Sep 19, 2014

Windows 8 Laptop Freezes While Running Automatic Maintenance, User Complains

There are plenty of Windows 8 related errors and today we’re going to talking about issues with Windows 8 laptop freezing when running automatic maintenance procedures. Here’s what the deal is all about
frozen laptop windows 8


Recently, the owner of a new Sony Vaio laptop complained that a few weeks after installing Windows 8 on it,  it has started freezing when Automatic Maintenance starts. I remember I read a while ago about the same issue which happened to some HP EliteBook owners, and there was apparently issued an official fix for that.

Some Windows 8 users complain their laptops freeze

Here’s what the aforementioned user has been saying:

My sony vaio SVE15137CGW (Windows 8) has started freezing when Automatic Maintenance starts (after it has been idle for a few minutes). A black clock appears on the taskbar so I know the Maintenance is running. I have to power off and on to stop the freeze which is a real nuisance.

What might be causing this problem and how can I fix it? How can I disable the Automatic Maintenance until I’ve fixed the problem? I followed the instructions on the webpage below but the Maintenance turned itself back on again after a reboot:

Sadly, I don’t have a working fix to provide you at the moment, but I’ve subscribed to follow the updates on this problem and will change the article and will amend with the needed information once I know more myself. If you happen somehow to know a solution, let us know by leaving your comment.

Read Also: Fix This: Touchpad Freezes on Windows 8.1

No comments:

Post a Comment