Known for their gaming capabilities, Alienware computers come standard with the latest processors and graphics cards. Due to the quality of Alienware hardware, software problems are the most likely cause of computer freezes. However, some noteworthy hardware issues with Alienware computers also can freeze your system. To check for rogue processes, you open Task Manager by pressing “CTRL,” “ALT” and “DEL” on your keyboard. In Windows Vista and Windows 7, you’ll need to click on “Start Task Manager” on the screen that appears. After you click on the Task Manager’s “Processes” tab, if any of the processes show 100, right-clicking on that process and choosing to end it should bring your computer back to life. In Windows Vista and Windows 7, you can test your hard drive by clicking on the “Start” button and typing “Disk Defragmenter” into the search box. This utility attempts to repair any errors it encounters. Alienware computers also come with a BIOS hard drive diagnostic, accessible by pressing F2 after restarting. You can check your Alienware’s temperature by tapping F2 at the BIOS splash screen on boot. A healthy CPU at boot-up reaches approximately 40 Celsius/104 degrees Fahrenheit. To help mitigate heat buildup inside your Alienware PC, it should stay in a well-ventilated area, not sitting upon fabric or other heat-trapping material. Writer Bio
