PC Freezes for 1-2 seconds when launching certain programs


  1. heartog
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    Win 10 Pro Workstation x64
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    PC Freezes for 1-2 seconds when launching certain programs


    The PC would freeze for a few seconds when I open certain programs the first time after waking the PC from sleep. It would not freeze if I open the program again after the first time, until I sleep the PC again. Programs that would freeze are e.g. MPC, Potplayer, etc.

    System specs in profile

    Tried:
    -Clean Windows 10 install, twice
    -Newest drivers
    -New Monitor, New TV

    Any Suggestions? Thanks!
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  3. Brink
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello @heartog,

    Could it be the hard drive spinning back up after being turned off after being idle?

    This could happen if you have Windows set to turn off idle hard drives, and the program accesses a turned off hard drive.

    Turn Off Hard Disk After Idle in Windows 10
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