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Lock up

Updated: 10/11/2017 by Computer Hope

A lock up describes when a program has stopped working correctly, or causes the computer to stop functioning, making the mouse or keyboard not able to operate.

Related information

  • Windows freezes or stops responding frequently.
  • Basic computer troubleshooting and help.

Dead halt, Frozen, Hang, Software terms

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