Lately, I've been having a ton of issues with my Windows 11 computer. It won't open programs despite them showing as running in the Task Manager; closing them doesn't help. Even file explorer crashes whenever I try to open or save images. Restarting the computer won't work either, as it hangs indefinitely and requires a hard shutdown. Initially, everything seems normal after a reboot, but the problems return after some hours or overnight. I've already tried using system restore to reset Windows, ran 'sfc /scannow', and conducted a disk check with no reported issues. I'm out of ideas and could really use some advice before I resort to wiping everything clean. Any suggestions?
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It sounds like you're in a tough spot! Just to clarify, a factory reset isn't always the same as a complete reinstall of the operating system. You might want to look up proper instructions on how to completely reinstall Windows 11 to see if that fixes the issue.
Have you considered upgrading to a new SSD? Sometimes, performance issues are tied to failing drives. Just be cautious because changing BIOS settings or disk configurations can risk data loss. Always back up your important files first!
That's not necessarily the right move, though. You might not have reinstalled the OS properly yet, so let’s make sure you’ve done that before investing in new hardware. Check what steps you've taken.