when scrolling facebook laptop slows and freezes

[daglvo]

when scrolling facebook, slows and freezes

[Kuroi_Kenshi]

Hi @daglvo,

Welcome to the HP Support Community! 

Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding slowed down PC!  

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.

Try these simple troubleshooting steps:

Restart Your Laptop

• A quick restart can clear temporary glitches and improve performance.

Check for High CPU & RAM Usage

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
2. Look under Processes → Check if any app is using too much CPU or RAM.
3. If a program (like Chrome) is consuming high memory, right-click → End Task.

Clear Browser Cache & Disable Extensions

If using Chrome/Edge/Firefox:

1. Open Settings → Go to Privacy & Security.
2. Click Clear Browsing Data → Select Cached images and files.
3. Disable unnecessary extensions:
   • Open Chrome → chrome://extensions/ → Turn off unused extensions.

Check Internet Speed & Connection

• Run a speed test at Speedtest.net.
• Restart your Wi-Fi router if the connection is slow.
• Try using Facebook on another device to see if the issue persists.

Update Graphics Drivers

1. Press Win + X → Device Manager.
2. Expand Display Adapters.
3. Right-click your graphics driver (Intel or NVIDIA) → Update Driver → Search automatically.

Scan for Malware & Background Apps

1. Open Windows Security (Win + S → search "Windows Security").
2. Click Virus & Threat Protection → Quick Scan.
3. Uninstall unwanted background programs:
   • Win + X → Apps & Features → Remove unnecessary apps.

Adjust Windows Performance Settings

1. Right-click This PC → Properties.
2. Click Advanced System Settings.
3. Under Performance, click Settings.
4. Select Adjust for best performance → Apply.

Update Windows

1. Go to Settings → Windows Update.
2. Check for and install any pending updates.

Let me know which step worked! 😊

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Best regards,