Windows 10 is now the new operating system for users. But despite its capabilities, it still needs to be improved, like any other system, for convenient use. If errors occur and updates freeze, do not solve the problems yourself. In order not to aggravate the situation, it is better to use proven methods. Let's take a look at how to deal with computer freezes during Windows 10 updates.

Why Windows 10 freezes when downloading updates

This problem can be caused by various reasons:

• work with various programs that reduce PC performance;
• a large number of applications running in the background;
• the update conflicts with the antivirus;
• lack of free disk space;
• faulty RAM.

How to fix update freezes by 32%

Some computers have very poor internet connection or poor performance.

Updating on older devices takes a very long time, so users with weak PCs can only wait patiently for the process to complete. Indicator hard disk will flash as a signal that the updates are not yet complete.

Usually the PC freezes at 32% when you try to update the system using Center Windows updates».

If the Windows update has stopped at 32%, do not rush to interrupt the process - the computer may load the necessary files

The device may slow down for a long time without responding to anything and showing no signs of the end of updates. This error can be easily fixed. You need to download or install old service packs to new system then it worked stably and without problems. It is necessary to diagnose "Windows Update":

1. Press the Win + R buttons.
2. Enter the msdt / id WindowsUpdateDiagnostic command in the Run window. Click OK.
3. Click Advanced.
4. Check the box "Apply fixes automatically" and select "Run as administrator".
5. Click Next. When the steps are complete, you can safely upgrade the OS to Windows 10.

When a black screen appears and a mouse pointer with a blue circle appears, you might think that the updates have stopped and the computer just froze. It actually downloads dynamic updates for Windows 10.

The reason for the black screen is downloading dynamic updates

The process really seems to be very slow with little performance. To speed up your downloads, check to see if you have plugged in USB devices. Disable them. Then the PC will work faster.

Reasons why the computer does not update after 99% (also suitable for 91%)

After booting up to 99%, the computer freezes completely, and the installation may be delayed for for a long time... This is due to the fact that you have downloaded an unwanted program to your PC. The problem will be solved if the user performs a clean boot, which starts the Windows system using the minimum set of drivers and various programs, and thus will reduce the chances of a conflict with the system software. Clean Boot will help you get rid of unnecessary background applications that slow down your operating system:

1. Press the Win + R keys.
2. Enter the msconfig command. Click OK.
3. Open the Services tab.
4. Check the "Don't show Microsoft services" checkbox.
5. Click on "Disable All".

How to deal with 71% freezes of update installation

The computer stops at 71% of downloading updates due to a large number of programs running in the background. Be sure to look at which programs you no longer need, and turn them off in the "Startup" menu:

1. Go to the start menu. Add the msconfig command. Wait for System Configuration to open.
2. Click the "Open Task Manager" button.
3. Go to the Startup tab in the Task Manager. Right-click on any program and click Disable. Click "Apply" and "OK".
4. Turn off the "Task Manager" and restart your PC.

Video: how to disable autoplay programs in Windows 10

Computer slows down by 75% when updating Windows

If your computer has more than one hard drive, then disconnect everything (including external hard drive, USB key), except for the target hard drive on which Windows 10 will be installed. Very often, when 75% freezes, the problem changes the system locale to English. And the update is successful only in a non-English version of the OS. The system locale should be changed to Russian. To do this, do the following:

1. Go to the start menu. Select the "Control panel" item.
2. Click on the "Clock, Language, and Region" section.
3. Select "Add a language" under "Language".
4. Click on "Add a language".
5. Find the required language in the list and click on it.
6. Click on "Options".
7. Wait for the end of the language availability check.
8. Click Download and install language pack.
9. Wait for the end of the boot process.
10. Go to language options (button "Options").
11. In the window that opens, click on the "Make this the primary language" button.
12. Restart your computer after changing the system locale.

Video: how to change the locale in Windows 10

A universal way to fix errors when updates freeze

You need to use a remedy Windows troubles Update to help you deal with update errors:

1. Press Win + X and go to Control Panel.
2. Click on the "Troubleshoot" section.
3. Under System and Security, click on Troubleshoot with Windows Update.

   Click on fix problems with "Update Center"

4. Wait for the wizard to complete the check and find out if the error is resolved.

If none of the above solutions helps you fix your Windows 10 upgrade issue, try deleting the Software Distribution folder:

1. Go to the path "C" - "Windows" - "SoftwareDistribution" - "Download folder" and delete all files from the last folder.
2. Go to the "Start" menu and select "Command Prompt" ("Administrator").
3. Enter the exe / update now command and press the Enter key.
4. Go to Windows Update and check if the error is resolved.

Preparing to install updates freezes

Most often, preparation for installing updates freezes due to a conflict software or a pre-existing issue that simply didn't get noticed until Windows updates started installing. Do the following:

Video: How to Enter Windows 10 Safe Mode

Updates download hangs

Freezes occur due to a damaged OS distribution, which does not have enough space on the hard disk, or due to incorrectly set parameters in BIOS settings... To correct the parameters, do the following:

Get Updates searches endlessly

Sometimes it happens that loading new version The OS starts to slow down when updates come. This process can go on an endless search with no result.

The reason for this freeze may be the incorrect operation of the "Windows Update Service", because it is she who causes the slowdown of the download. To disable it, do the following:

Almost any problem or error related to the computer can be solved nowadays. Developers are constantly trying to improve the performance of the new operating system for the user, but many problems have to be dealt with alone. The most important thing is to use trusted sources so that the system updates without problems.

