why does my computer suddenly freeze up and the curser will not move?

Question

i try to do a control alt delete and that doesn't even work any ideas???

Answer 1

a virus/spyware/adware or not enought ram or disk space will not make your computer freeze to the point where cntl-alt-del doens't work. this is usually an issue with a device driver or a hardware problem, often video drivers/cards, motherboards or memory. finding out which one can require quite a bit of trouble shooting, and it's often easier to save frequently and just deal with it.
You can try upgrading to the latest version of all drivers.

Answer 2

It happens. Usually, we issue more than one command too close together and the computer gets confused and freezes.

If control+alt+del doesn't work, you may have to power-off. Sometimes the I/O button won't work normally. In this case, press and hold the I/O button in for 6-7 seconds -- it will go off.

Answer 3

i assume you probably did no longer get the "hint". unload IE -- packed with bugs as are somewhat some Microsoft courses -- and save Firefox, between the final browsers on the information superhighway. Or are you purely attempting to instruct something else?

Answer 4

1.) possibly a virus. Scan your computer

2.) Not enough ram. Upgrade it

3.) Overheating. Add more fans.

Answer 5

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you do make sure you call your (isp) or this will happen
is your pc still slow & your internet you have done a full system scan
with your anit virus /anti spyware you even defragmenter your hard drive
done a scan disk but your pc is still slow and your internet is not as good
then you need to check your router it dont mater what router you have

people in the vicinity is on your network

you call your (isp)
GET THIS SET TO DISABLED

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it dont matter what router you have you need to get
(GAMES & APPLICATION SHARING ) set to disable

is your router safe?
you need to call your (isp) server
they have to get you in to your router home page
then from there ..copy & paste the router home page
into a notepad then save that to a back up cd

now from there they have to take you to the part
where (GAMES & APPLICATION SHARING ) is
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that is ticked there ...
then you click look down the page your see
<<<
if you have a wireless router
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Answer 6

You might not have enough memory and it crashes from that. You also might need to make sure that you have the latest drivers for all of your hardware.

Answer 7

viruses.. :(

scan ur comp frequently... try to buy firewall to spam any viruses from the internet...
your sistem is corupt that's why you can't use the ctrl alt del ....

Answer 8

You are probably running out of space. It's time to defrag your files.

Answer 9

you need to carry your computer in for a good cleaning.
Alot of virus's will cause this.
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Answer 10

I don't know, but if you find out, let me know. Mine's been doing it too, lately