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Windows 10 x64 not responding...

  • 27-10-2021 10:19AM
    #1
    Dinarius
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,456 ✭✭✭


    I left my other computer an hour ago with a few programs running. The only active program was my Backblaze cloud backup.

    I've just returned and the clock is frozen at 10:11.

    Task Manager is not shutting down the programs and I cannot shut down the computer via the Power button - it just won't respond.

    Before I use the power switch to force it to shut down, anything else I should consider?

    Thanks.


    D.



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  • #2
    Kimbot
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 19,016 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kimbot


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058215019/windows-10-x64-not-responding

    Hold ctrl-alt-del until it restarts?



  • #3
    Dinarius
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,456 ✭✭✭Dinarius


    Thanks.

    When I got back to the computer, I was able to open Task Manger. But, it wouldn't close any programs.

    Now, I can't close the Task Manager window itself. It's also blank.

    So, holding down Ctrl/Alt/Del is no longer having any effect.

    D.



  • #4
    johndoe99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,895 ✭✭✭johndoe99


    Try holding the Power Button for 3 seconds. If you do have to pull the plug, do it quickly to prevent it from arcing.

    a mate had Blackblaze and whenever Safety Freeze kicked in, it would lock his entire PC (its not meant to do this apparently). There is a way through blackblaze to see what folder/file caused the safety freeze (if it was that).



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