Many users are scared to death by restarting the computer.

This process should be easy and user-independent, but sometimes it can take a minute, two, or seem like an eternity.

This is a rather controversial topic, as much that is known about booting a computer is a myth.

However, the operating system should not boot longer than 90 seconds. If the user is forced to endure more, it is worth starting to take action.

Computer diagnostics

Very often, the user gets nervous for no reason.

It takes a lot of time to diagnose. Although the reason may lie in the most common things.

Tip: If you use your PC a lot, you can leave it on or hibernate when you press the power button. In this case, it makes no sense to turn it off every time. Then the user gets rid of the need to deal with slow loading.

It's all about organizational skills and discipline. Take this example: very few software installations require regular reboots.

Some changes require a forced reboot, while others simply “ask” to reboot now or later.

And let's be honest, sometimes users want to save time, which means they choose to reboot later ... and sometimes that "later" happens much later.

And then multiple updates, patches, and ignored reboot requests just overlap.

The system gets confused in the update order, there are delays that are not visible to the eye of the average user.

After such a long-awaited reboot, the device takes some time to process all these changes. This is fine, but can still be annoying for most users.

Many do not even wait for this necessary download, and reboot the unfortunate device again. Then all updates are discarded. This cannot be done.

Disable autostart programs

Programs that are loaded at startup remain active in memory.

Hence, they are one of the main reasons for slow loading Windows. Disabling programs that the user is not using can work.

To manage startup programs, you can install a very interesting tool Mike Lin’s Startup Control Panel.

With its help the user can easily remove unused programs from the list of TSRs and startup programs.

Scandisk and Defrag

You can use Microsoft Scandisk and Disk Defragmenter to ensure that your hard drive is working without errors.

Also, these programs are necessary in order for the data to be stored in the most efficient way.

Even experienced users run both of these programs at least once every few months.

Yes, it takes some time to use them. But it is better to spend it once than to painfully wait for the download every time.

Insufficient free hard disk space

For a personal computer to function optimally, it must have at least 250 MB of free space on the hard disk on which the operating system is installed.

If the amount of free space is less than the overall performance and download times can be significantly reduced.

The operating system itself takes up a lot of space, but in addition, the additional space is used to temporarily store files that are needed during operation.

Determination of free space on the hard disk.

In order to determine the availability of free space on your hard disk, you need to open "My Computer".

In the window that opens, there will be a column "Devices and disks", then you need to right-click on Disk C. And select the "Properties" option from the drop-down menu.

The new screen displays the total, free space and occupied space. It is necessary to check the data on the C drive, since the operating system is most often installed on it.

If there is not enough free space, you need to delete temporary files, clean the system of unused programs and recheck the free space.

Updating drivers and Windows

Custom, incorrectly installed, or outdated drivers can lead to a number of different conflicts.

It is necessary to regularly update the operating system drivers, the Windows operating system itself, and also update the software that is used on the device.

This is the only way to ensure that there are no software problems.

All of these problems are not yet related to hardware malfunctions. This is a completely different layer of problems.

Updating the operating system to a new version

Still running Windows 7? Upgrading to Windows 8 or 10 will seriously speed up your boot times.

Not every OS update will necessarily be faster, but the transition from 7 to 8 has been huge.

How to update the Windows operating system.

In order to get the necessary operating system updates, you need to go to the Control Panel.

If the necessary updates are found, the system will offer to automatically install the latest updates.

The user can only wait for the installed updates and reboot the device.

Cleaning the registry

If the user has already followed all the previous recommendations from this list, but the long-awaited result has not come, you can clean the system registry. To do this, you can install any program from the Internet.

The process of cleaning the registry itself is rarely user-dependent. Most programs work automatically.

Reinstall Windows

While this may take time and a free removable disk to save important files, this is one of the cardinal solutions.

Also, the process itself can be a little time consuming, you need to completely erase all data and reinstall Windows.

