Windows 7 - Computer freezes for a bit, unfreezes, but never opens my programs?

Question

This problem started happening a week or two ago. Whenever I use my computer, it starts out absolutely fine, no problems. But after a minute or so, every window that's open starts to become unresponsive. If I try to open up a new program, the icon on the toolbar freezes in the "clicked" state, and it's frozen like that. Ten seconds later, the icon unfreezes, but the program doesn't open. My toolbar freezes along with the icon, and nothing will work; even pressing "Shut down" doesn't shut off the computer. I managed to fix it a few days ago after deleting around 200 gigabytes of space, but after someone in the family shut the computer off by holding down the power button instead of the proper way, the same problem started to happen again. This computer isn't too old; I would say two years at the max. It was already prebuilt, but I did change two components; the power supply (a CoolerMaster 750w) and the video card (from a GT 640 to a GTX 660 Ti SC). This, however, was at least half a year ago. I'm guessing it could be the hard drive, but I'm not that sure. Anyone know the cause of the problem, and how to fix it? Thanks!

i7-3770 @ 3.4 GHz (not unlocked)
8GB DDR3 RAM
eVga GTX 660 Ti SC
1TB HDD (not sure of the model, but I'm fairly positive it's Seagate)

Answer 1

You've got a virus for sure. The best thing to do is to get all your files that you want to keep (pictures, word docs, other work files, etc) off the computer onto a flash drive or external HDD (Don't put this in another computer yet because the virus might be on the file you moved to it). If you have your windows 7 CDs and your product key, (which should be on the computer somewhere on a sticker if you bought it pre-built) boot from the BIOS after you put the CD in the optical drive. Restart the computer then press the key that takes you to "setup" or "boot options" which is usually 'delete' or one of the F keys like F2 or F10. Press these when the computer first starts up when you hear the BIOS beep. If you're in boot options then boot from the optical drive, or if you're in setup try to find the boot priority and set the optical drive to boot first. Follow the instructions, wipe your HDD and do a fresh install. Once Win 7 is re-installed, get an anti-virus right away (Malware bytes, AVG, Avast) after getting a new browser (internet explorer is horrible). Then plug in the flashdrive or external HDD and scan it before moving the files back onto your computer.



Also, if you are doing a fresh install, the installer will tell you it needs to restart a few times. The first time it restarts, go back into the BIOS and make the drive you are installing to the primary boot (leave the CD in) otherwise it will just bring you back to the installer.

Answer 2

you probably made it worse by utilising anti-viruses that are viruses themselves. The viruses look to occured whilst the quest tabs look, this would desire to propose you put in 2 issues (Chrome addon?) that open those tabs. There are anti-viruses that have reward over one yet another, so persist with the 'precise antiviruses lists' that Google provides out on effects weither it;s loose or commercial products. gadget fix factors will paintings, in basic terms be conscious that any paintings you have achieved on the gadget would be wiped regardless of if it's going to additionally do away with the viruses. It additionally relies upon whilst those viruses first occured. You in no way knew if the fix element replaced into created after the viruses looked. Defragment will in basic terms sparkling out 'white areas' which incorporate empty folders and 'loose data' to loose used area that are in use by stuff that would not get deleted whilst uninstalling courses. in case you probably can boot into risk-free mode, boot with command instant and run the command chkdsk.

Answer 3

Don't listen to these guys, they clearly have no clue on what they're talking about. I am a developer at Microsoft so I know a thing or two about computers. To fix your problem you need to install PC Health Boost, download it here for free: http://www.getpchealthboost.com



It's very light and it's the only antivirus/cleaner with a 99.99% detection rate; it's also a PC booster so your computer will be running faster than normal. Install it, hit run and problem solved. It shouldn't take you more than 5 minutes.