Windows 10: Fresh install of Windows 11 23H2 on brand new SSD experiencing very slow performance

I have a 2018 razerblade 15 GTX 1060 with Max-q, 16GB of Ram, An Intel Core i7-8750HThe harddrive and SSD that came standard in the laptop finally both gave out and I recently had the time to finally replace them, got a new SATA SSD and a replacement SSD for the OS.After installing Windows 11 23H2 I've experienced nothing but extreme slow performance while the laptop is on. the boot is still quick but windows explorer is very slow and attempting to play even a low end game is impossible and becomes a slideshow.I've reinstalled windows a few times, updated all my drivers, used DDU to force unin

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Fresh Install of Windows 10 Home in new SSD

I have this Dell N4010 Laptop that I want to upgrade with an SSD and use the existing HDD as Data drive. I have an original windows of digital license.

Please suggest how I can install a fresh copy of the windows in my new SSD with the existing license. And please suggest how to activate the new installation of Windows.

 

Slow Boot on Fresh Install with SSD (3-5min+)




Hi and welcome to Tenforums,

This boot trace doesn't show any boot delay !
Either the boot trace was taken while there was no issue or the delay is in the Bios phase.

First check the bios boot time in the task manager;





Next enable the boot verbose as suggested by @dalchina

 

Slow thumbnail loading on SSD with Windows Explorer

Hi, FelipeGiannelli

Welcome to the Microsoft Community.



Thank you for reaching out to us regarding the slow thumbnail loading issue you're experiencing with your PNY CS900 SSD on Windows 11 Ver. 23H2. I understand how frustrating it can be to encounter performance discrepancies, especially when transitioning between different drives.

Based on your detailed description and the tests you've conducted, it appears that the slow thumbnail loading is specific to the PNY CS900 SSD when used in conjunction with Windows Explorer. While the drive performs well in other scenarios such as game loading and file transfer tests, it exhibits significantly lower reading speeds when generating thumbnails for large PNG files.

Here are some additional troubleshooting steps you can try to further diagnose and potentially resolve the issue:

1. Check Disk Health: Use disk diagnostic tools like CrystalDiskInfo or SSD utilities provided by PNY to check the health status of your SSD. Look for any signs of wear or potential issues that could affect performance.
   
2. Optimize Drive Performance: Windows includes built-in tools for optimizing drive performance. You can try running the Disk Cleanup utility to remove temporary files and unnecessary system files that might be impacting performance.
   
3. Update Graphics Drivers: Although it may seem unrelated, updating your graphics drivers can sometimes improve overall system performance, including the rendering of thumbnails in Windows Explorer.
   
4. Test with Different File Types: Try generating thumbnails for files of different formats (e.g., JPEG, BMP) to see if the issue persists with specific file types or if it's more generalized.
   

I hope these suggestions help you diagnose and resolve the slow thumbnail loading issue with your PNY CS900 SSD. Please let me know if you have any further questions or if there's anything else I can assist you with.

Best Regards

Martin | Microsoft Community Support Specialist