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Windows 10 freeze
My PC has been freezing; i.e., the cursor, keyboard, and Taskbar are no longer active. I cannot even get to the Task Manager though I do have an icon in my Taskbar showing the percent memory consumed...
1. Windows Memory Diagnostic: This built-in tool can help identify issues with your RAM. You can find it by searching "Windows Memory Diagnostic" in the Start menu.
2. Check Disk (chkdsk): Run a disk check to identify file system errors. Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the command: chkdsk /f.
Check for Resource-Heavy Applications:
- If you can access Task Manager (press Ctrl + Shift + Esc), look under the "Processes" tab to see which applications are consuming the most resources. Pay attention to CPU, Memory, and Disk usage.
- If you notice any applications using a disproportionate amount of resources, consider closing them to see if that resolves the issue.