Windows becomes unresponsive after short periods of operation.
Windows becomes unresponsive after short periods of operation.
In short, your Windows setup isn't working properly. Even after a fresh install and updating to the latest version, it keeps freezing. It only works briefly after powering on, then freezes when you open any app—browsers, Steam, games, Word, folders, etc.—running at about one frame every 10 seconds. This makes it unusable. You mentioned seeing some comments about recent updates causing issues, but a fresh install from Windows still causes the same problem. I installed Linux Mint and it functions perfectly without freezing. I still want a Windows disk for games needing anti-cheat support and other Windows-only apps.
During those short intervals, the Windows Event Log provides insights into system activity and potential issues. For your reference, here are the typical details:
System specifications:
- Processor: Intel® Core™® Architecture® [version]
- Memory: [RAM] MB
- Storage: [Disk size]
- Graphics: [GPU model]
- Operating System: Windows version
Let me know if you need more specifics!
I plan to retrieve an event log tonight. Right now I’m transferring some games onto the Linux partition. Hardware details: Ryzen 5 5600, Gigabyte B550 AORUS Elite V2, 16GB DDR4 3200MHz, CL16 monitor, Red Devil 6700X, 1440p display, plus several SSDs and HDDs.