Windows XP - TaskBar Freezes

Hello :)

I am experiencing an annoying problem. Each time I connect to the internet my taskbar freezes (Windows XP Home). I have to press alt+ctrl+del several times to unblock it (I'm not sure if this actually helps).

I downloaded all of Microsoft's critical updates and WinPatrol 6.0 but neither of these "efforts" helped.

I would really appreciate it if someone could help me out.

Thank You,
Akis

Give us a list of applications that are running when you connect to the net. Do you use a propitary software package or a generic dialup connection?

The cause is very broad at this point, let's narrow it down.

I am using a dial-up connnection.

I was aware of that, I meant, when you connect to the internet, do you use any special application to do it?

And, give us a list of what other applications are running in the background, such as virus scanners and firewalls.

Yesterday I downloaded and installed (Adaware 6 - Spybot S&D - SpyWareBlaster - ZoneAlarm). I cleaned up my pc but this did not fix the "Taskbar Freezing" problem.

Here are the processes that run in my background each time I connect to the internet:

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msnmsgr.exe
ctfmon.exe
CCAPP.EXE
vsmon.exe
usrbridg.exe
svchost.exe
tcpsvcs.exe
NAVAPSVC.EXE
mdm.exe
CCEVTMGR.EXE
spoolsv.exe
explorer.exe
svchost.exe (LOCAL SERVICE)
svchost.exe (NETWORK SERVICE)
svchost.exe (SYSTEM)
svchost.exe (SYSTEM)
lsass.exe
services.exe
winlogon.exe
csrss.exe
smss.exe
zonealarm.exe
taskmgr.exe
System
System Idle Process
----------------------------------------------------

Why are there 4 "svchost.exe" processes?

*I forgot to tell you that I have Norton Antivirus 2003 installed

i have the same problem
my modem is conexant i tried everything i've been using my pc for a long time and i changed nothing i dont know wt could have caused this
thanx

Akis7, i think this prob is not to do with type of connection but with the spybot progs. I had this same error after installing spysweeper. turns out i didnt check the log file to see which files it had pick up and just deleted the quarantined files. after the freezing occured, i checked the log files and it had removed some system files also. if you have system restore swited on (i didnt :( ) just roll back to b4 you installed the spy stuff, just stick with adaware, never had any probs with that.

hope this helps. :p

I'm having the same problem at the moment. I use Panda for Anti Virus, but I don't use any spy sweeper programs. I connect to the Internet, then the PC hangs. I have to disconnect and reconnect before the applications I have tried to access, will load. It's driving me mad.

Please help.

Hello :)

I am experiencing an annoying problem. Each time I connect to the internet my taskbar freezes (Windows XP Home). I have to press alt+ctrl+del several times to unblock it (I'm not sure if this actually helps).

I downloaded all of Microsoft's critical updates and WinPatrol 6.0 but neither of these "efforts" helped.

I would really appreciate it if someone could help me out.

Thank You,
Akis

I don't think its a modem problem. I also had a PCI 56K Tornado modem with a conexant chipset. Some people told me that the modem was responsible for the "taskbar freeze". The modem is not the case.
I upgraded to ISDN and now I have an external USB modem. I thought this would solve the problem... but nothing changed. The problem is still there.

If the cause is a software issue then I guess I have to format my drive cause I've been having this problem for over a year. (I really don't want to do that)

Any alternatives ?

HEEEEEEELP :eek:

I only registered with this website in order to assist anyone else who has this problem. I did, and I fixed it. I am not a computer expert, but I know how to find the information I want. :)

A google search on various phrases-- "taskbar freezes," "erratic mouse behavior," "windows xp taskbar problems"-- came up with many different possibilities.

It turns out this is a fairly rare issue.
The most common suggested solutions were these:
-Decrease cpu load (which CAN freeze the taskbar)... by elminating unnecessary programs from loading at startup.
-Install more ram. (Again, an issue related to load).
-Uninstall Norton Antivirus.
-More stuff, network related.

Among my searching, I notice a couple recurring peculiarities. For one, people had either installed some kind of antivirus (usually Norton). Another recurring theme is that people had installed microsoft's service pack 2 (which, as far as I can tell, does some annoying network junk that doesn't help the home user much?) The third peculiarity is that many of the people had built their own computer, and they didn't have the problem at first.

