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
- boot over 90 seconds; apps slow to appear
Windows logo sits for long, desktop loads slowly, disk usage 100 percent on startup
Manual fixes - step by step
- disable startup apps; check Windows Update; toggle Fast Startup; check disk health
Disable non essential startup items, install pending updates, try turning Fast Startup off, run chkdsk and SMART check for drive issues
Prevention - keep the issue from coming back
Keep startup lean, avoid too many background updaters, periodically clean temp files
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