How to Fix a Laptop that is Not Responding (STEPS)

Why is my laptop not responding?

The reason why your laptop is not responding is because of software bugs. Another reason for this issue could be conflicts between the computer’s hardware and program.

 

Possible Causes:

• Lack of system resources
• Overheating of the computer
• A faulty battery

 

Software bugs

Software bugs or viruses in the system cause your system to freeze unexpectedly. If you are running an application, the laptop will suddenly freeze, disrupting your work. You should install an antivirus application to detect any bugs in the system and resolve them.

 

Conflicts between the hardware and the program

This error occurs when the system’s hardware devices cannot take the command from the system. For example, your graphics card won’t be able to support the games you play on the PC. For this particular problem, you will have to update the graphics driver. Issues like these occur when the hardware isn’t compatible with the software.

 

Lack of system resources

If you don’t have enough RAM, your computer will continue freezing all of a sudden. Compatible RAM helps you run applications smoothly. Replacing your RAM sticks will help resolve the issue.

 

Overheating of the computer

If you’re running multiple applications simultaneously, the system may heat up quickly. The load gets so intense that the system’s fans fail to keep up with the cooling process. When the heating gets too intense, the system gets frozen.

 

A faulty battery

If your laptop has a faulty battery, it will keep freezing continuously. You should plug your laptop into the power cable to confirm if the battery is at fault. If it starts working fine and doesn’t freeze, the battery is at fault. It would help if you got it replaced timely.

 

 

Why does my computer keep freezing and not responding?

The reason why your computer keeps freezing and not responding is because of insufficient space on your hard disk. “Driver-related issues” also cause issues to your computer, forcing it to freeze.

 

If too many applications are installed on your system, your hard disk space may be taken.

When the computer freezes, you should: move the mouse’s cursor on the screen to check if the system has died down completely.If the cursor doesn’t move, your system requires a reboot.

 

Now, you should hit the Capslock key on the keyboard. If the light blinks, the problem is related to software. This issue could be resolved with the help of the Task Manager.

 

How to open Task Manager:

• Press the Ctrl + Alt + Del keys to open the Task Manager
• Check the unresponsive programs
• End the selected programs

 

What happens when the Task Manager doesn’t help resolve the program? You will have to reboot the system. For that, follow these steps:

 

• Press the Power button for at least 10 seconds
• Once the system is completely turned off, wait for at least 30 seconds to 1 minute
• Turn on the computer

 

How do I fix a laptop that keeps not responding?

To fix a laptop that keeps not responding, troubleshoot the system, reboot it, update the drivers or run system file checker.

 

Troubleshoot The Computer [Method 1]

1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Scroll down and choose Troubleshooting.
3. Select the System and Security option.
4. Choose System Maintenance.
5. Click Next.
6. The computer will now troubleshoot and fix the issues detected.
7. Once the troubleshooting process is done, reboot the computer.

 

Reboot The Computer [Method 2]

1. Press the Power button for at least 10 seconds; it will turn it off.
2. Wait for at least 30 seconds to 1 minute.
3. Turn on the computer.

 

Update The Drivers [Method 3]

1. Download a third-party app like Driver Easy.
2. Open the application.
3. Tap Scan Now.
4. The app will scan the computer and detect any problems.
5. Tap on the Update button.
6. Restart your computer.

 

Run System File Checker [Method 4]

1. In the search box, type cmd
2. Right-click on the Command Prompt button.
3. Choose the Run as administrator option.
4. Type the command sfc/scannow in Command Prompt.
5. Press Enter.
6. Wait for the Verification 100% complete option.
7. Type exit in Command Prompt.
8. Press Enter and close the window.
9. Restart the computer.

 

Install Windows Update [Method 5]

1. In the search box, type Windows Update.
2. Click on the Check for updates option.
3. In the Windows Update pane, choose Download.
4. Follow on-screen instructions.
5. Restart the computer.

 

Run The Virus Scan [Method 6]

1. If you have an antivirus program installed, you should run it.
2. It will detect the existing malware.
3. Follow on-screen instructions to get rid of the malware detected.
4. Restart the computer.
5. Relaunch the program that recently froze.

 

Run A Clean Boot [Method 7]

1. Press the Windows + R keys.
2. In the dialog box, type msconfig
3. Click OK.
4. The System Configuration box will open up.
5. Under the General button, select Selective startup.
6. Uncheck the box next to the Load startup items option.
7. Click Apply.
8. Choose Services.
9. Click on the box next to Hide all Microsoft services.
10. Click on Disable all button.
11. Select Apply.
12. Choose OK.

 

How to fix Windows 11 not responding?

To fix Windows 11 not responding, restart the computer, update Windows, run the troubleshooter or update your system’s drivers.

 

Restart The Computer [Method 1]

1. Press the Windows key.
2. Go to the Power button.
3. Click on Restart.

 

Update Windows [Method 2]

1. Press the Windows + I keys.
2. In the Settings tab, choose Windows Update.
3. Select the Check for updates option.
4. If any update is available, click on the Download & install button.

