Unusual delay before system starts and certain programs launch unexpectedly.
Unusual delay before system starts and certain programs launch unexpectedly.
Hello, your computer has been acting very sluggish lately, especially during boot-up and when launching certain programs. Some apps start normally, while others take a long time or freeze completely. When opening Explorer or the first folder, loading is extremely slow. Deleting files often gets stuck after 99% of them, then takes an eternity. Initially, I thought the SSD might be failing, but Disk Management showed speeds that seem okay. Crystal Disk Info didn’t give much useful information. I’m unsure what to do next and am worried about potential disk issues. My first thought was to reinstall Windows (version 10), but I’m hesitant because I don’t want to risk further problems if the drive isn’t working properly. Could anyone offer some guidance? Thank you in advance for your help.
Welcome to the discussion boards! Let's clarify something quickly: is it slow to display the mobile logo? Or is it taking a long time to launch Windows? If it's the former, it might point to an issue with MobileOS (or possibly RAM), while the latter could involve software, hardware, or both. I'm leaning toward the second scenario—Windows setup—and we can test if adjustments help.
First, try booting with just the essentials in USB ports. Ideally nothing beyond a keyboard and mouse. If this improves things, it suggests a new device or corrupted firmware/drivers. Next, run SFC and DISM via the admin command prompt: sfc /scannow DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth. These tools help detect and resolve problems.
Then perform a CHKDSK scan to check for errors on your drive and attempt fixes (see the guide for details). If needed, consider using DDU, though I doubt it will solve the issue.
If these steps fail, and the situation seems uncertain, replacing the SSD might be necessary. It's outdated and likely failing. I usually swap OS drives once health drops below 95% because SSDs are hard to value precisely.
I also advise against moving your current installation—opt for a clean install instead. Depending on how you obtained your Windows license, there are ways to transfer it. Moving a full installation can be risky, so proceed with caution.
Keep the drive intact if possible; it could serve as a backup or extra storage if you have more than one M.2 slot. But at this stage, don’t rely on it.
You're right, it can be tricky to tell whether the issue lies with the motherboard or the RAM. It often depends on the specific symptoms you're experiencing.
If needed, I'll reinstall BIOS and test it. Also look for any available BIOS updates.
Hello everyone, thank you for your assistance. I couldn't figure out what caused the issue. It turned out to be a micro SD card failure inside my SD card reader (it even had Klipper). In a million years I wouldn't suspect that. Since it was internal, I didn't unplug any USB devices during troubleshooting. The good news is the BIOS has been updated and a new SSD is being installed. Thanks again!