{"id":6303,"date":"2016-10-12T15:20:10","date_gmt":"2016-10-12T07:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drivereasy.com\/?post_type=knowledgebase&p=6303"},"modified":"2025-07-15T16:41:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T08:41:13","slug":"solved-windows-10-freezes-locks-up-randomly-easily","status":"publish","type":"knowledgebase","link":"https:\/\/www.drivereasy.com\/knowledge\/solved-windows-10-freezes-locks-up-randomly-easily\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows 11\/10 freezes randomly [Solved]"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you’re a Windows 11 or Windows 10 user, you might encounter constant or random freezes. These freezes occur almost randomly and without much useful feedback. This is not only frustrating but also makes it a lot harder to troubleshoot. But the good news is, it can be fixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try these fixes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few fixes that have helped other users resolve their ‘Windows 11 freezes randomly’ problem. You may not need to try them all; just work your way down the list until you find the one that works for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Update your drivers <\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Clear your computer’s temp files<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Adjust your virtual memory<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Repair your system files<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Run a memory check<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Run Disk Check<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Disable C-States in BIOS<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Switch to ChromeOS<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    <\/a>Method 1: Update your drivers <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The Windows 11\/10 freezing problem can be caused by outdated drivers. So to fix the problem,\u00a0 you can try to update the drivers. If you don\u2019t have the time, patience, or computer skills to update the drivers manually,\u00a0you can do it automatically with\u00a0Driver Easy<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/span>Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for it. You don\u2019t need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you don\u2019t need to risk downloading and installing the wrong driver, and you don\u2019t need to worry about making a mistake when installing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here’s a step-by-step guide to automatically updating your drivers with Driver Easy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1) Download <\/strong><\/a>and install Driver Easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2) Run Driver Easy and click\u00a0<\/span>Scan Now<\/strong>. Driver Easy\u00a0will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
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    3) Click\u00a0<\/span>Update\u00a0All\u00a0<\/strong>to automatically download and install the correct version of\u00a0<\/span>all<\/em>\u00a0<\/span>the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system. (Note: Upon selecting the ‘Update All’ option, you will be asked to upgrade to the Pro version<\/a><\/strong>. A 7-day free trial, including all Pro features like high-speed download and one-click install, is available if you’re not ready for the Pro version yet. Rest assured, you won’t incur any charges until after the 7-day trial.)
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    4) Check to see if your computer still freezes randomly after updating the drivers. If the problem persists, you know your drivers weren’t to blame, and you should try the next fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    <\/a>Method 2: Clear your computer’s temp files<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    If Windows doesn’t have enough space to store temp files, it can slow down or even freeze. So you should clear them regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1) On your keyboard, press Windows key <\/strong>and R <\/strong>at the same time, then in the Run form, type temp <\/strong>and hit Enter<\/strong>. This will invoke Windows Explorer with your Temp folder open, <\/span>showing you all the temp files on your computer. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    2) Select all the files in the Temp folder and delete them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    If Windows 10 is still randomly freezing after clearing your temp files, try the next fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    <\/a>Method 3: Adjust your virtual memory<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Virtual memory is basically an extension of your computer\u2019s physical memory. It is a combination of RAM and a portion of your hard drive. If your computer runs out of RAM when performing an intensive task, Windows will dip into virtual memory for temporary file storage. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1) On your keyboard, press the Windows <\/strong>key and I <\/strong>key at the same time. Then click System <\/strong>and About<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    2) Scroll down and click Advanced system settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    3)\u00a0Go to the Advanced<\/strong> tab, then click\u00a0Settings<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    3) Go to the Advanced <\/strong>tab again, and choose Change\u2026 <\/strong>in the Virtual memory section. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    4) Ensure the Automatically manage paging file size for all drives<\/strong> checkbox is NOT<\/strong> ticked. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    5) Select your windows drive (the hard drive or partition that has Windows installed on it \u2013 usually C:<\/strong>),<\/strong> and enter an Initial size and Maximum size for your virtual memory:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n