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System Pauses Until Complete Power Off?

System Pauses Until Complete Power Off?

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PommeVerte
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10-08-2021, 03:05 PM
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One of my computers is gradually becoming slower within just a few days of use. It's a fairly recent machine I bought about two years ago from Dell. It has 16GB of RAM, and when I check Task Manager, the RAM appears fine, but the disk seems to be the main issue even when only Outlook or Firefox are running. The unusual part is that after a normal restart or shutdown, the system takes a long time to shut down and then restart. After a quick restart, the disk still works hard and the PC remains slow. However, if I perform a hard shutdown by holding the power button, the restart happens quickly and the computer runs smoothly for several more days. What could be causing this problem?

I have run the "sfc /scannow", "chkdsk" and "dism" scans. I've also swapped out the old hard drive for a new SSD and upgraded from Windows 10 to Windows 11, but the issue persists. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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PommeVerte
10-08-2021, 03:05 PM #1

One of my computers is gradually becoming slower within just a few days of use. It's a fairly recent machine I bought about two years ago from Dell. It has 16GB of RAM, and when I check Task Manager, the RAM appears fine, but the disk seems to be the main issue even when only Outlook or Firefox are running. The unusual part is that after a normal restart or shutdown, the system takes a long time to shut down and then restart. After a quick restart, the disk still works hard and the PC remains slow. However, if I perform a hard shutdown by holding the power button, the restart happens quickly and the computer runs smoothly for several more days. What could be causing this problem?

I have run the "sfc /scannow", "chkdsk" and "dism" scans. I've also swapped out the old hard drive for a new SSD and upgraded from Windows 10 to Windows 11, but the issue persists. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

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Kaymary10
Member
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10-09-2021, 02:59 PM
#2
What are the complete specifications for the PSU, including its age and model? Is the operating system being executed on an SSD?
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Kaymary10
10-09-2021, 02:59 PM #2

What are the complete specifications for the PSU, including its age and model? Is the operating system being executed on an SSD?

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_JayRoad_
Junior Member
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10-10-2021, 05:58 PM
#3
During the hard drive replacement and SSD upgrade, there are a few scenarios to consider.
1) When you moved from version 10 to 11, did you perform an in-place upgrade or did you fully format and reinstall?
2) Your experience of performance degradation and the high disk usage suggests something may be hindering speed. Have you attempted a clean boot using msconfig to test if the problem persists?
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_JayRoad_
10-10-2021, 05:58 PM #3

During the hard drive replacement and SSD upgrade, there are a few scenarios to consider.
1) When you moved from version 10 to 11, did you perform an in-place upgrade or did you fully format and reinstall?
2) Your experience of performance degradation and the high disk usage suggests something may be hindering speed. Have you attempted a clean boot using msconfig to test if the problem persists?

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james26665
Senior Member
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10-17-2021, 12:06 AM
#4
I collected whatever I could but please let me know if you need more details. The OS is failing due to the SSD.
Model: Vostro 3888
CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-10400 @ 2.90GHz
GPU: Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Power Supply: H260EBM-00
Memory: 16.0 GB (15.8 GB available)
System: 64-bit OS, x64 processor
OS Information: Windows 11 Pro, Version 22H2
Build: 22621.2428
Experience: Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22674.1000.0
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james26665
10-17-2021, 12:06 AM #4

I collected whatever I could but please let me know if you need more details. The OS is failing due to the SSD.
Model: Vostro 3888
CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-10400 @ 2.90GHz
GPU: Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Power Supply: H260EBM-00
Memory: 16.0 GB (15.8 GB available)
System: 64-bit OS, x64 processor
OS Information: Windows 11 Pro, Version 22H2
Build: 22621.2428
Experience: Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22674.1000.0

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Neko1106
Member
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10-17-2021, 06:53 AM
#5
I made a copy of the old hard drive to the new SSD, which helped me track potential problems. The SSD extended my troubleshooting window, though it still occurs eventually.
I haven't done this before. I might try it next time it slows down. My usual applications are Firefox, Outlook, Excel, and Acrobat PDF Viewer. I'm also concerned about possible memory leaks, but I'm unsure how to fix that.
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Neko1106
10-17-2021, 06:53 AM #5

I made a copy of the old hard drive to the new SSD, which helped me track potential problems. The SSD extended my troubleshooting window, though it still occurs eventually.
I haven't done this before. I might try it next time it slows down. My usual applications are Firefox, Outlook, Excel, and Acrobat PDF Viewer. I'm also concerned about possible memory leaks, but I'm unsure how to fix that.

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Neosdrow
Member
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10-21-2021, 08:43 AM
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1) Creating a clone of a drive is acceptable, though any issues will likely arise if they exist.
2) You didn't specify whether you transitioned from an HDD to an SSD during the swap or if the system already had an SSD installed. Please note this point.
3) A SSD is unlikely to suffer mechanical "drag" similar to an HDD since it lacks moving parts such as the spindle that can cause issues in older hard drives.
4) It seems there might be background processes or software interfering, making the slowdown appear hardware-related but actually not.
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Neosdrow
10-21-2021, 08:43 AM #6

1) Creating a clone of a drive is acceptable, though any issues will likely arise if they exist.
2) You didn't specify whether you transitioned from an HDD to an SSD during the swap or if the system already had an SSD installed. Please note this point.
3) A SSD is unlikely to suffer mechanical "drag" similar to an HDD since it lacks moving parts such as the spindle that can cause issues in older hard drives.
4) It seems there might be background processes or software interfering, making the slowdown appear hardware-related but actually not.