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Win 7, programs NOT RESPONDING

Anonymous
2017-04-12T17:51:53+00:00

Something is running in the background and even Task Manager shows NOT RESPONDING.  This happened several years ago and I turned something off and did not have a problem until the recent windows upgrade.  Can't remember what I did to make this stop.  I have to keep doing a hard shut down and after it comes back up it will work normally for a while, then back to light staying on and not responding again.  PLEASE HELP. ;)

elaine

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Windows update

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-04-14T00:03:32+00:00

    LOL, Yes I know how to end the programs with task manager, I don't want to end them I want them to work and if I wait several minutes they will work, then go back to being NOT RESPONDING and since TASK MANAGER also tells me it is NOT responding it makes it HARD to close a program with it.  I just need to find the program that is running in the background and SHUT IT DOWN.

    thanks for trying to help

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-04-15T15:09:00+00:00

    System File Checkertool works with Windows 7 as well.

    Give it a try and update us on the status.

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-04-13T04:48:18+00:00

    Hello Elaine,

    For better assistance, we'd like to get the following:

    • Did you get an error message when launching your applications? If yes, we'd like to request a screenshot of the error message. You may use Snipping Tool for sending a screen capture. To learn how, click here.
    • What were the troubleshooting steps you have tried to resolve the issue?
    • Did you make any changes to your computer settings prior to this issue?

    We are looking forward to your reply.

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-04-14T16:16:51+00:00

    Hi Elaine,

    There are several possible reasons why you are getting this issue when working with your Windows 10 computer. One reason could be that system files are corrupted.

    We recommend that you run the System File Checker tool. You can check the article below for steps.

    Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files

    Feel free to contact us if you need further help.

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  5. Anonymous
    2017-04-13T23:06:05+00:00

    Thank you for the information. To end not responding application, we suggest using Task Manager to forcefully close it. To do so, you may check the steps below:

    1. Press Crtrl + Alt + Delete.
    2. Click Start Task Manager.
    3. Click Applications and then click the application that is not responding.
    4. Click End Process.

    There are a of factor why having an unresponsive application(s), either it needs an update, corrupted or missing files, viruses and running multiple or many programs at the same time. To optimize your computer, we recommend checking and following the helpful tips on this link.

    Don't hesitate to reach us, if you have other concerns.

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