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Performance

Computer Keeps Freezing

The pointer, keyboard, or applications stop responding.

Safe first check

What you can do now

Record what was open at the time and allow one recovery period before forcing shutdown.

What the symptom can mean

This can come from a setting, connection, software, storage, power, or another component. Recent changes and the pattern you notice can help narrow it down without risking important files.

Helpful details to notice before your appointment

  • When the problem started
  • The exact message or behavior
  • What changed immediately beforehand
  • Whether important files are backed up

Most relevant service

Performance diagnosis for slow startup, freezing, overloaded storage, and applications that stop responding.

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