Q: What can I do when my Windows 11 computer freezes or seems unresponsive intermittently?

A: Few things are more frustrating than watching your computer grind to a halt just when you need it most. Whether it’s a momentary hang or a full system freeze, Windows 11 has several built-in tools that may help you pinpoint what’s going wrong.

Start With the Basics

When your system suddenly stops responding, the first thing to do is to wait a minute. Sometimes, Windows appears to be frozen while it’s busy installing updates or indexing files in the background. Give it 30 to 60 seconds before taking further action.

Reboot

Yes, the old “restart your computer” advice still works wonders. Rebooting clears temporary files, refreshes system memory and resolves a surprising number of issues, includi

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