So.
Most of these people did not have cpu or load issues (neither did I, for the record; I built my computer with an asus socket 939 mobo, athlon 64 3500+, and 1gb of pc4000 kingston hyperx ram).
So the first two suggested solutions would not work.

However, when it came to the antivirus, a couple people mentioned something about "auto update."
Also, some people mentioned something about Windows Update.
Internet related stuff.

At last, I found some thread about NIC cards ("network interface card cards"... heh, yes, the crap is redundant).

People found that when they disabled the NIC card, they did not have the taskbar freezing problem.
I found the same when I tried.

In Device Manager my card was listed as Intel 21041-based PCI Ethernet Adaptor. Which sounds way too generic to me. I pulled the card out of my comp (a carry-over from my last computer, a Dell), and its barcode read "Farallon 8960785-00-02"... which I discovered, after some research, is from a no-good company based off of mars that keeps changing its name.

It's now practically extinct, having been taken over by Proxim. Which is still no-good and from mars. But at least it has a cooler name.



The problem? Very user-friendly (hah) Windows XP was installing the wrong driver by default.

The card I have by Farallon is so old that there aren't any Windows XP drivers for it.

Proxim's website didn't have my drivers. I had so much trouble finding exactly what I needed. Finally, I find one that MIGHT work at driverguide.com. And when I tried to run the setup? It said some crap about a LAN board not being found. Or whatever.

So, frustrated at Farallon and Proxim and beautiful women all over the world, I right clicked on the .inf file and installed it anyway. Just for the hell of it.

And voila. It worked. It's been fine for days now.



Conclusion:

Many people who had built their own computers had this problem because they used generic network cards from their old computers.

Pull your network card out of your computer. Use its barcode and brand name to locate the correct drivers via driverguide.com. Find SOME WAY to install the driver. And hit on that hot chick you see everyday because you're so happy your computer works.





Feel free to email me and tell me how much you love me, if this helps you. :D

esssek@hotmail.com

I just read your ENLIGHTING quote :grinthumb (I already fixed the problem before reading this). In my case I was using a cracked version of NAV 2003 (don't know if that was the case). I also have 512MB DDR (maybe if I had 1GB this wouldn't happen... but the thing is it didn't happen every single time .. it happened like 7 times out of 10.. sometimes I was lucky).
Now about the startup programs... maybe that was the case... but I couldn't find anything wrong with my startup programs.. everything was normal.
My A7V8X Asus motherboard has a built in ethernet adaptor (Broadcom 440X 10/100). In my case everything is cool with the NIC.

I bought my PC bout 1 year ago. It hadn't been formatted since then.
Because of this ongoing pain in the *** problem I thought it was time for something drastic... a good ol FORMAT of the c drive ( I couldn't take it anymore :p ).

I have a genuine copy of Windows XP HOME so i installed it after formatting my drive. Then I clean installed Windows XP Service Pack2. I also bought NAV 2005 and installed that too.

Conclusion:
Nothing works better than a good ol' format. Everything is back to normal now (AT LAST!!!!). No problems with a clean install of SP2 so far. All good for now. :bounce: :bounce: :giddy:

I am having a similar problem, sometimes when i connect to the internet via my external dsl modem, my taskbar freezes with the ballon still up. this ballon says connected at 576.6kbps. and sometimes my computer does not crash. other frequent times my computer can totally freeze causing me to reboot via reset button.

Does anyone no a solution to this dilema :confused: :wave:

Windows Xp Professional.
Sp 2
Amd Athlon 2500+ 1.8Ghz
2 x 256mb ram ddr
40gb hd

Have you checked to ensure that Windows' firewall is not on at the same time as your ZoneAlarm? SP2 turns on Windows' firewall by default. You should have only one firewall and one antivirus running at any time. Having two of either or both running gives mysterious problems.

You should also have either Windows System Restore or equivalent such as GoBack. Running both of them does not crash or hang the system but does slow it down significantly.