 

Run The Troubleshooter [Method 3]

1. Press the Windows + S keys.
2. Type control panel in the search bar.
3. Select Control Panel.
4. Click on Troubleshooting.
5. Select System and Security.
6. Tap System Maintenance.
7. Follow on-screen instructions.

 

Update The Drivers [Method 4]

1. Press the Windows + S keys.
2. Enter Device Manager.
3. Select Display adapters.
4. Right-click on the graphics adapter.
5. Select Update driver.
6. Select Search automatically for drivers.
7. Wait for the system to install.

 

Run The Scan For Malware [Method 5]

1. Press the Windows + S keys.
2. Type windows security in the search bar.
3. Click on the Windows Security app.
4. Choose Virus & threat protection.
5. Select Scan options.
6. Choose Full scan.

 

Uninstall Conflicting Programs [Method 6]

1. Press the Windows + I keys.
2. Select Apps & features.
3. Select the apps creating problems.
4. Click on the ellipsis next to it and click on Uninstall.

 

Run The Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool [Method 7]

1. Press the Windows + S keys.
2. Type windows memory diagnostic in the search bar.
3. Click on Restart now and check for problems (recommended).

 

How to fix Windows 10 not responding?

To fix Windows 10 not responding, close unnecessary applications, reinstall the problematic program, update the available drivers or modify the registry key.

 

Close Unnecessary Applications [Method 1]

1. Press the Ctrl + Alt + Del keys to open the Task Manager.
2. Check the unresponsive programs.
3. End the selected programs.

 

Reinstall The Problematic Program [Method 2]

1. Press the Windows + S keys.
2. Open Search.
3. Type control panel.
4. Click on the Control Panel app.
5. Select the View by: Category option.
6. Choose Uninstall a program.
7. Right-click on the problematic software.
8. Click on Uninstall.
9. Follow on-screen instructions.

 

Update The Available Drivers [Method 3]

1. Press the Windows + R
2. Type mscin the dialog box.
3. Press Enter.
4. Go to Device Manager.
5. Select Audioinputs and outputs.
6. Click on the audio driver.
7. Choose the Update driver
8. Select Search automatically for updated driver software.
9. Follow the on-screen instructions.
10. Repeat these steps to update all the drivers.
11. Restart the computer.
12. This step should fix the problem by now.

 

Modify The Registry Key [Method 4]

1. In the Run window, enter regedit
2. Click OK.
3. Click File.
4. Choose Export.
5. Select All in the export range.
6. Go to Edit.
7. Then select Find.
8. Type Core Parking or enter the command 54533251-82be-4824-96c1-47b60b740d00.
9. Select the Find Next button.
10. Repeat the above step to find all Core Parking-related keys.
11. Delete them.

 

How do I fix Windows 11 File Explorer not responding?

To fix Windows 11 file explorer not responding, press the Ctrl + Alt + Del keys to open the Task Manager, select Windows Explorer; you will find this tab under Processes.Click Restart.

 

You can also try:

 

PerformingThe SFC Scan [Method 2]

1. In the search box, type cmd
2. Right-click on the Command Prompt button.
3. Choose the Run as administrator option.
4. Type the command sfc/scannow in Command Prompt.
5. Press Enter.
6. Wait for the Verification 100% complete option.
7. Type exit in Command Prompt.
8. Press Enter and close the window.
9. Restart the computer.

 

How do I fix Windows 10 File Explorer not responding?

To fix Windows 10 file explorer not responding, run the Windows memory diagnostic tool, run the troubleshooter or run the scan for malware.

 

Run The Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool [Method 1]

1. Press the Windows + S keys.
2. Type windows memory diagnostic in the search bar.
3. Click on Restart now and check for problems (recommended).

 

Run The Troubleshooter [Method 2]

1. Press the Windows + S keys.
2. Type control panel in the search bar.
3. Select Control Panel.
4. Click on Troubleshooting.
5. Select System and Security.
6. Tap System Maintenance.
7. Follow on-screen instructions.

 

Run The Scan For Malware [Method 3]

1. Press the Windows + S keys.
2. Type windows security in the search bar.
3. Click on the Windows Security app.
4. Choose Virus & threat protection.
5. Select Scan options.
6. Choose Full scan.

 

Why does the laptop say, “the application is not responding”?

The reason your laptop says “application is not responding, could be because your drivers aren’t updated or your system has an older Windows version that is incompatible.

 

To fix this:

 

Perform The SFC Scan [Method 1]

1. In the search box, type cmd
2. Right-click on the Command Prompt button.
3. Choose the Run as administrator option.
4. Type the command sfc/scannow in Command Prompt.
5. Press Enter.
6. Wait for the Verification 100% complete option.
7. Type exit in Command Prompt.
8. Press Enter and close the window.
9. Restart the computer.