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    Computer Freezes.

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by CherokeeJack23, Oct 29, 2011.

  1. CherokeeJack23

    CherokeeJack23 Newbie

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    Hi, my computer will run fine for a good amount of time, but after awhile, the CPU light will stop blinking and stay a solid blue and the screen will become unresponsive. Is there something wrong with my computer? Should I re install Windows? (Other sources have told me this is what is causing it) And if I do have to do that, how do I?
    Thanks.
    By the way, I have an Acer Aspire 5532 and it is almost two years old, if that makes a difference.
     
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    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    Welcome to NBR.

    It's not the CPU light but the HDD one.
    First check system log to see if anything there hints to what might be causing an issue. If nothing does back up your data and use eRecovery DVDs or a hidden partition to recover your notebook to factory state.

    To do that you press ALT and F10 simultaneously when computer boots and you see Acer logo.
     
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