Hi grimmson,
I would like you to look at the links again in Message 4please. It is important that you open each link and perform all of the troubleshooting steps in order to see this issue resolved. Although you may not feel it applies to the issue you are experiencing, the solutions offered can resolve the symptoms you are encountering. Here is an example of what you will find.
- If the computer locks up at random times or shortly after turning on the computer, the computer may be getting too hot or a hardware component might be failing.Use compressed air to keep the air passages in the system clean, free of dust and dirt. For more information, see Reducing Heat Inside the PC (desktop computers) (in English) or Reducing Heat Inside the PC (notebook computers) (in English).To test for a failing component, click Start
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, click All Programs , click PC Help & Tools , and then Hardware Diagnostic Tools . Run the System Test from the Test Scripts section on the left - skipping the CD-write tests during the test. Failed memory, processor, or graphics adapter tests are usually a sign of damage caused by heat. You can also run this test from startup if lockups occur most frequently in Windows. For more information, see HP Desktop PCs - Testing for Hardware Failures (Windows 7) (in English) or HP Notebook PCs - Testing for Hardware Failures (Windows 7 and Windows Vista) (in English).Hope this helps.
, click All Programs , click PC Help & Tools , and then Hardware Diagnostic Tools . Run the System Test