Lagging Issue

[Sharvin123]

A few days ago, I transferred thousands of image files to my laptop. Since then, it's been running really slow. I deleted those files, but the system is still lagging. I even tried freeing up more space, but the issue persists.

[Kuroi_Kenshi]

Hi @Sharvin123,

Welcome to the HP Support Community! We're stoked to have you on board! 

To help us get started on resolving your issue, could you please share the model name of your device?

We're looking forward to helping you get back up and running! 

Best regards,

[Sharvin123]

Hi @Kuroi_Kenshi
Model name: HP Pavilion Laptop 15-eg2xxx

[Kuroi_Kenshi]

Hi @Sharvin123,

Thank you for the response.

Try these steps:

1. Restart Your Laptop

• Sometimes a simple restart can resolve many issues.

2. Check for Background Processes

• Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
• Click on the "Processes" tab.
• Look for any processes that are consuming a lot of CPU or memory and consider ending them if they are unnecessary.

3. Update Your Operating System

• Ensure that your operating system is up to date with the latest patches and updates.
• For Windows users, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and click "Check for updates."

4. Update Drivers

• Outdated or faulty drivers can often cause performance issues.
• Go to Device Manager, find the device types and update the drivers.

5. Run Disk Cleanup

• Use Disk Cleanup utility to free up space by deleting unnecessary files.
• Search for "Disk Cleanup" in the Start menu, choose the drive you want to clean up, and follow the instructions.

6. Scan for Malware or Viruses

• Run a full system scan using your preferred antivirus software to ensure there are no infections slowing down your laptop.

7. Defragment Your Hard Drive

• If you're using a traditional HDD (not SSD), defragmentation can help to optimize performance.
• Search for "Defragment and Optimize Drives" and run the optimization for your drives.

8. Manage Startup Programs

• Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
• Click on the "Startup" tab.
• Disable any unnecessary programs that start up with Windows.

9. Check for Hardware Issues

• If the problem persists, it could be a hardware-related issue such as failing RAM or hard drive.

I hope this helps.

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