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- What causes applications to hang?
- What happens when a program freezes?
- Why do programs freeze?
- What to do when computer freezes?
What causes applications to hang?
This can be caused by too many programs running at once, not enough memory (RAM), or memory fragmentation, slow hardware access (especially to remote devices), slow system APIs, etc. It can also be caused by hidden programs which were installed surreptitiously, such as spyware.
What happens when a program freezes?
A freeze is when a software program stops functioning and cannot perform any functions. Usually there are no error messages that display, but the program remains visible. To diagnose this problem, it is recommended that you find the dump file created by Windows.
Why do programs freeze?
Typically, it will be a software-related issue or your computer has too many programs operating at once, causing it to freeze. Additional issues such as insufficient hard-disk space or 'driver'-related issues also can cause a computer to freeze.
What to do when computer freezes?
First, Restart Your Computer
If the computer freezes but will still allow you to use the menu to restart, you should use this option as it is the safest for your PC. If you are not able to do that, hit CTRL+ALT+DEL to bring up the lock screen, and you can reboot safely from there.