The system will also hang after some time when your memory (RAM and Pagefile) gets filled up. One or more of the processes may have what's called a memory leak. You need to (a) get more RAM, (b) increase the size of your Pagefile and/or (c) disable some of your background processes. Check the CPU Usage and PF Usage in the Performance tab of Windows Task Manager.

Also, if any of the processes is "phoning home" to a site which is very slow to respond your system/browser will appear to be hanging. The same can happen when you manually access a very slow site.

Lastly, you might want to check the Restricted Sites and cookies permissions in your Browser's Internet Options and the contents of the Hosts file in the C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc folder.

HTH

:wave: My paging file is set 800 mb, i dont think this is the problem, i only have 1 fire wall so it isnt that, iam still in a dilema without a conclusion so is there anyone that can help me??? :cool:

i had the same problem for long time. I hane tried almost everything. I had this problem both on my desktop and on my laptop pc. I found out that I had uninstalled windows messenger. That was the problem in my case. I re-installed windows messenger, and both desktop pc and laptop work perfect. If anyone found helpfull this post, please email me at vantipas@central.ntua.gr just from curiosity.

I have exactly the same problem with a HP compaq nx9030 and a HP pavilion ze4940ea. Both equipped with a Centrino 1,6 and 1,7 GHz; 512 MB RAM each.

The hardware of both laptops is very similar:
SoftV92 Data Fax Modem with SmartCP Vendor CXT with driver 7.12.8.0 dated 06/18/2004
Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG with driver 9.0.1.9 dated 10/29/2004 using Intel PROSet Wireless Software
Realtek RTL8139/810x with driver 5.618.015.2004 dated 11/15/2004


Freshly installed (Windows XP SP 2 Home / Pro) with newest available drivers. All Windows components/internal programs installed except MSN Explorer, Windows Messenger, Message Queuing and IIS.


No problem occured first when using internet access via LAN.

I recognized the problem for the first time with the HP nx9030 when using CISCO VPN Client version 4.0.x to connect to the University´s VPN server (using WLAN). After connecting with the VPN server the taskbar freezed up for about 5 minutes or so. But I was able to work with the programs already started/opened on my desktop. After about 5 minutes or so the taskbar was reachable/usable again.

On the HP pavilion ze4940ea everything went all right at first, too. Internet acces using LAN did function. But when I tried to establish a dial-up internet access using german Arcor as ISP with windows internal connection functions the taskbar freezed right after connection for about 5 minutes or so.


Over the weekend I completely reinstalled the HP compaq nx9030 (I think I just instaled the same programs as before) and even used WLAN at home. LAN and WLAN worked. Back at the Univesity I installed CISCO VPN client verion 4.6.00.0049 and everything workd fine even with the CISCO VPN client using LAN. BUT after switching on the WLAN module and trying to use CISCO VPN client over WLAN the taskbar freezed again.


I did the same (format, reinstalled everything) with the HP pavilion ze4940ea (which again is very similar to the nx9030 regaridng network card, Intel 2200BG WLAN card and so on using the same drivers). Again everything worked fine with internet access using LAN. BUT when trying to use a dial-up intenet access again the taskbar freezed for about 5 minutes.


In fact I uninstalled Microsoft Messenger in both cases before, but even reinstalling this program as mentioned above didn´t change anything.


UPDATE: I uninstalled Intel PROSet Wireless Software and just installed the WLAN cards driver version 9.0.0.60 dated 08/07/2004. At first it seemed to solve the problem using WLAN and Cisco VPN client but after about 1 minute or so the taskbar freezed again. The second time I tried it, it froze at once....

i agrre with you. the problem continues.... I use a cracked version of norton antivirus 2005. what about you?

No - every piece of software on my Laptop is legal.
I use Sophos Anti Virus which is the antivirus program of my University.

Conclusion till now: Everything works fine using LAN but as soon as I start to use a second network device (not parallel!) like the modem or WLAN VPN the taskbar freezes unregulary

iam now experiencing a new problem, my taskbar no longer freezes when connecting to the internet, my taskbar now freezes at start up :unch: i dont know why it is, will be anythign to do with my programs that run at start up :confused:

OK maybe it´s the Conexant Modem and/or audio driver provided via Windows Update from the Microsoft Homepage:


I just completely formated and reinstalled Windows XP SP2; I also installed all optional Windows components unter "Software" like monitoring programs and so on.

