Tip #740 - Frozen Computer Options
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Q:
Sometimes my computer freezes up. Is there something I can do besides shutting
it off to get it working?
A:
Sometimes Windows will get itself all tied into a bunch and there is no choice
but to cut the power to your computer and restart (you should wait at least
10 seconds before re-booting).
But before you do something so drastic, try pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Del buttons
first (hold down Ctrl , then Alt , then Del ).
If you use the Ctrl+Alt+Del key combination, you'll find that a box will appear
that allows you to choose the offending program from a list and force it to
shut down. In fact, it may even have the words "not responding" next to it
on this list. Just click the "End Task" button to shut the individual program
down. If you get another box a few seconds later asking you to wait or "End
Task," choose to End task.
Finally, if you notice that your computer just freezes after awhile, especially
if it takes about the same amount of time to freeze each time you use it, you
may have a problem with overheating.
Make sure the computer has plenty of room to breathe—several inches all the
way around is the minimum. If you're blocking vents, you're asking for trouble.
Also, remember that some computers have vents on the bottom of the case, so
if you stick it on a shag carpet, you may be blocking airflow. Oh, if you do
suspect overheating is a problem (and the machine has plenty of ventilation
room), checking the CPU fan may be a good idea too.
~ Steve
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