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Desktop freezing randomly (Resolved).


Best Answer phillpower2 , 30 May 2020 - 02:01 PM

Thanks for the feedback   The two main things that I can see are high temperatures and evidence that an AV software has not been uninstalled properly, both could cause the issue that you... Go to the full post »


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Hi, my acer desktop has been freezing lately up to 5 times a day requiring a hard reboot via power button. I suspect this is hardware but not sure about it. Thanks

 

 

 

Thanks!!!

 

Here is my speccy file:

 

http://speccy.pirifo...nnQxasjjexyncyY

 

 

 


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Here is from Minitoolbox:

 

 

 

 

MiniToolBox by Farbar  Version: 17-06-2016
Ran by karakas (administrator) on 29-05-2020 at 17:18:55
Running from "C:\Users\karakas\Downloads"
Microsoft Windows 10 Home  (X64)
Model: Aspire TC-710 Manufacturer: Acer
Boot Mode: Normal
***************************************************************************
 
========================= Event log errors: ===============================
 
Application errors:
==================
Error: (05/29/2020 05:18:48 PM) (Source: nssm) (User: )
Description: Failed to start service WMS.  Program C:\Windows\wmu2\wininit.exe couldn't be launched.
CreateProcess() failed:
The system cannot find the file specified.
 
Error: (05/29/2020 05:18:48 PM) (Source: nssm) (User: )
Description: Failed to read registry value AppParameters:
The operation completed successfully.
 
Error: (05/29/2020 05:17:48 PM) (Source: nssm) (User: )
Description: Failed to start service WMS.  Program C:\Windows\wmu2\wininit.exe couldn't be launched.
CreateProcess() failed:
The system cannot find the file specified.
 
Error: (05/29/2020 05:17:48 PM) (Source: nssm) (User: )
Description: Failed to read registry value AppParameters:
The operation completed successfully.
 
Error: (05/29/2020 05:16:48 PM) (Source: nssm) (User: )
Description: Failed to start service WMS.  Program C:\Windows\wmu2\wininit.exe couldn't be launched.
CreateProcess() failed:
The system cannot find the file specified.
 
Error: (05/29/2020 05:16:48 PM) (Source: nssm) (User: )
Description: Failed to read registry value AppParameters:
The operation completed successfully.
 
Error: (05/29/2020 05:15:48 PM) (Source: nssm) (User: )
Description: Failed to start service WMS.  Program C:\Windows\wmu2\wininit.exe couldn't be launched.
CreateProcess() failed:
The system cannot find the file specified.
 
Error: (05/29/2020 05:15:48 PM) (Source: nssm) (User: )
Description: Failed to read registry value AppParameters:
The operation completed successfully.
 
Error: (05/29/2020 05:14:48 PM) (Source: nssm) (User: )
Description: Failed to start service WMS.  Program C:\Windows\wmu2\wininit.exe couldn't be launched.
CreateProcess() failed:
The system cannot find the file specified.
 
Error: (05/29/2020 05:14:48 PM) (Source: nssm) (User: )
Description: Failed to read registry value AppParameters:
The operation completed successfully.
 
 
System errors:
=============
Error: (05/29/2020 05:18:48 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )
Description: The WMIs service terminated unexpectedly.  It has done this 1 time(s).  The following corrective action will be taken in 60000 milliseconds: Restart the service.
 
Error: (05/29/2020 05:18:48 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )
Description: The WMIs service terminated with the following service-specific error: 
%%3 = The system cannot find the path specified.
 
 
Error: (05/29/2020 05:17:48 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )
Description: The WMIs service terminated unexpectedly.  It has done this 1 time(s).  The following corrective action will be taken in 60000 milliseconds: Restart the service.
 
Error: (05/29/2020 05:17:48 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )
Description: The WMIs service terminated with the following service-specific error: 
%%3 = The system cannot find the path specified.
 
 
Error: (05/29/2020 05:16:48 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )
Description: The WMIs service terminated unexpectedly.  It has done this 1 time(s).  The following corrective action will be taken in 60000 milliseconds: Restart the service.
 
