Freezes during "All Windows"

Hey everyone,
My computer periodically freezes when I move the cursor to the lower-left corner (which I have designated as "all windows"). I can see that it starts the animation, but only for a VERY brief moment before the freeze.
I've had some heating issues with my computer too, which may be related. The computer gets to about 75degrees, which doesn't seem too high to me, but is enough to be symptomatic (I get graphic glitches, and perhaps these freezes as well).
If anyone has any input, I'd love to hear it.
Cheers,
Adam

Sorry for the late response; I have been away from home so I still haven't been able to check that.
But one thing I have noticed is that, when I have the powercable plugged in, I can restart fine. Or shut down even. No wait, just does it straight away.
But still has the problem when I'm not plugged into the power.
Is this a common case?
Thanks again.

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