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NewGuy565
Copper Contributor
Dec 10, 2021

Windows 11 is freezing - First noticed when using the Spotify app.

hello everyone,

 

For some reason, Windows 11 keeps freezing. I thought the issue was solved with the update to the AMD processor handling receptions several weeks ago. But the system has started freezing again. 

I am not able to run Spotify (MS store App or Edge browser) without my PC freezing. I have to hold the power button for a hard reset. 

 

The system just froze on me while watching a YouTube video. I am not sure what the underlying issue is but it's very annoying and making my system unreliable. How am I supposed to work knowing that my PC can freeze at any moment? 

 

I am not sure how to pull the crash logs but below is the system and windows specs.

 

Device name Desktop-Main2021
Processor AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-Core Processor 3.80 GHz
Installed RAM 64.0 GB
Device ID FC399C9A-211F-49B1-97CF-1A81120C552C
Product ID 00330-80000-00000-AA182
System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Pen and touch No pen or touch input is available for this display

 

Edition Windows 11 Pro
Version 21H2
Installed on ‎10/‎26/‎2021
OS build 22000.348
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22000.348.0

6 Replies

  • ramachandra1964's avatar
    ramachandra1964
    Copper Contributor
    I have a few handheld radios that I need to update the frequencies and when I connect to the USB, it fails to connect. In device manager and Ports it says - "Please install corresponding PL2303 driver to support Windows 11 and further OS" I have tried different ways and still it won't update drivers/COM ports. I've run out of ideas (as for a novice). Has anyone been across this and sorted it?
    • NewGuy565's avatar
      NewGuy565
      Copper Contributor
      I hate the Nuke option. I was on the phone with Microsoft a little over a month ago and had to do that to get off the evaluation version of Win. 11.

      I did just go through and update the graphic card and Chip drivers. I will test it out tomorrow But the Clean reboot consumes too much time. I am just coming back from the Mac environment, If I have to continuously clean reinstall my OS just to get the thing running I might as well as go back to Mac.
      • Reza_Ameri's avatar
        Reza_Ameri
        Silver Contributor
        No, the Clean Boot is fast, it is just a restart with fewer services and you could enable them later on. It is a way to troubleshoot the issue.

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