Re: OT: My computer is randomly freezing
 

I've got Avast.

The graphics card I have apparently puts out a lot of heat - It's very large, has a large fan, and four heat ducts. On the other hand, just sitting there shouldn't cause it to glitch.

I'll test the tempuratures of stuff by touch tomorrow.

Re: OT: My computer is randomly freezing
 

Well, it hasn't glitched since it came back from the shop and I left it on all night twice.

Which means they fixed it, which suprises me - They seemed a bit vague on what they had done.

So, sorry for the fuss and thanks everyone. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

Re: OT: My computer is randomly freezing
 

And they should tell you what they had done? big trade secrete there! LOL. The bad thing is I'm sure it was simple. time for a Homer Simpson wit a big "doh"! It helps that they have the software, and a bit of knowledge to figure out. I hate to use them. Things do get corrupted. i have a few programs that can do basic diagnosis, but I'm sure they have so much more....

Re: OT: My computer is randomly freezing
 

I'd like to take this moment to not thank my local computer shop for not permanently fixing the crashing bug.

Yep, it's back.

Re: OT: My computer is randomly freezing
 

Make sure you get your money back!!! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...s/rolleyes.gif

Re: OT: My computer is randomly freezing
 

Threw the receipt away, unfortunately.

Re: OT: My computer is randomly freezing
 

What's a good online virusscan?

Re: OT: My computer is randomly freezing
 

"Online" virus scan? Like, one that's not a program that you buy or download but instead runs over the web? Are those actually any good? I imagine they'd be horribly slow, sending all your files over the network - would you really WANT all your files sent over the network anyway??? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...ies/tongue.gif

The virus scanner I use is Avast (www.avast.com) - download the home edition for free http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

Re: OT: My computer is randomly freezing
 

I've got that.

They download a java or somesuch virusscanner, I suppose. I've tried a couple of recommended ones before and they didn't seem slow.

Re: OT: My computer is randomly freezing
 

Trendo Micro has an online scanner which is very good if you're willing to sacrifice a weekend to let it run. lol

I personally use a variety of anti-spyware scanners and my antiviral is AVG. Avast is also good, but I found it to be resource-intensive.