There are many reasons why computers may freeze. Incompatible software, a registry gone haywire, low disk space, or internal damage may lead to your computer freezing. Most of the time, with proper care and attention, these problems can be avoided. The best way of doing this is by running disk and registry software that will effectively clear your system of unwanted errors and files. By doing this, and only installing compatible hardware, you can avoid most freezes.
There are two ways in which your computer may freeze. Either just one program will stop, which means your mouse will still be movable, or all programs and the keyboard may stop responding. In some cases this is not a problem, you can restart your system and it will work. It can become a real problem however if you lose work when it freezes. If you have not saved the file you are working on at the time your system stops, then whatever has not been saved will be lost.
Incompatible Software
If your software is not compatible then it will cause conflict in the system as it tries to run, and you will encounter frequent freezes. If software or hardware you have installed is not compatible you will have to remove it.
Like wise if you do not have enough space for information that is introduced, frequently by third party applications, then your computer will freeze. Having sufficient RAM is essential to a system running at it’s best. There is not a limitless amount of information that you can store on your computer. Generally speaking there should be at least 20% of your computer’s memory free to avoid freezing.
Corrupted Registry
A corrupted registry is the most frequent cause of computer freezes. Scanning and removing obsolete entries is an easy process, and will ensure that your computer doesn’t freeze. Carrying out a defragg on your hard drive to optimize your files and put them in order. Computers require regular maintenance to keep them running at their best. Making sure your computers drive is optimized will lessen the chances of it freezing.
Taking your computer to a technician and paying for it to be checked is also an option. He/she will carry out a series of test and delete files and errors to get your computer back to full functioning. By paying attention to the continuing care of your computer you my avoid problems in the future.