Problem
An application freezes or becomes unresponsive during use.
Symptoms
Program window shows "Not Responding" in the title bar.
Mouse clicks and keyboard input have no effect within the program.
Screen may appear grayed out.
Other programs continue working normally.
Possible Causes
Program is processing a heavy task.
Insufficient system memory.
Software bug or conflict.
Corrupted program files.
Outdated application version.
Resolution
Step 1
Wait a few moments in case the program is processing a large task.
Step 2
Open Task Manager and check the program's status.
Step 3
End the task if it remains unresponsive.
Step 4
Restart the program.
Step 5
Update the application to the latest version.
Step 6
Check available system memory and close other resource-heavy programs.
Step 7
Reinstall the program if the issue happens frequently.
Prevention
Keep applications updated.
Save work frequently to avoid data loss.
Avoid running too many demanding programs simultaneously.
Monitor system resource usage.
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