Wait 30–60 seconds to see if the computer responds
Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete
Open Task Manager
End the unresponsive program
Press Alt+Tab to switch windows
Press Win+Ctrl+Shift+B to restart the graphics driver
Save your work if the system responds
Restart the computer if it is still frozen
Hold the power button for 5–10 seconds if it will not restart normally
Unplug external devices and try again
Check for overheating
Run a malware scan after restarting
Update drivers and operating system
Check available RAM and storage space
Restart in Safe Mode if freezing continues
