What can be the effect of freezing cold on laptop? How should I deal with it?
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Be certain you are home when your new laptop is delivered to your door.  And as Errie suggested, give it ample time to adjust to the change in room temperature prior to unwrapping. The manufacturer should have taken appropriate packaging details into consideration.
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On a laptop, it shouldn't affect the computer, provided your battery is in good working order.  If your laptop's power supply failed, your batteries should kick in until AC power is restored.  If you think it's your power supply, try to get another one to see if it happens with that one.  If that's not the case, then it may be an internal issue (overheating, for example).\n\nOn a desktop, though, the power supply might be a cause, but then again, viruses, a bad motherboard, or overheating could also be causing your computer to reboot spontaneously.  You'd have to take more notes when it happens - does it happen when you do a particular thing (maybe a virus) or after a certain period of time (maybe a virus or a heating issue), or is it completely random (power supply may be working intermittently)?  And then, after your computer shuts down, does it come back up immediately or does it take a few minutes to start again (maybe a heating issue)?  I would check for viruses first before getting into the case.  If I went into the case, get some compressed air and blow out all the dust, and then see if all your fans are working properly.  And if that doesn't help, try another power supply if you can.
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Freezes and Crashes \n\nAll computer users must deal with the occasional aggravating freeze or crash. A freeze is a totally unresponsive computer. With a freeze, nothing responds, including the mouse. A crash occurs when a hard drive stops operating and the computer shuts down. Sometimes a crash causes a spontaneous reboot. These problems can be triggered by malfunctions such as resource conflicts, power glitches, hardware problems, software conflicts, and outdated or buggy drivers for various devices that are installed on the computer system. \n\nTroubleshooting Freezes and Crashes Checklist \n\nWhen a freeze or crash occurs, on a PC, hit the keystroke combination Ctrl + Alt + Delete. If a dialog box appears, select Task Manager and then End Task for the application that is not responding. (On a Macintosh, hit the keystroke combination Ctrl + Command + Esc to force quit the application that is not responding.) \nIf Ctrl+Alt+Del doesn't work, restart the computer. Use the reset button to do this, if the computer has one, or the power switch if it doesn't. \nIf the mouse responds when it is moved, minimize a window or select the application on the task bar. The computer is not frozen, it is not responding to the selected application. In this case either End Task on a PC or Force Quit on a Macintosh. \nIf the computer is frozen, restart the computer to see if that will solve the problem. \nRun a virus check on the computer to look for a possible virus. \nPossible Causes and Fixes for Freezes and Crashes \n\nFreezes and crashes are generally caused by some sort of instability in the computer system. The following is a list of specific problems that can cause instability along with what to check when troubleshooting each. \n\nViruses can cause instability. \nRun a virus check on the computer to look for a possible virus. \nConflicts can cause instability. \nCheck the Windows Device Manager to see if there are any yellow exclamation marks or red Xs beside the listings for device classifications. If there are, contact Tech Support. \nBuggy or damaged software applications can cause instability. \nIf the system is less stable when certain software programs are running, shut down those programs and see if the problem continues to occur. If the problems stop, chances are that those software programs are causing the problems. \nBuggy, outdated, or conflicting drivers can cause instability. \nCheck manufacturer web sites for updated device drivers for the various devices installed on the computer system, such as: printer drivers, modem drivers, video drivers, sound drivers, USB device drivers, etc. \nUpdate one driver at a time and see if the system stabilizes. If this doesn't work, it may be a hardware problem, so contact Tech Support. \nAC problems can cause instability. \nCheck to see if the computer system is plugged into an overloaded outlet. \nMake sure the computer system is plugged into a surge suppressor. \nThe installation of new devices can cause instability. \nThere are three typical symptoms that point to this problem: \nThe computer system fails to boot, freezes during a boot, or freezes during an operation for no apparent reason. \nThe system fails to recognize the newly installed device. \nOne or more software applications fail to function as expected after an upgrade. \nSome Tips for Dealing with Freezes and Crashes \n\nKeep track of the hardware and software that is added to a computer. The addition of new hardware and software can often cause problems to occur. \nResearch the compatibility of new hardware and software with the existing computer system before purchase and installation. \nThe older a PC, the more likely it is to crash. \nWhen a computer freezes or crashes, chances are that changes made after the last save and when the freeze or crash occurred will be lost.
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Possible solutions\n\nClear startup - some prgms would cause freezing at the startup\nRe-install windows\nSwap or change memory sticks.\n\nI am sure this would help u to fix freezing issues.
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I use a laptop and seldom switch it off.Usually like for and hour or two in a week..But it runs perfect and is not slow at all..I live in canada and tend to keep my window open ..Now it is winter and I havent switched off my notebook for 1 week..The room temperature has been varying between -2 to +2 degree C..depending on the time of the day..
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That is the laptop's way of cooling donw, don't worry there's nothing wrong with it.. I don't think there is any way of stopping it though...