Windows 10 is constantly receiving updates to keep your computer secure with the latest vulnerability patches, enhancements, and new features. Since updates are downloaded and installed automatically, the release of a new major functional update (such as Windows 10 version 1803 - April 2018 Update) in the first days after the release can lead to a lot of problems.

Microsoft will begin a phased rollout of the Windows April 2018 Update on April 30, 2018. First a new Windows version will receive a limited number of devices that fully meet the compatibility conditions.

Typically, when a new version of Windows 10 starts shipping to users, it may still include unknown bugs. In particular, some features may not work properly on certain computer configurations, and device drivers may be incompatible with the new version. These are the reasons why you should postpone the update until most of the problems have been fixed.

In this guide, you'll learn how to pause the installation of the Windows April 2018 Update (version 1803) on your computer using the Settings app, the Local Group Policy Editor, or Metered Connection if you're using Windows 10 Home.

• How to postpone the installation of an update using the Settings app
• How to postpone the installation of an update using Group Policy Editor
• How to postpone the installation of an update in Windows 10 Home

How to postpone the installation of Windows 10 (version 1803) using the Settings app

Starting with the Windows 10 Creators Update, the Settings app can be used to postpone new feature updates or pause quality updates. However, these options are only available on Windows 10 Pro and Windows 10 Enterprise.

Microsoft provides two levels of readiness to receive feature updates. Semi-Annual Channel (Target) - - the level of availability registered by default. Users with this level receive updates as soon as a new feature update is released.

Semi-Annual Channel Level - Semi-Annual Channel- Provides for updates only when Microsoft has confirmed that features are ready for enterprise deployment. To postpone the installation of the update as long as possible, you need to use just this option.

If you are running Windows 10 in the Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted) branch, you can defer the new version for up to 365 days from the date it was originally released. When you switch to the Semi-Annual Channel branch, you can defer the new version for up to 365 days, but a PC at this readiness level will receive a feature update 4 months after it is available on the “Semi-Annual Channel (target)”. Thus, using the Semi-Annual Channel branch, you can postpone feature updates up to 16 months in total.

To postpone the installation of an update using the Settings app, follow these steps:

• Open the app Parameters.
• Choose a section Updates and security.
• Select a tab Windows Update.
• Click the Advanced Options link.

• In the "Choose when to install updates" section, select the readiness level Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted) or Semi-Annual Channel.
• Select the number of days you want to postpone the installation of Windows 10, version 1803.

Note: To postpone the installation of a new version of Windows for the maximum period, select the Semi-Annual Channel branch and select 365 days. In this case, the update installation is blocked for 16 months.

It is also worth noting that in Windows 10 it is possible to postpone the installation of quality updates (monthly updates) for up to 30 days. However, you can use the Pause Updates feature, which temporarily prevents the installation of new updates for up to 35 days.

How to postpone the installation of Windows 10, version 1803 using Group Policy Editor

The easiest way to delay the installation of the Windows April 2018 Update is to use the Settings app. However, you can achieve a similar result using the Local Group Policy Editor.

To postpone the installation of the update by using the Group Policy Editor, follow these steps:

• Use the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to launch the Run command.
• Type gpedit.msc and press Enter to open the Local Group Policy Editor.
• Navigate to Computer Configuration> Administrative Templates> Windows Components> Windows Update> Windows Update for Business.
• Double click on the policy.

• Click on Included.
• In the "Settings" section, you can one of the available Windows readiness levels:
  • Semi-Annual Channel (Targeted)- stop installing a new version of Windows 10 for up to 12 months.
  • Semi-Annual Channel- stop installing a new version of Windows 10 for up to 16 months.
• Choose how long you want to postpone the installation of functional updates. In a separate field, you can specify the number of days of delay. The maximum value is 365 days.
• Click Apply.
• Click OK.

After completing these steps, Windows 10 will not install the new version until the delay time has passed.

How to postpone the installation of Windows 10, version 1803 in Windows 10 Home

If you are using Windows 10 Home, then the option to block is not available to you automatic installation Windows April 2018 Update. However, you can set your wireless or wired Internet connection as metered - as a result, updates will not be automatically downloaded to your computer.

Configuring Ethernet connection as a metered connection to postpone the installation of version 1803

• Open the app Parameters.
• Choose a section Network and Internet.
• Select a tab Ethernet

Turn on the switch

Configuring Wi-Fi connection as a metered connection to postpone the installation of version 1803

to install wireless connection as a limit, do the following:

1. Open the app Parameters.
2. Choose a section Network and Internet.
3. Select a tab Wi-Fi.
4. Click on an active connection to go to its settings.
5. Turn on the switch Set as metered connection active to prevent background tasks from consuming traffic.

This method allows you to block all types of updates, which means your computer will remain unprotected as long as you disconnect the metered connection.

Conclusion

Although these instructions allow you to postpone the installation of Windows 10 version 1803 immediately after the official release, we do not urge you to completely abandon the update. Updates are key to keeping your system and data safe from hackers, viruses, ransomware, and other types of malware.

The Spring Creators Update improves many aspects of Windows 10 and also adds many new features such as a timeline or sharing with devices nearby.

Review of Windows April 2018 Update (version 1803). What's new

These instructions are only intended to help you postpone the installation of a new version of Windows 10 until you have verified that potential bugs on your device have been fixed.

Are you ready to install Windows 10, version 1803 right away, or are you planning to postpone the upgrade? Let us know in the comments below.

Based on materials from Pureinfotech

How to calculate freeze

This problem has several of the most common manifestations. Even with the availability of ready-made solutions from time to time during installation, it is still possible for any of these signs to appear:

• Installing updates for the operating system hangs by 25%.
• Copying user files stops at 84% progress.
• Renewal progress does not progress beyond 44%.
• May hang at 32% of the installation progress.
• The computer freezes during the "Get updates" step.

