My computer occasionally stops responding, which is annoying. What causes this to occur and what can I do to stop it?
A: There are few things more annoying than having to wait for your computer to reply to your keystrokes or mouse clicks, but you shouldn’t put up with it all the time.
This might indicate malicious activity is using up your computer’s processing power in the background in some circumstances.
Malicious software won’t display an icon on your taskbar or give you any other sign that it’s operating besides interfering with your computer’s usual operation.
There are several possibilities, particularly if you don’t keep up with routine computer maintenance.
Restarting first
Restarting your computer will clear its working memory of all the issues it is now experiencing and replenish the resources available to your operating system, which should be the first step in your troubleshooting procedure.
You might be asking your computer to accomplish too much if it becomes more responsive after a restart. The working memory, often known as RAM, is likely the portion that is overloaded (Random Access Memory).
Each tab you open in your web browser consumes memory, so try going on a “tab diet” to see if things run more smoothly if you frequently have dozens of tabs open. If they do, upgrading your computer to have more RAM (if it’s possible) would enable it to keep up with your appetite.
A more significant issue exists if restarting your computer doesn’t improve performance.
Storage space
Checking the amount of free space on your hard disc should be another easy check. Your computer uses free disc space in addition to your RAM, so as it fills up, performance suffers.
Consider purchasing a larger hard disc based on the fastest performing Solid State Drive (SSD) technology if your current one is nearly full.
Overheating
Because heat is the enemy of your computer, it can become unresponsive if the cooling system isn’t working properly.
To avoid overheating, desktop computers feature cooling fans and exhaust vents that must be functioning correctly.
Check your vents and remove the cover to make sure the processor’s cooling fan is still running if you haven’t cleaned the dust out of your computer in a while.
operating system damage
The operating system, which serves as the cornerstone for the proper operation of all your programmes, is one of the most frequent issues we encounter.
Your computer may sputter to a halt due to anything from a failed update to an out-of-date software driver.
Equipment failure
Your computer may have a failing or failing component, which calls for some technical know-how and spare parts to identify.
A defective power supply, a broken memory stick, corrupt sectors on your hard disc, or even something inserted into a USB port could be to blame.
If the simple tests don’t yield any results, consulting an expert is the quickest method to get everything back in working order because detecting operating system and hardware issues requires some technical expertise.
