# Lock-up and Freeze Troubleshooting

Lock-ups and freezes can usually be treated as crashes, but they are more likely to be related to file conflicts or hardware setup than crashes. There are different lock-ups that point to more specific issues and troubleshooting steps. The following section of the help troubleshooting manual will guide you through common solutions for lock-ups and freezes. Lock-up or freeze with repeating sound Lock-up or freeze in random places