Windows freezes after hours of inactivity?

> Richard Chyzy wrote:
>

> > Hi,...When I leave my computer on and logoff when I go to work, when I
> > come back and logon, its like it froze up?...It never did this before,
> > I just recently reformated and installed xp again but was having
> > problems getting the correct ati video drivers installed, could this
> > be the problem still?...any idea's?....Im not using the welcome
> > screen...thanks rick

>
> It could be drivers, but from your description I'd check whether your
> computer is overheating. Open the case and observe what is going on.
> You didn't say which ATI card you have, but if it is a late-model one
> with a fan, I'd check the fan on it, too. Also, look in your Event
> Viewer (from the Adminstrative Tools applet in Control Panel) for
> clues.
>
> Malke
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