Windows 10: Windows 10 slowing for no apparent reason on a relatively high spec system

Hello, I'm trying to troubleshoot a windows 10 computer that slows down over a period of several days for no apparent reason. It's an intel i7, 32GB of RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, Radeon 5600.


When I look at task manager, CPU usage is low just a few percent. Disk is 0 to 1% throughput with tons of space available. Network and video are similar, hovering 0-1%. It's a relatively new setup 2 months old, up to date drivers which havent helped , current AV Avast business pro, and not much loaded in the way of software. It's aggravating how a system with these specs can slow to where there's a significant delay simply typing on a word document.


A reboot regains speed, which is gradually lost over time, with no real indication why.


Any ideas?


Thanks,

Tim

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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.

 

System runs slow after upgrading to Windows 10

It will run slow for the first week or so after you install it. I explain why and list the reasons here:

Public Service Announcement: High CPU Usage in Windows 10

If all those things are already done and it's still slow, here's some of the easiest ways to fix performance problems:

Easily Fix a Slow or Sluggish PC

 

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.