My roomie has a Compaq Presario 700 laptop and it keeps freezing. Basically works fine for around 5-7 minutes and just stops. Mouse won't move, CTL-ALT-DEL won't work, nothing. Can anybody out there help me troubleshoot and diagnose/fix the problem?

Thanks.

 

c:/> format c:/

 

ya reload the os on that bissach

 

Throw away the Compaq, get an IBM or a Dell.

 

1) Copy your important files to disk/network drive
2) Eject CD tray
3) Insert Windows XP Pro
3) Close Tray
4) Reboot PC
5) Enter BIOS
6) Set boot from CD as the first boot device
7) Reboot
8) Press a key, when prompted, to boot from CD
9) Follow prompts to:
9a) Delete all partitions
9b) Create new partition (using all available disk space)
9c) Install Windows XP to new partition
9d) Format partition to NTFS (full)
10) Configure your network conenctions/DSL/Cable access
11) Run this registry entry to open your recieve buffer for high speed conenctions (faster downloads)
12) Run Windows update until nothing is left to update
13) Enjoy a (relativly) stable OS