text: computer help! :[? whenever i try to run a program on my computer (internet, or other programs) my computer will semi-freeze and open the program 5 minutes later! i've ran all of my virus protection things (ad-aware, windows defender) and i still can't get rid of this problem. i've also tried switching off the main power consol and had it turned off for 10 mintues and there's still a problem. does anyone know how i can fix my computer? thank you! system mechanic 6.0 http://www.tucows.com/preview/208919  download the above program from the link above.  then install the 30-day trial offer.  it should correct your problems, just install and run the programs.  it should correct most problems.    another thing you can do is re-start the computer, hitting f8 while it re-starts.  then choose "restart in safe mode" and enter safe mode.  this will allow you to run other programs that might freeze up while testing windows in regular mode.  good luck!