Ever wonder why your system takes so long to open Google Chrome?
And not even the web app; every little function works slowly, like sarcopenia.
Well, Windows takes time to load file thumbnails and open them.
There are many possible reasons for you to face such an issue.
Windows tends to get slow as we use our computers.
The snappiness and quick action slow down with time.
As we install more programs, new files are created.
It takes Windows more time to analyze and act when we make a run at perform a particular task.
I have listed the possible causes and fixes that will help to speed up your machine from a slowdown.
You will also find solutions that will help you in the long run.
Lets look at the possible causes first.
What are the Possible Causes for Slowdowns in Computers?
The imminent failure of HDD and RAM can be possible signs when Windows experience slowdowns.
Task Manager is a good place to start when your PC slows down.
Identify which program uses the most resources.
The Performance tab shows the CPU, GPU, and RAM usage.
In case you see continuous spikes, take a look at the process tab.
Let us look at why these issues persist in the first place.
As its health deteriorates, the access time of files decreases.
The amount of free space in the boot partition determines the speed of Windows.
If your C drive is getting full, you will encounter slowdowns.
In extreme cases, file corruption can also take place.
You will lose the important files if they are not backed up.
In case your programs RAM usage exceeds the total amount, the computer will stop working.
Background tasks that use computing resources will also slow down a computer.
Antivirus programs are very resource intensive.
They will use HDD and CPU to scan continuously.
If you work while running a virus scan, you will feel the PC slowing down.
Tons of programs are loaded when Windows boots up.
Many of them are not necessary and consume a computers resources.
Besides, hardware errors can make a new PC feel slow.
If your PC suffers from a hardware problem, check out the solutions later in the article.
Lets look at some quick fixes first.
Here are the methods to quickly fix your slow computer:
1.
Reboot your box
When a computer is restarted, the basic drivers and files are loaded.
It removes the existing processes using computing resources.
You will feel an instant smoothness.
Therefore, reboot your rig and see if it fixes the issue promptly.
Use Task Manager to find Rogue Programs
Check which programs use HDD and RAM the most.
Kill the processes that are not useful to you.
If you are running games, look to see if your game is using GPU.
If you use browsers a lot, check web link Utilization.
Task Manager makes it easy to pinpoint the programs that affect your usability.
Pause Antivirus
The Task manager shows whether Antivirus consumes CPU resources.
Stop the program to make your programs utilize Computer resources.
Online games cannot connect to the internet due to a firewall rule because of Antivirus.
Disabling them can deal with the issue.
Clean C: Drive
The boot partition should be at least 20% free.
It will make Windows run faster.
Run Disk Cleanup to free up the disk space.
It increases the space Windows can use, and thus your box will perform smoothly.
First, we need to shrink the disk space from a drive where the storage is free.
Heres how to shrink Disk Space from a drive:
The freed space will appear as unallocated.
Now we need to use the freed space to extend the space in our drive.
it’s possible for you to restart the windows and see the changes taking place.
suspend the programs that you dont use often.
It will decrease the boot time and make the computer fast.
Open Task manager and go to the Startup tab.
It will have all the programs that start with Windows.
select each of them and press disable.
This process is the same in Windows 8 and 10.
Enjoy the speed boost.
Here is how you might Uninstall a program:
8.
Run a Virus Scan in the Operating System
The presence of malicious programs will slow down Windows.
If you see unknown programs using the resource, it is vital to run a virus scan.
Use Windows Defender or any other Antivirus program to run a quick scan.
If malicious programs are detected, remove them.
If your issue is unresolved, run a complete system and Disk scan.
It will take longer than running a quick scan but will ensure complete protection.
Note:Earlier, we advised you to pause the protection of the Antivirus program.
It was advised as your safe-listed applications were not performing well.
The intrusions are sometimes sparked by Anti Virus protection.
In any other case, always switch on the program.
Hardware issues involve problems with HDDs and RAM.
If the HDDs health decreases, Windows takes a long time to get into the files.
Error with the RAM sticks can also give out errors.
Let us look at some Hardware issues and how to resolve them.
you could also check its health using HD Tune.
After running the test, the health of your HDD is shown in percentage.
A higher number indicates better health.
Alternatively, you’re free to use a built-in utility in Windows called Checkdisk.
It can check for disk errors and attempt to correct them.
Here is how you’re able to run a disk check on your drive:
2.
Run Disk defragmentation process
Disk defrag is used to make the most commonly used files readily available to Windows.
A mechanical drive needs to be defragmented to improve its performance.
Here are the steps to run Disk Defragmentation in your drive:
3.
Check Windows file integrity using DISM and SFC
The core files of Windows can be damaged or corrupted.
It can cause Windows to enter the disk more often to repair it.
We can test whether an error has occurred.
Windows has a tool called SFC (System File checker).
It also has the DISM tool to repair the corrupted files.
The tool can re-download the core files if needed.
Memory Failure
Continual problems can result in changing the memory stick.
But luckily, we can diagnose the problems sparked by a memory stick.
Use Memtest86 that can diagnose what issues are causing problems in the memory.
you’re able to view the error present in the RAM.
Monitor your Components Temperature
Overheating is often a possible cause of Slowdowns in Windows.
If heat builds up, it can throttle the computer to perform slower.
HWInfo is a free tool to monitor the temperature of various components.
It is applicable for all PCs, slow or fast.
You may already know these.
Often we skip these steps.
But they are necessary for the smooth operation of the Operating System.
modernize your graphics, chipset, and connection drivers.
Updated software often comes with bug fixes.
It is considered to be a final resort.
see to it to backup your files from the boot partition to other drives.
Get an SSD in place of the HDD.
The computer becomes the most responsive in this way.
If you are running out of memory, upgrade to another stick of RAM.
Using the same capacity will make the memory run in dual-channel mode.
It will boost graphics-heavy tasks.
Conclusion
Windows can get slow for various reasons.
From software to hardware issues, the troubleshooting can seem endless.
I wrote this guide considering all the possible reasons that cause a PC to slow down.
Till then, its goodbye.
