software crash
Application stops responding
A software crash is when a program stops working abruptly and unexpectedly, usually closing itself or freezing.
Crashes result from bugs, memory problems, or conflicts with other software.
The term extends to hardware: a hard drive crash means the storage device has failed.
My browser crashed and I lost all my tabs.
- freezeBecome solid from cold
- hangSuspend from above
- not respondingFailing to react
- bugCrawling creature or defect
- errorFault in communication
glitch · fatal error · bluescreen · white screen · reboot · fatal · data loss · exception · blue screen of death · memory · overflow · shutdown · frozen · unresponsive · spinning wheel · beach ball · spinning · cursor
- malfunctionsbroken, defective, glitch, faulty, error
- video call problemsfrozen screen, connection lost, buffering, lag, pixelation
- hardware failurespower failure, boot failure, overheating, thermal runaway, dead battery
software crashsystem stability
Consistent, predictable operation
uptime · steady state · flawless execution · graceful exit · smooth sailing
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