Windows 10: Windows lagging, but only on some startups

I understand that this is a terribly general question, but I have no idea how to even approach the problem so I'm hoping for people to point me in the right direction. Sometimes, when I start my computer, the Windows UI noticeably stutters and lags; when I pop out / close the start menu, when I expand / minimize windows, etc. This also extends to any games I launch, which will invariably run incredibly choppily. The UI lag itself isn't unbearable and I can still use the computer, but it's enough to be irritating. However, if I restart the computer, the problem *might* go away and I'll be abl

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Can't get GPU-Z to start with Windows 8.1 startup

I'm not sure how to do that. Could you list the steps for a noob?

 

Random lag spikes

Hi,

We would like to know more about your lag issue:

• What browser are you using when you experience a lag?
• Does the lag occur in a particular game?

In the meantime, we suggest you run the System Maintenance troubleshooter. Here are the steps:

• Press Windows Key + X.
• Click on Control Panel.
• Select Troubleshooting.
• On the left pane, click on View All.
• Click on System Maintenance to run the troubleshooter.

Looking forward to your response.

 

Adding programs to startup with Windows 7?

You could add entries to the registry to launch the apps on startup, but it's easier to just add them to the startup foler as Newt suggested.