Device occasionally stops working and fails to power off.
Device occasionally stops working and fails to power off.
You're experiencing intermittent computer behavior where apps seem to launch unexpectedly after a delay, and your system struggles with shutdowns or restarts. There are also recurring issues when trying to end the session—clicking the start menu doesn't trigger any action, and attempts like Ctrl+Alt+Del or signing out didn't resolve it. One time the machine shut down after 10 minutes, then froze again with a spinning indicator, requiring a hard restart. The hardware specs are noted, but the persistent problems remain concerning.
No, there isn't an HDD in your system. It currently uses an SSD.
Yes there is, a 2tb Seagate Baracuda. I forgot to put it on the spec list. Yes it is.
I quickly search for keywords and sometimes the mind works differently. That's why I begin with chkdsk and SFC/DISM. Also, attempt to restart via cmd (or Run... with Win+r) `shutdown /g /t 0 /f` – this command forces a reboot and restarts any running apps, usually Chrome, Discord, and TaskManager for me instead of everything. /t 0 means wait 0 seconds before starting. /f ensures the system restarts even if it closes on its own. I turn this into a script and save it in system32 so I can easily reboot from my keyboard. You can replace /g with /s to just shut down. Run `shutdown /?` for all available options, or check the details here.