'Not responding'

[linedancer16]

My laptop keeps 'freezing' and I get a message saying for example 'Internet Explorer is not responding' or what ever I have on at the time and the screen goes dim. This is happening more and frequently. How can I stop this? The troubleshooter never finds a problem. I have Windows 7 but it is even doing this on Solitaire which is not on the net. PS I'm not very technically minded!

[galeck1947]

Have you set IE to run all websites in compatitability mode. Go to tools click on it click on Compatitability View Settings and check show all websites in compatitability mode. How much RAM is installed in your laptop ? You should have 4 GB to have some spare when needed.

[linedancer16]

Thanks galeck1947! I've done what you suggested so I'll see how it goes!

[Iglu]

Your system might have a scam. To make sure you can run security software. It will show you if you have malware on your PC. You may look here for security software if you don't have one on your computer: http://www.spywared.c...e/antivirus-software/

[linedancer16]

Thanks Iglu. I'm running my McAfee full scan but nothing found as yet!

[wilkesneil]

try installing google chrome!!!
my explorer was slow so i put chrome on to test it and its really fast and have never had a problem with it at all, and i've been using it ages.
i don't use explorer at all...