Computer running slow (causes, troubleshooting, fixes, desktop, laptop) (Windows 8(.1)/10)

The computer moving slow issue can easily be resolved by you calling a local IT service hotline, especially if you are unable to localize the problem by yourself. Tell them more details about your problem you have with your computer, and they will provide you with the best solutions possible to fix it.

To find a local IT service, type IT support and the name of your city in Google, Yahoo, Bing or other search engine. You can also check the yellow pages.

If you own a Dell computer (desktop or laptop) and if you wonder "why my computer is running slow and freezes," you can contact their technical support on 1-800-624-9897, Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, and explain them the situation. They will help you resolve the issue as soon as possible.

If you're not from the United States, you can find the correct support hotline on Dell's website.

If you own an Acer computer (desktop or laptop), and if you have the "my computer loading slow" issue, you can contact their technical support on 866-695-2237, 24/7, and explain them the situation. They will help you resolve the issue as soon as possible.

If you're not from the United States, you can find the correct support hotline on their website.

If you own an HP computer (desktop or laptop), you can contact their technical support on 800-407-4005, 8am - 8pm ET Mon. - Fri., and explain them the situation. They will help you resolve the issue as soon as possible.

If you're not from the United States, you can find the correct support hotline on their website.

If you own an Asus computer (desktop or laptop), a slow computer fix would include contacting their technical support, on 1-888-678-3688, 24/7, and explain them the situation. They will help you resolve the issue as soon as possible.

If you're not from the United States, you can find the correct support hotline on their website.

If you own a Lenovo computer (desktop or laptop), you can contact their technical support on 1-855-253-6686, Monday - Friday 9am - 9pm EST, and explain them the situation. They will help you resolve the issue as soon as possible.

If you're not from the United States, you can find the correct support hotline on their website.

If you own a Msi computer (desktop or laptop) and you are not sure about the reason for computer running slow, you can contact their technical support on 1 888 447 6564, Monday-Friday 6:00am - 6:00pm PST, and explain them the situation. They will help you resolve the issue as soon as possible.

If you're not from the United States, you can find the correct support hotline on their website.

If you own a Toshiba computer (desktop or laptop), you can contact their technical support on 800-457-7777, 24/7, and explain them the situation. They will help you resolve the issue as soon as possible, by providing you with many ways to fix a slow computer.

If you're not from the United States, you can find the correct support hotline on their website.

If your desktop computer or laptop is running slow and you did everything you could to make it faster, but you were unable to, consider formatting it. To format your computer means to delete all the data you have on it (your photos, songs, software and etc.) and start from the beginning.

This is a solution which you should apply when you run out of other alternatives, i.e.you have tried everything else, but your computer is still slow.

To find out more on how to reinstall and operating system, feel free to consult the don't know how to install an operating system guide.

When your computer becomes slow, and you don't wish to format it because you have too much valuable data, too many hours spent customizing your Windows installation to meet your needs, as well as too many downloaded and installed applications (through Windows Store), the PC Refresh feature is the right solution for you.

Your computer’s settings will be restored to their default values and any application that was NOT installed through the Windows Store will be removed.

To do a PC refresh on a Windows 10 PC, follow the steps below:

1. Open the Start menu and click on Settings;
   
   

   

2. Select Update and Recovery/Security (depends on the Windows version);
   
   

   

3. Select Recovery (if you clicked on Update & security) and click on Get started under Reset this PC;
   
   

   
   
   

4. Select Keep my files;
   
   
   
   
5. Click Next once you see the applications that might be modified (deleted or those that need to be reinstalled);
   
   

   

6. Click on Reset;
   
   

   
   
   

If you use a Windows 8.1:

1. Move the mouse pointer to the top/bottom-right corner -> Click Settings  -> Select Change PC settings. 
   

   

   
   
   
2. Select Update and recovery -> click on Recovery
   

   

   

3. Select Get Started under Refresh your PC without affecting your files
   

   
   
   

4. Insert the DVD that contains the Windows 8(.1) installation files (if needed)
5. Click on Next and then on Refresh;
   
   

   

   

   
   
   

Note: Don't interrupt the process, to avoid data loss. If you use a laptop, plug it in its adapter.