Q: Could a malware infection cause my computer to freeze?Ī: Yes! In fact, computer freezes and crashes are among the top signs your computer is infected. Beyond that, rebooting is the most effective way to deal with occasional software-related freezes. Updating the software sometimes prevents the computer from freezing. Old software programs may not work well on new versions of Windows, for example. At some point, the software loses control over the application or tries to run the application in a way the Windows operating system doesn't recognize. A better option is to understand the possible reasons for computer freezes and the steps you can take to prevent them from happening.Ī: Software issues are the most common reason for a frozen computer. Of course, that means you risk losing everything you were working on before the freeze. Whether it's your cursor frozen in place or the Blue Screen of Death, the fix requires a manual reboot of your computer. Few things are more frustrating than being in the middle of a project or watching a video when your computer freezes.
