Why is my new HP computer slow?
Any Computer could be slow after using and here we are to giving you solution for such type of issues. There could be a lot of possible reason behind it, so let’s see :
Your Hard Disk Drive is almost full
A Hard Disk Drive (or HDD) is generally the primary storage device in your computer i.e. where your Windows Operating System is installed. It may be possible that instead of an HDD, you may have a Solid-State Drive, or SSD, as the primary storage device. Your computer may also have multiple storage devices that can be a mix of both HDD and SSD.
When a Hard Disk Drive or Solid-State Drive is almost full, it begins to slow down the HP computer. This is mainly because the operating system keeps busy in continuously indexing huge amounts of files and directories that are stored in your HDD or SSD. There is barely any free space for virtual memory. To improve the performance of your computer, free up storage space on your Hard Disk Drive (HDD) or Solid-State Drive (SSD). Make sure to keep a minimum of 20% free space on the primary storage device.
If you want, you can always add a new hard disk drive or upgrade your existing hard disk drive on your HP computer. This will significantly boost the speed of your HP computer.
Your hard drive data is fragmented
It is natural for the data in your computer’s hard drive to get fragmented over time. Therefore, after keeping on using the same Windows installation for a long time, remember to defragment your hard disk drive and optimize the data in your hard disk drive. This will boost your computer’s speed.
However, never try to optimize a Solid-State Drive. Firstly, it is unnecessary due to the incredible speed of an SSD. Secondly, defragment an SSD may reduce its life or cause unexpected hardware issues.
Your HP computer is low on memory
Your computer comes with Random Access Memory (or RAM) which is the most important element to facilitate all the processes that are executed in the computer. HP computers generally have RAM amount of 4 GB to 32 GB installed in them, and this amount can be expanded in the future. It is obvious that as your operating system ages, you will be installing more and more programs on your computer. However, note that the more the number of active programs, the greater the memory consumption. Once the RAM starts to get almost fully utilized, the computer begins to slow down due to deficiency in free RAM.
In this case, you may need to upgrade your RAM quantity. Please verify with the vendor that what is the maximum amount of RAM that can be installed in your computer. After confirming, you may proceed with the installation of a higher amount of RAM in your computer. This will optimize the performance of your HP computer.
You have installed too many junk applications and programs
The number of programs in your computer is indirectly proportional to the speed of your computer. The more the programs, the slower your computer. Therefore, always try to install only necessary programs and avoid cluttering your HP computer with junk programs or programs that are too big.
Scan your computer for unnecessary programs. Look for the search bar on the bottom of your Windows OS and type Add or remove programs. In the new window that opens, go through the list of all the installed programs on your computer and remove any program that you feel is unnecessary. Once you clean up the computer, restart the computer.
Lack of proper ventilation in your HP computer or your processor is overheating
Always clean the vents of your computer’s cabinet. Dust and debris tend to slow down the system because the hot air that is getting built inside the cabinet cannot escape and it overheats the processor of your HP computer. There can be a single fan or multiple fans inside your cabinet. They help in the ventilation and needs clear space for proper operation. Always make sure that nothing is obstructing the fans and that they are operating at their optimal performance levels.
Your computer is infected with malware or a virus
It may also be possible that your computer is infected with malware or virus. A virus or malware can make your HP computer significantly slow. You may install a good anti-virus program and scan your computer for viruses. Various popular anti-virus programs can aid you, such as McAfee anti-virus, AVG anti-virus, Norton 365 suite, Kaspersky anti-virus, Bitdefender anti-virus, Avast Ultimate, and many more. Avast also offers a free edition of its anti-virus software that you can readily install and activate on your computer.
Additionally, make sure to scan your computer for malware, spyware, or adware by using anti-malware programs such as Malwarebytes.
Too many start-up programs
Start-up programs are those programs that start to load along with Windows during a fresh booting of the computer. Since they load along with Windows, Windows will tend to become slower with an increasing number of start-up programs because of increased usage of memory, processing power and other hardware resources. These programs continue to use the resources in the background when you work on the HP computer, hence keeping your system buggy throughout the day.
To improve your computer speed, reduce the number of start-up programs by unchecking them from the start-up options. You may also uninstall any program that you do not require.
Your software needs to be updated
You need to update your installed programs and software regularly. This will ensure that your programs are always at their latest versions and hence optimized as well as 100% compatible with your version of Windows.
If you want to update Windows, you can go to the search bar at the bottom and type Check for updates. Click on the option that appears in the search results. The new page will display you with the various options to manage Windows updates.
A hardware failure
In rare cases, it may happen that a hardware component is failing in your computer or not able to work at its full potential due to some physical damage. In such an unfortunate event, it is recommended to repair or replace the hardware peripheral. The latter is a better course of action because repairing such sensitive components may cause greater damage in the long run of usage.