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    XP sp2 problem

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Bruce, Sep 19, 2004.

  1. Bruce

    Bruce Notebook Guru

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    After I upgraded my XPhome to XPPro SP2, doesn't matter what kind of software I am using, my computer just freezes for about one or two second, then back to normal, and that is continously happening for every 3 mins. Especailly when I watching movie.....
    Does anyone here know what is happening??
    Thanks
     
    Bruce, Sep 19, 2004
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    I haven't heard of this problem yet. Check with Sony to see if they have any patches. If not, I suggest restoring and waiting another few weeks to get SP2.

    Editor in Chief http://www.bargainPDA.com and http://www.SPOTstop.com
     
    Brian, Sep 19, 2004
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    camikaze Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey Bruce,

    i got this problem but only when i was watching DVD's, i changed my DVD watching codec to X DVD and havn't had any problems yet,
    hope this helps

    Cam
     
    camikaze, Sep 24, 2004
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  4. Bruce

    Bruce Notebook Guru

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    Thanks for the input cam.
    the thing not just happens when i watch dvd, it happens when i play any kind of music and movies....
     
    Bruce, Sep 24, 2004
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  5. Col. Stevo

    Col. Stevo Notebook Consultant

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    Almost sounds like a sound card driver issue to me. Have you installed the current WinXP version of the sound card driver since you did the upgrade install?


    Cheers,

    Stevo

    zv5000z: Ath64_3200+ (2.0GHz) - 1GB DDR - 80GB 5400rpm - 64MB GeForce4 440 - 15.0" XGA (1024x768)
     
    Col. Stevo, Sep 24, 2004
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    Bruce Notebook Guru

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    it happens on video too, and i did update the sound card drive, it wouldn't get me anywhere!
     
    Bruce, Sep 27, 2004
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