Very often it is impossible to understand, especially if the computer is very old, whether the progress loading is stuck or something very heavy is just being installed, so the process is too slow. Of course, you can just leave the computer overnight and see what happens to it in the morning. But more often than not, it is this combination of interest and slowness that signals a problem.

As a rule, there are practically no other varieties if the computer fits the new OS according to the system requirements.

Solution of problems

Each error has its own solution, most often associated with hardware or software. Most problems can be solved in an elementary way - the main thing is to know what needs to be done. Many users have not faced solving problems with a PC on their own, so they get scared after such errors occur.

The first problem

The first two freezes are associated with error 0xC1900101 - 0x20004. Another characteristic sign of this problem is that the LED on a laptop or computer stops blinking immediately, which signals a freeze. Usually, you can return the device to working condition by a simple reboot, but in this case it will not be possible to update.

As it was established empirically, this problem during the update occurs due to the fact that the system conflicts with some components installed on the computer, or when interacting with peripheral devices. It is also believed that if more than one hard disk is installed, the chance of this problem is increased.

Based on this, we can offer a simple solution for error 0xC1900101 - 0x20004:

• Remove and disconnect all unnecessary devices from the system unit or laptop. After that, nothing should be left except the essentials - a mouse, keyboard and monitor in the case of a stationary PC or a mouse in the case of a laptop. The system may not interact with any of the additional devices crookedly, so it is better to turn them off during the update.
• In the case of a stationary PC, you need to temporarily cut down additional drives (you can only leave one), drives and hard drives. Leave only the essentials for the functioning of the computer. Just unplug the SATA cable during installation, if possible.
• If possible, the best option would be to download the update to removable media and then install the package to your computer from there. But there is one significant drawback - such an update will make the system unlicensed after installation, which may cause some problems during use.

The second problem

The device freeze highlighted in point three applies to the November build of Windows 10 (version 1511). In this case, progress stopped at 44% of the update and did not want to move on in any way.

On this error, as many as two answers were given from representatives Microsoft... In the first, it was said that, according to observations, this problem affects a part of devices in which an SD card reader is installed with a card in it. The second answer was much more informative and carried in itself, if not the most convenient, but a solution to the problem.

Microsoft representative Annanya Podder suggests the following actions. As it turned out, the problem really lies with the connected SD card. For some reason, the system has a conflict with it, and therefore progress freezes. It is easy and simple to eliminate the occurrence of the problem - the computer does not need to have an SD drive.

However, for those users who used this method of increasing disk space due to its lack, it is not very convenient. Downloading Windows 10 requires about 3 GB of free space, and to install an update - even more, about 20 GB. In this case, it is recommended to clean the computer of unnecessary files to create free space on the hard disk, or to use USB drives.

Problem three

The update hangs at 32%, which this time is not connected with the connection of certain devices, but with the software part of the operating system. It appears after trying to update via Windows Update.

In this case, the process can hang for 20 hours or more, but it is easy and simple to exclude such an outcome. Before upgrading to a new version of the system, you must first install all available packages for the old one. That is, you need to download and install all available optional updates, for example, for Windows 8.1, if this OS is installed. After that, the system should install without problems.

Additionally, you need to diagnose the Update Center by activating a special utility. To do this, you need to press the Win + R key combination, and then enter msdt / id WindowsUpdateDiagnostic in the window that appears.

After clicking on the "OK" button, a new window will appear. Here you need to click on the inscription "Additional".

New lines will appear, from which it is necessary to select the "Automatically apply fixes" item and then click on "Run as administrator".

And then click on "Next". After starting it is enough to follow all the instructions of the program. The existing problems will be eliminated, after which the preparation has been successfully completed, you can safely update the existing system if there are updates available, and then to Windows 10.

Why Windows 10 freezes when downloading updates

This problem can be caused by various reasons:

• work with various programs that reduce PC performance;
• a large number of applications running in the background;
• the update conflicts with the antivirus;
• lack of free disk space;
• faulty RAM.

How to fix update freezes by 32%

Some computers have very poor internet connection or poor performance.

Updating on older devices takes a very long time, so users with weak PCs can only wait patiently for the process to complete. The hard disk indicator will flash as a signal that the updates are not yet complete.

Typically, the PC freezes at 32% when you try to update the system using Windows Update.

The device may slow down for a long time without responding to anything and showing no signs of the end of updates. It is easy to fix this error. You need to download or install old service packs so that the new system then works stably and without problems. It is necessary to diagnose "Windows Update":

1. Press the Win + R buttons.
2. Enter the msdt / id WindowsUpdateDiagnostic command in the Run window. Click OK.
3. Click Advanced.
4. Check the box "Apply fixes automatically" and select "Run as administrator".
5. Click Next. When the steps are complete, you can safely upgrade the OS to Windows 10.

When a black screen appears and a mouse pointer with a blue circle appears, you might think that the updates have stopped and the computer just froze. It actually downloads dynamic updates for Windows 10.

The process really seems to be very slow with little performance. To speed up your downloads, check to see if you have plugged in USB devices. Disable them. Then the PC will work faster.

Reasons why the computer does not update after 99% (also suitable for 91%)

After booting up to 99%, the computer freezes completely, and the installation may take a long time. This is due to the fact that you have downloaded an unwanted program to your PC. The problem will be solved if the user performs a clean boot, which will start the Windows system using a minimal set of drivers and various programs, and thus reduce the chances of a conflict with the system software. Clean Boot will help you get rid of unnecessary background applications that slow down your operating system:

1. Press the Win + R keys.
2. Enter the msconfig command. Click OK.
3. Open the Services tab.
4. Check the "Don't show Microsoft services" checkbox.
5. Click on "Disable All".

