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Resolved System Running Slow

Discussion in 'Windows 10' started by Purple Haze, 2020/06/29.

  1. 2020/06/29
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    Purple Haze Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Running Windows 10 (NOT latest version yet), 64-bit; Intel Core i7 CPU 860@2.80MHz; 8 GB RAM; 2 TB WD 7200 rpm disk drive.

    Am experiencing very frustrating slowness in launching programs, opening files, doing the iNet (Chrome and Edge). Will restart every 2-3 days and runs better for a day or so, then back to the slowness. I'm not sure if the problem is the hard drive, the RAM (Doubtful) or the CPU (maybe 8 years old or so). I run cCleaner and System Mechanic for optimization, but neither seem to fix the issues permanently.

    Any thoughts and/or suggestions on how to handle this or what changes might be made to improve will be greatly appreciated.
     
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    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    Hi Purple Haze.

    I would follow the instructions in my guide for optimizing Windows 10.

    If the computer is still not performing up to speed after following my guide, then I would highly recommend upgrading your computer to a Solid State Drive. I would buy this one, Samsung SSD 860 EVO 1TB 2.5 Inch SATA III Internal SSD.
     
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    Did you get your other problem fixed that you have posted on here?
     
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    The YouTube stuttering issue? No. Have done everything suggested so far and still experience lag. Just enough to be frustrating when trying to record.
     
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    Thanks MrBill. Will give that a go and let you know!
     
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    Evan, Thanks for the information. I have completed about 70% of the optimizations you recommend. My system is running much better now. I plan to complete the rest later this month. Thanks again!!
     
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    Evan Omo

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    You are welcome. Glad I could help. :)
     
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