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    Vaio freexing regularly, but rarely when streaming or using ftdi USB/Serial lead

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Bewildered_Bob, Feb 9, 2013.

  1. Bewildered_Bob

    Bewildered_Bob Newbie

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    I have a Vaio running Windows 7 which is freezing regularly on start up, log in or after the desk top has loaded. I have to use the on/off button to get out of it.The freezing only happens rarely when streaming or using a serial/USB lead.

    On restart I can sometimes start windows normally but other occassions I get to Start Up Repair or occassionally System restore

    It appears that using something "chatty" is stopping the freezing but I cannot make any sense of this. Anyone know what's happening here?

    Thanks, in advance for any help on this.
     
    Bewildered_Bob, Feb 9, 2013
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  2. Pohmell

    Pohmell Notebook Consultant

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    My guess would be failing Hard Drive

    Back-up your stuff and buy an SSD.
     
    Pohmell, Feb 9, 2013
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    Thanks for the reply

    That's what I suspected, but can't understand why it works near perfectly all the time I am streaming something.

    Everything already backed up, looks like I'm off to buy an SSD
     
    Bewildered_Bob, Feb 9, 2013
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