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Adonnamarcene

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Q: Frozen computer

What do I do if my comPuter is frozen and force quit doesn't work?

MacBook Pro, iOS 6.1

Posted on Mar 31, 2013 7:23 PM

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by Niel,

Niel Mar 31, 2013 7:25 PM in response to Adonnamarcene
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Mar 31, 2013 7:25 PM in response to Adonnamarcene

Force a shutdown or restart.

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Adonnamarcene Mar 31, 2013 7:46 PM in response to Niel
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Mar 31, 2013 7:46 PM in response to Niel

I can get the cursor to move but it won't force quit. Ive tried the option-command-esc for 3 seconds. I can't get anything to open in the "apple" menu and the finder doesn't respond.
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by Niel,

Niel Mar 31, 2013 7:48 PM in response to Adonnamarcene
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Mar 31, 2013 7:48 PM in response to Adonnamarcene

Press and hold the power button for a few seconds.

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by Adonnamarcene,

Adonnamarcene Mar 31, 2013 8:02 PM in response to Niel
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Mar 31, 2013 8:02 PM in response to Niel

Thanks! I always forget that option!
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