Computer Freezes and Becomes Unusable

[Melita-s]

Originally Posted by Remah

1. You're right it is for XP not 7.
Did you try running the Windows Update troubleshooter?

This didn't work either.

Originally Posted by bo.elam

For both methods, Click Control panel>Windows updates...........
For the other method, the one that you download the update and then run the installer..................... Bo

Thank you for the explanation and the Microsoft link.

Regards,

[bo.elam]

Originally Posted by Melita-s

Thank you for the explanation and the Microsoft link.

You are welcome, Melita.

Bo

[satrow]

To check details of the installed memory, there's a WMIC batch file available at Sysnative, it's #24, "wmic memorychip". (72 files there in total.) I use the text file output versions.

#44 will "List Windows Updates/ Hotfixes", which might help you work out which ones you might need, this years updates are listed here <- it's a big list for all supported Windows versions, most recently issued are top, yesterday's releases only contained 3 for W7, you'll be pleased to know . From the KB links given, you should be able to find the direct download so you won't have to rely on WU.

[Melita-s]

Hello Satrow,

I guess you rarely appear on this forum! You have made a very helpful post. Thank you. I am definitely going to do these updates in future without resorting to WU, even if a solution to my problem is found.

Regards,

[Melita-s]

I am addressing this to a moderator or the Site Manager. From tomorrow I' ll be away and without access to my computer for 4 to 5 months. When I return is it possible to continue this same thread until I find a solution to the problem, or do I have to start a new thread for the same problem.

Thank you,

[satrow]

Hi, Melita

Yes, rarely here, mostly because I'm busy elsewhere but occasionally because I hit a bug where I can't login here (like a day or so ago, again). I'm a sometime commentard on the freeware site, too.

I try to be helpful but I usually keep it brief, English isn't my strongest suit.

I'll check that I'm subscribed to this topic so that I can keep tabs when you get back online. I hope you enjoy your break away from the current issues

[Melita-s]

Originally Posted by satrow

Hi, Melita
I'm a sometime commentard on the freeware site, too.

This is nice to know.

Originally Posted by satrow

I try to be helpful but I usually keep it brief, English isn't my strongest suit.

You are doing well enough for me!

Originally Posted by satrow

I'll check that I'm subscribed to this topic so that I can keep tabs when you get back online.

That will be great. Right now there is a big disturbance going on among computer users; Microsoft is supposed to be sneaking in software in the guise of updates to prepare your computer for Windows 10. I have seen some of these. Some have even been called 'Important' updates when they had nothing to do with the functioning of Windows 7 or 8. Having blocked updates completely from WU I have no problem. When I get back I'll be able to install only the updates that I want.

Originally Posted by satrow

I hope you enjoy your break away from the current issues

Looking forward to it. I'll be in Asia for 4 to 5 months and I am not taking my laptop!

Kind regards,