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The thread discusses issues with Windows 8 freezing, with the original poster sharing a potential fix found in a linked article. A user experiencing frequent freezes and slow performance seeks help, prompting kemical to ask about their device specifics and suggest routine maintenance tools like CCleaner, Auslogics Disk Defrag, and Malwarebytes, along with updating Windows. Overall, the conversation centers on troubleshooting Windows 8 performance problems, with the shared advice aiming to resolve system freezing and sluggishness.
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We have had several posts relating to this issue and over the course of trouble shooting one of our members discovered this possible solution here:

Windows 8 Freezes or Hangs: The Fix that Worked for Me | Scottie
 

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Hi Judy,

can you post the make and model of the machine your using? Also was Windows already installed or did you install it yourself, if so was it a upgrade or custom install?

Some things you could try.

Ccleaner: Will remove old files and clean temporary folders.

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Auslogics Disk Defrag: This will tidy up your hard drives although if your using SSD's don't use it.

Disk Defrag - Best Free Defrag Software For Your Hard Drive

Malwarebytes: Excellent at search & Destroy regarding malware.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware - CNET Download.com

Make sure your Windows is fully updated by using the Windows Update utility found via the control panel. It's set to automatic by default but it's worth checking.
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My Windows 8 keep on freezing up,,, my gmail freezes up too .. everything,, everyday,,, it's so frustrating.. can anybody help me.. or it's too slow ,, this is suppose to be a new and faster operating system... could of fool me.. or maybe im doing something wrong,, please ,, give some advice. of what to do.. thanks Judy
 
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Hi Judy,

can you post the make and model of the machine your using? Also was Windows already installed or did you install it yourself, if so was it a upgrade or custom install?

Some things you could try.

Ccleaner: Will remove old files and clean temporary folders.

Link Removed

Auslogics Disk Defrag: This will tidy up your hard drives although if your using SSD's don't use it.

Disk Defrag - Best Free Defrag Software For Your Hard Drive

Malwarebytes: Excellent at search & Destroy regarding malware.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware - CNET Download.com

Make sure your Windows is fully updated by using the Windows Update utility found via the control panel. It's set to automatic by default but it's worth checking.
 
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