After that I just installed Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG with driver 9.0.1.9
dated 10/29/2004 using Intel PROSet Wireless Software from Intel Homepage.

And then I installed CISCO VPN Client 4.6.0.x

Everything went fine establishing an internet connection using WLAN and CISCO VPN.

After that I installed both Conexant Modem and Audio driver provided on Windows Update from the Microsoft Homepage and after that installation of those two drivers my taskbar freezes after establising an internet connection using WLAN und CISCO VPN. I get an established message and that´s it...

EDIT: It doesn´t seem to freeze every time. I restarted the Laptop again and was trying to establish a connection and everything went fine. After disconnecting, switching off WLAN, switching on WLAN and reestablishing a WLAN VPN connection the taskbar freezed.

UPDATE: Maybe it is this Conexiant Audio driver


AT ALL OTHER USERS: Could you please describe which hardware you are using? Are you all using a notebook? Which hardware? Something from Conexiant?

Hm, very strange. Right now I did nearly the same as before:

Windows XP SP 2 (but without the additional windows software compotents)
CISCO VPN Client
Intel WLAN Software
Conexant Aduio Driver

everything seemes to work


After installing the additional windows software components the problem occurs again.


OK, I deinstalled the additional windows software components. After that with the first try everything worked. I tried it a second time and - taskbar freezed again.

OK, I think I know what it is - the additional windows components like "network services", "additional monitoring programs" "additional file and print services".

I reinstalled Win XP SP2 again but didn´t intsall these components - and it works. At least till now.

I reinstalled Win XP SP2 on my second HP notebook - again without the addiotional windows software components mentioned above - and it works - also with dial-up networking

It doesn´t help by the way, if you just uninstall these additional components - you have to completely format and reinstall Windows XP SP2.

I had the same problem with the taskbar freezing on me for several minutes when I would first connect to the internet (dial-up).

I am running WinXP SP2 Home Ed.

These are the steps I have taken to resolve this issue:

1) Stopped and disabled the following services:
a) SSDP Discovery Service: This service is responsible for querying a network for possible Plug and Play devices. It uses port 1900. A little history: when I connected to the internet, I configuared the Windows Firewall not to allow exceptions. This included the UDP port 1900 that is part of the UPnP Framework (UPnP = Universal Plug and Play). After doing that, the taskbar would freeze after I connected to the internet. After a little research, I discovered the purpose of UPnP and the SSDP Discovery Service and it's need to connect though port 1900. When I configuared Windows Firewall to allow this port, the taskbar no longer froze. However, since I did not need this service on my network, I chose to disable it.
b) Univeral Plug and Play Host Service: This service is responsible for hosting UPnP devices to a network for sharing with other computers that comply with the UPnP Framework protocol. Since I did not need this service, I disabled it.
2) NOTE: Please be careful when changing the registry as your computer may become unbootable/unusable if incorrect postings are made, changed or deleted. I posted a registry change to disable UPnP discoveries: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\DirectPlayNATHelp\DPNHUPnP]
"UPnPMode"=dword:00000002

After appling these changes, I have not had a problem with the taskbar freezing since -- not even once.

Hope this helps those having this problem.

Michael

PS. If you are wondering if disabling the services outlined in the steps above will disable the Plug and Play features in WinXP for any device you connect to your computer...it will NOT. The "Plug and Play" Service is responsible for that and is seperate from the Universal Plug and Play Host and the SSDP Discovery Services.

Just in case the questioned arose.

Alright, so my problem is similiar, not sure if its the same as above or not.
My taskbar freezes when starting up windows (connected to internet or not). When I hover over it, my cursor just turns into an hourglass as if it was loading. It also wont open Internet Explorer or Taskmanager. It just became this way like overnight some how, I have not installed anything. The taskbar will eventually load after I leave it alone for about 15 minutes... same as if I don't log on. If I leave it at the Logon window for about 15 min and then log on then it runs fine without problem also.