This process will result in the user's computer operating as it did while new.

Equipment modernization

Improving the hardware

This is a hardware method to solve the problem. There are financial costs rather than temporary and moral costs.

Of course, this is one of the most effective ways to increase performance and decrease load times.

You just need to call any company that is engaged in modernization or upgrade, and order the appropriate service from them.

You can also upgrade your computer yourself by replacing outdated components with new ones.

Adding RAM

Installing additional memory (RAM) for your computer helps to increase the overall speed of your computer, and in some cases, it can reduce boot time significantly.

If your unit is running less than two gigabytes of RAM, you should consider upgrading or expanding it.

Adding solid state drive

An SSD is the most efficient way to improve overall system performance.

On desktops and laptops, you can transfer Windows from a regular hard drive to a solid state drive. This will significantly reduce the loading time.

Solid state drives are faster, more reliable, more resilient and more stable. At the moment, this is the best choice among hard drives.

Reset BIOS settings

When the computer was first configured in BIOS Setup, the administrator could disable some settings.

In order to check what is disabled there, you need to press the del key for a long time when starting the computer.

This is the most common key that motherboard manufacturers assign to enter BIOS Setup.

If it didn't work, you should look on the Internet how to enter BIOS Setup by choosing a specific motherboard model.

Once in the BIOS, you can turn on the "fast boot option" and move the hard drive to the first place in the list of boot priorities. It is also necessary to turn off the "Logo" at boot.

Thus, the computer will not waste time displaying a beautiful picture, but will spend all its energy on launching the operating system.

Disable unused hardware

Any computer loads many drivers when it first starts up, even though some of them are not used.

You need to go to Device Manager from the search bar of the Start menu.

There you need to find everything that is not used on the computer, for example, Bluetooth and third-party controllers, modems, virtual Wi-Fi adapters and other hardware that is not in the system. Right click on the entry you want to disable and click “disable”.

Remember to double-check that all other peripherals are still working. If the computer is part of a wireless network, the virtual Wi-Fi adapters must remain enabled.

Antivirus software

It is believed that this is an obvious fact, but it should be noted separately.

To keep your computer running fast, you need to install a good antivirus program, keep it up to date, and run regular scans.

This is more of a preventative measure than a real solution to the problem of long loading times. But very often it is viruses that cause the computer to boot up for a long time.

Plus, any antivirus program will keep your files intact.

Unused fonts

Since time immemorial, loading additional fonts at startup has slowed down system boot times.

This is less of a problem now than it used to be, but it can still be tiring.

Windows 7 loads over 200 fonts at startup; even more if you have Microsoft Office installed.

Chances are, you are using very few of these fonts, so you can hide them to speed up the process.

In Windows 7, you need to open the Fonts folder from the start menu search bar and check for any fonts you don't need. Next, you should click the "hide" button on the toolbar.

That way, if you want them, you can put them back in, however Windows doesn't load them on startup.

Note that by simply removing a few fonts, you won't see a noticeable difference.

For the result to be tangible, you need to get rid of several hundred unused fonts.

This is more likely a factor of patience, when you can mark more than a hundred fonts, everything will not seem so funny. And you will understand why they slow down the loading of your operating system so much.

Replacing the motherboard

We change the "motherboard"

This is one of the very radical solutions, since it often entails replacing the processor and RAM. But this will seriously reduce the computer boot time.

Sometimes the motherboard is still working, but the hubs are already bulging on it. This significantly reduces the speed of its work. And only a specialized specialist can determine whether it is subject to repair.

Again, these are not the only ways you can take to shorten your computer boot time, but they are some of the most well-known, reliable methods.

It is important to understand that by speeding up your computer's boot time, you need to achieve benefits, not harm.

Your laptop is unbearably slow and you don't know what to do with it? No need to yell, get nervous, throw the mouse or hit the keyboard with your hands. It won't help! I have more efficient ways. If your laptop worked quite normally right after the purchase, and today it started to glitch and slow down, then you will find the solution to your problem in this lesson.