How to deal with 71% freezes of update installation

The computer stops at 71% of downloading updates due to a large number of programs running in the background. Be sure to look at which programs you no longer need, and turn them off in the "Startup" menu:

1. Go to the start menu. Add the msconfig command. Wait for System Configuration to open.
2. Click the "Open Task Manager" button.
3. Go to the Startup tab in the Task Manager. Right-click on any program and click Disable. Click "Apply" and "OK".
4. Turn off the "Task Manager" and restart your PC.

Video: how to disable autoplay programs in Windows 10

Computer slows down by 75% when updating Windows

If your computer has more than one hard drive, then disconnect everything (including external hard drive, USB key), except for the target hard drive on which Windows 10 will be installed. Very often, when 75% freezes, the problem changes the system locale to English. And the update is successful only in a non-English version of the OS. The system locale should be changed to Russian. To do this, do the following:

1. Go to the start menu. Select the "Control panel" item.
2. Click on the "Clock, Language, and Region" section.
3. Select "Add a language" under "Language".
4. Click on "Add a language".
5. Find the required language in the list and click on it.
6. Click on "Options".
7. Wait for the end of the language availability check.
8. Click Download and install language pack.
9. Wait for the end of the boot process.
10. Go to language options (button "Options").
11. In the window that opens, click on the "Make this the primary language" button.
12. Restart your computer after changing the system locale.

Video: how to change the locale in Windows 10

A universal way to fix errors when updates freeze

You need to use the Windows Update troubleshooter to help you deal with update errors:

1. Press Win + X and go to Control Panel.
2. Click on the "Troubleshoot" section.
3. Under System and Security, click on Troubleshoot with Windows Update.
4. Wait for the wizard to complete the check and find out if the error is resolved.

If none of the above solutions helps you fix your Windows 10 upgrade issue, try deleting the Software Distribution folder:

1. Go to the path "C" - "Windows" - "SoftwareDistribution" - "Download folder" and delete all files from the last folder.
2. Go to the "Start" menu and select "Command Prompt" ("Administrator").
3. Enter the exe / update now command and press the Enter key.
4. Go to Windows Update and check if the error is resolved.

Preparing to install updates freezes

Most often, preparation for installing updates hangs because of a software conflict or a preexisting issue that simply didn't get noticed until Windows updates started installing. Do the following:

1. Make sure the updates are actually stuck (some Windows installations can take a long time):
   • take a look at the hard disk activity indicator. It should blink. If it doesn't, then the updates are stuck;
   • restart your computer using the reset button, or turn off the power and then turn it back on. Check to see if Windows will start installing the updates normally. Depending on how Windows and BIOS / UEFI are configured, you may need to hold down the power button for a few seconds before the computer turns off. If you are using Windows 10 and after rebooting you get to the login screen, try clicking or clicking on the power icon in the lower right corner and selecting "Update and restart" if available.
2. Try uninstalling your antivirus from your PC before installing the update. Slowdowns in the process may be due to his fault.
3. Start Windows in Safe Mode. This special diagnostic windows mode loads only the minimal drivers and services that Windows needs, so if another program or service conflicts with one of the Windows updates, the installation will start without problems. If the new patches are successfully installed, restart Safe Mode so that you can log into Windows normally later.
4. Check your computer's memory. It is possible that a failure in RAM could cause the patch installation to freeze. Turn off the computer and remove the memory modules from the motherboard, but be sure to leave one. Try updating again. If you do not see any changes, then completely replace all memory modules.

Video: How to Enter Windows 10 Safe Mode

Updates download hangs

Freezes occur due to a damaged OS distribution, which does not have enough space on the hard disk, or due to incorrectly set parameters in the BIOS settings. To correct the parameters, do the following:

1. Go to BIOS. To do this, turn off your PC. Hold down the F2 key while starting the system. The BIOS settings open in front of you.
2. Go to the "Boot" tab. Here you need to set the parameter "Disabled" which means "Disabled".
3. Turn on compatibility mode. Find the Boot List Option in the Boot tab and set it to Legacy.
4. Save the settings with the F10 key. Restart your computer. Now no freezes during installation will bother you.

Various issues may occur during Windows 10 update. It can go up to freezing. We'll tell you what to do if your Windows 10 update gets stuck.

The release of some additions and changes in the system causes a certain caution among the majority of users. And it is not in vain, as innovations may not always please. And it also happens that the Windows 10 update is stuck at some level and simply does not move further. There are several ways to remedy this situation. They will be discussed further.

Agree that the lengthy process of installing updates can be just annoying. When there is a message on the screen that the system asks you to wait, you yourself cannot spend time at the computer usefully. Well, except to wipe the dust off it. However, this situation also happens on a newly installed system. What can you do in this situation:

• Run Update Troubleshooter;
• Clear the cache and then restart the corresponding service;
• Check the integrity of the system;
• Perform a clean boot;
• Manually carry out the update process.

What to do if Windows 10 update gets stuck

The system has a utility called Update Troubleshooter, which, after starting, scans the system and identifies problems. If necessary, you will be prompted with a message that the system should be rebooted.

If such a utility does not cope with the task, then experts recommend clearing the update cache manually. It's just that sometimes users shut down the system incorrectly. And for this reason, some files may be damaged. Redownloading all will surely help here. required files and reinstall them completely. This procedure requires knowledge of some command line prompts.

If the Windows 10 update is stuck as a result of some system files being damaged, then you will have to carry out the error correction process. This is done using the command line launched with admin rights. Enter "DISM / Online / Cleanup-Image / Restore-Health". After completing the procedure, you will need to enter "SFC / Scannow". Further, a reboot may be required.

