Computer Freezing :(

[richc46]

I have been watching this thread and have come to a conclusion. We must determine if the cause if hard or software.
If you cannot install Ubuntu, it is a hardware problem and we are limited on what we can do. (does not work in safe mode, may indicate hardware)
Use Ubuntu Live CD to Backup Files from Your Dead Windows Computer - How-To Geek
Install Ubuntu, if you can, back up your stuff. We will then give you a factory restoration.
If you cannot load Ubuntu, you have a hardware problem and your best course would be to bring it in for repair.
If you are somewhat knowledgable, you can follow this thread and try to find the cause yourself
Here is an analysis of what to do with a BSOD code 124, which is basically the various tests and procedure for a hardwae problem
Stop 0x124 - what it means and what to try - Windows 7 Forums

 

[wither 3]

I agree with you. We've been pursuing the hardware end of it just to try to understand if the graphics or cpu are overheating. If that didn't pan out, then we would have to go back to the software end.

The problem now is that he can only boot for a few seconds. He wouldn't suffer a overheating problem with that so there's another issue. It could be the hard drive or power supply has failed. Since he can boot for a few seconds, I wouldn't think the CMOS battey would be the issue.

 

[ACRYLIC]

Are u talking about all my files? i have at least 120 gigabytes of stuff.

 

[richc46]

Important documents should be backed up on a regular basis. Programs cannot be backed up and must be reinstalled, unless you have your entire hard drive imaged with software such as this.
Macrium Reflect FREE Edition - Information and download
So as of now, I am talking about everything that is important except for programs, they may have to be reinstalled in a worse case scenario.
Its up to you. I am just telling you the safest thing to do in case of a complete hard drive failure, which is a possibility.

 

[wither 3]

One of the things that we've kind of overlooked throughout this is that the whole problem started with bad RAM. When you're booting, does the BIOS show the amount of RAM installed. It should be on the first screen?

In regards to the hard drive, I'd find another computer to hook the hard drive to as a secondary drive and see if I could acccess it from that computer. Or, you could find another hard drive for your computer and load Vista on it and use it as the master boot device. If so, you could recover the personal files. However, If you can see the hard drive, then there's probably nothing wrong with it except for a possible boot problem. Everybody here helped me through that recently in another thread.

 

[ACRYLIC]

I havent seen any screen with the ram on it. I had 2 2 gb ram and took one out. Ill look for the screen. I dont have another computer unless u count thr labtop im useing but ill look.

 

[wither 3]

I'm talking about the first screen you get when you boot up. Probably says it's a Phoenix Bios, blah blah and reports a number of things, including the amount of memory. You can hit Pause on your keyboard to look at it. I'm assuming you can see that screen.

Let's say you have four memory slots. Is the stick that's in there in the first slot of either side? If not, that could be the problem. When you have two sticks, most motherboards require that you put the sticks in slots 1 and 3 (you would have to look at your mobo manual). If you only have one stick, it needs to be in slot 1.