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Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by gobhi, Aug 25, 2009.

gobhi Notebook Enthusiast

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Hey..

I have a Dell Precision M90
Intel Centrino Duo 2.33 ghz
4 gb ram
512 mb Nvidia quadro fx3500m
Windows XP SP3

Nowadays when i try to start a program it just shows me a sand-timer icon for a while as if its gonna open and then does not open at all.

The problem occurs with any random software...firefox, photoshop, games, media player, explorer etc.

Even if i give a shutdown or restart command it doesnot happen..

I am forced to switch it off using the power key...

I donot have any heavy processes going on in the back. I use rocket dock and a sticknote software. I have smart defrag and Bit defender running behind.

PLS HELP. This happens atleast once everyday...

GOBHi

gobhi, Aug 25, 2009

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When did this happen? Got a restore point?

cheers ...

qhn, Aug 25, 2009

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hey,

it has been happening for more than 2 weeks now...

do you really think a system restore would work on this...

GOBHi

gobhi, Aug 26, 2009

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I would definitively give it a try!

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qhn, Aug 26, 2009

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