There are a number of reasons why a laptop may be running slowly or may take longer than usual to start up.
If your laptop is taking a long time to boot up or is running slowly, the following suggestions on this page may help to improve your device's performance.
- Try restarting your laptop, to allow the device to close any unnecessary programs and allow any updates to be activated.
- Check that your laptop is not running an excessive number of programs:
- Open Task Manager by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del and selecting 'Task Manager'.
- Open the 'Processes' tab. Select any apps or processes that are not needed and close them.
- Check that your laptop is not automatically opening any unnecessary programs when starting up:
- In the Task Manager, select the 'Startup' tab and disable any programs that you do not want to start automatically.
- Regularly delete any unnecessary files and uninstall programs that are no longer needed. Also, make sure to regularly clear your Recycle Bin.
- If your Internet browser is running slowly, remove any unnecessary browser plugins or extensions through your browser's settings.
- Make sure that your laptop is clean to prevent it from overheating. Clean any accumulated dust or debris from the laptop's vents with a soft cloth. Also, ensure that the vents are not obstructed during use.
- Avoid using the laptop on a soft or uneven surface, as this can block the air vents and prevent air circulation, causing the unit to overheat. Preferably, you should always set up your laptop on a hard, even surface.
- Check for and install any available Windows updates:
- Open your Settings and select 'Updates & Security'.
- Select 'Windows Update' from the menu on the left.
- Click 'Check for updates' and then install any available updates.
- Regularly defragment your drive:
- Through the Start menu, open the 'Windows Administrative Tools' folder and select 'Defragment and Optimize Drives'.
- Select the drive you want to optimise from the list and click 'Optimize'.
- Adjust your power options:
- In your Settings, navigate to your System settings and select 'Power & Sleep' from the menu on the left of the screen.
- On the right side of this screen, select 'Additional power settings'.
- In the Power Options window that opens, click 'Create a power plan' from the options on the left.
- Select the 'High performance' plan, then click 'Next', then click 'Create'.
- Disable fast startup:
- In your Windows Settings, navigate to your System settings and select 'Power & Sleep' from the menu on the left of the screen.
- On the right side of this screen, select 'Additional power settings'.
- In the Power Options window that opens, click 'Choose what the power button does' from the options on the left.
- In the section titled 'Shutdown settings', untick 'Turn on fast startup (recommended)' and then click 'Save changes'.
- Make sure your laptop has up-to-date antivirus software installed. Regularly scan your laptop for viruses or malware that may compromise your laptop's performance.
- Update or reinstall your laptop's drivers:
- Information about how to update your Atlas laptop's drivers is available in the following guide: I Need To Update Or Reinstall The Drivers For My Kogan Laptop Or Mini PC
- Further advice about how to update your drivers is available on Microsoft's website here.
- Reinstall Windows 10:
- Information about how to reinstall Windows 10 on your laptop is available in the following guide: I need to reinstall Windows 10 on my laptop.
- Further advice about how to reinstall Windows 10 is available on Microsoft's website here.
- Some further suggestions about how you can improve your laptop's performance are available on Microsoft's website here.
For any further assistance, feel free to contact our Customer Care Team via your Kogan.com account.