Error: (05/29/2020 05:16:48 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )
Description: The WMIs service terminated with the following service-specific error: 
%%3 = The system cannot find the path specified.
 
 
Error: (05/29/2020 05:15:48 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )
Description: The WMIs service terminated unexpectedly.  It has done this 1 time(s).  The following corrective action will be taken in 60000 milliseconds: Restart the service.
 
Error: (05/29/2020 05:15:48 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )
Description: The WMIs service terminated with the following service-specific error: 
%%3 = The system cannot find the path specified.
 
 
Error: (05/29/2020 05:14:48 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )
Description: The WMIs service terminated unexpectedly.  It has done this 1 time(s).  The following corrective action will be taken in 60000 milliseconds: Restart the service.
 
Error: (05/29/2020 05:14:48 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )
Description: The WMIs service terminated with the following service-specific error: 
%%3 = The system cannot find the path specified.
 
 
 
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GameHouse Games (HKLM-x32\...\GameHouse Games) (Version: 8.60.20 - GameHouse)
Google Chrome (HKLM-x32\...\Google Chrome) (Version: 83.0.4103.61 - Google LLC)
Google Update Helper (HKLM-x32\...\{60EC980A-BDA2-4CB6-A427-B07A5498B4CA}) (Version: 1.3.35.451 - Google LLC) Hidden
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Intel® Processor Graphics (HKLM-x32\...\{F0E3AD40-2BBD-4360-9C76-B9AC9A5886EA}) (Version: 21.20.16.4550 - Intel Corporation)
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (HKLM\...\{409CB30E-E457-4008-9B1A-ED1B9EA21140}) (Version: 14.8.0.1042 - Intel Corporation)
Intel® Wireless Bluetooth® (HKLM-x32\...\{9A287643-10C5-4463-B9D1-B2404CE18CCF}) (Version: 17.1.1529.1620 - Intel Corporation)
Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software (HKLM-x32\...\{8c595286-0f9e-42de-a0d4-969aba282637}) (Version: 20.50.0 - Intel Corporation)
Intel® Security Assist (HKLM-x32\...\{3D45BD48-F215-4C69-B23F-256C83D1D7F0}) (Version: 1.0.0.534 - Intel Corporation)
KMPlayer (remove only) (HKLM-x32\...\The KMPlayer) (Version: 4.0.6.4 - PandoraTV)
Malwarebytes version 4.1.0.56 (HKLM\...\{35065F43-4BB2-439A-BFF7-0F1014F2E0CD}_is1) (Version: 4.1.0.56 - Malwarebytes)
Microsoft Azure Information Protection (HKLM-x32\...\{21b41fcc-93c0-498f-a284-659d275b4076}) (Version: 1.54.59.0 - Microsoft Corporation)
Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 3 (SP3) (HKLM-x32\...\{90120000-0030-0000-0000-0000000FF1CE}_ENTERPRISE_{6E107EB7-8B55-48BF-ACCB-199F86A2CD93}) (Version:  - Microsoft)
Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 (HKLM-x32\...\ENTERPRISE) (Version: 12.0.6612.1000 - Microsoft Corporation)
Microsoft Office File Validation Add-In (HKLM-x32\...\{90140000-2005-0000-0000-0000000FF1CE}) (Version: 14.0.5130.5003 - Microsoft Corporation)
Microsoft OneDrive (HKCU\...\OneDriveSetup.exe) (Version: 20.064.0329.0008 - Microsoft Corporation)
Microsoft Teams (HKCU\...\Teams) (Version: 1.3.00.12058 - Microsoft Corporation)
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (HKLM-x32\...\{710f4c1c-cc18-4c49-8cbf-51240c89a1a2}) (Version: 8.0.61001 - Microsoft Corporation)
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========================= Devices: ================================
 
 
========================= Memory info: ===================================
 
Percentage of memory in use: 64%
Total physical RAM: 8097.83 MB
Available physical RAM: 2862.9 MB
Total Virtual: 9377.83 MB
Available Virtual: 2966.96 MB
 
========================= Partitions: =====================================
 
1 Drive c: (Acer) (Fixed) (Total:930.91 GB) (Free:242.11 GB) NTFS
2 Drive e: (Double Terra Power) (Fixed) (Total:1863.01 GB) (Free:511.53 GB) NTFS
 
========================= Users: ========================================
 
User accounts for \\DESKTOP-8ID5J9T
 
Administrator            DefaultAccount           Guest                    
karakas                  WDAGUtilityAccount       
 
 
**** End of log ****

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Hello daniel.karakas,

 

We can see a couple of issues going on in both Speccy and the MTB log but before elaborating can I ask a few questions;

 

Is there any pattern to the behaviour as in does it only happen if you are watching online videos or gaming etc.

