Windows 10: Windows 10 lagging badly after boot – apps not opening, taskbar loading slow, even Safe...

Hey everyone,I’m facing some serious performance issues on my Windows 10 PC and wanted to check if anyone else has experienced this or has any solutions.Here’s what’s going on:My PC boots up at a normal speed till the login screen.But after entering the password, the "Welcome" screen takes a long time to move ahead.Once the desktop loads, the taskbar takes forever to fully load, and icons take time to appear.If I try to open anything like File Explorer, Chrome, etc., either it doesn’t open or lags a lot, and usually shows “Not Responding” repeatedly.I tried booting in Safe Mode – it's a bit

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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.

 

Computer games lagging badly

Your computer’s sudden lag and performance issues can be frustrating, but let’s troubleshoot and find a solution. Here are some steps you can take to address the problem:

1. Check Network Stability:
   
   • Ensure your internet connection is stable. Fluctuating ping and sudden spikes could be due to network issues.
     
   • Try connecting to a different network or restarting your router.
     
2. Update Graphics Drivers:
   
   • Outdated or corrupted graphics drivers can cause lag in games.
     
   • Visit your graphics card manufacturer’s website and download the latest drivers.
     
3. Monitor Background Processes:
   
   • Check for resource-intensive background processes.
     
   • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager and identify any programs consuming excessive CPU or memory.
     
4. Adjust Game Settings:
   
   • Lower in-game graphics settings to reduce strain on your system.
     
   • Disable unnecessary features like shadows, reflections, or anti-aliasing.
     
5. Check for Malware:
   
   • Run a thorough malware scan using reliable antivirus software.
     
   • Malware can significantly impact system performance.
     
6. Clear Temporary Files:
   
   • Use the built-in Disk Cleanup tool to remove temporary files and free up disk space.
     
7. Monitor System Temperature:
   
   • Overheating can cause performance issues.
     
   • Ensure your PC is adequately cooled and clean any dust from fans and vents.
     
8. Consider Hardware Upgrades:
   
   • If your PC is aging, upgrading RAM or switching to an SSD can improve performance.
     

Remember to apply these steps one by one and test your system after each change. Hopefully, this will help resolve your lagging issue.

 

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

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