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computer was freezed up vs computer was locked up

The phrase 'computer was locked up' is correct, while 'computer was freezed up' is incorrect. The correct phrase 'computer was locked up' is commonly used to indicate that a computer is not responding or is inaccessible.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 742 views

computer was freezed up

This phrase is incorrect. The correct past tense form of 'freeze' is 'froze'.

The correct phrase should be 'computer froze up' to indicate that the computer stopped working or became unresponsive.

Alternatives:

  • computer froze up
  • computer stopped working
  • computer became unresponsive
  • computer crashed
  • computer froze

computer was locked up

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that a computer is not responding or is inaccessible.

This phrase is used to describe a situation where a computer is unresponsive or inaccessible, often due to a software issue or malfunction.
  • Sep 25, 2015 ... computer was locked up by popup telling me i need to call a. 182 Views 4 Replies Latest reply: Sep 26, 2015 3:10 PM by Johnathan Burger.
  • Jul 3, 2013 ... I got this virus the other day and my computer was locked up. I thought it was just another annoying pop-up ad that I could just X out but that did ...
  • Once the message popped up, the computer was "locked up" and the user was unable to do anything, and the warning was on-screen and ...
  • ... the HDD activity light on the side was solid, the computer was locked up, and the hard drive was making a rhythmic vibrating/clacking sound ...

Alternatives:

  • computer froze up
  • computer stopped working
  • computer became unresponsive
  • computer crashed
  • computer froze

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