If all of the above methods fail, then you should consider a clean boot. After it, it is recommended to do the same, and then start the Update Center. It is also worth turning off all possible peripheral devices.

Alternative solution method

In the event that you cannot fix the problem in any way, and you understand that you need to update, that is, an alternative method - you can either download the installation file of the latest update from the official website. Or reinstall the entire OS. Moreover, the latter is a cardinal solution that works in absolutely all situations.

You should not be afraid of the last option, especially since you can always arm yourself with instructions,

One day the computer may freeze, completely losing control. The user's task is to interrupt this freeze with minimal loss of personal data and applications with which he worked.

Reasons for a complete freeze of a computer or laptop

PC or tablet freezes dead for the following reasons:

• renouncement random access memory;
• overload or failure of the processor;
• wear of the drive (HDD / SSD-media);
• overheating of individual units;
• faulty power supply or insufficient power;
• incorrect BIOS / UEFI firmware settings;
• virus attack;
• consequences of incorrect installation / removal of programs incompatible with Windows 10 (or another version of Windows) applications;
• errors at work Windows services, their redundancy (too many services running at the same time) with very modest performance of a computer or tablet.

Practical methods to eliminate the cause of a complete freeze

You need to start with the software. Hereinafter, Windows 10 is taken as an example.

Selected applications

Everyday programs, be it Skype or Microsoft Office can cause problems. In some cases, drivers or even the Windows version are to blame. The action plan is as follows:

1. Check if you are using the latest version of the given application, which may be the culprit for the freeze.
2. Check if this application is loading ads, news from its developers, etc. It's easy to check in the settings. The same Skype, for example, in latest versions loads advertising of profitable offers for calls, shows tips for use. Disable these messages. If there is no control of such messages in the application settings, you may need to "roll back" to earlier versions of the application that are compatible with your version of Windows.
3. Think about how often you installed new programs. Each installed program creates entries in the Windows registry, its own folder in C: \ Program Files \ (starting with Windows Vista, can write something to C: \ Program Data \), and if the application comes with drivers and system libraries, it will "inherit" in the system folder C: \ Windows \.
4. Update your drivers. To launch the "Device Manager" press the key combination Win + X and select "Device Manager" in the drop-down menu. Find the device you are interested in, give the command "Update drivers" and follow the prompts of the Windows 10 hardware update wizard.

   A wizard allows you to update drivers for devices that are not working correctly

5. Get rid of autorun nonessential applications that interfere with your work. The list of auto-starting programs is edited in the folder C: \ ProgramData \ Microsoft \ Windows \ Main_menu \ Programs \ Startup \. Autoload specific third party application disabled in its own settings.

   Empty the startup folder to get rid of the startup applications that are interfering with your computer

6. Update the system. In some cases, this helps. If you have new hardware with good performance, then feel free to install Windows 10 for yourself, and if you have a weak (old or cheap) PC or laptop, it is better to install the earliest version of Windows, for example, XP or 7, and find drivers compatible with it ...

The OS registry is a multitasking software environment that requires careful handling. When Windows starts, it is loaded entirely into RAM from the C: drive. If it has grown from abundance (tens and hundreds) installed applications, there is less free space in RAM, and all processes and services are running slower than before. Even when removed unnecessary program her "remains" are still in the registry. And then either the registry itself is cleaned with special applications such as Auslogics Registry Cleaner / Defrag or RevoUninstaller, or Windows is reinstalled from scratch.

Windows services

Windows Services is the second tool after the registry, without which the operating system itself would not be multitasking and friendly, unlike older systems such as MS-DOS.

Dozens of all kinds of services work in Windows, without which it is impossible to start work, not a single application would start. But not all of them are needed by most users. For example, if you do not need a printer, you can disable the Print Spooler service.

To disable the service, do the following:

1. Give the command "Start" - "Run", enter and confirm the command services.msc.

   Enter and confirm the command that opens the Services window

2. In the service manager window, view and disable services that you do not need. Select any of the services to be disabled.

   Select any of the services you want to configure

3. Right-click on this service and select Properties.
   

   Use the properties of a separate Windows service to configure it

4. Select the "Disabled" state in the "General" tab and close the window by clicking "OK".

   Service configuration algorithm has not changed since Windows XP

5. Disable each of the other services in the same way, and then restart Windows.

The next time you start Windows, your computer or tablet will noticeably improve performance, especially if it's underpowered.

Each service starts its own process with its own parameters. Several different services sometimes run "clones" of the same process - each with its own parameter. This is, for example, the svchost.exe process. It and other processes can be seen by calling the Windows Task Manager with the Ctrl + Alt + Del (or Ctrl + Shift + Esc) keys and going to the Processes tab. Viruses can also clone processes of individual services - we'll talk about this below.

Video: what services can be disabled in Windows 10

Viruses as a cause of Windows freezing

Viruses in the system are another destabilizing factor. Regardless of the type and subspecies, a computer virus can launch any resource-intensive process (or several processes at once), whether it is deleting, formatting something, theft or damage of important data, "blockage" bandwidth your Internet channel, etc. More specifically, viral activity includes:

• cloning the svchost.exe process (dozens of copies) in order to "blockage" the performance of a computer or gadget;
• attempts to force the shutdown of vital systems Windows processes: winlogon.exe, wininit.exe, driver processes (video cards, network adapters, Windows Audio Services, etc.). It happens that Windows does not allow you to close a process, but malicious code"Floods" the system with endless attempts to close it anyway;
• Blocking Windows Explorer (explorer.exe) and Task Manager (taskmgr.exe). This is the sin of extortionists and distributors of pornographic materials;
• start-stop of various Windows services in random order, known only to the developer of this virus. Critical services may be stopped, for example, "Remote Procedure Call", which will lead to persistent and sometimes irreversible hangs - under normal conditions, these services cannot be stopped, and the user will not have the right to do so;
• viruses that change the Windows Task Scheduler settings. They can also cause resource-intensive system and application processes, the abundance of which will seriously slow down the system.

