Overview - what this guide covers
Start with easy steps, then use the scan for deeper checks like drivers, startup load, temperature, and disk health.
Symptoms you might see
- apps lag; high disk or CPU spikes; delayed clicks
Programs open slowly, Explorer freezes, Task Manager shows background processes consuming CPU or disk
Manual fixes - step by step
- trim startup; uninstall bloatware; update drivers; clean temp files; check for malware
Disable startup items, remove unused vendor utilities, refresh GPU and chipset drivers, run Disk Cleanup, perform malware scan
Prevention - keep the issue from coming back
Install only needed utilities, schedule weekly cleanup, keep OS and drivers current
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