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The tag 'locking up' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Windows computers that freeze or become unresponsive, often requiring a hard reboot. Common themes include random freezing during idle periods, crashes after startup, and issues linked to specific hardware like network adapters or new modems. Users report problems on Windows 7, Vista, and other versions, with some finding temporary fixes through System Restore or safe mode. Troubleshooting steps mentioned include checking event logs, testing different network connections, and considering a fresh OS reinstall. The content focuses on identifying causes such as driver conflicts, malware aftermath, or hardware incompatibility, and seeking solutions for persistent lockups.
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    Windows 7 I dont know what is wrong -freezing locking up and restarting

    I have searched the web for different answers onthis. It looks like on most of the post people posted issues and logs specificto them. So I do apologize if this is reposted. I am currently trying to work on my grandma'scomputer. She said she recently had a virus and had someone come out and...
    • xx8josh9xx
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    • comcast computer dell event viewer freezing hard drive hardware internet access locking up logs malwarebytes memory test modem performance realtek restart support troubleshooting virus wifi
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 Professional 64bit freezing/locking up randomly

    Sorry for the long post but I wanted to give as much info as possible. I recently built a new system and installed Windows 7 Professional 64 bit. Ever since I built it the system has had a problem where it will freeze at random times. When it freezes the mouse simply stops moving and the...
    • Bott99
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    • clean boot drivers event viewer freezing gaming graphics card hard drive idle kernal error locking up memory test motherboard operating system power supply safe mode sfc ssd system specs troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 I had to use System Restore .....

    For some unknown reason, Windows 7 was crashing and locking up on me like crazy, it kept getting worse and worse I tried restoring back a day ago but that didn't work either, then it got to the point Windows wouldn't even start right. I tried fixing the start up with the start up repair function...
    • djwayne
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    • crash locking up performance issues reformat reinstall safe mode startup repair system restore troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows Vista Vista Locking Up After One Minute: Need Help Troubleshooting

    hello, my vista locks up after 1 minute or so and i can do nothing, i have to shutdown it with the power button. how do i solve this problem? regards, Deependra
    • dtandukar
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    • error resolution locking up pc maintenance performance issues power button shutdown system freeze troubleshooting windows vista
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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