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Unfortunately, a computer is not yet as consistently reliable as a refrigerator or a toaster. A computer can and will misbehave on occasion. I've heard all the laments. My computer just crashed. My screen is frozen. My system is running too slow. No matter what you call it, there is never a good time for a computer to act improperly. Unfortunately, this is a normal part of computing in today's world. You may or may not know what has caused the problem. But in the end, it is the way that you handle the problem that will make all the difference.\n\nLook for the obvious\nFirst be patient. If your computer fails to respond to your keystrokes, it may have a problem. However, the computer could also be busy performing some other function, which you may not be aware of. For instance, your computer may seem to stop when automatically saving a file or when printing something in the background. So give it a minute or two. If it still doesn't respond, look for an obvious problem first. It may sound simplistic, but sometimes the problem is easily found. If your screen is blank, check the power cable. Make sure that the power to the house has not gone off. Also, many newer computers have a suspend feature that blanks out the screen in order to save electricity. Press a few keys to see if the computer will come back to life on its own.\n\nIf your screen is still on, but your mouse clicks and keystrokes don't elicit any response, try a couple of simple checks first. Make sure that everything is still connected. Perhaps your dog just ran out from under your desk and loosened the keyboard or mouse cable. In many programs, the Escape key, which is marked Esc, will take you back one step. So always try hitting the Escape key a few times before you concede that the computer is truly locked up. If you still get no response and the connections check out okay, it's time to go on to the next step.\n\nThe magic key combination\nThe next step is the magic key combination. Find the keys marked Ctrl, Alt and Del. Press these three keys all at once. This key combination is a remnant of the DOS days of computing. In DOS, pressing these three keys caused the computer to restart or "warm" boot. The Windows operating system uses these three keys in a similar, but slightly different way. If you are using Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me, when you hit the magic key combination you will be presented with a Close Programs box that shows a list of the programs that are currently running. If Windows has found the offending program, it will list the words "not responding" next to the program's name. You can then highlight the name of the errant program, press End Task and return to your computing. (You will lose any data in that program that you have not yet saved.) You also have the option of pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del again to restart your computer. This should be used only after you have tried the other options unsuccessfully.\n\nWindows XP handles the Ctrl+Alt_Del key combination slightly different. Pressing these keys in Windows XP will bring up a "Windows Task Manager" screen. (In the Professional version of XP, you need to choose "Task Manager".) Click on the Applications tab to see the list of currently running programs as described in the last paragraph. Most average users will not have to be concerned with the information on the other tabs on this screen. Luckily, Windows XP doesn't freeze as much as previous versions of Windows.\n\nOccasionally, even the Close Program Box and/or Windows Task Manager Box freezes or is inoperable. If this happens, your last resort is to restart the computer. If your system has a restart button, you can press it to restart the computer. If you don't have a reset button, turn off the computer. Wait several minutes, and then turn it on again. It is important to wait a few minutes to let the hard drive and other components come to a complete stop before res
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1) check for ventilation problems; CPUs (the core of your PC system) tend to get a lot of heat.\n2) if you have recently added new hardware (supposing you use Windows) go to "My PC(Right Mouse Click)Properties|Hardware|Device Manager", look for the new device, select its properties (again right button click, then Properties) and Disable it (there's a button just for that).\n\nIf those didn't work, then repost your question but explain you have checked for CPU temperature and new devices.\n\nHave a nice day without computer hangs!
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If you're using a laptop, your battery is probably dying or the cooling fan isn't working properly. You'll need to take it to a shop to get it cleaned properly - don't pop the case open yourself.\n\nIf you're on a desktop, you're probably overheating, either the power supply or the CPU. You need to open the case and blow out all the dust, especially around the CPU and fans, and make sure your fans are running properly, especially on your power supply.
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Your computer could have been heated too much.Try working on it after shutting down your pc for an hour or two.
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Yes, I would say it is an overheating problem. Because it is a laptop I would recommend you to take it to a repair shop. \n\nThe laptop turns off to protect the cpu.\nWhen trying to turn it back on, it will turn it self immediately back off, because of the safety feature.\nIf it ever happens again this time wait 30 min berfore trying to switch it on again. I bet this time it will turn back on with no problems, because after 30min the temp. will be at an acceptable temperature.
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Gets cold, freezes.  Maybe cracks.
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freezing has 2 reason\nfirst ur cpu cannot work properly\nsecond ur windows has a problem\ntry to check these 2 and ur cool
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is it just the cursor that freezes or the whole computer \nie can you use your keyboard to use the computer \n\nif just the cursor then it is probably either your mouse is physically broken in some way ie loose wire in which case a new mouse is needed or your drivers are incorrectly installed\n\n\n\nif the whole computer freezes then you may have too many background programs running and taking up RAM the best way too fix this is too buy more ram or close programs using task manager \nyou could also have a virusif your whole computer is ceasing or maybe you just need  a defrag
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I'm afraid you are going to have to pony up the bucks and have it looked at.  Most programs do NOT clean up a freezing problem.  You could have a virus, a bad motherboard, or an old system that has just given up.  Some places can take care of it for less than $100.\n\nGood luck.
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What are you doing when it freezes?  Is it randomly, no matter what you're doing or even if the computer is idle?  If so, then I'd start suspecting a power supply.  A power supply that is getting flaky will supply inconsistent power, often causing a computer to freeze.\n\nIf it's during heavy usage, then I'd suspect RAM or lack of RAM.  \n\nAlso, make sure you defrag your hard drive, run a Disk check on the drive to make sure it's running properly.\n\nScan for Virus, and spyware..  Many of these types of items will cause freezes.\n\nCheck the interior of your PC to make sure your CPU fan and other fans are working, and that the heat sink is not full of dirt and lint.  An overheating processor will cause freezes, also.\n\nWant me to keep going?  Freezing up can be caused by so many factors that it's just not an easy thing to just say "This is it".\n\nStart with this list and the suggestions of the others, and you'll find it in time.\n\nGood Luck.
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yes. this happens to a lot of people i know who have laptops. one guy who had to leave it on overnight, put an icepack in a plastic bag and put a thin towel on it, and then put his lapton on top of that to keep it cool overnight, and it worked.