What does (not responding) mean
I keep getting messages like Mozilla Firefox (not responding), Google Chrome (not responding), Windows Mail (not responding). Is this caused by something wrong with my computer or is it the result ...
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When you have a program that Windows shows as "Not responding" there could be a few things going on. First, if that program is really busy and doesn't programatically 'check in with the operating system', Windows will think it's hung up.
Just waiting a bit will clear these.
When Browsers do it, it's usually one of two things: the site uses some lengthy script that causes your browser to get really busy and then, like above, Windows thinks its hung up. Or the page is pulling content from a ton of other sites that confuse the browser and again, Windows thinks its busy.
Finally - as a programmer - I'm not immune from messing up. Sometimes a bug will do this too.
I've noticed that a few websites will give heartburn to Firefox but not Chrome. I usually just wait a bit, or close the browser and retry.
Just waiting a bit will clear these.
When Browsers do it, it's usually one of two things: the site uses some lengthy script that causes your browser to get really busy and then, like above, Windows thinks its hung up. Or the page is pulling content from a ton of other sites that confuse the browser and again, Windows thinks its busy.
Finally - as a programmer - I'm not immune from messing up. Sometimes a bug will do this too.
I've noticed that a few websites will give heartburn to Firefox but not Chrome. I usually just wait a bit, or close the browser and retry.
