Computer Problems. Crashing And Freezing Every Few Minutes, Keep Getting A Message Above My Browser That Microsoft Edge Is Not Responding, Can Last For Up To 5 Minutes A Time. Different Browsers Do Not Help.

[rebelboy]

This has been happening for months now and is getting progressively worse.I'm very much a technophobe so have no clue why this is happening. Any help greatly appreciated.

[Atheist]

I'd try downloading (free) and running Ccleaner, just in case you have a computer which is full of ancient rubbish files which could be causing a problem. It won't take long and could possibly help.

[Buenchico]

Try using System File Checker to scan Windows for corrupt files:

Press the Windows key and X together.

Depending upon your version of Windows, you'll see either 'Command Prompt (Admin)' or 'Windows PowerShell (Admin)' listed. Click on it.

A 'User Account Control' box will appear, asking if you wish to proceed. Click 'Yes'.

In the window which then opens, type 'SFC /scannow'. (Note that there's a space in there!). Hit 'Enter'.

The System File Checker will search for corrupt files and attempt to fix them. When it's done so, close the window and restart your computer.

[digitprincess]

This may happen if your computer is overloaded with temporary data, or if you have too many programs running in the background. I would first check your memory - if it's almost full, that is definitely what's causing the issue. Also, clear temporary data and scan your computer for malware.

[rebelboy]

Have run the ccleaner and will see what happens now. Definitely no malware issues. Will try Buenchico's tip if this doesn't solve it. Many thanks all.

[Old_Geezer]

Maybe worth running memory check software to ensure it's all seated correctly and working well.

[rebelboy]

I've run ccleaner and the problem remains. The downside of this is that I've lost all my Wordle data. How do I run a memory check Old Geezer?

[Gromit]

Have you deleted Edge’s cache and history recently ?

[rebelboy]

I think the history is set to delete automatically. The cache I have no idea Gromit. How do I do this? I'm running Windows 10(I think)

[Buenchico]

If the problem is across all browsers, then it's clearly with Windows, rather than with Edge. That's why I suggested running the System File Checker.

However, if want to clear Edge's cache anyway . . .
https://clear-my-cache.com/windows/microsoft-edge.html

[rebelboy]

Thanks Buenchico. It won't open the box after the Powershell prompt. Have tried other things via web advice to run administrator? but it doesn't open box to type in FCS /scannow prompt. Going to look for my sledgehammer now.

[Buenchico]

Try this way of getting into PowerShell:

In the Windows search box, type 'PowerShell'.

RIGHT-click 'Windows PowerShell'.

Click 'Run As Administrator'.

[Then, as above, type ''SFC /scannow' and hit 'Enter']

[rebelboy]

Got as far as 'Run as Administrator' but no option to type in the command.

[Old_Geezer]

You run a memory check by downloading free software to run overnight. Memtest86 is good IIRC.

[Old_Geezer]

Run as Administrator should, I believe, have popped up a DOS windows where you can type DOS commands then hit [return]

[Old_Geezer]

I have no idea why the tech added an 's' to 'window'.

[rebelboy]

Many thanks Old_Geezer. Will try later.