Applications Crashing or Not Responding. Why?

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Several applications on my Windows PC keep crashing or becoming unresponsive, and I cannot figure out why this is happening. What are the common causes of apps freezing or crashing, and how can I troubleshoot and fix this issue?

maskwill · Answer

Apps that keep crashing or freezing on Windows are commonly caused by outdated software, insufficient memory, corrupted files, driver problems, or a failing drive.&nbsp;Try these fixes in orderRestart your PC to clear temporary issues.&nbsp;Update Windows and your apps: Go to Settings → Windows Update → Check for updates.&nbsp;Close unnecessary apps using Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc) to free up memory.&nbsp;Repair the affected app: Go to Settings → Apps → Installed apps → select the app → Advanced options → Repair, if available.&nbsp;Check for system errors: Open Command Prompt as administrator and run:&nbsp;sfc /scannowCheck storage and drivers: Ensure your system drive has free space and update graphics and other device drivers from trusted sources.&nbsp;If several apps keep crashing, back up important files and check drive health and Windows memory usage.&nbsp;To narrow down the causeDo all apps crash, or only specific ones? And are you using Windows 10 or Windows 11?

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Applications Crashing or Not Responding. Why?