Microsoft Windows: The application is not responding [Fixed]
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Are you getting the Program Not Responding error message in Windows 10? When that happens a program freezes up, and then you cant close its window the usual way or select any of its options. Show
The best way to close a frozen program is to press the Ctrl + Alt + Del hotkey to open Task Manager, select the software on the Processes tab, and pressEnd task. There isnt necessarily a guaranteed fix for software freezing up, but these are a few of the various fixes that can greatly reduce applications not responding in Windows 10. How can I fix the Program not responding error on Windows 10?If your applications arent responding in Windows 10, that can be a big problem. Speaking of application issues, here are some common problems that users reported:
1. Check your antivirusAccording to users, sometimes you might get an Application not responding message due to your antivirus. As you know, antivirus tools can sometimes interfere with your system and cause certain issues to appear. To fix this problem, its advised to disable certain antivirus features and check if that works. If the issue is still present, you can also try disabling your antivirus completely. In the worst-case scenario, you might have to completely remove your antivirus to solve this issue. Even if you remove your antivirus, Windows 10 will activate Windows Defender and protect you from online threats. However, we recommend using third-party antivirus software as well. They have a higher detection rate than Windows Defender and many of them are equipped with a broader set of features. You can find a lot of options that wont interfere with any other system processes or apps. In fact, some of the best antivirus software out there silently protect you in the background without using too many system resources. 2. Reinstall the softwareIf its a more specific program thats often not responding, consider reinstalling the software. Reinstalling a fresh copy of a program will guarantee its the most updated version. Furthermore, the updated software will also be at its default settings and might have some handy new options. Enter programs and features in your Cortana search box and select Programs and Features to open the window below from which you can remove the software. Alternatively, you can uninstall problematic applications by using uninstaller software. If youre not familiar, uninstaller software is a special application that will completely remove the selected program from your PC. These applications will remove all files and registry entries associated with the selected application ensuring that the application is completely removed. Many uninstaller software include additional optimization features that allow you to remove useless or duplicate files from your PC, enabling it to run smoother. 3. Open fewer programs at a timeFirst, note that overextended system resources are a primary factor behind software not responding. When youve got too many programs open at once, theyre all competing for increasingly limited system resources. Consequently, that can lead to software conflicts and one application not responding. Our handy guide will tell you a little more about RAM and how you can optimise Windows 10. Thus, a simple fix for applications not responding is to open less software on your taskbar and close some background processes. Having less software open will maximise system resources for fewer programs. You can also close some background processes by right-clicking the taskbar, selecting Task Manager, selecting a background process and clicking End task. If End task doesnt work on your Windows 10 PC, you can fix it quickly with just a few Windows commands. Alternatively, you can move on to the other suggestions below. 4. Update Windows 10
Updating Windows 10 will also reduce software not responding errors. So make sure you have Windows Update enabled and preferably configured to automatic so the software can make the most of the update agent. You can also set up your Windows 10 apps to update automatically. 5. Scan and fix the RegistrySometimes your registry might hold corrupted entries and those entries can interfere with your system and cause Application not responding message to appear. To fix that, its advised to clean your registry. Doing this manually can be a complex and tedious task, therefore its better to use a dedicated registry cleaner tool. There are many great tools that can help you with that, and if youre looking for a good tool to clean your registry, be sure you choose the best for you. Once you clean your registry with this tool, check if the problem is resolved. 6. Run the System File Checker
The System File Checker is a handy tool that you can fix corrupted system files with. Corrupted system files can also cause the program not to respond to errors. If the SFC scan didnt fix your problem, or if you were unable to run the SFC scan, you might be able to fix the issue by running a DISM scan instead. To do that, just follow these simple steps:
Once the DISM scan is finished, check if the problem still appears. If the issue is still present, you might want to try running SFC scan once again and check if that solves the problem. 7. End Windows Desktop Manager task
After doing that, the issue should be resolved. Keep in mind that this is just a workaround, and its rather likely that the Windows Desktop Manager will start again once you restart your PC. According to users, sometimes certain tasks can slow down your PC and cause this issue to appear. The most common cause of this problem is Windows Desktop Manager, and in order to fix the issue, its advised to end this process. 8. Make changes to your registry
According to users, sometimes certain registry values can cause this issue to appear. However, you can fix the problem simply by deleting a few registry entries. After deleting all these keys, check if the problem is still present. If this method seems too complicated for you, theres an alternative method you can try. To do that, just follow these steps:
Once you make these changes, check if the problem is resolved. Those are a few of the best ways you can fix the program not responding errors. More general system maintenance that includes registry, virus, and SFC scans will go some way to reducing applications not responding in Windows 10. This article is just one of many that you can read on our Troubleshooting section. To learn more about using your Windows PC, go to our Windows 10 section. If youre aware of an alternative method, please share it in the comments section below so that other users ca try it. Also, leave there any other suggestions or questions you may have.
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