im running windows XP and downloads on mIRC make my computer freeze, then disconnect from the internet, and finally crash. occasionaly, if i touch absolutely nothing after i start the d/l, it is able to finish. i think it's a problem with a device driver but i don't know which one. anybody know what might be wrong or what device driver might conflict with mIRC? I would really appreciate any help.

which version of mIRC do you use?

if 6.03: upgrade to 6.12
if 6.12: make sure you do not auto accept transferes and auto minize because this is a new exploit (use the search function on this forum to see more info)