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Computer Freezes After 5 Minutes But Is OK After Reboot!

Just recently my desktop PC freezes about 5 minutes after starting. The ctrl
alt del keys dont work and the only way to restart it is by using the reset
button or the mains switch. After doing this the PC then runs normally for as
long as it is in use.
I am running Windows XP and use Kaspersky Internet Security version 8.
This PC is only 4 months old and did not have this problem when first
purchased.
I have also noticed recently that it is taking a long time to open fairly
small Word and Excel files, up to 30 seconds in some cases.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Nov 15 '08 #1
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