Windows 10: Random freezes

My computer is freezing randomly. It becomes unresponsive and I have to do a hard shut-down. It is completely random, sometimes it happens when I'm gaming and sometimes when the PC is idle or just using the browser. Sometimes, I can use the PC for several hours without it freezing, other times it freezes after 10 minutes. I have done a complete re-install of the windows system but it didn't help. I do not know why it freezes, but this problem began after the latest windows update which was released this month October 2023. Any help would be appreciated!

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Random freezes or shut downs

Completely random freezing/shutdowns on a system with no recent hardware changes, and hard drive, memory, and PSU fine, usually means a software issue (file corruption or malicious software). I suggest following DavidV's recommendations.

 

Random Crash/Freeze on Build 10130


Hello everyone.

I have been running the Windows 10 preview for the last few months and other than a driver issue here or there, did not experience any real problems. However, with the last update to build 10130, I have been experiencing a random crash/freeze that manifests itself in one of two ways:

1. If I step away from the computer and come back before the monitor is set to go to sleep, I will come back to a frozen cursor, unable to do anything.
2. If I step away from the computer and come back after the monitor has gone to sleep, I will come back to a black screen, unable to do anything.

In both cases, I have to hold the power button in to shut down the computer for a restart.

Any direction or help would be greatly appreciated.

 

Random freezes or shut downs

Hrrmmmm... but wouldnt formatting and reinstalling windows fix the issue since the virus/trojan/spyware isnt on the system any longer?