I've noticed that Fedora feels much slower than Windows on the same computer. Applications often take anywhere from 10 to 60 seconds to launch, and I haven't been able to improve the loading times despite trying different fixes over the past few months. What could be causing this, and what information or troubleshooting steps would help identify the problem?
3 Answers
Start by checking the boot process with `systemd-analyze critical-chain`. The output can show whether a service is delaying startup. Also include your hardware details and any relevant command output so people can narrow down the cause.
It would help to know the exact hardware, desktop configuration, and what programs or services are running in the background. Excessive memory use, swapping, slow storage, or a background process could all make applications appear unusually sluggish.
A 10–60 second application launch often points to storage performance, especially if Fedora is installed on a mechanical hard drive while Windows is on an SSD. Check which drive Fedora is using and whether it may be failing or heavily occupied.

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