 

What is the brand and model name or number of the PSU.

 

Operating System

Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Computer type: Desktop
Installation Date: 2020-03-15 5:45:21 AM
 
Was this a clean install of Windows 10 or an update from a previous version such 1809.
 

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Hi,

 

Thanks a mil for your reply and your tip.

 

Answers to your questions:

 

 

1. I haven't noticed any patterns often when downloading large files it happens and when my wife plays facebook games online. 

2. PSU: FSP 300-600tha(1) (see attached photo)

3. When I first bought the computer I believe I had to upgrade it to Windows 10 when I got home. This was several years ago, I have no idea or recollection of that march 15 update. That was the first day I used my computer in a month after coming home from vacation, so yes it was some sort of automatic update.

 

Thanks again!


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Thanks for the feedback  :thumbsup:

 

The two main things that I can see are high temperatures and evidence that an AV software has not been uninstalled properly, both could cause the issue that you are having.

 

Speccy shows that Defender is your AV protection but Avira is also detected by Speccy, see canned expanation and suggestion below, no rush with this as going offline now as I have an early start.

 

Antivirus
Antivirus: Enabled
Display Name: Windows Defender
Virus Signature Database: Up to date
 
Scheduler
2020-05-29 5:10 PM;: Adobe Flash Player PPAPI Notifier
2020-05-29 5:17 PM;: AviraScoutUpdateTaskMachineUA
2020-05-29 5:19 PM;: GoogleUpdateTaskMachineUA
2020-05-29 5:25 PM;: GoogleUpdateTaskMachineUA1d5795d68ddf9da
2020-05-29 10:03 PM;: Avira Safe Shopping Updater
2020-05-30 1:00 AM;: Adobe Acrobat Update Task
2020-05-30 4:19 AM;: GoogleUpdateTaskMachineCore
2020-05-30 7:25 AM;: GoogleUpdateTaskMachineCore1d5795d68c9915f
2020-05-30 2:17 PM;: AviraScoutUpdateTaskMachineCore
2020-05-30 6:37 PM;: OneDrive Standalone Update Task-S-1-5-21-1880840183-2522925994-863313883-1001
2020-06-01 8:33 AM;: ACCAgent
2020-06-02 1:50 PM;: AviraSystemSpeedupUpdate
 
Having more than one AV or Firewall installed on your computer is bad, it will slow down the computer, cause internet connection problems and leave you with no AV protection at all if they cancel each other out as they fight for resources.
 

Windows 8, 8.1 and 10 come with an improved Windows Defender, it offers the same real-time anti-virus/anti-malware protection as Microsoft Security Essentials. Windows Defender also shares the same malware signature definitions as Microsoft Security Essentials, and Forefront Endpoint Protection. Technically, Microsoft Security Essentials has not been renamed Windows Defender, or combined with it in Windows 8, 8.1 and 10.

 

If any AV product that you have is a paid for version you should always make sure that you have a copy of the product key kept somewhere safe just in case you ever wish to reinstall it.

Avira uninstall instructions here
 
If you stick with only Windows Defender, once any other AV has been correctly uninstalled, check to see if Windows Defender has auto enabled and allow it to update and carry out a full scan of your computer.  

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HI,

 

Avira had been uninstalled before installing MS Defender but there were some residue traces of Avira left . I think I was able to get rid of them. After doing that I installed a heat monitor, my 4 cores maxed out at between 54 and 58C. 

 

Thanks!


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What can`t speak can`t lie and you could see for yourself that Avira was detected by Speccy so it was there somewhere.