HDD / SSD instability

Any disk - magneto-optical (HDD) or flash memory (SSD-drive, flash drives and memory cards) is designed in such a way that the storage of digital data on it and the speed of access to them is ensured by dividing it into memory sectors. Over time, they wear out in the process of writing, rewriting and deleting this data, the speed of access to them slows down. When disk sectors fail, writing to them occurs, but the data can no longer be read. Instability of hard drives - the appearance of weakened and "broken" sectors on the disk space of an HDD or SSD drive built into a PC or laptop. You can solve the problem in the following ways:

• software repair - reassigning weak sectors from the spare area of ​​the disk;
• replacing a drive in which spare sectors have run out, and bad sectors continue to appear;
• "Cutting" the disk. Before that, they find out where bad sectors have accumulated on the disk, then the disk is "cut off".

You can "trim" a disk either from one end, or arrange partitions on it so that they do not touch the accumulation of bad sectors. Single "killed" sectors arise in the process of long-term wear and tear, but their colonies (thousands or more, going in a row) arise from shock and strong vibration during operation, or with frequent sudden power outages. When the colonies of BAD sectors become multiple, it is easier to replace the disk immediately before the data loss on it becomes catastrophic.

To check drives, HDDScan / Regenerator, Victoria applications are used (there is a version for MS-DOS, if the C: partition is affected, and Windows does not start or hangs tightly during boot or during operation) and their analogues. These applications provide an accurate picture of where the bad sectors are located on the disk.

A drop in bitrate to zero on a disk means that the disk itself is damaged

Video: how to use the Victoria program

Overheating of PC or gadget components

Anything can overheat. how system unit both desktop PC and laptop with HDD are equipped with coolers (fans with a heat sink).

The cassette-modular design of a modern PC (the motherboard with the rest of the blocks and nodes inserted into its connectors and / or connected to it with loops) provides for active cooling of the entire system. For a year or two, a thick layer of dust accumulates inside the PC, which impedes the heat dissipation of the processor, RAM, hard disk, motherboard microcircuits and video card. In addition to the general "hood" (it is located on the power supply or near it), there are fans on the processor and video card. Dust cakes and accumulates, as a result, the coolers go to their maximum rotational speed, and then the PC turns off more and more often due to overheating: thermal protection is triggered, without which the computer would become a fire hazardous device.

Dust collects on cables, slots and channels of the motherboard and other components

All home PCs, laptops and netbooks are equipped with a cooling system. Ultrabooks have it, but not all models. But in the tablets there is no thermal hood - they turn off, restart or go into economy mode when heated above 40 degrees (battery recharge is automatically turned off), and it does not matter if they themselves are overheated or in the sun.

A tablet is a mono-board chassis with auxiliary parts (microphones, speakers, display sensor, buttons, etc.), connected using loops. Such a device consumes much less electricity than a full-fledged PC, and does not need fans.

A self-disassembled PC or gadget can be cleaned with a blowing vacuum cleaner. If in doubt, contact your nearest service center.

You can clean the device from dust with a blowing vacuum cleaner yourself.

Another cause of overheating is the capacity of the power supply and batteries, which is unable to compensate for energy costs. It's good when the PC power supply has at least a small power reserve. If it works at its limit, it does not cost anything to overheat, which is why the PC will often freeze / shut down at best. In the worst case, the protection will fail one day and the power supply will burn out. In the same way, any component can burn out.

RAM problems

Despite its simplicity and insensitivity to frequent sudden power outages, RAM is vulnerable to static electricity and overheating. You can also damage it by simultaneously touching the current-carrying parts of the power supply and the legs of its microcircuits.

Logic circuits working with a data stream are designed in such a way that they work with very low voltages (except for directly supplying power to "+" and "-" in the circuit) in tenths and hundredths of a volt, and the sudden appearance on the legs of the microcircuit of voltage from several volts and more guaranteed to "break through" the semiconductor crystal underlying such a microcircuit.

A modern RAM module is two or more microcircuits on one printed circuit board (strip).

Increased RAM performance - easy to take with you on your toughest job

You can guess that it is the RAM that has deteriorated by signals from the PC's service "beeper" (a series of short and long beeps) controlled by the BIOS / EFI, or when the "screen of death" suddenly appears while the Windows system is running or when it starts up. On older PCs running Award BIOS, the RAM was checked immediately before the Windows (or Microsoft) logo appeared.

Checking RAM with Memtest86 +

Memtest's flaw is the infinity of RAM check cycles. You can interrupt the check at any time.

Commands are distributed by keys - use any of them

The program interface resembles the Windows 2000 / XP boot loader and, like the BIOS, is very easy to manage. The action plan is as follows:

In Memtest86 +, each BAD cluster is indicated (on which megabyte of RAM it is located) and their number is called. The presence of at least one such cluster on the RAM matrix will not let you work quietly - resource-intensive applications such as Photoshop, Dreamweaver, media players (for example, Windows Media Player), many games with detailed 3D graphics (Call of Duty 3, GTA 4/5, GrandTurismo and World of Tanks / Warcraft, Dota and others that require from / to several gigabytes of RAM and performance up to several cores of a modern CPU). But if you can somehow put up with the "crashes" of games and films, then work, for example, in a studio on such a PC will become hell. You shouldn't forget about BSOD ("screen of death"), which sweeps away all unsaved data.

