HP Desktop in one is very slow

[anshu11soni]

Hi Team,

As user we are not able to use the Desktop All in one PC because it is very slow and taking time to open the apps.

[Garp_senchau]

@anshu11soni, Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query; I’m here to help by guiding you through steps to resolve this issue

If your HP Desktop All-in-One PC is very slow and taking a long time to open apps, here are several steps you can follow to improve its performance:

Check for Windows Updates:

• Ensure your operating system is up to date. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
• Click on Check for updates to install any pending updates.

Clean Up Disk Space:

• Use Disk Cleanup to remove unnecessary files.
• Press Windows key + R, type cleanmgr, and press Enter.
• Select the drive you want to clean, usually (C:), and follow the prompts to remove temporary files and system cache.

Optimize Startup Programs:

• Disable unnecessary startup programs that may be slowing down your computer.
• Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager, then go to the Startup tab.
• Disable non-essential programs by right-clicking and selecting Disable.

Check for malware:

• Use Windows Defender or a trusted third-party antivirus to scan and remove malware.
• Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security.
• Click on Virus & Threat Protection and select Quick Scan.

Update Drivers:

• Ensure all your drivers are up to date.
• Open Device Manager by pressing the Windows key + X and selecting Device Manager.
• Right-click each category and select Update driver.

Adjust Performance Settings:

• Change your system's performance settings.
• Go to Control Panel > System and Security > System > Advanced system settings.
• Under the Performance section, click Settings and select Adjust for best performance.

Check Hard Drive Health:

• Defragment and optimize your hard drive.
• Go to Control Panel > System and Security > Administrative Tools and select Defragment and Optimize Drives.
• Select your primary drive and click Optimize.

HP Support Assistant

Using HP Support Assistant: HP Support Assistant can help in maintaining your PC performance by providing software updates, driver updates, and system diagnosis.

• Launch HP Support Assistant:
  • Search for HP Support Assistant in the Start menu.
  • Launch the application and follow on-screen instructions to check for updates and run diagnostics.

Sources: 

HP How To For You, Episode 5 – Using HP Support Assistant

Slow Laptop? 15 Fixes to Speed Up Your PC

I hope this helps.

Please feel free to reply here if you have any questions or if you need further clarification on any of the steps. 

Take care and have a good day. 

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