What Should You Do In Case Your Brand New Computer is Running Slow?

Oftentimes, it’s rare for a brand new computer – be it a desktop or laptop – to run slow since it’s still new and fresh from its factory settings. This is because it hasn’t been used yet except when it was tested and adjusted to its factory settings. However, if this problem hits you, you can check out the following, just in case, but truthfully, if the problem persists, either return it to the manufacturer or call your friendly local tech support company.

Reboot

Sometimes, any computer just needs a rebooting to kick in the system and get the kinks out of it. This is rare with desktops but may happen with laptops due to the small parts. A laptop may take several boot ups to get the kinks out.

Not enough hard drive space

Did you check the specs of your hard drive before purchasing it? Verify that there is at least 200-500MB of free hard drive space. This available space allows the computer to have room for the swap file to increase in size as well as room for temporary files. Most new computers today now have a minimum hard drive space of 1 terabyte. Anything lower than this means you may be buying an old model, perhaps at a bargain price.

Make sure hard drive is not corrupted or fragmented

Run Scan Disk to verify there is nothing physically wrong with the computer’s hard drive. Then run Defragmentation to help ensure that data is arranged in the best possible order.

Hardware conflicts    

Verify that the Device Manager has no conflicts. If any exist, resolve these issues as they could be the cause of your problem. This may entail you calling your tech support company or bringing the computer back to the manufacturer.

Update Windows

Make sure you have all the latest Windows updates installed in the computer. If your computer is slow when you are on the Internet, also make sure all browser plugins are up-to-date.

Update your drivers

Make sure you’ve got the latest drivers for your computer, especially video drivers. Having out-of-date drivers can cause an assortment of issues.

Computer or processor is overheating

Make sure your computer and processor is not overheating. Excessive heat can cause a significant decrease in computer performance since most processors automatically bring the speed of the processor down to help compensate for the heat-related issues. This shouldn’t be happening to a brand new computer, but if it’s doing it, then there’s a hardware problem that needs to be fixed or replaced by a professional.

Hardware issues

If your computer continues to be slow after going over each of the aforementioned recommendations, it’s possible that your computer is experiencing a more serious hardware-related issue such as a failing component in the computer. This could be a failing or bad hard drive, CPU, RAM, motherboard, or other component. Again, this may entail the help of a professional or you need to invoke your new computer’s warranty.