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The 'random problem' tag on WindowsForum.com covers intermittent, unpredictable issues that are difficult to reproduce or diagnose. Common themes include SSD random 100% disk usage causing system freezes, computers failing to wake from sleep unpredictably, and icons disappearing in File Explorer but reappearing in save/open dialogs. These problems often lack clear triggers or event log entries, making troubleshooting challenging. Discussions focus on hardware behavior, Windows settings, and driver conflicts that lead to sporadic failures. Users share experiences and seek solutions for these elusive, non-deterministic glitches.
  1. JeronStevens

    SSD random 100% disk usage/freezes

    Hey guys, I'm back here again for some help, seems like I have some sort of issue every few months. I have a 500Gb Samsung 860 EVO, and randomly (2-10) times an hour it will be at 100% usage and my computer freezes (anywhere from 15 seconds to 2 minutes). When I say freezes, I mean I can still...
    • JeronStevens
    • Thread
    • disk usage event viewer freezes performance random problem samsung evo ssd system freeze task manager windows issues
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  2. D

    Windows 7 Solve this mystery please

    I've searched high and low and although I can find similar problems and tried everything I can, I still have the following problem. After letting windows sit and I return to my computer, I move the mouse and the computer wakes up...sometimes. Other times the mouse pointer moves, and my monitor...
    • Dano
    • Thread
    • clean install computer issues hardware upgrade hibernate memory monitor motherboard mouse pc performance processor random behavior random problem random results sleep mode tech support troubleshooting upgrade user experience wake up windows 7
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. P

    Windows 7 Missing but not missing icons

    Here is a very random problem that just happened. The icons when I am browsing the folders are gone. Yet when I go to save or open a file they are magically there. I have rebooted and same deal. Any thoughts on the randomness? Link Removed - Invalid URL Link Removed - Invalid URL
    • Phat32
    • Thread
    • display file explorer folders icons random problem reboot troubleshooting windows
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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