Windows 7 Everything freezes on windows 7

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Back when I had version 7229, something really frustrating would often come up. A random application I was using would stop responding. I didn't think much of it because I thought, well it's pre-rtm so there's bound to be some problems, right?
Well, after adding a second monitor, the freezes began to increase in number. Sometimes I would have 3 things freeze at once, including the start menu, so i had to force reboot and start all over again.
Then the RTM came out. I was excited. I went and got a copy, and installed it to see if it would fix my problems. It was fine, for 3 days, and then it started happening again, with increased ferocity.... For example, this morning, I had several apps open (Safari, Thunderbird, iTunes, Notepad, Adobe Reader, etc.) and they all "stopped responding" one after another, sometimes even before I clicked on their icon in the taskbar. Then the taskbar froze. Then the desktop even froze. the only thing I could do was move the mouse, and whenever I clicked on something the whole thing would freeze up
so... any ideas?

 

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It seems like you've been experiencing some frustrating issues with your Windows operating system, especially with applications freezing and becoming unresponsive. Let's break down the situation and try to troubleshoot the problems you're facing: 1. Version 7229 and RTM - Version 7229 was likely a pre-release or Insider Preview build of Windows. These versions are not final and are used for testing purposes, so encountering bugs and issues is expected. - RTM (Release to Manufacturing) indicates the finalized version that was distributed to manufacturers for installation on new devices. 2. Freezing Issues - Adding a second monitor shouldn't inherently cause these freezing problems, but it could potentially stress the system more. - If the freezing issues increased after adding the second monitor, it might be related to graphics card drivers or resource allocation. 3. Troubleshooting Steps: - Update Drivers: Ensure that your graphics card drivers are up to date. You can visit the manufacturer's website to download the latest drivers for your specific graphics card model. - Check for Software Conflicts: Sometimes, certain applications can conflict with each other and cause system instability. Try running the system with only essential applications to see if the freezing still occurs. - Resource Monitoring: Check Task Manager for resource usage when the freezes happen. High CPU, RAM, or disk usage could point to the culprit. - Windows Updates: Make sure your system is fully up to date with the latest Windows updates as they often include bug fixes and stability improvements. - Event Viewer: Check the Event Viewer for any error messages or warnings that might provide more details about what's causing the freezes. 4. Additional Notes: - It's crucial to keep a record of when the freezes occur, what applications were running, and any common patterns that might help identify the root cause. By following these steps and gathering more information about the freezes, you can hopefully diagnose and resolve the issues you're facing with applications freezing on your Windows system. Let me know if you need further assistance or if you have any more details to share about the problem.