Windows 10: PC randomly 'freezing'

Discus and support PC randomly 'freezing' in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; audio will all of a sudden stop, the desktop freezes, i can use the start button but taskbar unresponsive, but i can't turn off using the shut down... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/ShadowRocks2, Dec 22, 2020.

  1. /U/SHADOWROCKS2
    /u/ShadowRocks2 Win User

    PC randomly 'freezing'


    audio will all of a sudden stop, the desktop freezes, i can use the start button but taskbar unresponsive, but i can't turn off using the shut down button bc it doesnt respond, it randomly happens and i dont know whats causing it, any suggestions?

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    /u/ShadowRocks2, Dec 22, 2020
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  2. MOUNTAIN DEW
    Mountain Dew Win User

    Windows 10 freezes randomly


    I had already tried turning off fast startup, to no avail.
    Will look at the list you provided, thanks. Hard to do when computer freezes on the Windows loading screen though. *Biggrin
    I had tried that as well... no result.
     
    Mountain Dew, Dec 22, 2020
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  3. PRECIOUSLEB
    PreciousLeb Win User
    Windows 10 freezes randomly

    Hi,

    To better assist you regarding Windows 10 which freezes randomly, please provide the following:

    • Which is the last Windows update build you've applied to the computer?
    • Are there any third party applications that are currently installed?
    Furthermore, we suggest that you do a BIOS update to your computer. Here are the steps:

    • Check the motherboard manufacturer's website to find the specific model of your motherboard.
    • Go to the computer manufacturer's website.
    • Look for the computer model that you're using.
    • You should find any available BIOS update.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    PreciousLeb, Dec 22, 2020
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  4. KAMILANWAR
    kamilanwar Win User

    PC randomly 'freezing'

    Windows 10 freezes randomly


    Turning off fast startup helped with this issue for another user on a different forum. For newbies, see steps Windows 10 Freezes Randomly.
     
    kamilanwar, Dec 22, 2020
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