Windows 10: Frozen PC unusable

Discus and support Frozen PC unusable in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I cannot use my PC. It is booting OK but nothing can be run. There is an endlessly rotating busy circle displayed whenever I click an app or other... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by clayto, Jul 7, 2020.

  1. CLAYTO
    clayto Win User

    Frozen PC unusable


    I cannot use my PC. It is booting OK but nothing can be run. There is an endlessly rotating busy circle displayed whenever I click an app or other file. I have seen this before but it has ended after a short delay, this time it is unending. None of the usual fixes I have such, as Super F4, Kill It All or Explorer Restart are working. I have to close down by using power off. But on reboot it is still frozen. When it happened befor I assumed it was due to insufficient RAM being available but it happens now even when RAM usage is reported as between 50% and 70%, the usual working level.

    What is causing this and what can I do about it? I am having to send this from my Android Tablet.

    :)
     
    clayto, Jul 7, 2020
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  2. JESRAEL BOR
    Jesrael Bor Win User

    Frozen Computer

    Hi,

    We would like to know the status of the concern you have posted here in the Community forum. Kindly answer the following questions for us to provide you with an accurate troubleshooting suggestions.

    • When you turn your computer ON, on what screen does it freezes? If you can, kindly post here the screen shot of this frozen window.
    • Have you made any recent changes on your computer prior to encountering this issue?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    We look forward to your post.

    Regards.
     
    Jesrael Bor, Jul 7, 2020
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  3. ANANDSAP123
    anandsap123 Win User
    PC Build Steps

    Ok just because I like steps i am going to create some steps. Please give me the stamp of approval/disapproval
    • Install system in case
      • Remember to connect SSD and optical to same SATA ports on motherboard
    • Turn on PC
    • setup HDD
    • run blend test in prime95 for 30-60 min
      • run realtemp at the same time
    • While in Prime95 test
      • if CPU goes above 70c in RealTemp, I have a leaky CPU
      • if my system locks up or blue screens, there is an instability in the system somewhere
      • if my system does not lock up or blue screen, my CPU is not damaged and I am in the clear!
    What do you guys think??
     
    anandsap123, Jul 7, 2020
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  4. JESRAEL BOR
    Jesrael Bor Win User

    Frozen PC unusable

    Frozen Computer

    Hi Cindy,

    In order for us to help you with your frozen computer, kindly answer the following questions:

    • When you turn your computer ON, on what screen does it freezes? If you can, kindly post here the screen shot of this frozen window.
    • Have you made any recent changes on your computer prior to encountering this issue?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    We look forward to your post and we appreciate your response.

    Regards.
     
    Jesrael Bor, Jul 7, 2020
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