Installed windows 7 on gaming PC and keeps freezing/crashing

[ozmastero]

Hi all

I have a gaming PC and I installed the 64bit windows 7 on my PC as an upgrade from XP (I got the PC early this year but put PX on it as I like XP)

anyway I determined I need the 64 bit so I bought it, everything works fine on it so happy however sometimes it just freezes

literally it just freezes and the mouse is stuck, when I press num lock on my keyboard the light doesnt respond and the only thing I can do is reset it manually otherwise it just stays like this


can anyone help please


Oz

[pspmixer]

Hi all

I have a gaming PC and I installed the 64bit windows 7 on my PC as an upgrade from XP (I got the PC early this year but put PX on it as I like XP)

anyway I determined I need the 64 bit so I bought it, everything works fine on it so happy however sometimes it just freezes

literally it just freezes and the mouse is stuck, when I press num lock on my keyboard the light doesnt respond and the only thing I can do is reset it manually otherwise it just stays like this



Oz

you might need windows 7 drivers for those compents
can anyone help please

[ozmastero]

you might need windows 7 drivers for those compents
can anyone help please

that would be great, I had that in mind that it may be due to that

[scouse58]

did you do a clean install, if not you should have its the only way really tbh.

[ozmastero]

what is a clean install mate? i just poped cd in and followed instructions, rebooted so lost all previous data and used my motherboard and graphics card CD to install the drivers,

[ozmastero]

yeah must have been a clean install

[scouse58]

you need to re-format the hdd prior to installing win 7 m8. do a google search not sure if external links are allowed.

[ozmastero]

theyr allowed would i loose my data?

[scouse58]

yea you would lose all data m8, check this link here m8 all the info you need you will find their.

Clean Install Windows 7 - Windows 7 Forums

Hth gl.

[ozmastero]

thanks, what do you think are the chances that this will solve the problem? because if when I installed this it deleted everything on my drive so it should be a clean install,

I dont want to do double work

Oz

[owengrey]

thanks, what do you think are the chances that this will solve the problem? because if when I installed this it deleted everything on my drive so it should be a clean install,

I dont want to do double work

Oz

It may or may not solve your problem but you have nothing to lose. A clean install is always best when changing operating systems especially if your coming from a 32 bit system to a 64 bit system. The transition when upgrading should be seamless but sometimes not.

Another good tip is to partition your drive so that for example you have drive c and drive d then when you install any program you put that on drive d. Then in the event you have to install windows again you dont lose all of your data as you just reformat c and not drive d (not forgetting to save all important data off drive c first).

I run windows7 64bit and 64 bit drivers are a must or issues will arise. Also do you have enough memory 4gb or more helps.

[emieligeter]

Where can i see if i have a 64-bit or 32-bit computer?

[mtv1]

click windows icon on taskbar on the right you will see computer click that ,, when the new window opens you will see system properties on the top click it ,, ureka you've found it

[Hoppy01]

Hi all

I have a gaming PC and I installed the 64bit windows 7 on my PC as an upgrade from XP (I got the PC early this year but put PX on it as I like XP)

anyway I determined I need the 64 bit so I bought it, everything works fine on it so happy however sometimes it just freezes

literally it just freezes and the mouse is stuck, when I press num lock on my keyboard the light doesnt respond and the only thing I can do is reset it manually otherwise it just stays like this


can anyone help please


Oz

It would really help if you could post your pc specs mate...
Because your upgrading from XP there may be issues with your hardware, 7 uses Vista's drivers and there is often problems when moving from XP.

There is no direct upgrade path from XP so a clean install is the only way to go as other members have stated.
If your not to clued up on how to do a clean install then it may be a good idea to find someone you know who is.
If you don't know anyone i can try and write a short, simple guide for you on how to do it but its essential to see your pc specs first..

To get your specs download this free program and copy and paste the info it displays.

Speccy 1.16.317 Download - Freeware Files.com - Utilities Category

[ozmastero]

It would really help if you could post your pc specs mate...
Because your upgrading from XP there may be issues with your hardware, 7 uses Vista's drivers and there is often problems when moving from XP.

There is no direct upgrade path from XP so a clean install is the only way to go as other members have stated.
If your not to clued up on how to do a clean install then it may be a good idea to find someone you know who is.
If you don't know anyone i can try and write a short, simple guide for you on how to do it but its essential to see your pc specs first..

To get your specs download this free program and copy and paste the info it displays.

Speccy 1.16.317 Download - Freeware Files.com - Utilities Category

Hi mate

That would be great, please see the screenshot I hope you can help me out, I have the CD for my motherboard and graphics card as well but I think some drivers may not have installed properly I just want the best out of my computer


thanks
Oz