Effective Ways To Fix Windows 10 Freezing Problem

Well, one thing I can say for sure is that it happens when Microsoft releases the Update especially the Fall Creators Update. Most of the time, these freezes occurs without any warning and it just happens randomly without any related feedback. It makes our Windows 10 slow and also it becomes really hard to troubleshoot the whole system. Well, you don’t have to be sad anymore because I have good news for you. Now, you can fix this issue by just following some effective ways. In this blog, I have mentioned some effective ways to fix Windows 10 freezing problem. So, let’s get started.

Here are some quite effective fixes for freezing problems of Windows 10 –

You can select the fixes according to your preferences, you don’t have to follow the whole guide, just choose what works for you for fixing “Windows 10 freezing issues.”

1. By updating your drivers
2. By clearing temporary files from your computer
3. By adjusting your virtual memory
4. By repairing your system files

Let’s get started with detailed information and steps regarding these effective ways.

Effective Ways to Fix Windows 10 Freezing Problem

1. Update your drivers

One of the major reasons behind freezing issues could be outdated drivers. Therefore, by updating the drivers you can fix the freezing issues. If you do not have the time or patience for updating the drivers, you can take the help of Advanced Driver Updater.

This software is one of the best driver updater available on online platforms as it automatically recognizes the system, finds the outdated drivers, and automatically updates them on your behalf. It means you don’t have to manually look for problems; you can now directly download or install any software without having any risk. In order to use Advanced Driver Updater, follow the below-mentioned steps:

• Download, install and launch the Advanced Driver Updater.
• Open the software and click on the “Scan” button. Instantly, it will start working and start scanning your system for any outdated updates.
• Next, you will have to click on the “Update All” option for resolving the driver conflicts of your system.
• Voila! That’s it… now you may not face the freezing issues in your Windows 10.

2. By clearing temporary files from your computer

It also might happen that you don’t have enough storage space and that’s causing the freezing of your Windows 10. Therefore, by clearing out the temporary files from your computer, you will be able to restore the space and troubleshoot your system. Follow the below-mentioned steps to clear temporary files from your computer:

PS: Clearing your temporary files should be your regular practice to keep your Windows 10 optimized.

• From the keyboard, press Windows+ R at the same time, hit the Run button, type Temp, and then hit the Enter key. This will show all of your temporary files from the system.
• Select all of the temporary files and delete them.
• That’s it. Now, if the issue still persists, you can move to the next fix.

3. Adjusting your virtual memory

Virtual memory is a combination of your hard drive and RAM. If your system is running out of RAM, you can adjust your virtual memory. Follow the below-mentioned steps for adjusting your virtual memory:

• From the keyboard, press Windows+ Pause/Break at the same time. From the appeared Window, select the Advanced System setting available on the left panel.
• Now, you will have to go to the “Advanced” tab and then click on the Settings option.
• Now, go to the “Advanced” again and select Change from the Virtual memory section.
• Please ensure that you have not checked in to the “Automatically manage paging file size for all drives” option.
• Now, choose the Windows drive and enter the Initial size and the Maximum size.
• After entering the values, click on Set and then click on the “Ok” button.
• That’s it! If this does not fix your issue, move to the next way.

4. By repairing your system files

The other major cause behind your freezing system could be missing, damaged, or corrupt files. If you think that this can be the cause, you can run a basic check with the help of an in-built tool or you can also take the help of automatic tools for performing a complete diagnosis.

• Automatic Check

Herein, you can take the help of a repair tool for checking various locations in your system. it helps in dealing with issues related to critical system files, errors, and others. in order to check automatically, you can download any tool that runs a basic check like Reimage.

•  Manual Check

System File Checker is a tool available in your system for checking damaged, missing, or corrupted files. It helps in diagnosing major system files. In order to check manually, follow the below-mentioned steps:

• From your keyboard, press Windows and type cmd (without pressing the enter key). Now, windows will show you a list wherein you can search the issue within the programs. You will have to right-click on the Command Prompt and then select “Run as Administrator.”
• If your system directs you to provide permission, select “Yes.”
• From the black Command prompt, type: “sfc/scannow” and then hit the “Enter” key.
• Wait for a while till your system scans for corrupted data and files. Your system will display you the results, therefore, do not interrupt in between the process and let the operation gets completed.
• Voila! That’s it. I hope this fixes your freezing issue.

I hope this blog helps you with fixing your Windows 10 randomly freezing problems. Also, try Advanced Driver Updater and let us know how it worked for you.

Thanks for reading!

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