How sometimes the laptop slows down, is very familiar to me. I myself have a laptop that I have to optimize from time to time for normal operation. Let's take a look at 8 steps to get our laptops working well.

Overheating laptop

Today, a laptop is a technique that most often heats up well, and if you do not clean the device from dust for a long time, then the laptop simply overheats and starts to slow down. The user begins to notice this in games, and a little later glitches appear at every step ( when watching a video, opening a browser, launching programs, and the like).

First of all, use the program AIDA64to view the temperature of the processor and graphics card. You can download it.

After installing AIDA64, on the left, open the Computer tab and then Sensors. The temperature will open on the right. pay attention to CPU (processor) and GP (video card).

If the temperature is very high, then it means that it's time to disassemble the laptop, clean it from dust and spread new thermal paste. If there is no experience in this topic, then of course I would entrust this work to a specialist.

Viruses in the system

If the speed of the laptop did not deteriorate gradually, but sharply, that is, it worked well yesterday, and today it is terribly dull, then the problem may be in malware. If you are hooked somewhere, then it is because of him that the laptop can slow down.

I advise you to scan your system for malware. The installed antivirus is unlikely to work here, it is better to download the free utility CureIT. It is free, does not require installation and always has fresh databases.

Run the downloaded file and click Full Scan.

At the end of the operation, neutralize the threats found and restart the laptop.

Of course not always laptop slows down due to viruses or overheating, since in order to bring the components to overheating, you need to try hard, and malicious software enters the system mainly from novice users. In your case, the reasons " glitches and braking"may be completely different, and let's talk about them further.

Startup programs

The more programs you run on your laptop, the slower it will run. Sometimes we ourselves do not pay attention to how many different applications are running. The fact is that when some of them are added to startup, that is, they are automatically launched when the laptop is turned on. These include Skype, ICQ, torrents, antiviruses, download managers and the like. Some of these programs are extremely rarely used, so why are they constantly working? Let's deal with them!

Press the key combination WIN + R on the keyboard and in the running program Execute enter the msconfig command.

Startup will be performed System configurationwhere you want to open the tab.

If you have Windows 7, then here you will see a list of all programs that run with the laptop. And if you have Windows 8 or 10, then you still need to click the link to open Startup Open task manager". In this window, sometimes there are several dozen programs, which, in addition to slowing down the system startup, also slow down the laptop during operation. So it turns out that the laptop slows down due to the load of the RAM and processor. Uncheck those programs. that are not needed to work immediately after starting Windows.

Please note that there may be names of programs unknown to you. Do not rush to remove this program from startup. First of all, use a search engine and read the description of this program. Then draw conclusions!

After removing unnecessary programs from startup, it remains to apply the changes and restart the laptop.

Low system disk space

If the system drive on which Windows is installed is clogged to capacity, then this can also be the cause of unstable laptop operation. I advise you to free up disk space using the following methods:

Littered registry

Getting rid of all the junk is an important step towards a stable laptop. If you frequently install and uninstall programs, the number of unnecessary entries in the registry grows dramatically, and this affects your work. If you don't want to wonder from time to time, why the laptop slows down and what to dothen remember to keep the registry clean.

You can clean the registry by clicking a few buttons in the free CCleaner program. Download, install and run.

Open the Registry tab and click Find Issues.

The found records need to be corrected and the operation repeated a couple of times.

6. Low RAM

Right-click on the Computer section and select Properties.

In the window that opens, find the line Installed memory... It shows the amount of RAM on our computer.

If you have 2 gigabytes or even less, then this can cause programs to run slowly, close suddenly or even freeze. Ideally, you need to increase the amount of RAM to 4 gigabytes by purchasing one or two memory sticks. Of course, it is not always possible to do this, so at least make sure that the system has ( The swap file is the addition of RAM at the expense of hard disk memory).

