The computer slows down when accessing the C Drive?
The computer slows down when accessing the C Drive?
Sometimes when I click on my C drive to go inside there is a noticeable lag that may take up to a minute to resolve. Sometimes this also happens if I'm using file explorer and trying to get to my desktop. The problem only seems to happen once after my computer has been booted up for the first time. After clicking on C drive and going through the thinking, the problem doesn't seem to come back until I've restarted my computer. If I had a slow computer I wouldn't think much about it but my PC is pretty good. My only theory is that maybe my hard drive is partitioned weird? What could I check on Windows 11 to confirm this?
Device name DESKTOP-HO9Q7LU
Processor Intel® Core™ i9-10850K CPU @ 3.60GHz 3.60 GHz
Installed RAM 32.0 GB
Device ID 9FF29D0A-467E-41C6-A02B-4CC596894417
Product ID 00330-80000-00000-AA594
System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Samsung SSD 970 EVO 2TB
For fun, attempt these steps: turn off Windows Search (start - run - services.msc), restart the computer, and check if the issue continues. You might be able to re-enable it afterward.
You may also utilize Task Manager and Resource Monitor to track the computer's activities during laggy periods.
Process Explorer (Microsoft, free) is also beneficial.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysint...s-explorer
Employ all three tools but operate with just one at a time.
Display the tool window, adjust its position for visibility, and let the system settle.
Navigate to the C: drive and observe any shifts in the tool window.
I possess a single solid-state hard drive connected through USB, though it serves only as a backup.
I anticipate you won't encounter any problems. Lag in Windows Search is usually the reason for the issue you've mentioned. You can download and install Everything (previously known as "search everything"):
https://www.voidtools.com/downloads/
It's a lightweight, free search tool that delivers immediate results. One of the top (if not the absolute best) Windows search applications. I rely on it across all my systems.