I've been experiencing some serious lag on my desktop, even when I'm not running any applications. About a month back, I had to reset Windows, and since then, everything has gone downhill. Before the reset, my desktop performed well; settings and applications opened smoothly, and even while gaming, the desktop would respond without crashing. But now, I wait forever just to get the desktop to catch up after I hit the Start button during a game. My friends suggest a full Windows reinstall, but I'm really indecisive and clumsy about such things. Just to note, all my graphics card and motherboard drivers are updated, but it hasn't helped at all.
4 Answers
After resetting Windows, it’s important to double-check that you've installed all the proper drivers. Windows provides basic ones, but they might not be optimized for performance. Make sure you have the latest chipset, video, and audio drivers, and keep an eye on your system performance using monitoring tools.
It's known that the reset or refresh procedure can be faulty at times. Your friends’ suggestion to reinstall Windows might be a solid plan. If you’re looking for instructions, there are plenty of guides online that can help you through it.
This might be a malware issue. Check your installed programs for anything unfamiliar. If you see apps that you didn’t install or don’t recognize, it’s probably best to remove them.
Have you tried running the command 'sfc /scannow'? That can help fix system files. Also, consider defragmenting or optimizing your storage drive—though keep in mind you shouldn't defrag SSDs since that can cause issues.
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