Users are often faced with the fact that the laptop slows down and starts to work much slower. The reasons for the occurrence of such problems can be incredibly many and it is advisable to get acquainted with all of them. This article discusses the main options for improving the system from different angles and eliminating all problems.
Registry cleaning
The problem of what slows down the laptop may be hidden in the device registry. This probability cannot be ruled out for those who actively install a variety of programs and use a computer for most of the day. Detect them and fix will help a free utility CCleaner. It can be downloaded from the official developer resource. After installation and startup, go to the "registry" menu and click on "search for problems." The application will begin to scan the laptop, and later display all errors found. They can also be fixed using the utility, but it is better to save backups in case of emergency.
Getting Started
One of the most likely reasons that the laptop slows down is the presence of unnecessary programs in startup. This is especially often observed in inexperienced users who do not monitor the automatic launch of programs. Ideally, the graph with the launch of programs should be as empty as possible. Together with the system, only an antivirus and a maximum of several necessary utilities should be loaded. If this list is much larger, then this will be a clear cause of the complexity of the laptop. It should be borne in mind that the work of HDD drives is slow on laptops, and therefore some utilities can reduce performance at times if they are constantly on. To fix this flaw on Windows 10, just go to the "Task Manager" window and go to the bookmark of the same name. In older versions of the OS, you should call the Run panel and register the msconfig command. You can also eliminate all unnecessary items in startup.
Malware
Another option why the laptop slows down may be clogging the system with viruses and malware. It's no secret that users often download free programs from a variety of sites. Pirated versions are often provided by unscrupulous authors with a variety of viral content. After the installation of such a program, the user may start to display advertising messages on the computer or the system will boot to such an extent that it will become impossible to work with it. To prevent this from happening, you should always have antivirus enabled. If viruses have entered the system, then treatment should be started immediately. To do this, you need to start the laptop in safe mode, and enable scanning in antivirus. As an additional option, you can use free utilities, such as CureIT. This application is regularly updated in accordance with new viruses, and therefore can help many users.
Heat
Different users have a problem with the fact that the laptop began to slow down. What to do in this case, most people do not know, and therefore immediately run to the service center. This will be the right solution only if the reason lies in the hardware. Inexperienced users are better off not trying to disassemble the device and troubleshoot it themselves. Even when it comes to overheating, which happens with every laptop. Even with constant work in one place, sooner or later the laptop is filled with dust, and the thermal grease runs out. Because of this, braking in the system begins, because the central processor is very hot. To detect such a flaw, it is best to use utilities such as IDA64. Install it and go to the "Sensors" menu. There is detailed information on the temperature of the internal elements. For high performance, contact your service center to clean your computer.
RAM
One of the top reasons why the laptop slows down may be insufficient RAM. This flaw does not apply to new laptops, because they do not put less than four gigabytes. Older models may have half the size or even 1 GB bar. To check this parameter, just click on the “Computer” shortcut with the right mouse button and go to “Properties”. Here, the RAM line will show how much installed memory is available. If the indicator is two gigabytes or less, then you should think about some upgrade. For current programs, this amount of RAM is unacceptable. You should find out from experts whether it is possible to deliver the straps on your laptop model. If there is no place for this, then you should take care of the swap file. This allocation is due to the hard drive more RAM. For many systems, this method will be most effective, although it is not recommended to perform operations with the swap file without work experience.
Crowded hard drive
If the Windows operating system slows down on a laptop, then the reason may be quite simple - lack of memory on hard drives. The owners of the seventh version were often faced with a similar problem on some types of devices, where the disk with OS files was constantly full. Ideally, users need to allocate double the size of RAM for an empty space. This does not apply to the second disk, where other files are stored. Initially, you should check how much free space is left at the Windows location. To do this, go to "Computer" and on the local OS disk, right-click to go to the "Properties" menu. In the window that opens, you can find out how much space is left. Initially, when installing the system, it is recommended that you allocate at least fifty gigabytes under the local disk with the operating system. Then there will be no difficulties with this item and the search for the causes of inhibition due to lack of memory.
Check all drivers
If you find a problem that slows down on a laptop with Windows 10 or any other operating system, you should check all installed drivers. It is worth noting that the proposed configuration files from the Update Center in the OS are far from a panacea. In order to avoid problems with drivers, you should download them only from the official websites of equipment manufacturers. The most common cause of performance degradation due to incorrect files lies in the GPU. Initially, the user should find out the model of his video card through the Run panel and the dxdiag command. Then go to the manufacturer’s official website, find the drivers for this brand, download and install them. To search for drivers closely, you should open the "Device Manager" and look for those lines where it says "Unknown hardware". Driver Identifier freeware helps you identify the files you need. It will greatly simplify work in this direction.
Options with programs
Checking installed programs for compatibility is one of the easiest ways to fix what slows down Windows on your laptop. In this case, you will not need to do special actions. Just look at the list of installed programs on drive "C". Often there is a situation where users find two antiviruses. This is due to the fact that when installing the tenth version of the OS, the protector already comes in the kit. Some people do not know about this, and therefore download an additional antivirus. In the work between them, a conflict is created, and the system is too heavily loaded. That is why there is a decrease in overall performance. In browsers, problems may be related to installed applications or plugins. It is also worth considering that each program has its own system requirements. Utilities such as CAD or GIS can not only fail to start, but also degrade the OS on low-end computers.
Technical stuffing
If the problems with something that slows down the laptop are hidden in the hardware, then it will not be so easy to fix them. Morally obsolete models cannot even function normally on the Windows 7 operating system over time. This is not to mention the later versions of the OS. In this case, you should examine your laptop for possible improvements. Without experience, it is better to connect a professional in this field to the process. The first and most correct direction will be the replacement of the hard drive model HDD with a newer SSD. This will greatly accelerate the overall operation of the system and some programs, although the purchase costs a considerable amount of money. After that, the laptop should be examined for an additional slot for RAM. If the place is present, then it is better to buy a bar for eight or twelve gigabytes. To replace the video card, you will have to spend more effort and often it is impossible to do this.
General cleaning tips
The problems that slows down Windows 7 on a laptop are far from new, and many users are faced with them. The above methods help in the vast majority of cases, but it is also worth knowing about possible ways to improve the overall performance of the system. The first of these is the allocation of the swap file, but this should be done only under the guidance of a professional in the field of computer technology. Also, users should not put the process of deleting cached pages in browsers on the machine. They speed up browsers with a variety of sites. Do not forget about regular care of your computer. Cleaning with utilities like CCleaner will help free up space from junk files. Correcting registry errors should also be done regularly. Not least important is defragmenting hard drives. This process significantly accelerates the work of this part of the laptop.
Summary
This material demonstrates many ways to make sure that the laptop does not slow down. How to clean the system from the inside, every user can learn. It is enough just to follow each point and try to establish the system. In the service center there may be unscrupulous employees who undertake cleaning and at the same time require a considerable amount for minimal effort. It is best to initially try to fix the error yourself. An exception is the option with overheating the laptop or its upgrade. Without certain skills, this cannot be done. Here you have to resort to the help of a specialist, because independent intervention will only worsen the situation.