- Jul 1, 2002
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Having some issues with a laptop stalling out intermitently. Most frequently when playing games but also other apps, watching youtube movies, etc. Video will freeze for 5-20 seconds and then often will freeze again after recovering for a split second...then when it recovers again it will go for a while longer before it happens again.
When it "freezes" I am able to:
1) Hear sound, use skype in the backround
2) Move the mouse cursor
...so it doesn't seem like it's completely frozen up, but it certainly makes it impossible to play a game.
I've tried to troubleshoot a bit with performance monitors but the only lead I've gotten from those is that the freezes are usually associated with 100% hard disk active time.
Any suggestions on what is the likely culprit or how to troubleshoot further?
When it "freezes" I am able to:
1) Hear sound, use skype in the backround
2) Move the mouse cursor
...so it doesn't seem like it's completely frozen up, but it certainly makes it impossible to play a game.
I've tried to troubleshoot a bit with performance monitors but the only lead I've gotten from those is that the freezes are usually associated with 100% hard disk active time.
Any suggestions on what is the likely culprit or how to troubleshoot further?