Windows 10: How to fix PC randomly slowing down?

Discus and support How to fix PC randomly slowing down? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; My pc will randomly start lagging to the point where it takes several seconds for file explorer to pop up with no other programs running. It feels that... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Andrew Forss, Jul 20, 2023.

  1. ANDREW FORSS
    Andrew Forss Win User

    How to fix PC randomly slowing down?


    My pc will randomly start lagging to the point where it takes several seconds for file explorer to pop up with no other programs running. It feels that I’ve tried everything from repairing corrupt files to memory diagnostics, clean booting, updating drivers, updating windows and restarting/ shutting down my pc. The most bizarre thing is that I’ll leave it over night and it will be fine in the morning and work for about a week or 2 before it does it again. The only thing i can think of that I haven’t tried is wiping the whole computer which i really don’t want to do.

    :)
     
    Andrew Forss, Jul 20, 2023
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  2. GREG CARMACK - VETERAN MVP NOW INDEPENDENT ADVISOR
    Greg Carmack - Veteran MVP now Independent Advisor Win User

    Pc randomly restarts

    Where are the results for the steps I asked you to post back, so I'd know what else to suggest.

    Please go back to the top of the list and report back detailed results for each step.

    This is a known issue with known fixes. If you will work with me interactively it will usually be resolved quickly. However This is an interactive process. I give steps to perform, you do each one and then report back results until something works, so I know what to suggest next. If you need help performing any step, just ask back. But please do not skip any steps. We often find out the skipped step is the fix.
     
    Greg Carmack - Veteran MVP now Independent Advisor, Jul 20, 2023
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  3. JOHN VIL
    John Vil Win User
    PC slow and not responding

    Hi,

    To assist you with your concern, we suggest you to run the System Maintenance Troubleshooter to check and see why your PC is running slow and unresponsive. Here are the steps:

    • Press Windows Key + X.
    • Click on Control Panel.
    • Select Troubleshooting. If you cant find the option, click View By and select Large Icons.
    • On the left pane, click on View All.
    • Click on System Maintenance to run the troubleshooter.

    You may also check on the article below for tips on how to improve your Windows 10 PC.

    Tips to improve PC performance in Windows 10

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    John Vil, Jul 20, 2023
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  4. MAYRA AQU
    Mayra Aqu Win User

    How to fix PC randomly slowing down?

    Updates slowing computer performance

    Hi,

    Listed below are possible causes why Windows is running slow:

    • Too many application installed.
    • Virus and malware.
    • Corrupted system files.
    • Outdated drivers.

    For us to assist you with the concern, we suggest following the steps on this
    article    .

    Update us with the outcome so we can provide further assistance.
     
    Mayra Aqu, Jul 20, 2023
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