Checking and defragmenting the disk

The next step to saving the laptop is to check the hard drive for errors and defragment it. You can read more about this in my other lesson, but here I will only show you how to do it correctly and thereby speed up access to files on the hard disk.

Download Defraggler and install (free and simple).

After starting, we need to right-click on the disk and select Advanced - Find disk errors.

After the analysis is complete, you can start defragmentation. Right-click on the disk again and select the next item Defragment.

This procedure is not fast. It can last as long as a few minutes or several hours.

The laptop is very weak

If your laptop slows down, you can speed it up by following all the steps above. I want to say right away that it is not a solution to all problemsespecially if you have the cheapest and weakest laptop. Do not run a lot of programs, make sure that the laptop does not overheat, do not clog it with rubbish and remove viruses at the slightest danger. These will be the basic rules for more or less stable operation of a weak laptop.

Bonus Chips!

If nothing helps you and the laptop still slows down, then I am extremely surprised. Usually these 8 methods solve most of the problems and the laptop starts to perform much better. But as a last resort, I have additional advice.

Installing an SSD disk

My incredibly slow laptop after installing an SSD disk on it and installing Windows 10 on this disk, it began to work much faster.
I already wrote about this in my article:. There I described all the "miracles" of this type of drive. Unlike the classic hard disk drive (HDD), the latest SSD drives are much faster, which greatly affects the launch of the system, programs and work in them.

Reinstall Windows

I understand that it is not always possible to fork out for a new thing. In this case, follow all the above-mentioned points to optimize the laptop. Let me remind you, there are eight of them! Well, if all else fails, you will have to "kill" all possible system problems at once.

Buying a new laptop

Of course, if you have a laptop bought a couple of years ago, then it's too early to look for a replacement.
And if your " friend"for 10 years already, then I think it is extremely outdated and it remains either to put up with constant brakes and glitches, or to buy a new modern laptop.

I hope my great article helped you " rock"my laptop. Good luck and see you in new articles and video tutorials.

IMPORTANT! P.S. Well, if your computer lags, then I advise you to read the lesson: There I told a few more tips on optimization.

One of the most common personal computers (both desktops and laptops) is the long power-on. The increase in boot time can be due to both software and hardware problems. Let's figure out what can cause the laptop to turn on for a long time, and how to deal with it.

Diagnosing the problem

The process of turning on the computer (up to the stage of full loading of the operating system) can be conditionally divided into 3 key stages:

1. The initial boot, during which the motherboard checks the health of all the components of the computer, and then turns them on one by one. At the end of this stage, the manufacturer's logo is usually displayed on the laptop screen, and some technical information is provided.
2. Loading the operating system into the computer memory. At this stage, the OS boot splash screen is displayed.
3. Operating system startup. The final stage of loading the OS, after which the user can start using the computer.

If errors, malfunctions, etc. occur at any of these power-up stages, this may cause an increase in the time the laptop performs one or another operation. As a result, the total turn-on time of the computer also increases.

Before proceeding with troubleshooting, you should determine at which stage of turning on the computer freezes. In the vast majority of cases, an increase in boot time is associated with a malfunction in the operating system. The main signs are a long display of the boot screen saver or the user's greeting screen saver, the computer freezes (up to the impossibility of controlling the mouse cursor) in the first few seconds / minutes after the OS boots.

Operating system problems

• Damage to system files, causing the operating system to attempt to recover from startup, which can be time-consuming.
• Malfunctions of system applications responsible for loading the OS.
• Problems with certain device drivers.
• Conflict of system applications or drivers with third-party programs that are capable of controlling certain OS parameters, settings of computer devices.
• A large number of automatically launched programs.
• The actions of malicious programs that have infected system files, in particular those responsible for loading the OS.

