Windows 10: Why is my ssd being slow

My pc was overheating and the only fan on it was an exhaust and cpu cooler fan, no intake. So I bought at extra fan to put at the front of my pc on the inside. The hard drive caddy was in the way so I took it out and I just put my extra hdd in my closet since I never used it anyway. When I booted up windows noticed it was being really slow. I checked task manager and it says that the ssd I had was at 100%. This only happened after I took the extra hdd out. How can I fix this?

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slow ssd

Hi,

Slow SSD performance can be caused by several factors like Hybernation mode and Superfetch service.

As an initial troubleshooting step, try disabling Hibernate mode since it is unnecessary for the SSD system as it takes too much time to boot from it.

• Open Command Prompt (Admin).
• Enter the administrator credentials once prompted.
• In the Command Prompt window, type or copy and paste this command:
  
  powercfg -h off
• Press Enter.

Note: Once Hibernate is already disabled, you can also free up some space to improve its performance.

We also recommenddisabing Superfetch as one way to optimize the SSD performance:

• Press Windows key + R to open the Run
  dialog box.
• Type services.msc and press Enter.
• Scroll down and right-click on Superfetch.
• Select Stop.

Update us with the outcome so we can provide further assistance.

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Constant script errors and slow loading pages in 10 internet explorer 11

I have done the steps listed above. They have not helped and I am still getting constant script errors, along with slow loading pages. Are there any other suggestions?

 

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