Still, very annoying problem. Just today I tried to install SP2 with windows update, but everytime I click on a windows update link a blank explorer pops up as if it was loading and just freezes that IE window. (not sure if that is related to the same problem or not)

I have run a PandaScan, used like Spybot and Adaware, and this thing called security task manager to check to see if there was any threatening processes. Nothing that has fixed the problem.

I would reformat/reinstall but I don't have a Windows XP CD. And i'm not sure how that would work with having to re-activate my version of windows.

Anyways, if anyone has any idea what this could be, please let me know! Thanks.

I have resolved the issue by stopping and disabling IPv6 Helper Service. (I have no idea why it was installed in the first place.) Go to Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Services, open IPv6 Helper Service, stop it and change its Startup type to Disabled.

I just followed the instructions from auditordude27 and voilla my machine runs smoothly agian. not sure if it was a windows update or the domain change we had internally. but all of a sudden my taskbar froze, explorer would freeze and and I could only switch between apps using the alt-tab shortcut.
switsching off the upnp service, and adding the reg key while I was at it, as well as switching off the firewall service which was running although I had the xp firewall disabled seems to have solved the issue.

I suggest to anyone having such a problem to start off with disabling all services you really don't need.
I learned this lesson only after formatting and resinstalling my machine.

I'm SOOOO Glad i found this thread!!

I'm running a Compaq presario V1000 notebook (much similar to the hp nx series)

The notebook was running perfectly well.

As it came with 256mb ram, After 6 months of use i decided to add another 512mb ram. .Total ram 768 mb ram.

Thats when my taskbar started freezing. Occassionally it would freeze. It woould be reproduced when i closed my notebook's screen. (my notebook is configured to "do nothing" when i close the computer lid)

The taskbar would also occassionally freeze up as it liked.

I tried the solution posted by auditordude but it didn't work..

Anyone got any more ideas to help me out with this problem?

Try this - http://www.xp-antispy.org/ -
It helpped me :bounce:

no more ideas?
why does my taskbar freeze?!! while the programs and icons on the desktop still work?

1. My taskbar freezes for 5-15 minutes, when computer connects to Internet.
I'm trying to ctr+alt+del. Doesn't work.
Then suddenly all the actions start to pop-up.
I've changed register of Outlook for:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Exchange\Exchange Provider]
"Rpc_Binding_Order"=
from "ncalrpc,ncacn_ip_tcp,ncacn_spx,ncacn_np,netbios,ncacn_vns_spp"
to "ncacn_ip_tcp,ncacn_spx,ncacn_np,netbios,ncacn_vns_spp,ncalrpc"
As it was mentioned in some postings.
It’s have changed for a while. But then I realized my language bar from Taskbar disappeared. I restored it and the problem returned again.

2. My internal firewall is showing-on on security center even in firewall configuration window it's off.

This is my system info:
OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 Build 2600
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Type X86-based PC
Processor x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 4 GenuineIntel ~2017 Mhz
BIOS Version/Date Award Software, Inc. ASUS P4SGX-MX ACPI BIOS Revision 1005, 11/06/2003
SMBIOS Version 2.3
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)"
Total Physical Memory 640.00 MB
Available Physical Memory 338.30 MB
Total Virtual Memory 2.00 GB
Available Virtual Memory 1.96 GB
Page File Space 2.16 GB

This taks are running:
acrotray.exe
alg.exe
ccapp.exe
ccevtmgr.exe
ccsetmgr.exe
cdac11ba.exe
cidaemon.exe
cidaemon.exe
cisvc.exe
csrss.exe
ctfmon.exe
excel.exe
explorer.exe
helpctr.exe
helpsvc.exe
iexplore.exe
iexplore.exe
lsass.exe
navapsvc.exe
nmbgmonitor.exe
npfmntor.exe
pdvdserv.exe
services.exe
smagent.exe
smc.exe
smss.exe
sndsrvc.exe
spbbcsvc.exe
spoolsv.exe
starwindservice.exe
svchost.exe
svchost.exe
svchost.exe
svchost.exe
svchost.exe
svchost.exe
symlcsvc.exe
system
system idle process
tcpsvcs.exe
wdfmgr.exe
winlogon.exe
wmiprvse.exe


I have:
Norton Antivirus 2005
Sygate FireWall pro
SiS 900-Based PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter
Router-Linksys 2.4Ghz 802.11b


Any ideas???
Thank you!

