About this tag
On WindowsForum.com, the tag 'catchup' appears in discussions about system responsiveness and software updates. One user describes a Windows desktop that becomes unresponsive after 5-10 minutes, with the system eventually catching up to input requests but failing to open applications. Another thread involves a Windows 7 Pro SP1 system with many failed updates, needing to catch up on patches. A third discussion mentions using Internet Explorer for TV catchup services like BBC iPlayer alongside Firefox, with issues of unexpected playback. These posts reflect common Windows troubleshooting scenarios where 'catchup' refers to delayed system response or updating.
  1. B

    Windows 7 Unresponsive Windows after 5 - 10 minutes

    I recently has a problem with the stuck on 'starting windows' but solved it by reinstalling my anti-virus software. After this was solved , I encountered another problem in which after I use windows or any other application on my desktop it becomes unresponsive ( this includes the task bar and...
    • Bmkcho127
    • Thread
    • antivirus application browser catchup chrome desktop exe files freezing performance reinstall safe mode software system issues task manager taskbar troubleshooting unresponsive windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. therock

    Windows 7 Pulled System Frtom Mothballs and have 69 Updates That Fail

    Hi, Win7 Pro SP1 has lots of catchup to do update wise but keeps failing. What is the trick? Thanks!
  3. TKR99

    Weird browser problem

    I'm running both Firefox 7 & IE 9 on Windows 7 (Pro) and have recently run into a strange problem when I'm using both browsers at the same time. Because of some Java issues (I think) in FF, I've had to use IE to watch my TV catchup, so sometimes have each one sitting on a separate tab...
    • TKR99
    • Thread
    • auto refresh automation bbc iplayer browser catchup firefox focus input internet explorer issues java media player outlook programmes software tabs tech support troubleshooting unusual problems windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General Computing