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Desktops and laptops often encounter Windows freezing at startup after extended usage. This guide provides immediate solutions.
Update Your Graphics Card Drivers to the Latest Version
If your graphics driver is outdated, updating it can resolve desktop and laptop freezing issues.
Step 1: Navigate to Device Manager on your desktop or laptop.
Step 2: Right-click on the graphics card under Display adapters and select Update driver.
Step 3: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the driver update process.
Disconnect External Devices
Removing USB and other external devices can sometimes resolve desktop and laptop freezing issues, as these can cause system malfunctions.
Disable AppXSvc
AppXSvc allows running apps but can cause freezing on startup. Disabling it might help if you suspect it's causing issues.
Step 1: Open Registry Editor and navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\AppXSvc
Step 2: Right-click the Start folder then click Modify.
Run Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool
Checking your computer's RAM for issues is crucial. Follow these steps to test for RAM problems.
Step 1: Open the Control Panel app, go to Administrative Tools, and double-click Windows Memory Diagnostic.
Step 2: Choose 'Restart now' to begin automatic error diagnosis by Windows.
Step 3: Your computer will restart and proceed to check and fix memory-related issues.
Disable Fast Startup Feature
Turning off the fast startup feature can solve Windows freezing on boot, a common solution for many users.
Step 1: From the main screen, go to Control Panel then select Power Options. Afterwards, choose what the power buttons do.
Step 2: Uncheck Turn on fast startup option and click Save changes.
This concludes the guide on fixing Windows OS freezing issues at startup. Save for future reference and follow Mytour for more updates.
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