently on certain apps	Larry	08:25:21 02/18/03 Tue

Re: New XP Installation freezes system frequently on certain apps	Peedvan	15:36:05 05/22/03 Thu
Same prob here -- Sven, 14:36:20 08/03/03 Sun