What should I do when Ubuntu freezes?

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Published on 2010-09-20T02:01:27Z Indexed on 2014/05/29 22:01 UTC
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All operating systems freeze sometimes, and Ubuntu is no exception. What should I do to regain control when...

just one program stops responding?
nothing at all responds to mouse clicks or key presses?
the mouse stops moving entirely?

In what order should I try various solutions before deciding to pull the power plug?

What should I do when starting up Ubuntu fails? Is there a diagnostic procedure I can follow?

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