A laptop is a rather complicated technique that runs on high-tech software and there is nothing surprising in that time in his work problems begin to appear in the form of periodic hangs and an increase in query processing time user. This article will discuss the main reasons why a laptop may freeze after several minutes of operation, as well as ways to fix possible problems with the device.
Possible reasons for the laptop to freeze
The content of the article
- Possible reasons for the laptop to freeze
- What to do if the laptop freezes
- How to turn off the laptop when freezing
Before undertaking the correction of the problem, it will be useful to determine what could cause it. Among the most common causes of freezing of laptops, netbooks and some other mobile equipment, most experts distinguish:
- Lack of RAM resources.
- Overheating device.
- Malicious software.
- Hard drive problems.
- Excessive number of “inhibitory” entries in the registry.
- Lack of processor resources.
- Overloaded with programs "startup" system.
- Fragmentation of a solid-state drive, its overflow with files.
As you can see from the list, there can be many reasons for the computer to freeze, however all of them can be conditionally divided into software (malfunctions in the OS) and hardware (problems with "Iron").
Important! If the user is not able to independently find the cause of the freezes, then it is better for him to contact a similar problem in the service center, whose specialists will be able to accurately determine the cause of the problem and for a long time it eliminate.
What to do if the laptop freezes
When the device overheats, the user is advised to clean his coolers, as well as the case, from dust from the inside. This procedure is quite simple, but due to the fact that you have to work with small and fragile parts, not all users decide to conduct it independently. If the laptop is almost new and there is absolutely no place to take dust in it, it is recommended to purchase a special cooling stand for the device.
When it comes to work freezes due to lack of RAM or processor capacities, here the user has only two outputs:
- Do not use software that will overload the device;
- make a “upgrade” of the laptop, replacing the RAM with a more modern one.
A laptop is a fairly mobile device, and is often exposed to negative impacts such as shocks and light blows on the case during transport and transfer. It is these shocks that the Winchester is afraid of, one of the details on which the correct operation of the device may depend. It is possible to “cure” a partially damaged hard disk using a standard disk recovery program, but this method does not always help.
Important! Sometimes the so-called hard disk defragmentation can help. You can find this feature in the standard Start menu utilities. It is worth noting that sometimes the process of defragmentation can take a lot of time (especially if the disk is full of data), so you should be patient before turning it on.
If we talk about software dangers for the optimal operation of the "laptop", then viruses come to the fore here. The first decision of the user in most of these cases is to download a high-quality antivirus program (often free), however such programs sometimes along with themselves install many additional applications that will further slow down the work a laptop. The best solution would be special “lightweight” utilities without additional software (for example, the famous “Cure it” by Dr. Web).
As for cleaning the registry, there is also special software for it. The most popular utility for cleaning the registry from entries about remote programs is CCleaner. Use such software should be careful, checking everything that the program will offer to remove.
How to turn off the laptop when freezing
There are several ways to deactivate a dead-locked device that does not respond to clicks. The most common is the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Alt + Delete, which allows you to call the task manager or the shutdown menu. If the key combination does not help, experts recommend using the so-called emergency shutdown, in which you should hold down the power button of the device, and hold it for 3-5 seconds.
