Windows 10: System Slowdown and Unresponsive Applications

System Slowdown and Unresponsive ApplicationsDear Microsoft Community,I trust this message finds you well. I'm reaching out because I've encountered a perplexing issue with my Windows 10 system, and I'm seeking your expertise to help resolve it.Problem Description: Recently, I've been experiencing significant system slowdowns, and several applications have become unresponsive. The system becomes sluggish, and even basic tasks take much longer than usual. This issue seems to occur randomly and is affecting the overall performance of my computer.Steps Taken So Far:Checked for and installed the l

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Windows 10 slowdown

Hi Aman,

There are some factors that may cause the computer to slowdown, corrupt Windows system files, is one of the factor that can slow down the computer and cause other problems.

To isolate the issue, we would like to ask some information:

• Did you get any error messages?
• Have you done any changes on your computer prior to the issue?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

We will wait for your response.

 

Windows Defender is causing my system to become almost unresponsive

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and being part of Windows 10.

Provide us additional information to understand this issue and assist you better:

• What exactly d you mean by: "unresponsive on startup"?
• From when are you facing this issue?
• Were you able to see any error message/ error code with this issue?

Try the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to boot the computer in Safe mode with networking and check if the issue persists.

Refer: Start your PC in safe mode in Windows 10


If the issue persists,

Step 2:
As the system freezes on the startup, there may be many applications running while the system start-up.
I suggest you to perform
Clean boot to avoid any of those third party software conflicts.

Disclaimer: Putting your system in
Clean Boot state helps in identifying if any third party applications or startup items are causing the issue. You need to follow the steps from the article mentioned below to perform a Clean Boot.

How to perform a clean boot in Windows

(Applies to Windows 10 as well)

Note: Refer "How to reset the computer to start normally after clean boot troubleshooting" to reset the computer to start as normal after troubleshooting.

Follow the below steps to place the computer in normal mode.

• Press Windows + R keys to open Run
  command.
• Type msconfig and press Enter.
• In the System Configuration window, click on
  General tab.
• Select Start-up selection as Normal startup, click on
  Apply and Ok.
• Follow onscreen instructions.

NOTE: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you shouldn't disable your antivirus software. If you have to temporarily disable it to install
other software, you should re-enable it as soon as you're done. If you're connected to the Internet or a network while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.

 

W10 slowdown

Hi Richard,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

Please follow below steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to Run Maintenance Task.

The Run maintenance task checks issues that might slow down your computers, such as how many users are currently logged on to the computer and whether multiple programs are running at the same time.

Follow the below steps.

• Press Windows + X on the keyboard.
• Select Control Panel.
• Select Troubleshooting.
• Click on Run maintenance task under System and Security.

Step 2:
Run Hardware and Device Troubleshooter.

Please follow the steps.

• Press Windows Key + R, type Control Panel.
• Type Troubleshooting in the search bar, click on Troubleshooting.
• Click on Hardware and Sound, click on Hardware and Devices.
• Follow the steps from the wizard to run the Troubleshooter.

If the issue still persist I suggest you to Update the Windows 10 Drivers and check if it help.

Please refer to the below article “How to: Install and Update drivers in Windows 10”by Mr. Andre Da Costa to update the drivers:

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Hope these information helps, please get back to us for future support, we’ll be glad to assist you further.

Thank you.