Windows is an operating system as easy to use as complicated in cases where there are errors, slowdowns or, worse, when it crashes. This was true for Windows XP and still applies today to Windows 10, which has improved a lot also in the ability to diagnose errors and in the ability to solve problems of sudden blockages. Windows 10 has become, over time, a very stable system, perhaps the most stable ever, which does not even need too much maintenance since by default it optimizes its performance automatically.
Despite this, however, it is normal that during the use of the computer, following the creation of files, downloads from the Internet and the installation of new programs, there may be problems in the form of slowdowns or sudden freezes and freezes, which if frequent compromise the functioning of the PC and ruin the performance of Windows 10. The more applications are installed, the more likely it is that some of these will send the system on tilt.
So let's see what are the solutions to deal with this type of errors so you always know what to do when Windows 10 freezes or stops too suddenly, trying not to restart the computer.
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What we are talking about in this post are solutions that apply at the moment, when the computer slows down and seems to go around empty with infinite loads, when a Windows window no longer closes, when it waits for too long, when a program does not respond, when the cursor does not move or moves but does not respond to clicks.
In general, when there are problems of this type, the most frequent cause is related to the memory that is occupied almost in its entirety, other times the fault is the slow disk or the intensive use of the processor. If Windows 10 crashes often and systematically even if nothing special is done, then more technical measures will be necessary.
The first thing to look at in the task manager is, therefore, the processes tab which lists all the active applications and processes. By clicking on CPU, the processes are sorted by CPU (processor) consumption and it is therefore possible to see if a process or program is using a high percentage of the CPU. In this case, you can select that process and then press the button at the bottom right to end the activity.
If you want to better manage the use of CPU by programs, there are tools that allow you to balance Windows processes and prevent slowdowns and 100% CPU.
The second thing to look at is the consumption of RAM memory. In the same way as you did with the CPU, you can press on Memory at the top to sort the processes according to memory usage, first seeing what takes up the most.
This value must be taken into consideration together with the values of the " performance " tab where the important value is the use of paging files which must never exceed the value of your RAM. If this happens, especially on PCs with little memory, you can read the guide to optimize the paging file.
NOTE 1: When the computer is so locked that it cannot even open the task manager, then there are some ways to force a program to close on Windows
NOTE 2: If the process that takes up too much memory or CPU was an internal Windows process, then it may be that the installation of Windows 10 is to be corrected. We have seen, in particular, what are the processes svchost.exe (Host Service), explorer.exe (Windows Explorer), Graphic isolation audio device, Antimalware Service Executable and Smartscreen
In cases of errors or problems with the internal processes of Windows 10, we have seen in another guide how to reset Windows 10 without deleting anything
The simplest solution at hand is to do an error check on the disk (defragmentation is not necessary since in Windows 10 it is already active automatically).
A definitive solution, however, is to change hard drives and buy one or faster or, better yet, an SSD drive.
We talked about this problem and all the possible solutions in the article If Windows uses too much disk and the PC slows down
Another program is used to understand what the computer is doing and to easily check which process is slowing down the computer because it uses the hard disk or processor too often.
In this case there are some operations to do to correct the configuration that we are going to briefly list:
In the event that Windows 10 freezes with a blue screen or no longer moves the arrow of the mouse and the task manager does not open when you press Ctrl-Alt-Del / Del, all you can do is restart the computer as there they are serious errors.
It would then be better to use Windows 10 in advanced menu mode and use the recovery and troubleshooting options. In another guide, we explained the ways to repair Windows 10 through this menu.
READ ALSO: Use Windows 10 troubleshooting tools
Despite this, however, it is normal that during the use of the computer, following the creation of files, downloads from the Internet and the installation of new programs, there may be problems in the form of slowdowns or sudden freezes and freezes, which if frequent compromise the functioning of the PC and ruin the performance of Windows 10. The more applications are installed, the more likely it is that some of these will send the system on tilt.
So let's see what are the solutions to deal with this type of errors so you always know what to do when Windows 10 freezes or stops too suddenly, trying not to restart the computer.
