Issue with Windows slowing down or freezing.
Issue with Windows slowing down or freezing.
Recently I’ve been experiencing frequent freezes on my PC, not just during games but while using Windows itself and chatting on Discord. I can still hear my friends, but the system becomes unresponsive—I can’t click or perform any actions except turning everything off and restarting. My machine has the specs: GTX 1660 Ti, Ryzen 5 2400G, 16GB RAM, DDR4, Windows 10 Pro version 1803, installed on a 970 EVO Plus M.2 SSD. This issue hasn’t happened before to me, but over the past week it’s become really bothersome. I mostly notice it after closing a game, possibly because it freezes during play but doesn’t impact my gameplay. When I close the game, I realize the Windows is completely stuck. I’m unsure what to do and this is quite frustrating.
Begin with AdwCleaner, then attempt a Windows installation on an alternative drive if you have extra storage (to rule out software problems). Switch to a different graphics driver, verify RAM capacity, and ensure everything is functioning properly.
Hey there, sorry for the delayed response. I think my GPU, CPU, and RAM are all good after two months of use. Regarding the M.2 drive, I’m worried it might be overheating, though I haven’t checked the temperatures. It’s possible this is the issue, but since I’ve had the same PC without problems before, it could also be related to Windows. I hope it’s just a Windows problem, because I’d rather get a newer version than spend another $100 on a cooler M.2. I’ll try using AdwCleaner and let you know if this happens again. Cheers!
I executed the ADWCleaner tool and found no malicious activity. I performed the standard fix, restarted the PC, and will follow up if the problem recurs.