Well, don't use an IDE. Also, run Portable Apps wherever possible.
I run Crimson Editor (last updated in 2004) + Command Prompt + Windows File Explorer. That's my "IDE." Never freezes on me. Well, the first two don't. File Explorer likes to barf on network shares from time to time necessitating a reboot once every 6-8 months.
Well, don't use an IDE. Also, run Portable Apps wherever possible.
I run Crimson Editor (last updated in 2004) + Command Prompt + Windows File Explorer. That's my "IDE." Never freezes on me. Well, the first two don't. File Explorer likes to barf on network shares from time to time necessitating a reboot once every 6-8 months.
What OS are you using?