 

Can you post an updated Speccy url for us.


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Awesome, here is the new speccy:

 

http://speccy.pirifo...tcqyxldzVQpL13q

 

I notice those five instances of avira still running on the computer but have no idea how to get rid of them. I have used the  Avira Registry Cleaner that came from your link to avira page. I have also went in manually to delete all avira registry items I could find. 

 

Not sure what else to do.

 

Thanks!


Edited by daniel.karakas, 31 May 2020 - 12:23 PM.

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Lets see if we can get rid of Avira another way, no rush on my behalf as I will be going offline soon.

 

Post an Autoruns log for us, see here  

 

1: Extract the Autoruns Zip file contents to a folder.

2: Double-click the "Autoruns.exe".

3: Click on the "Hide Signed Microsoft and Windows Entries” option.

4: Go to File then to Export As or Save in some versions.

5: Save AutoRuns.txt file to known location like your Desktop > when you click on File > Save you will then get the option to Save as type, click the drop down tab, change it to Text and then click the Save button.

6: Attach to your next reply.

 

Tutorial here


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Thanks,

 

Please see attached file


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Nothing attached i`m afraid, can you try again for us.

 

After Choose file you then need to click on the Attach This File tab.


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Ooops.

 

Here it is.

 

Thanks!Attached File  DESKTOP-8ID5J9T.arn   3.91MB   288 downloads


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You have saved it as ARN when it needs to be saved as txt;

 

5: Save AutoRuns.txt file to known location like your Desktop > when you click on File > Save you will then get the option to Save as type, click the drop down tab, change it to Text and then click the Save button.

 


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Attached File  DESKTOP-8ID5J9T.txt   112.36KB   346 downloads

 

 

Sry sent the wrong one, here it is:


Edited by daniel.karakas, 01 June 2020 - 12:02 PM.

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All of the below are traces of Avira that are scattered around and need to be gotten rid of, create a new system restore point run Autoruns and delete all of the following, see the To Disable or Delete? info here once done, run Speccy and post the url for us.

 

 

+ "SystemSpeedupFoldersMenu" "" "" "File not found: C:/Program Files (x86)/Avira/System Speedup/Avira.SystemSpeedup.UI.ShellExtension.DLL" ""

 

+ "SystemSpeedupDesktopMenu" "" "" "File not found: C:/Program Files (x86)/Avira/System Speedup/Avira.SystemSpeedup.UI.ShellExtension.DLL" ""

 

+ "\Avira\System Speedup\SpeedupSysTray" "" "" "File not found: C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\System Speedup\Avira.SystemSpeedup.UI.Systray.exe" "" ""

+ "\Avira\System Speedup\TestScheduler" "" "" "File not found: C:\Program Files (x86)\Avira\System Speedup\Avira.SystemSpeedup.Core.Common.Starter.exe" "" ""

 

+ "ImDskSvc" "Avira Virtual Disk Driver Helper: Helper service for Avira Virtual Disk Driver." "Olof Lagerkvist" "c:\windows\system32\imdsksvc.exe" "2017-02-08 12:54 AM" ""

 

+ "scupdate" "Scout Update Service (scupdate): Keeps your Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG software up to date. If this service is disabled or stopped, your Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG software will not be kept up to date, meaning security vulnerabilities that may arise cannot be fixed and features may not work. This service uninstalls itself when there is no Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG software using it." "Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG" "c:\program files (x86)\avira\scout update\scoutupdate.exe" "2017-03-28 7:21 AM" ""
 
+ "scupdatem" "Scout Update Service (scupdatem): Keeps your Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG software up to date. If this service is disabled or stopped, your Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG software will not be kept up to date, meaning security vulnerabilities that may arise cannot be fixed and features may not work. This service uninstalls itself when there is no Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG software using it." "Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG" "c:\program files (x86)\avira\scout update\scoutupdate.exe" "2017-03-28 7:21 AM" ""
 
+ "ImDisk" "Avira Virtual Disk Driver: Disk emulation driver" "Olof Lagerkvist" "c:\windows\system32\drivers\imdisk.sys" "2017-02-17 2:07 AM" ""
 
 
 

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