Why is my PC not responding properly?
One of the top reasons for Windows 10 not responding can be insufficient storage space on your system's RAM, or the RAM is corrupted. Whether you have an HDD or an SSD installed in your system, if your computer has a faulty RAM or RAM with insufficient storage, you PC may slow down.
If you can't even open the Task Manager, 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.
Restart the Frozen Computer
If your Windows computer is completely frozen and Ctrl + Alt + Del is not working, perform a hard reset by holding down the power button until the computer shuts down. Wait a few seconds before turning the computer back on.
Your computer could be freezing for a number of potential reasons. Overheating, faulty software, faulty hardware, and issues with your memory are just a few of the potential causes of chronic freezes.
A slow computer is often caused by too many programs running simultaneously, taking up processing power, and reducing the PC's performance. Virus infection, malware, hardware issue, high memory usage, etc., all could cause your computer to run slow.
End Task the not responding program
Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to open the Windows Task Manager. If the Task Manager can open, highlight the program that is not responding and choose End Task, which should unfreeze the computer.
If none of the previous steps work, press Windows+Ctrl+Shift+B on your keyboard. This is a hidden hotkey combination that restarts your PC's graphics drivers. If they are the source of the problem, this might unfreeze your system.
Check Your Keyboard
First, check to make sure that your keyboard is properly plugged in. If it's not, then that could be the reason the Ctrl + Alt + Delete shortcut isn't working. Another thing you can try is to hold down the Fn key, then try the Ctrl + Alt + Delete combo again.
- Try to move your mouse cursor on the screen. If it won't move, it is likely that your computer is dead-locked and will require rebooting.
- Try to click the 'Caps Lock' button on the keyboard.
Some users also reflect that their Windows 10 keeps freezing on startup, it may be caused by corrupted system files, low disk space, external hard drives, bad sectors, or outdated drivers.
Why is my Windows 10 so slow and freezing?
The system may be slow or freeze if the temp directory has too many files. If multiple programs are running in the background, chances are your computer doesn't have enough memory or computing power to support all of them. If your computer crashes a lot, you may be running out of memory.
To do this, simultaneously press Ctrl, Alt, and Delete on your keyboard, and select Task Manager. On the Processes tab, you'll see which programs are open, and how much CPU and memory they're using. You can then close any programs you're not using.
Having many apps, programs, web browsers, and so on open at once can slow down your PC. Having a lot of browser tabs open at once can also slow it down quite a bit. If this is happening, close any apps, browser tabs, etc., that you don't need and see if that helps speed up your PC.
Go to Start , select the Power button, and then select Restart.
Another way to restart Windows PC is through the Ctrl + Alt + Delete menu. It's likely your best option if the Start menu is not working. Start by pressing the Ctrl + Alt + Delete on your keyboard to open the options screen. Then, click the Power icon in the bottom right corner, and select Restart from the list.
- Run a System File Checker Scan. ...
- Update and Repair Faulty Drivers. ...
- Install the Latest Windows Update. ...
- Check for Memory Leaks. ...
- Perform a Virus Scan. ...
- Delete Temporary Files. ...
- Launch the Windows Troubleshooter.
Go to Start , select the Power button, and then select Restart.
