My Computer keeps freezing
There are many reasons why your computer might freeze or “lockup”. One problem with many older computers is hard drive space. In this respect we mean “capacity” or if you like, the size of your computers library (information store), where all of your data (just like books) is kept or in this case, digitally stored. When you run out of room, it may run slow and eventually freeze.
Another that rings true for the same era and type of computer most likely results from the amount of ram or “memory”, having very little ram will seriously impede a computers performance, and in some cases it may in fact make the computer grind to a halt or “lockup” as we call it. ! It may just freeze in its tracks. !!
Another that rings true for the same era and type of computer most likely results from the amount of ram or “memory”, having very little ram will seriously impede a computers performance, and in some cases it may in fact make the computer grind to a halt or “lockup” as we call it. ! It may just freeze in its tracks. !!
With modern computers these problems are less prominent due to better and faster technology (including ram and hard drive space). More likely however, as technologies evolve and more companies make the individual parts for both the hardware, (the part you see and feel) and software, (the part you use onscreen) at some point incompatibilities will arise.
Companies and vendors make all efforts to see their products work with mainstream technologies although as time advances, so do the challenges to have their products work alongside others. These incompatibilities can cause computers to lockup, the computer gets to a point where it no longer knows what else to do and consequently freezes. In some cases a “reboot” may be the only way out.
Companies and vendors make all efforts to see their products work with mainstream technologies although as time advances, so do the challenges to have their products work alongside others. These incompatibilities can cause computers to lockup, the computer gets to a point where it no longer knows what else to do and consequently freezes. In some cases a “reboot” may be the only way out.
Because individuals have specific needs and requirements, consequentially this leads to so many possible combinations that inevitably not all will be accommodated for. Thus it is unrealistic to expect all computing and IT companies to have all the answers and solutions to every conceivable problem. You must be mindful of the fact that the majority of these companies etc, mostly provide services and backup support for their product only.
For the most part, whether a lockup condition be attributed to software or hardware, sure enough at some stage you computer will quite likely freeze. Oddly enough this only seems to happen just when you need to save something, or are perhaps in the middle of an important project or assignment etc.
With this insight always make a habit of saving as you go, or auto-save your work so that it is written to the hard drive. This way if your computer chokes and you get the dreaded “Not Responding” message, once you cease the non-responsive application or program, your work may have been saved.
With this insight always make a habit of saving as you go, or auto-save your work so that it is written to the hard drive. This way if your computer chokes and you get the dreaded “Not Responding” message, once you cease the non-responsive application or program, your work may have been saved.
So what do we do when our computer no longer wants to play ?
How do you free this monster from the arctic grip of frozen shackles ?
How do you “unfreeze” this frustration magnet.!!
Well thankfully there are two fairly reliable ways.
How do you free this monster from the arctic grip of frozen shackles ?
How do you “unfreeze” this frustration magnet.!!
Well thankfully there are two fairly reliable ways.
Allow me to introduce you to the Windows Task Manager. This is a default application in Windows that is useful for shutting down or closing non-responsive programs. Task manger displays which program or application may be causing a problem, and usually lets you shut it down. It can also tell you about what processes (programs etc) are running, and even which ones are hogging all of your memory. Perhaps the most important feature of task manager we need to explore at this time is the “End Task” feature.
To Launch the task manager, press Ctrl, Alt, Del, or put simply hold down the Ctrl button while you also hold and press the Alt and Delete buttons. You will then be presented with the Task Manager as shown below.
To Launch the task manager, press Ctrl, Alt, Del, or put simply hold down the Ctrl button while you also hold and press the Alt and Delete buttons. You will then be presented with the Task Manager as shown below.
After you have opened the task manager, you can now identify the device or program culprit that is either, not responding or has frozen your computer. All you have to do now is click on the offending program and then click “End Task” at the bottom. You can also right-click and select end task.
You must keep in mind the fact that when you choose to end a task via task manager, your work will not be saved and will be lost. This is why we recommend that you save as you go.
This method usually allows you to reload the frozen program but not always. If it does not reload and your computer is still frozen, you can try clicking from the task manager menu and click “Shutdown”, and Restart.
Should you find this unsuccessful and your computer still refuses to budge, you need to bring out the big guns and perform what is known as a “Power Soft Off”.
This is another name for shutting down the computer by using the start button on the computer case. This is the same button you press to turn on the computer. If task manager could not shutdown and reboot your machine, press and hold this button in for 5 or 7 seconds or so. This will now shutdown your computer, after that reboot as if you were turning it on.
With all the above we are only offering a bandaid of sorts, it is almost impossible to show someone what to do for all lockups since their causes are so varied and vast. But hopefully this should allow you to get your skates on and continue working.