Windows 11 - Programs running slowly, and needing a long time to start...
Windows 11 - Programs running slowly, and needing a long time to start...
I'm noticing some unusual freezing of the windows. It usually happens with a particular monitor—usually when I'm using monitors. If I click on the top of a Chrome window, it works fine on other monitors I haven't used recently. However, when I move my mouse to another monitor and click a window, it responds instantly, without any lag. But returning to the first monitor causes it to freeze again, sometimes after ten seconds or more, lasting over a minute.
This issue started about a month ago, possibly a bit longer, and I'm using a new machine built just after Christmas.
The hardware I have is:
- ASUS PRIME X870-P Wi-Fi 7 AM5 DDR5 Motherboard
- AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 6-core, 4.7GHz AM5 Processor
- Nvidia 3080 GPU
- Lexar NQ790 SSD 1TB, M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe 1.4 Internal SSD
I haven't enabled any power-saving settings, and I've turned them off to investigate further.
My troubles are mainly about video card performance, power-saving configurations, or overheating—none of these seem to be the cause. I have a solid CPU with dual fans and a liquid cooler that keeps temperatures around 30°C, never exceeding 54°C. The GPU is unclocked, and I've tried default settings without success. Even GPU drives didn't help.
I'm running out of ideas and feel frustrated because it's affecting my workflow. It's improved slightly over the past two weeks, but not enough to be comfortable.
Do you have any suggestions or resources I should check? I've reviewed error logs, but nothing matches what I'm experiencing.
Some mention of DistributedCOM 10010 pops up occasionally, but I don't understand what it relates to.
Thanks.
PSU: details about make, model, wattage, age, condition (original to build, new, used, refurbished)?
Disk drive(s): make, model, capacity, current usage, connection status?
Additional attached peripherals?
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Review Reliability Monitor – it’s more user-friendly than Event Viewer; the timeline view might show trends.
Examine Update History for any failed or problematic updates.
Utilize Task Manager, Resource Monitor, and Process Explorer (Microsoft, free) to monitor system performance.
Employ all three tools sequentially but keep only one open at a time.
Maintain the tool window visible while working, gaming, etc., and observe changes during freezes.
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Maybe there are faulty or corrupted files.
Attempt running "dism" and "sfc /scannow".
That post mentioned as well as the amount of RAM this laptop has. I would suggest setting the page file to static with a size of 2048 MB, turning off all unnecessary startup programs, and using the Remove Programs section in your control panel for a smooth experience. Edit: also keep doing this until the issue is fixed. Control Panel > System > Advanced System Settings > Advanced > under Performance .. Settings > Change to Adjust for optimal performance. Until then.
I'd like to verify the current BIOS version you're running.
It seems there are problems with the AGESA interface in the BIOS and a firmware update is needed for the USB 4 device.
Please note that a BIOS update also requires a chipset update. Review the other driver updates.
https://www.asus.com/motherboards-c...
If your system's BIOS and drivers are current:
you may want to disable all unused audio devices.
Ensure the GPU drivers are up to date.
Then I would initiate a kernel memory dump and examine the internal logs within it using windbg.
Usually, if the GPU responds in more than 2 seconds, Windows will trigger a watchdog timeout.