A computer can become sluggish for several reasons, including limited memory, a nearly full drive, unnecessary startup applications or ageing hardware. Work through basic checks before replacing the device.
Review startup applications
Disable applications that do not need to launch when the computer starts. Keep security software and essential system utilities enabled.
Free up storage and install updates
Remove applications you no longer use, clear unnecessary temporary files and keep a reasonable amount of free drive space. Install operating-system and driver updates from trusted sources.
Check hardware health
If performance remains poor, review memory and storage usage and check the drive health. An SSD upgrade or memory expansion may help, provided the device supports it and the upgrade is cost-effective.
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