This issue can be caused by any of the below possibilities.
- Not enough hard disk space.
- Left over programs and bad files.
- Data Corruption.
- Missing Windows updates / Outdated drivers.
- Computer is overheating.
- Corrupt OS.
- Bad Hardware.
Solution
Reboot
If your computer has not been reboot recently make sure to reboot it before following any of the below steps.
Not enough hard disk space
Verify that there is at least 200-500MB of free hard disk drive space. This available space allows the computer to have room for the swap files to increase in size as well as room for temporary files.
Hard drive corrupted or fragmented
run scan disk or something equivalent to verify there is nothing physically wrong with the computer hard disk drive.
run defrag to help ensure that data is arranged in the best possible order.
Update your drivers
Make sure you've got the latest drivers for the computer. Especially the latest video drivers. Having out-of-date drivers can cause an assortment of issues.
