About this tag
Program hanging, where an application becomes unresponsive and displays a 'Not Responding' message, is a common Windows issue discussed on WindowsForum. Users report hangs triggered by Windows updates, Office updates, or specific software like AIM. Symptoms include the program freezing, turning gray, and requiring a force close. Troubleshooting steps mentioned include rolling back restore points, reinstalling software, and deleting problematic log files. Recurring themes involve update-related conflicts and file corruption causing hangs. The tag covers user experiences and attempted fixes for program hanging on Windows systems.
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    Windows 8 Fix for problems caused by Update?

    I recently did two updates (Windows update [manually – I am Windows 8.1] and MS Office 365 update [automatically via ‘Update Now’ within MS Office settings]) that created a host of problems including: -- Office hanging/”Not Responding” -- Office not recognizing printers (despite the fact all...
    • jo645262
    • Thread
    • corrupted files customization diagnosis malware microsoft 365 performance printing privacy program hanging remote access restore point safe mode sfc logs system file checker system freeze system issues tech support troubleshooting update windows 8.1
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. C

    Windows 7 Very unusual AIM problems

    I've got a very unusual problem, that's only recently started happening. When using AIM (AOL Instant Manager) and saving the logs of my IM conversations, eventually it freezes up. No error message, it simply hangs, goes transparrent-gray, and if I click it I get the Windows message "The program...
    • ChazzK
    • Thread
    • aim aol disk space error message explorer file management freezing im conversations logs performance issues program hanging reboot service pack software issues system crash troubleshooting user experience windows 7 windows error
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Software