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Windows Running Slow
Improve Windows performance using safe optimization techniques.
Symptoms
- Programs take a long time to open
- Windows freezes or stutters
- Startup takes much longer than usual
Possible Causes
- Too many startup apps
- Low free disk space
- Background updates or malware
- Outdated Windows or device drivers
Step-by-Step Repair
- Restart the computer and install any pending Windows updates.
- Open Task Manager and close apps using unusually high CPU, memory, or disk.
- Disable unneeded startup apps in Task Manager.
- Free up disk space using Storage settings or Disk Cleanup.
- Run a full Windows Security scan, then update important device drivers.
Difficulty
Easy
Read Time
9 min
Category
Computer
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