Time Machine make my MacBook freeze.

Hello I know I have posted before but I am trying again.
I just love my MacBook but......
Every time I leave Time Machine on automatic when it starts to back up it appears to conflict with ther open applications and totally freezes the MacBook.
It happens without fail so I have to tun Time Machne manually.
I cannot believe other people are not experiencing this problem.
Please all you experienced users help me.
Happy New Year.
Thanks in anticipation.
Keith

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