AMD ATHLON 64 3400+ / 2.41 GHZ - 384 RAM COMPAQ PRESARIO Reformatted PC and still experiencing problems. Computer starts to load windows and suddenly freezes. Sometimes freezes at OS login. Can't seem to figure it out. Why is my pc constantly freezing

How to Perform a Clean Boot in Windows XP To help troubleshoot error messages or other issues when you cannot determine the cause of the issue, disable common startup programs, settings, and drivers to eliminate possible software conflicts when you start Microsoft Windows XP. This procedure is known as "clean booting." ------------- (Can be done by way of Windows Safe-Mode, if normal Windows does not work) A Description of the Safe Mode Boot Options in Windows XP logon as Administrator, but where it says RESTART, restart into normal Windows.) ------------- How to perform advanced clean-boot troubleshooting in Windows XP Print the articles for reference. ---------------- To find out what each Startup(or Process) item does or means, and any recommendation as to if you should close the process: Task List Programs Also look here if you want: The Process Library Not all found at each place. Each advertises their software product.

Freezes are usually hardware related. Reinstall XP with minimal hardware installed, then install each hardware one by one.