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Computer Freezes or Stops Responding

Category: Performance Last Updated: Jan 14, 2026
Symptoms
System hangs
Apps show not responding
Frequent forced restarts

Likely causes
Low memory
Disk saturation
Driver issues
Overheating
Failing storage

Fix
Close frozen apps
Restart
Check CPU memory and disk usage
Install updates
Free disk space
Run disk health check
Ensure good airflow

When to contact IT
Freezing happens daily
Disk errors appear
Problem affects multiple users