When at least one BAD cluster appears, you no longer have to wait for the check to complete. The RAM is not repairable - replace the faulty module immediately.

Video: how to use Memtest86 +

Checking RAM using standard Windows tools

Do the following:

1. Click "Start" and enter the word "check" in the search box, run the Windows Memory Checker.

   Windows Memory Checker gives you the most complete RAM scan

2. Select to restart Windows immediately. Save your work and close all active applications before restarting your PC.

   Memory check works without the main Windows graphical shell

3. Wait until Windows application will check the RAM.

   The severity of the check can be adjusted by pressing F1

4. When testing, you can press F1 and enable advanced settings, for example, specify 15 (maximum) passes for more thorough diagnostics, select a special test mode. Press F10 to apply new settings (like in BIOS).

   You can increase the number of passes, RAM check algorithm, etc.

5. If the result does not appear after repeated Windows startup, find the Windows Event Viewer in the Start menu, launch it, give the Windows Logs - System command and open the Memory Diagnostics Results report. On the General tab (near the middle of the System Information window) Windows Logger will report errors. If they are, an error code, information about bad RAM sectors and other useful information will be indicated.

   Open RAM check results by going to Windows 10 logs

In the presence of identified with using Windows 10 errors, the RAM strap must definitely be replaced.

Video: how to check RAM using standard Windows 10 tools

Incorrect BIOS settings

First, you can reset the BIOS settings to optimal ones. The BIOS is entered using the F2 / Del keys when the CMOS Setup screen is displayed with the manufacturer's logo before starting Windows boot... Select Load Fail-Save Defaults by pressing F8.

Select Load Fail-Save Defaults

When you reset the default settings, according to the manufacturer, the optimal BIOS settings are set, thanks to which the "dead" freezes of the PC will stop.

Video: how to reset BIOS settings

Windows Explorer crashes

Any errors in the explorer.exe process lead to a complete hang of the "Explorer" and to its periodic restarts. But if the PC hangs tightly, the taskbar and the Start button disappeared, and only the Windows desktop screensaver with the mouse pointer (or without it) remained, then this problem could arise for the following reasons:

• data corruption of the explorer.exe file in the system folder C: \ Windows \. FROM installation disk the file explorer.ex_ (folder I386) is taken and copied to the \ Windows \ folder. It is better to do this from the Windows LiveCD / USB version (via " Command line"), Starting from the installation flash drive, since when Windows hangs, control from the previously working OS is tightly lost. In this case, a multiboot disk / flash drive is what you need;
• wear and tear, disk failure while Windows is running. At the same time, sectors are damaged exactly in the place where the explorer.exe executable component was currently located. A very rare situation. The version of the Victoria program (including the DOS version) will help, all from the same multiboot flash drive or DVD. If software repair is impossible, the disk must be replaced;
• viruses. Since already installed antivirus programs are not available, only a new one will help. Windows installation... Before that, start from a multiboot disk that has a Windows LiveCD / USB (any version), and copy the valuable files to other (external media), then run the reinstallation of Windows.

For example, when installing earlier versions Daemon programs Tools, it is impossible to enter Windows 8/10 - only the desktop background is displayed, and Windows Explorer and applications from the startup list do not start, it is impossible to start any work in Windows at all. Attempts to log in with a different account do nothing: worker Windows table is not displayed and the selection menu reappears accounts... Absolutely no methods, including "rollback" the system, work. Only OS reinstallation helps.

Deadly stuck Windows applications

In addition to PC hardware crashes and problems with Windows components described above, users are often faced with the failure of a particular application. Fortunately, this issue is less critical than the final hang. system processes vital for Windows.

The reasons are as follows:

• frequent installation of other, new applications that disabled this application. There was a substitution of common entries in the Windows registry, a change in the settings of any services, a substitution of common system DLLs;
• requires forced reloading (from third-party sites) to the C: \ Windows \ System32 \ dll files, pointed to by this or that application that refuses to start. This action is unsafe. Before any actions with the \ Windows \ folder, check the received library files with antivirus programs;
• the version of the application is incompatible. Install a newer version, latest Windows 8/10 updates, or use an earlier version of Windows. You can also enable compatibility mode for the launch file of this application by right-clicking on the shortcut, clicking on "Properties", then "Compatibility" and selecting the version of Windows in which this application was running;

  After saving the compatibility setting, run this application again

• careless work of third-party PC performance optimizers, for example, jv16PowerTools. This package includes an aggressive cleaning agent windows registry... After such a procedure, many components and applications, including this program, stop starting. If Windows is not frozen firmly, use the System Restore tool. To do this, press the Windows + Pause / Break key combination, in the system properties window, give the System Protection - Restore command, and in the System Restore wizard that starts, select any of the restore points;

  Choose the restore point at which your problem did not manifest itself in any way

• viruses that have damaged the launch file of a particular application. For example, if there are problems with the editor Microsoft Word(the winword.exe file is damaged in the C: \ Program Files \ Microsoft Office \ MSWord \ folder - the location of the executable.exe files changes depending on the version of the program), you need to check the PC for viruses, and then delete (if removal is still possible) and reinstall Microsoft Office.

  Scanning Windows for viruses often fixes the source of the problem

• crash of any application. In older versions of Windows, a message about the inadmissibility of any action appeared. This error was not fatal: it was possible to restart the same application and continue working for a long time. In Windows 10, the problem may appear more often;

  If an error code is displayed, you will need to update the application or write to Microsoft

• unspecified errors. The application starts and runs, but hangs in the same place. Remove all frozen applications using the Task Manager.

