Windows 10: Why is windows 10 getting so slow?

Discus and support Why is windows 10 getting so slow? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Sometimes my computer slows down to a crawl as if its a 1 mb ram 20ghz processor instead of an i5 quad core with 8gb of ram which I have. I am running... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by alan93, Sep 11, 2020.

  1. alan93 Win User

    Why is windows 10 getting so slow?


    Sometimes my computer slows down to a crawl as if its a 1 mb ram 20ghz processor instead of an i5 quad core with 8gb of ram which I have.

    I am running malware bytes with windows security.

    My Hard drive , Hitachi HDT721010SLA360 ATA 1TB, processes sometimes max out to 100% during this but other times its down to 9% and I can't even open a browser or it takes like 30 seconds and I get a big white rectangle until it loads.

    HD is only half full.


    Likewise the CPU and Memory processes are low process during these times of inaction.


    I have run scan disk and other repair commands from the dos prompt to no avail.


    Frequently I will click on a browser or anything else and it says "Not responding" in the title bar.


    Sometimes just clicking the X on a browser chrome or edge and it takes for ever to close.


    I NEVER got this with windows 7. What is wrong with Windows 10? It seems the more updates it gets the slower it gets.

    :)
     
    alan93, Sep 11, 2020
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Sep 11, 2020
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  3. Jborg Win User
    windows 10 slow boot

    I was having a slow boot issue on my Windows 7 install a little while back. It would take about 30 - 40 extra seconds to boot up for whatever reason.

    I would try following these steps, while this didn't solve my issue, it did increase Read/Write to where it should be.

    10 Tips for SSD Optimization in Windows 7 - Part 1

    Looks to be similar to this: SSD Optimization for your Windows Gaming PC and Tips and Tricks


    In the end, I had to reinstall my Windows 7 entirely to fix the booting issue. It was taking around 35 seconds to boot, and after the fresh install it takes about 7 seconds to boot.
     
    Jborg, Sep 11, 2020
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  4. Why is windows 10 getting so slow?

    Windows 10 on Asus Slow

    Hi Danny,

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

    I understand the inconvenience you are facing in accessing the operating system as it is slow after upgrading to Windows 10. Do not worry we will help you with this issue.

    Provide us additional information to assist you better with this issue:

    • What is the make and model of your device?
    • When exactly does the system slow performance issue persists?
    • Does the issue confined while performing any specific task on Windows 10?
    • Have you installed all the pending Windows Updates and driver updates after upgrading to Windows 10?

    I suggest you to try the below troubleshooting steps and check it if helps.

    Step 1: Run the System maintenance troubleshooter.

    System Maintenance troubleshooter finds and clean up unused files and shortcuts and performs maintenance tasks.

    • Press Windows key and type Troubleshooting.
    • Select Troubleshooting and hit Enter.
    • Click on View all in the left pane of the window.
    • Select System Maintenance.
    • Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.

    Step 2: I suggest you to install all the pending updates after upgrade to Windows 10.

    Steps:

    • Connect to the internet.
    • Press Windows key and type
      updates
      .
    • Click on Check for updates.
    • Under Windows Updates, click on
      Check for updates.
    • Try to install the updates being shown.

    Hope it helps. Get back to us with the required information and updated status of this issue for further assistance.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Sep 11, 2020
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