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How can I fix Computer Freeze?

I have a refurbished IBM Thinkpad T42, running windows XP and uses a wireless card. My problem is when I insert the wireless card the computer freezes up. I can't even get the network or anything set up because as soon as I insert the card it freezes.
R Bullock, March 2010
It sounds like the drivers are not correctly installed and are corrupting, try booting windows into "Safe-Mode" (pressing F8 repeatedly whilst booting up to reveal advanced startup menu), once in safe mode, plug in card and then right click "my Computer" (XP) or "Computer" (Vista, 7 etc), click "Properties" then "Device manger", once in there a list of hardwre devices installed on yur computer will show up, check eacjh one to see if your device is conflicying with another hardware device (a red "X" or a yellow "?" sign may appear...if it soes then youve found the culprit, try re-installing the drivers, or roll back driver to an erlier version, that should sort your problem hope this helps

DavDog, August 2010
link Click here to see other fixes for IBM T42.