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What to Do If PC Keeps Freezing | How to Fix PC Keeps Freezing


Have you met the same "PC keeps freezing" as this guy?

"Computer FREEZING randomly!!! HELP! I've had my computer for about 2 years now. I have not replaced anything......it randomly fully freezes on, I have to manually turn off the computer......I really need help, im getting pissed because my computer is killing me!!!"

You are not alone. Most of us have annoyed by the crashing PC. It's always happened when you nearly reach the end of a task. Fine. Now it's time to do the troubleshoot with reliable solutions. Here we will teach you how to fix a computer that keeps freezing and no response.

Why is My Computer Keep Freezing

To dig out the reasons behind the scenario, the culprits are usually problems with third-party software. Part of the reasons exist for hardware and virus issues, and more.

1. Running too many programs

Sometimes many applications could be open at the same time for meeting your needs. But it causes your computer to run slow and crash.

2. Not enough space on the hard drive

Your C drive stores system file and other files. If your C drive is out of space, your PC will show malfunctions.

3. Overheating Computer

Move your PC to a cool place and keep ventilation. CPU overheating is the important reason for PC's freezing.

4. Virus Infection

The temp files or external devices might carry unknown viruses.

5. Drive Errors/Outdated program

No matter what reasons result in this issue, what you gonna do next is to apply seven instant ways.

1. Check Your Computer First

Once the PC keeps freezing, restart is our first choice. You need to back up your important data to avoid device crash again when the PC runs normally. If your PC constantly freezing or no response after the restart, you had better check for software and hardware problems via the below solutions.

2. Shut Down Third-Party Software

Your device might be tired to run too many applications at the same time. Open Device Manager and Click to stop running.

Step 1. Right-click Windows icon and select Device Managerfrom list.

Step 2.Click Processes > Find the frozen program > Click End Task

end task

3. Extend C Drive with Qiling Partition Master

If your C drive has no enough space, the PC will freeze randomly. You can resort to professional software, Qiling Partition Master, to extend your C drive.

In-depth Tutorial

Option 1. Extend System C drive with unallocated space

Option 2. Extend System C drive without unallocated space

4. Delete Temp File

Your system can be attacked by viruses due to keeping unnecessary temporary files. So the wise option is to clean up those files.

Note: Is it safe to delete temp files? Don't delete temporary files in use (Program error happened). Make sure you have closed the program and the temp files still exist. Then you can delete data in a safe.

Step by Step Tutorial

Step 1.Press Windows + Rto open the Run window.

Step 2.Type content: %temp%and click OKto open the temp folder.

Step 3.Check the temp files and press Ctrl + Ato select all.

Step 4.Click Delete > Yes

delete temp files

5. Update Drivers

Drives show as a bridge to let Windows and applications run smoothly. You can update your drivers to fix the freezing problem.

Step 1.Press Windows + Rand click Device Manager.

Step 2.Click Disk Drives.

Step 3.Right-click your hard drive and choose Update Driver.

update drives usb drive

6. Update or Reinstall Your Programs

The corrupted program can also let your PC keep freezing or crashing. You can update your often-used software to the newest version or re-download it from the website.

7. Replace External Equipment

The malware may exist on your computer. If the frozen issue happened constantly when you insert the external device, we recommend you replace it in time.

Extra Tip: How to Export Your Data When PC Keeps Freezing

If the seven instant ways are useless for your computer, you can search for a professional computer service. Before sending it to a repair shop, you can migrate your files, applications, and settings to another computer for reuse. Try Qiling Disk Masters and apply the "File sync" feature.

Step 1. Take out the disk from the old PC.

Step 2. Connect the hard disk to the new PC.

Multiple connection methods:

Step 3. Recover/Migrate the applications, files, accounts from the old disk.

1. Download and launch Qiling Disk Master. Choose "Tools and utilities" page, and click "File sync".

system clone

2. Check your disk is connected to the PC. Select the old disk to recover.

Select the desired applications, files, and accounts you want to copy.

3. Then click "Destination" to select the hard drive as the backup storage location.

4. Click "Filers" if you want to specify certain types of files to backup. Here, multiple types of files including Documents Files, E-mail, Financial Files, Music Files, Picture Files, and Video Files, etc can be selected.

5. Click "Proceed" to sync folders or files to the hard drive.

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