Windows programs follow a list of instructions for carrying out those orders. If the instruction chain breaks down, the program may not run correctly. This is a crash . A program freeze is different. Sometimes a program may stop working properly, but its window still appears on your screen.
Programs freeze for different reasons.
A utility, such as the Norton CrashGuard , intercepts crashes automatically and presents you with choices for recovering from them. Freezes , on the other hand, are so similar to regular system activity, such a utility as CrashGuard cannot detect them. It's up to you to notice a frozen program and then have CrashGuard or equivalent on hand to help so you can access appropriate recovery options. Backup and Startup disks are vital. Marv also discussed Compression for floppies of small capacity.