What to do when Windows keeps freezing?

If Ctrl + Alt + Delete doesn’t work, then your computer is truly locked up, and the only way to get it moving again is a hard reset. Press and hold down on the power button until your computer turns off, then press the power button again to boot back up from scratch.

What is wrong with my computer if it keeps freezing?

It could be your hard drive, an overheating CPU, bad memory or a failing power supply. In some cases, it might also be your motherboard, although that’s a rare occurrence. Usually with hardware problem, the freezing will start out sporadic, but increase in frequency as time goes on.

Why does my computer freeze every time I Turn on the computer?

You may see Windows freezing periodically if there is an issue with an important driver on your system. Display drivers, Bluetooth drivers, network drivers, and motherboard drivers can all contribute to temporary freezing of the system.

How to troubleshoot Windows 8 freeze or hang?

1 Check the app for compatibility with your version of Windows. 2 Some apps provide an option to repair the app within the Control Panel. 3 Try performing the clean boot troubleshooting steps listed in the following Knowledge Base article: 929135 How to perform a clean boot in Windows 4 Test the app while signed in as a different user.

Why does my computer hang when I start Windows 8.1?

Older PCs may hang during startup when Windows 8.1 Fast Startup is enabled. The best first action is to update the PC firmware and drivers available from the PC manufacturer. These updates may resolve the issue. Tap or click Search. In the Search box, type Power button.

How to troubleshoot Windows 8.1 or Windows 7?

1 Check the PC manufacturer site to be sure you have the latest firmware for your PC, and that you are running the latest available drivers for all the hardware on 2 Install all recommended Windows Updates. 3 Try optimizing Windows for better performance. 4 Check for and install updates for the app.