Computer Freezing Problems
A computer runs many processes and programs on a daily basis even when it is not being used. It is constantly on the radar of attackers who wish to gain access to your computer and damage system components. There are many reasons a computer program or system freezes. By understanding the reasons behind these freeze problems, it becomes easier to resolve them.
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Malicious Programs
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Malicious programs such as viruses, Trojans, spyware and worms have the ability to secretly install on a computer system and delete vital system files, infect programs and cause your computer to freeze when you attempt to launch or use applications They also have the ability to hijack browsers and adjust start-up functions and as a result cause your computer to eventually crash. Since some of these malicious files have the ability to duplicate themselves, they can overpower your computer system and prevent you from using it.
Compatibility issues
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Installing a program on a computer that does not have the necessary hardware and system resources to handle it can not only cause your computer to slow down but also cause the program to continually freeze. Many large media programs, for example, require large amounts of system RAM and processor speed. They will run into many errors if they are installed on a computer with insufficient resources. Before installing programs, it is important to always check the system requirements to see if your computer meets them.
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Registry Problems
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The registry is a large database that contains the settings and configurations necessary to run programs, applications and system components on your computer. It can be adversely affected by uninstalled programs that leave entries in it. It can also become corrupt due to improper computer management and as a result cause system errors which cause programs and system components to freeze. Because the registry is used every time you install or uninstall a program, its performance is vital to how the rest of the computer performs.
Solution
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If a specific program keeps freezing, uninstall it and try reinstalling it again. You should run frequent virus scans to detect and remove malicious files. If you do not have an antivirus program, consider a free antivirus program such as AVG (see References). Avoid installing applications that your computer does not have adequate hardware for. If an application requires a minimum of 1GB of RAM and your computer only has 128MB of RAM, it's probably not a good idea to install it on your computer. Run a registry cleaner program such as CCleaner (see References) to remove unnecessary registry files.
Warning
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Don't attempt more than you can handle when troubleshooting freezing problems. For example, if you are not skilled in manually troubleshooting the registry, do not attempt it because it is a difficult process that can further damage your computer. Always back up your computer before performing any troubleshooting steps so you have a restore point you can come back to in case you make a mistake. Do not use the Internet if you do not have an antivirus program installed on your computer, because you risk unintentionally downloading malicious programs that can damage your computer system.
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References
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Comments
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rfhone
Dec 14, 2010
Actually, recently I've found another way to speed up my poor PC, the software "tuneup360". ItÂ’s very easy to handle and of course very powerful, my friends and I all use it now, maybe you can have a try. -
grannykaren
Sep 15, 2009
Thank you. This is good information that I can use to unstick my computer when it gets mad at me.
