Windows 10: Computer keeps freezing after a recent Windows Update.

Split from this thread. Windows update October 2024 broke my pcMy computer downloaded and installed a new Windows update earlier this month. Since that time my computer keeps freezing no matter what program is open. Its not the wifi issue mentioned above as working or trying to work within Word does not require wifi. Programs lock. The task bar locks. The task bar disappears. Then the computer will work for about three minutes, then it will lock again. Basically the update made my computer space junk. Checking task manager, it indicates that the memory is being overwhelmed, but nothing much

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Windows 10 Computer Randomly Freezes

Hi,

Listed below are some possibilities why the computer keeps on freezing:

• Outdated drivers.
• Virus and malware.
• Corrupted system files.

We suggest performing the steps on this article that can help resolve the issue.

Get back to us if you have other concerns.

 

Windows keeps freezing up

Hi Brian,

If your computer is freezing, it could due to the operating system being outdated, or that some applications in your system is causing it to freeze, etc. For us to isolate the issue about Windows 10 freezing, kindly respond to the questions below:

• When does Windows 10 hangs/freezes? Is it after logging in to Windows? Or is it when you are using an application?
• Are there any third-party applications installed on your computer?
• Did you upgrade to Windows 10 from a previous version of Windows? If yes, which version of Windows was previously installed on your computer?

As a first troubleshooting step, we suggest that you check if there are updates that are waiting to be installed on your computer. If there are, kindly install them and restart your computer. After restarting, check if Windows 10 still freezes. Here's how
to check for updates in Windows 10:

• Press the Windows key + I to open the
  Settings app.
• From Settings, select Update & security >
  Windows Update, then select Check for updates.

We look forward to an update from you.

 

Computer Keeps Freezing

Doesn't system restore help? You mentioned that it was when you made some updates to Windows that it started acting up, which is why i suggested to try and determine which one was the culprit and skip it permanently.

It is possible some Windows files got messed up and that's what's causing the instability. If this is the case, then a fresh Windows install will help.