READ ALSO: If the PC does not move and does not respond, how to unlock it without restarting Windows
What we are talking about in this post are solutions that apply at the moment, when the computer slows down and seems to go around empty with infinite loads, when a Windows window no longer closes, when it waits for too long, when a program does not respond, when the cursor does not move or moves but does not respond to clicks.
In general, when there are problems of this type, the most frequent cause is related to the memory that is occupied almost in its entirety, other times the fault is the slow disk or the intensive use of the processor. If Windows 10 crashes often and systematically even if nothing special is done, then more technical measures will be necessary.
What to do when Windows 10 crashes due to memory deficit or because the processor is busy
The fundamental operation when Windows 10 freezes on an application or a program is to press together the CTRL-ALT-CAN keys to display the task manager which allows you to see all the processes and applications running on the PC. In Windows 10 it may be necessary to press the " more details " button in order to view the complete list of running processes .The first thing to look at in the task manager is, therefore, the processes tab which lists all the active applications and processes. By clicking on CPU, the processes are sorted by CPU (processor) consumption and it is therefore possible to see if a process or program is using a high percentage of the CPU. In this case, you can select that process and then press the button at the bottom right to end the activity.
If you want to better manage the use of CPU by programs, there are tools that allow you to balance Windows processes and prevent slowdowns and 100% CPU.
The second thing to look at is the consumption of RAM memory. In the same way as you did with the CPU, you can press on Memory at the top to sort the processes according to memory usage, first seeing what takes up the most.
This value must be taken into consideration together with the values of the " performance " tab where the important value is the use of paging files which must never exceed the value of your RAM. If this happens, especially on PCs with little memory, you can read the guide to optimize the paging file.
NOTE 1: When the computer is so locked that it cannot even open the task manager, then there are some ways to force a program to close on Windows
NOTE 2: If the process that takes up too much memory or CPU was an internal Windows process, then it may be that the installation of Windows 10 is to be corrected. We have seen, in particular, what are the processes svchost.exe (Host Service), explorer.exe (Windows Explorer), Graphic isolation audio device, Antimalware Service Executable and Smartscreen
In cases of errors or problems with the internal processes of Windows 10, we have seen in another guide how to reset Windows 10 without deleting anything
What to do when Windows 10 crashes or slows down due to disk use
Remaining inside the task manager, there is another column of the processes tab that must be checked, that is the Disk one. This column shows the percentage of disk usage by the various active processes and programs. In PCs with traditional and mechanical hard drives, this percentage is always very high because the hard drive is too slow. In this case, you cannot solve the problem on the fly, especially if you notice that the percentage of use of the disk is always very high.The simplest solution at hand is to do an error check on the disk (defragmentation is not necessary since in Windows 10 it is already active automatically).
A definitive solution, however, is to change hard drives and buy one or faster or, better yet, an SSD drive.
We talked about this problem and all the possible solutions in the article If Windows uses too much disk and the PC slows down
Another program is used to understand what the computer is doing and to easily check which process is slowing down the computer because it uses the hard disk or processor too often.
What to do when Windows 10 crashes always or often
If the PC crashes often, then something is wrong with the Windows 10 configuration or the PC hardware.In this case there are some operations to do to correct the configuration that we are going to briefly list:
- Corrupted memory problem. Solution : take the memory test
- Problem with drivers. Solution : Update the drivers and try to disable network drivers.
- Problem with an external device. Solution : disconnect all the devices and then reconnect them one by one until you recognize the one that causes the error.
- Problem with a hidden malware or virus. Solution : Scan your computer with anti-malware other than anti-virus.
- Problem with the new version of Windows 10. Solution : Go back to the previous version of Windows 10
- Blue screen problems. Solution : the causes of a blue screen, sudden shutdown or restart are different, generally related to a hardware error, a malfunctioning device or a damaged driver Frequent blocking problems. Solution: Try scanning the system files, using the sfc / scannow command
In the event that Windows 10 freezes with a blue screen or no longer moves the arrow of the mouse and the task manager does not open when you press Ctrl-Alt-Del / Del, all you can do is restart the computer as there they are serious errors.
It would then be better to use Windows 10 in advanced menu mode and use the recovery and troubleshooting options. In another guide, we explained the ways to repair Windows 10 through this menu.
READ ALSO: Use Windows 10 troubleshooting tools