Ryder

I never had a taskbar freeze problem after I got my Compaq Presario V1000 notebook. Centrino 1.5Ghz wireless-b

I upgraded my ram from 256 to 768mb. before any freezing happened.


I took my notebook to my friends plac, used his wifi and then my taskbar started freezing. I used my Notebook in my dad's house, plugged into his network thru his HUB (not a router or switch) then it started freezing. I used my new D-link Router via LAN it froze occassionally and wifi froze all the time.
(hubs are slow)

I had initially thought that my new ram was the culprit but after i did the following the problem went away permanantly.

I reconfigured my network, threw away the Dlink router, used another modem router and the problem was solved.

I have tried many of the methods in this forum but to no avail.

I have settled into one conclusion.. The reason why the taskbar freezes is because the network is slow and/or lagging.

Improve your network and all the taskbar freezing will go away

At least this solution worked for me..

I have a notebook ASUS Z9000R with wireless, connected to the same router and never had this problem.

Ryder

I have a notebook ASUS Z9000R with wireless, connected to the same router and never had this problem.

Ryder

1 ok.. i didn't mention that my slow network had a strange configuration. It was a dlink 714p+ wireless router connected with a fixed IP to an Aztech modem router on DHCP. (Connected router to router). This may have slowed down the network somewhat. Don't know why.It was so slow i would also get a timeout while uploading. Needless to say that when i realized that this configuration was the problem i promptly changed it. Now i'm connected directly via LAN to the modem router. No problem with the taskbar freezing, no problem on uploading or downloading. The wireless router is still networked and i only use it when I move my noteboook around the house, for minimal data transfer.

What i'm trying to say is that my taskbar froze because of the slow internet connection.

Those who still have the taskbar freeze problem, just plug you computer into a proven higher speed internet connection (or any connection which doesn't have this problem).. Try and see if the problem is stilll there..


2. I notice that mostly the compaq and HP notebooks are affected by this problem. Mebbe because its a first generation centrino. I've got loads of ram so that can't be the problem..

I have a notebook ASUS Z9000R with wireless, connected to the same router and never had this problem.

Ryder


wait ..

what do you mean you never had this problem.. isn't your taskbar freezing now?

Unlike you guys' taskbar freezing for about five minutes, mine is COMPLETELY frozen. When I start up the computer, I am able to log in. Afterwards, I would move the cursor to the taskbar and it would have that waiting symbol. Apparently, it doesn't go away. So the only way to run programs for me, is to use task manager. But even task manager won't work UNLESS I disable explorer.exe on the processes. In doing so, I am able to launch Mozilla. Everything is fine this way except there is no taskbar and no icons. Also, solutions I've tried are disabling some startup programs that was not common at startup, did a system restore and it worked. I mean literally. It was fine when it restored, but when I restart, it goes back to its normal stage: FREEZING. I tried system restore twice and the same problem occurred. I'm running out of ideas. Also, when I try to open Control.exe on Windows Task manager, it just freezes after a few seconds. Safe mode is no good idea, it is the same as running it regularly. I desperately need help, and this computer is not even a year old! If anyone can help I'd greatly appreciate it!

Unlike you guys' taskbar freezing for about five minutes, mine is COMPLETELY frozen.


Disconnect your Lan cables, switch off your wireless and boot the computer, does it freeze?

If the computer works well without connecting to the net, then its the slow network fault.
Contact your systems admin to speed up the net, or do some modifications to your network.

If you have disconnected to the net and the problem still arises then its probably a windows problem, ask Microsoft for support

I am having exactly the same problem, only sometimes, other things start freezing too. My problem was the ctfmon.exe. I suggest you open task manager before connecting to the internet and end the process ctfmon.exe and see if it works then. If it doesn't, then I have no idea what's wrong.