It should be noted that the increase in laptop boot time can be caused by not one, but several reasons at once. For an accurate diagnosis, you may need to go through all of the above points. Let's start simple.

A large number of programs in startup

Any operating system (including all generations of Windows) has a function whose task is to launch custom applications immediately after the OS boots. In most cases, the list of startup applications is modified without user intervention. Many programs add themselves to startup on their own at the installation stage.

To view and edit the list of automatically loaded applications in Windows, just do the following:

• Press the "Win + R" keys.
• Enter the command "msconfig" in the window, click "OK".
• The System Configuration utility opens.
• Go to the "Startup" tab. If the operation is performed in Windows 10, then the "Open Task Manager" element will be displayed in the tab - click on it.
• In the "System Configuration" or "Task Manager" application, a list of programs loaded at system startup will be displayed.
• Now it remains to turn off the autorun function for all or some programs.

It should be noted that not all programs can be included and excluded from the startup list in this way. Windows provides at least two more ways to add applications to startup — through the registry and the Task Scheduler utility. Let's start by cleaning up the registry:

• Press "Win + R" and then run "regedit".
• The Registry Editor window will open.
• In the upper part, just below the main menu, there is an address bar. Copy the following into it:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER \\ Software \\ Microsoft \\ Windows \\ CurrentVersion \\ Run

• Press the "Enter" key. A registry key will open, where the commands for autorun applications of the current system user are registered.

In the central part of the window, there will be a list of applications launched at system startup. Click on the name of the program with the right mouse button, then select "Uninstall". The application will be removed from startup.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \\ SOFTWARE \\ Microsoft \\ Windows \\ CurrentVersion \\ Run

Remove programs from startup.

• Press "Win + R", then run the command "taskschd.msc".
• On the left side of the window, open the Task Scheduler Library tab.
• The center displays tasks for the various applications.
• Look for programs whose names (in the "Triggers" column) appear "When any user logs on", "When Windows starts" or "When you start your computer".
• To delete tasks, right-click on it, then select "Delete":

Errors in the operation of applications and drivers

The easiest way to fix errors in programs or drivers is by reinstalling or removing them (if the software is not used in any way). The hardest part is figuring out exactly which application or driver is failing.

To see a list of all programs installed on your PC:

• Open the Programs and Features section from Control Panel.
• A window with all installed programs will open. Sort the list by installation date.
• To uninstall a program, double-click on its name, then follow the instructions on the screen.

• Before uninstalling an application, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with its description on the Internet. It might not be worth deleting.
• To view installed drivers:
• Press "Win + R", run the command "devmgmt.msc".
• A list of PC devices on which the drivers are installed will open.
• If the laptop starts to boot for a long time after installing / updating a driver, you need to find it in the list provided, and then turn it off for a while (right-click on the device name, then select "Disable device").

Reboot your computer.

If the exact name of the installed / updated driver is unknown, you can try to disable them one by one until the problem device is found. A disconnected device can always be turned back on.

To simplify the solution of driver problems, you can use special programs, such as Driver Sweeper or Driver Genius. Such applications have wide functionality for working with drivers of any PC devices.

System problems of unknown nature

If you cannot pinpoint the exact cause of system problems, you can always try using the system rollback (restore) function. This procedure can also help resolve application and driver problems.

To rollback Windows:

• Press "Win + R", then run the command "sysdm.cpl".
• The "System Properties" window will open, go to the "System Protection" tab.
• Click on the "Restore" button.
• In the next window, click "Next", then select a restore point (focus on the date), click "Next" again.

• Click Finish. The computer will restart.

Serious system malfunction

The first thing to do here is to scan the system with an anti-virus with the latest database version. If the problem was not viruses, but some other software malfunction of the system, the best option is to reinstall the OS. Windows version 8 and higher provides a convenient full system reset function, which, in fact, is no different from reinstalling, but it is a little easier and faster. You can start the system reset procedure as follows:

• Open "Settings" from the "Start" menu.
• Go to the Update & Security section.
• On the left side of the window, open the "Recovery" tab, then click on the "Start" button.

