When a software or app shows “Not Responding”, it usually means the program is stuck waiting for a resource (CPU, RAM, disk) or a corrupted file is blocking it. The fastest fix is to force close the app, restart your PC, update the app, and then check for system errors. Most of the time this solves the issue within minutes.
Apps stop responding when they cannot communicate with Windows properly. This can happen due to high CPU usage, low RAM, outdated drivers, corrupted files, or software conflicts.
A common example is when you open a heavy program like Photoshop or Chrome and your PC has low memory. The app tries to load but Windows cannot allocate resources fast enough, so it freezes and shows “Not Responding”.
Another reason is corrupted program files or missing updates. If the app is outdated, it may not work correctly with the latest Windows updates.
This is the simplest fix. Many times the app is stuck due to temporary glitches.
If the app still shows “Not Responding”, restart your PC once.
Screenshot: Task Manager showing End Task option.
Outdated apps often conflict with Windows updates. Updating the software can fix bugs.
Sometimes the app needs admin rights to access files or system resources.
Many apps store cache files that can become corrupted. Clearing cache can fix freezing.
If the software is corrupted, reinstalling is the best solution.
It usually happens due to low RAM, high CPU, or outdated software. Background apps also cause this.
No. It just means the app is stuck. You can safely close it using Task Manager.
Yes. Some antivirus programs block apps or slow them down. Try disabling antivirus temporarily.