Windows 10: HP 15 R001NE Windows 8.1 vs 10 performance?

I am using the above model since 7 years. I know its old.
My target activities:

1. Working with File Explorer smoothly
2. Moderate level web browsing via any browser
3. Run my student programs like Multisim, Matlab, CodeStudio, etc. efficiently

I have upgraded my RAM to 8GB.
I resist spending any money for SSD.

I am asking this excellent forum and its members the way I must use this laptop in the coming period. I know Windows 10 is the only option.
This laptop came originally with Windows 8.1 and it flew off my expectations when I upgraded my RAM to 8GB.

I have already used:

1. Windows 8.1 (excellent performance)
2. Windows 10 1607 (excellent performance but somehow newer version programs don't work properly and less support for Microsoft Store Themes and Apps)
3. Windows 10 1709, 1909, 2004, 20H2 (all of these slow in performance. Even simple operations like mouse clicking, explorer operations are SLOWER)

Please do not ask me to upgrade my hardware and after testing multiple times, newer Windows 10 builds have become slower than ever before on this hardware model than what 1607 build was.

Must I keep using Windows 8.1? I am fed up of slow performance on newer Windows 10 builds and kindly do not convince me that its my model's fault. When 8.1 can works wonderfully with a HDD then its 10's fault of only working with SSD's. I also used a company's PC and see that Windows 10 works smoothly with it, although IT USED NEWER HARDWARE BUT THE SAME HDD.


Windows 8.1 works wonderful and barebones than 10 on this laptop. I love it but keeping in mind active Windows 10 support, I keep reinstalling 10 and see its slowness. Its not a placebo!

Thanks to all of you!

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Battery Problem { hp envy 15}

Hi Mohsin,

I am sorry to know that you have been facing battery issue for 2 months.

Restart the computer a few times and check for Windows Updates.

In the Search box on the taskbar, enter Windows Update, select Windows Update. On the Windows Update page, select Check for updates.

Try to run the Power Troubleshooter.

Power troubleshooter will automatically fix some common issues with Power Plans. Run the Power troubleshooter to adjust your computer's power settings. The Power troubleshooter checks things like your computer's timeout settings,
which determine how long the computer waits before turning off the monitor display or entering sleep mode. Adjusting these settings can help you conserve power and extend your computer's battery life.

• Press Windows Logo Key+X then click on Search option.
• Type Troubleshooting.
• Select Troubleshooting and click on
  System and Security.
• Click on Power and follow the onscreen steps.

If the issue persist, then I suggest you to try the steps provided in the link below ad check. If you cant perform few steps on your own please check with HP.

HP Notebook PCs - Testing and Calibrating the Battery (Windows 10):

http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-envy-15-ae100-notebook-pc-(touch)/8502643/document/c04700771/

HP Notebook PCs - Battery Does Not Power Notebook or Hold a Charge:

http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-envy-15-ae100-notebook-pc-(touch)/8502643/document/c00259897/

Please get back to us with the results to assist you further.

Thank you.