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fixes
Here are a few fixes that
have helped other users
resolve their ‘Windows 10 ↑
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freezes randomly’
problem. You maye.g.
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1. Update your
drivers
2. Clear your
computer’s temp
files
3. Run a memory
check
7. Disable C-States in
BIOS
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Method 1:
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Update your
drivers
The Windows 10 freezing
problem can be caused by
outdated drivers. So to fix
the problem, you can try
to update the drivers. If
you don’t have the time,
patience or computer skills
to update the drivers
manually, you can do it
automatically with Driver
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1) Download and install
Driver Easy.
3) Click the Update button
next to a device to
automatically download
the correct version of their
driver, then you can ↑
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FREE version).
Or click Update All to
automatically download
and install the correct
version of all the drivers
that are missing or out of
date on your system (this
requires the Pro version –
you’ll be prompted to
upgrade when you click
Update All).
Method 2:
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Clear your
computer’s
temp files
If Windows doesn’t have
enough space to store
temp files, it can slow
down or even freeze. So
you should clear them
regularly.
them.
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If Windows 10 is still
randomly freezing after
clearing your temp files, try
the next fix.
Method 3:
Run a
memory
check
A faulty memory card is
one of the most common
causes of computer
freezes. So before you
invest in a new computer,
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Method 4:
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Adjust your
virtual
memory
Virtual memory is basically
an extension of your
computer’s physical
memory. It is a
combination of RAM and a
portion of your hard drive.
If your computer runs out
of RAM when performing
an intensive task, Windows
will dip into virtual
memory for temporary file
storage.
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3) Go to the Advanced tab
again, and choose
Change… in the Virtual
memory section.
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4) Ensure
the Automatically
manage paging file size
for all drives checkbox is
NOT ticked.
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Maximum size –
Don’t set this value
too high. It should be
about 1.5 times the
size of your physical
RAM. e.g. A PC with 4
GB (4096 MB) of
RAM should have no
more than about
6,144 MB virtual
memory (4096 MB x
values, click Set, then
click OK to continue.
Method 5:
Run Disk
Check
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Method 6:
Run System
File Checker
Corrupt or missed system
files can cause Windows to
randomly freeze. But don’t
worry, Microsoft makes it
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If prompted to provide
administrator permission,
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click Yes.
sfc /scannow
Method 7:
Disable C-
States in
BIOS
“C-States” is short for “CPU
States”. They’re basically
power saving options –
they turn down
your system’s voltage,
multipliers, etc. so your
computer uses as little
power as possible when it’s
idle. Disabling C-States
(turning off the power
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chance of unexpected
problems like random
freezing or rebooting. To
disable C-States:
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2. Expand open Hard disk and Turn off hard disk after, SET TO
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drivers
Ahmed Hamdy • 6 months ago
It didn't work :( Method 2: Clear your
My laptop freezes randomly, and I have to force shutdown
computer’s temp files
(holding down the power key), Also if I connected and
disconnected the charger (change power source) the freezing go
Method 3: Run a memory
away!
check
But the problem is that I can't go to all the places with my charger,
if my laptop freezes while on battery power and I don't have my Method 4: Adjust your
charger, then I HAVE to force shutdown it and lose all my work! virtual memory
Insanity!
I got tones of freezes in Win10 and even in the boot screen and
even in the bios. Motherboard ASUS M5A99FX Pro R2.0. Tried all
your solutions and even migrated to another SSD and tried with
another graphics card. Nothing worked. Until I thought to replace
the PSU with an older, tested and stable one. That was it. No
more freezes. Downside was that due to the many power hard
resets, it cost me one damaged SSD in the process.
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Ja Fo • a year ago
I reset my laptop back to original factory conditions, and it did not
stop the freezing issue. Desperate, I Googled for help. Using this
site and all 7 methods, I was able to solve the freezing issue on
my laptop...Thanks!!!
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This scans for any file corruptions which could cause freezing.
Hopefully this can fix your issue.
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