Are all computer peripherals freezing unexpectedly?
Are all computer peripherals freezing unexpectedly?
I've experienced this issue for roughly the past two weeks. It seems my mouse, headset, keyboard, and monitor all freeze unpredictably. They don't completely shut down, as the lights remain on, and the computer—including the fans—continues to run. When it happens, the headset produces a loud cracking noise, and the monitor freezes with whatever content it was showing. I've tried disconnecting everything, but the only solution is to power off the machine and restart it. My headset uses Bluetooth, and I can still connect it to my phone and use it normally during these episodes. It might last an hour, but once freezing starts, it repeatedly stops every 10-15 minutes.
I've searched for others with similar problems, but no clear fixes have been found. I recently upgraded my motherboard, CPU, and installed a new cooler, which I just added. Everything is now plugged directly into the MOBO—though I'm not sure that makes a difference. My mouse is brand new, and my headset is also brand new. In the past weeks, I've had to reinstall Windows and drivers to resolve a Windows error, but this seems unrelated.
I'm still trying to figure out what's causing it and would really appreciate any advice or help.
I reviewed the Reliability monitor and noticed it consistently highlighting critical Windows events, such as "Windows was not properly shut down." Examining the technical data, it simply reports that "The previous system shutdown at X:XX:XX AM/PM on XX/XX/20XX was unexpected." The PSU is one of the original components and has reached its third anniversary. Over the past three years, I've only been gaming intermittently for about a year and a half, with most sessions lasting around 20 hours a week. I haven't engaged in video editing or bit mining. Thank you for your response.
Windows fails to shut down correctly....
Occasionally, as the end user, you might need to turn off the power manually because other options are unavailable. But when shutdowns occur unexpectedly, there could be various causes—possibly several at once.
Power down, unplug, and open the case.
Remove dust and debris.
Check that all cards, connectors, RAM, jumpers, and case connections are securely installed.
Use a bright flashlight to look for any damage: exposed wires, melted parts, twisted or bent wires, burnt or blackened components, missing or loose screws, cracks, chips... Any issue.
It’s possible something has loosened over time due to heat expansion and contraction, or vibrations can cause similar effects.
Begin with these steps. If you feel unsure, ask a knowledgeable family member or friend for assistance.
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Improper shutdowns can also damage files. If needed, proceed with "sfc /scannow" and "dism" to fix corrupted files.
My PC was already quite clean, so I made sure there was no dust. I unplugged everything and then plugged it back in. There was no damage detected.
I ran the "sfc scannow" from an administrator tab in the command prompt, and it completed successfully.
I also tried using "dism," but it opened the repair options without clear guidance.