  After closing the frozen application, you can start it again

Cases when the browser Mozilla Firefox"Crashing" when going to an unverified site and submitting a bug report to the Mozilla Foundation is just the beginning. A similar "trick" existed in Windows XP: you could immediately send Microsoft information about the error of any application. In modern versions of Windows, interaction with software developers has reached a more advanced level.

Video: how to restore Windows 10 using a restore point

Mouse pointer not working

Mouse failure in Windows is not uncommon and unpleasant. The reasons for its occurrence are as follows:

• breakage of the USB or PS / 2 connector / plug, the mouse cord is frayed. Check the operation of the device on another PC or laptop. If the mouse is USB, connect it to a different port;
• contamination, oxidation of the contacts of the USB or PS / 2 port. Clean them up. Reconnect the mouse to the PC;
• wireless mouse Nano Receiver (or Bluetooth) device failure, or depleted built-in battery or device replaceable battery. Test the mouse on a different PC, insert a different battery (or charge the battery). If you are using a Windows tablet, the Bluetooth function must be enabled in the tablet settings (when using a Bluetooth mouse);

  If you are using a mouse with Bluetooth, check if this function is enabled in the settings of your tablet.

• a problem with the mouse driver. Older versions of Windows that do not have the built-in drivers and system libraries needed to run mice, especially newer ones, often crash. Update the Windows version, the driver itself. Remove and reinstall the mouse: this too external device, and it must be correctly registered in the system;
• the PS / 2 connector has been pulled out and reconnected. Unlike the USB bus, which supports hot plugging and unplugging, the PS / 2 interface requires restarting Windows after the mouse “reconnects”, even though the mouse seems to be working (backlight is on). Operate from the keyboard: the Windows key will open the main menu, in which you can give the command "Shutdown" - "Restart (Shutdown)" by moving the cursor using the arrows and / or the Tab key. Or press the power button ( Windows system by default set to shutdown the PC), and then turn on the computer again;

  After disconnecting and attaching the mouse connector, the PS / 2 interface will ask you to restart Windows

• hard drive failure. It is not necessarily caused by damage to the disk structure: the disk itself turns off when there is a power shortage caused by overloading other PC resources (processor, RAM, connecting several external disks via USB, operating coolers at maximum speed, etc.). This happens when the PC power supply is also working at the limit of its power output (almost 100% loaded). In this case, after Windows freezes, the PC may shut down on its own;
• PS / 2 or USB controller failure. The most unpleasant thing is replacing the "motherboard" of the PC, especially if it is old, and all ports "sit" on one rear USB controller at once, or a motherboard without USB ports was used with only PS / 2. Fortunately, the port can be replaced separately by contacting the same service center. If we are talking about a tablet, the reason may be a faulty microUSB port, adapter OTG and / or USB hub.

Dealing with a complete freeze of Windows 10 and specific programs is not difficult. The above guides to action will help you. Good job to you.

Windows is a mature operating system and it usually installs without surprises, but sometimes the installation process hangs. Listed below are five solutions that are relevant to.

1. Be patient

The advice is banal, but useful: if the installation hangs, do not rush to worry. Recently, I have repeatedly encountered the fact that on completely new computers the installation program stops when it reaches. In all cases, the installation resumed by itself - sometimes after 10 minutes, sometimes after 45 minutes.

I have not yet been able to find an official explanation from Microsoft about the reasons for this freeze. But in my experience, this happens most often when installing Windows on computers with Gigabyte motherboards and AMD processors.

The desktop screensaver isn't the only sticking point for Windows Setup. Sometimes it freezes before displaying a screen prompting you to select HDD to install the operating system. However, in this case, the installation process resumes much faster.

2. Disable the floppy disk controller

Although floppy disks have long been obsolete, some manufacturers still provide floppy disk controllers to their motherboards. Sometimes Windows cannot be installed until you disable the floppy controller in the BIOS settings.

I recently had to deal with a prolonged freeze of the Windows setup program on one of the computers. After disabling the floppy disk controller, the installation went much faster and without delays. Unfortunately, this is not a universal recipe because sometimes the Windows installation freezes even if the motherboard's floppy controller is missing.

3. Check the voltage of the memory modules

If Windows Setup hangs intermittently, it could be caused by a problem with your RAM. There are many ways to diagnose problems of this kind, and I will list some of them below, but I would like to mention one method in particular, since it is often overlooked.

Most motherboards use 1.5V memory modules. If the voltage is higher (even if only slightly), the system periodically freezes. However, this does not mean that such memory cannot be used: some motherboards allow you to adjust the voltage of the RAM.

4. Try removing or replacing memory modules

As mentioned above, most of the time Windows installation hangs due to RAM issues. If so, try removing all but one of the memory modules and see if the freeze stops. If that doesn't work, replace the remaining module with another one that has been verified to rule out the possibility of defective memory. If this does not solve the problem, check the documentation for the motherboard: the memory may be running at an unsupported frequency. Even if the module can be installed in a motherboard slot, it is not a fact that it will work.

Check other RAM requirements as well. Some motherboards only support certain brands of modules.

5. Try using an IDE or USB DVD drive

Finally, a SATA DVD drive can be another reason for a Windows installation to hang. This does not mean that such drives cannot be used, but the problem is that on many motherboards there are four to six SATA ports for creating RAID arrays. If you plug a DVD drive into one of these ports and try to create a RAID array with fewer hard drives than the system board can provide, the Windows installation may hang. In this case, it is preferable to use an IDE or USB DVD drive.