Computer Freezing: What Could Be Causing It?

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Computer freezing issues when accessing specific folders may be caused by bad sectors on the hard disk. Running a disk scan can help identify and potentially fix these problems. Most operating systems have built-in tools for disk scanning. If the OS lacks this capability, users can download diagnostic software from the hard drive manufacturer. Addressing hard disk health is crucial for preventing further system instability.
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i have a computer that alwaysd worked fine but now when i enter certain folders the whole computer freezes and then everythign restarts?
 
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I've seen bad sectors on the Hard Disk cause this.

Try runing a disk scan.
The OS should have some capability here.

If not you can download the necessary software from the HD manufacturer.
 

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