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11 June 2024  Ashley S. Miller  Specialist of Customer Service Dept.
 

Summary
Learn why your windows 10 suddenly slow and find conventional solutions for Windows 10 freezing and slow response issues in this helpful article.



Table of contents

table iconI. What are the reasons for the slow running of the computer?
table iconII. Backup computer data with Renee Becca
table iconIII. Introduction of Various Ways to Fix Computer Running Slowly
windows 10 suddenly slow

I. What are the reasons for the slow running of the computer?

To address slow computer performance, it’s crucial to first understand the underlying causes. This awareness can help prevent issues in the future.
- The computer is used for a long time without restarting
- Insufficient space on the available hard disk
- Hard disk damage with bad sectors
- Malware or virus on the computer
- Incompatible hardware or drivers not updated
- Running too many applications
- PC or processor overheating
- Outdated equipment
The above are 8 common reasons for computer freezes and slow responses. You can try simple solutions like restarting the computer or closing unnecessary applications. If the problem persists, consider more advanced methods. To ensure important data is not lost during repairs, back up your data in advance using a professional tool like Renee Becca.

II. Backup computer data with Renee Becca

1. What is Renee Becca?

Renee Becca is a specialized tool for system and hard disk data backup and restoration. It can back up and restore important data such as programs, system configurations, emails, photos, videos, documents, and bookmarks. Using leading incremental and differential backup technology, it saves time and disk space. It supports system, partition, hard disk, and file backup, as well as disk cloning.
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2. How to backup computer data with Renee Becca?

Step 1: Start the computer, install and run Renee Becca. In the main interface, select the Disk/Partition Backup option under the backup column to back up the entire disk or partition. For individual important data, use the File Backup function.
disk backup in Renee Becca
Step 2: Select the disk to back up (source) and the hard disk partition to store the backup in (destination). For partition backup, choose the “Backup Partition” option in the upper right corner.
select the disk
Step 3: The software allows you to set an automatic backup plan (daily/weekly/monthly) and specify the start time. It offers various backup modes: version chain, single version, full, incremental, and differential. These options enable regular automatic backups and the deletion of old files based on your chosen mode, saving time and storage. Finally, click Backup to execute the backup command according to your settings.
clone the disk with Renee Becca

III. Introduction of Various Ways to Fix Computer Running Slowly

As a common problem, computer running slowly has been bothering many people. Below we will teach you several common and effective solutions.

1. Clean up junk files and temporary files

As computer usage increases, lack of regular cleaning produces more junk and temporary files, slowing the device. To resolve this, clean up junk and temporary files with these steps:
Step 1: Start the computer, press Windows + I to open Windows Settings, then click System.
click System in Windows Settings
Step 2: Click on the (Storage) option and select Disk to clean up.
check computer storage
Step 3: Find Temporary Files, select the items to delete (installation packages, cached files), and click Delete Files.

2. Update the hard drive

When the hard disk drive is outdated, it may cause the computer to freeze. To update the hard disk drive, follow these steps:
Step 1: Press Windows key + R to open the Run window. Enter devmgmt.msc and click OK to open Device Manager.
run the command devmgmt
Step 2: In “Disk Drives”, right-click on the disk you want to update the driver and select the (Update Driver) option.
right-click the device with an outdated or faulty driver (usually a faulty device will have a yellow exclamation mark icon)
Step 3: Select the (Search automatically for updated driver software) option, and then follow the instructions to complete the update of the hard disk driver.

3. Uninstall unused applications

Installing too many applications can slow down your computer due to insufficient disk space. Follow these steps to uninstall applications:
Step 1: Press the (Windows+I) keys simultaneously to open the Windows Settings window. Then, click the (Apps) option.
apps in windows settings
Step 2: On the new page, click on “Apps and Features” on the left. Choose “Install Date” from the Sort By drop-down menu. Select the recently installed application and click “Uninstall.” Restart your computer to improve Windows 10 performance.
Uninstall recently installed apps on Windows 10

4. Repair hard disk bad sectors

Damaged hard disk sectors can cause Windows 10 to freeze. To repair them, perform the following operations:
Step 1: Open My Computer / This PC, right-click the disk to repair, and select Properties. Go to the Tools tab and click Check.
select properties
check disk
Step 2: Select the (Scan and repair drive) option, then wait for the scan and repair.
scan drive