A slow laptop is frustrating, but it's usually fixable. Try these solutions in order.
1
Restart your laptop
Clears temporary files and resets background processes.
Clears temporary files and resets background processes.
2
Check Task Manager
Ctrl+Shift+Esc → sort by CPU or Memory → close resource-hungry apps.
Ctrl+Shift+Esc → sort by CPU or Memory → close resource-hungry apps.
3
Disable startup programs
Task Manager → Startup tab → disable apps you don't need at boot.
Task Manager → Startup tab → disable apps you don't need at boot.
4
Free up storage
SSD over 90% full = performance hit. Delete files, empty Recycle Bin, use Disk Cleanup.
SSD over 90% full = performance hit. Delete files, empty Recycle Bin, use Disk Cleanup.
5
Scan for malware
Run a full antivirus scan. Background malware kills performance.
Run a full antivirus scan. Background malware kills performance.
6
Update your OS
Settings → Update & Security → install pending updates.
Settings → Update & Security → install pending updates.
7
Reduce browser tabs
Each tab uses RAM. Use a tab manager extension if you keep 30+ open.
Each tab uses RAM. Use a tab manager extension if you keep 30+ open.
8
Consider a RAM upgrade
If RAM is consistently maxed out, upgrading from 8GB to 16GB helps. Contact our support team to check compatibility.
If RAM is consistently maxed out, upgrading from 8GB to 16GB helps. Contact our support team to check compatibility.