Windows 7 has been updated, causing the system to start more slowly and encounter problems.
Windows 7 has been updated, causing the system to start more slowly and encounter problems.
I performed several steps to address the issue: updated my GPU drivers, upgraded my previous PC, and removed Intel Rapid Storage to rule out conflicts. The boot time increased from 130 to about 80 seconds, possibly due to deactivated startup programs like Steam and Evernote. I’ll verify the SSD connection and test it with Samsung Magician. For benchmarks, I recommend running standard tests such as CrystalDiskMark or 4K Benchmark to evaluate the new drive.
Samsung Magician includes benchmark data, but ensure you run the tests without RAPID activated. If RAPID is on, the results may not reflect real performance (e.g., 1GB/s read won’t be accurate since SATA can’t handle it).
I've taken out Rapid* already, so everything's fine. I'm planning to try it again later, but for now I'm sticking to the basics until I resolve this. I could return with the findings since I might not understand how to interpret them. Bye, man. Edit: I meant Intel Rapid Storage Technology, not the Samsung version.