This is just a list of the most recent freeze fixes compiled in this forum:
As it seems a bit confusing, I've highlighted the specific instances in RED
Feel free to add to this topic or to bump it back up to the top.
FYI - AVG (and other antivirus') have been implicated in freezes, even after uninstalling. (I use the built in Windows Defender)
FYI2 - Chrome has been implicated in freezes also - try switching to another browser (I use FireFox and IE)
More to follow as I gather links.......
My last post gathering info: http://www.eightforums.com/crashes-debugging/6462-windows-8-freezing-2.html#post97336
As it seems a bit confusing, I've highlighted the specific instances in RED
Feel free to add to this topic or to bump it back up to the top.
FYI - AVG (and other antivirus') have been implicated in freezes, even after uninstalling. (I use the built in Windows Defender)
FYI2 - Chrome has been implicated in freezes also - try switching to another browser (I use FireFox and IE)
More to follow as I gather links.......
My last post gathering info: http://www.eightforums.com/crashes-debugging/6462-windows-8-freezing-2.html#post97336
Just to keep things in one topic:
- play with video driver versions - both the latest available Win8 version from the chipset manufacturer:
Intel: http://downloadcenter.intel.com
nVidia: World Leader in Visual Computing Technologies | NVIDIA
ATI: Global Provider of Innovative Graphics, Processors and Media Solutions | AMD
and the original version that shipped (and was installed) when Win8 was first installed.
Power states may play a part in this (2 suggestions):
Guys, try running a task on the background that uses the CPU. Someone in the forums mentioned that the freezes happen when the CPU enters the power saving mode.
You can try disabling C-States if your bios allows it.Nice tip! DM1 offers this suggestion in several threads also (I took this quote from http://www.eightforums.com/crashes-debugging/6990-windows-8-freezes-randomly.html#post96504 ):
If you have no disable C-States option in the BIOS (most laptops don't) you can workaround by creating a new Custom Power Plan and set - as an advanced option - in the Processor Power Management Tab the minimum processor rate at 50-70% ( i set myself at 50%) and the maximum processor rate at the very same value! (50%-50% or 70%-70%).
No crashes since then! Yes it takes from the processing power, but at least the system is stable.
As i noticed here and on other forums, this is an Intel only problem.
And finally the type of installation.
I've seen a lot of installations that were "Upgrades" - and they have far more problems than the "clean" install.
If yours is an upgrade install and you're having these problems:
- backup your stuff
- format the hard drive (a wipe probably isn't necessary - although I have some issues when swapping hard drives)
- "clean" install Win8, letting Windows Update automatically install the necessary drivers.
More info about clean install in this Win7Vista "canned speech": Canned Speeches - "Clean" Install
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System One
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- OS
- Win8.1Pro - Finally!!!
- Computer type
- Laptop
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- Came with the laptop (i7 of some sort)
- Motherboard
- Pretty sure that it has one, but haven't checked inside the case!
- Memory
- upgraded to 12 gB from 8 gB
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