Windows Home 10 shuts off

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Several times a day out of the blue my laptop shuts off. Restarts ok. Event Log indicates Critical Event ID 142 Task 173

" system stopped responding and the hardware watchdog triggered a system reset..."

I hope someone can help. thanks
 
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Overheating? It it on a surface that covers the air intake of fan outlet? Is the fan running?
 
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Agree with Tim. It's most likely overheating. Always use a laptop on a table or desk it helps maintain good air circulation for cooling, Also when charging, make sure it's on a table or desk or they become fire hazards.
 

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