Hi everyone (new member)

I had this problem but it totally froze my computer

when i started up it just completely froze and i couldnt do anything even after waiting for an hour so i rebooted in safe mode and had a look at some of the applications running in the taskbar (the bottom right)

This may only help those of you who have desktop x installed

the problem was the desktop x program was trying to load up and it crashed everything so I uninstalled it in safe mode.

If you dont have desktop x installed try removing any other applications that run in the taskbar as they will probably sort out the problem

Of course if the problem still occurs after trying everything then just wipe ur computer it allways works!

Hope this helps :wave:

jpk

I tried solution provided by eric5b and it worked. Many thanks.

I have two computers. One is stationary which is main computer,I have problem with. Another is Notebook, with this I don't have problem at all. They both connected to internet through the router. Notebook wireslessly and stationtry through cabel.

Ryder_5ca

I just disconnected stupid thing and everithing is just fine!!!!!

Thanks eric5b,

Ryder_5ca

I have two computers. One is stationary which is main computer,I have problem with. Another is Notebook, with this I don't have problem at all. They both connected to internet through the router. Notebook wireslessly and stationtry through cabel.

Ryder_5ca

I struggled with my problem for atleast 5 months. As soon as I connected to my ISP, my system froze for 5 minutes. I mean frozen. I had to wait for 5 minutes and everything came back to life. I implemented the solution from Eric5b to disable IPV6 and I have now not had the problem for over a week. IPV6 is experimental code supplied by microsoft in XP, but their is no support. IPV4 is what is currently used for Internet traffic. IPV6 will be the next version but not for some time. Hope this is helpful.

I beleive it was Norton Antivirus Liveupdate to blame for sucking my scarce 512 Mb memory. The problem has gone forever after I have disabled this option. Also just in case I have disabled Windows Automatic Updates using Microsoft Management Console.

I have met with this problem 2 days ago.And i was suspicious about a virus or a worm.But tried a hard scan with not only Norton/McAffe also Hjackthis,Spyboot etc.But my computer was clear.So i understand the problem is not a Virus or something.
2 Days ago while Windows was shutting down, i pluged my usbdisk off.Then i return to my computer.VODAAA---taskbar not responding and giving me sound as failure.
Then i did all prosudure as explaine above.Then understood it's not a virus but a software problem.Then i started to search which programme can cause this.Opened all programs.And BINGO...when i tried to reach Cubase Sx 3,0...It has not opened.It was the last program that i used when decided the turn off the Windows XP.
First i tried that tool which fixes the Taskbar problem.It fixes but when i restart problem it happened again.
Final Solution : I uninstall Cubase Sx3 totaly,also registry entries.
And taskbar is normal.

I have met with this problem 2 days ago.And i was suspicious about a virus or a worm.But tried a hard scan with not only Norton/McAffe also Hjackthis,Spyboot etc.But my computer was clear.So i understand the problem is not a Virus or something.
2 Days ago while Windows was shutting down, i pluged my usbdisk off.Then i return to my computer.VODAAA---taskbar not responding and giving me sound as failure.
Then i did all prosudure as explaine above.Then understood it's not a virus but a software problem.Then i started to search which programme can cause this.Opened all programs.And BINGO...when i tried to reach Cubase Sx 3,0...It has not opened.It was the last program that i used when decided the turn off the Windows XP.
First i tried that tool which fixes the Taskbar problem.It fixes but when i restart problem it happened again.
Final Solution : I uninstall Cubase Sx3 totaly,also registry entries.
And taskbar is normal.


yea,you are right.cubase is problem.i also have cubase sx beacuse i am professional audio engineer and musician and decide to install it in my studio.but,cubase needs ****in dongle check.(piece of hardware)and cubase h2o driver is not compatibile with windows or something and then causing conflicts and errors.i uninstall it and removed h20 driver for that dongle from startup and now is everything fine.damn dongle,damn cubase:D

Hello there
I became a member just to answer this question of task bar freezing ,I suffered from it from it for several days , I even read the replies here but none worked .
I found the solution in another forum (I think I am not allowed to write the link )
BUT here it is and it works miracles :
Go to start;run and type regedit. Press enter.
Navigate to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StuckR ects

Highlight Stuckrects in the left pane right click on it and delete.
Reboot. Windows will create a new taskbar.

Good luck to all
Aziz