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Figure 7.2: Windows Explorer from the Processes tab
(iii) Perform a forced shutdown by Activity 7.1
pressing and holding the Power
button marked with a power symbol Apply the steps outlined in this
. Press and hold the power section to troubleshoot a computer
button for 5 to 10 seconds to force that is experiencing booting failure,
the computer to power off or; and application slowness, frozen or
(iv) If the computer remains unresponsive stuck applications, slow running
to shut down, disconnect the power applications, or frozen computers.
cable from the electrical outlet. For
laptop users, remove the battery to Questions
force the computer to power off.
1. Which task among these is likely
to happen more often?
Note: Option (iv) should be the last
solution after attempting the other 2. What might be the causes of this
solutions mentioned earlier. behaviour?
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