Windows 10 feels quite slow and clunky.
Windows 10 feels quite slow and clunky.
I own my PC since 2012. I've maintained most components up to date, kept the same hard drive, and never needed to reinstall Windows. People say a fresh install can improve performance, but I prefer not to because I'll have to reinstall many games.
Identify common threats (viruses, malware) and issues with hard drives.
Fragmentation could be one of the factors Radium discussed, but Windows 10 is generally known for problems that often need a reinstall to resolve. It’s unlikely Windows 10 would be affected if it had to format the drive, as backups wouldn’t matter much in that case.