• Select one of the proposed options by clicking on it, then follow the instructions on the screen.

Laptop hardware malfunctions

Long-term switching on of a laptop is often associated with malfunctions of individual electronic modules - hard drives, RAM, processor, etc. Some minor malfunctions in the operation of the equipment are successfully eliminated by:

• Turn off your laptop, then turn it on again.
• Press the "F2", "F12" or "Delete" key immediately after switching on.
• The BIOS user interface will start.
• Find the reset function on the main page or in one of the BIOS setup sections. It can be referred to as "Set Default Setting", "Reset BIOS Settings", etc. (depends on the BIOS version).
• Highlight a function, press Enter and agree to save the changes.
• Press "F10" to save the settings and restart the computer.

More serious hardware problems may require laptop disassembly and personal repair. Often, the usual prophylaxis of a computer also helps - cleaning from dust, replacing thermal paste, lubricating the fans with oil, etc.

The new laptop runs fast and smoothly, but over time problems appear with the processing speed of requests. The most common cause of performance degradation is user actions, so if your laptop is slow, reconsider how you use it.

Common Causes

If the laptop loads everything for a long time, then the following factors may be the causes of the problem:

• Excessive clutter of the system with files and programs.
• The action of viruses.
• Overflowing autorun list.
• A large number of running processes.
• HDD fragmentation.
• Using an economical power supply scheme.
• Clogged cooling system.
• Obsolescence of equipment.

Sooner or later, the system will still start to slow down, but you can keep it in working order on your own for a long time if you take proper care of your laptop.

System optimization

If your laptop becomes slow, pay attention to how much free space on your hard drive. 12-15% of the total volume should remain free on the system partition. You can fill more space, but then there will be "brakes", because the fragments of the file table will begin to be decomposed into free disk sectors, the search for which will take longer.

Therefore, delete unnecessary files and uninstall unnecessary programs so as not to occupy a useful volume of junk. To uninstall programs, it is recommended to use the Revo Uninstaller utility, which allows you to immediately clean the system from empty folders that remain after uninstalling applications.

Don't forget to destroy temporary files and clean your registry. Use the free CCleaner program to optimize the system - through it you can perform all the necessary actions, from deleting temporary files to cleaning the startup list.

Note: When deleting temporary files through CCleaner, uncheck the boxes from the browsers you use so as not to erase the browsing history and saved passwords.

You can also clean up startup using built-in tools. On Windows 10, the startup list is available in the task manager:

Since you are in the task manager, go to the "Processes" tab and see which programs and how heavily load the system. If there are unnecessary processes (for example, Skype is running, and you are not using it and are not waiting for messages), terminate them to reduce the load.

If Windows 7 boots slowly, follow these steps:

If you leave a minimum of programs, then the resources of the laptop will be directed to loading Windows, and not running third-party software. Also, if your laptop lags, be sure to check it for viruses. Use not only the installed antivirus, but also the Dr. Web Cure It.

Disk Defragmenter

If an HDD is installed in the laptop, do not forget to periodically defragment it. In the process of work, the data is split into parts, that is, it is fragmented. In search of parts of files, the disk head is forced to wander over the entire surface, which ultimately affects the response speed. Disk defragmentation allows you to collect pieces of data in one place.

Attention: if an SSD is installed in a laptop, then defragmentation is unnecessary and even harmful, because solid-state drives work using a different technology than HDD.

If the disk has a fragmentation rate greater than 10%, defragment it. To remember to run this procedure all the time, click Change Settings and enable Scheduled Optimization.

Power settings

Several schemes are available in the laptop power settings. If you did not create your own plan, then there will be three of them:

• Energy saving.
• Balanced.
• High performance.

The name of the circuits directly speaks about their purpose. If you have the power saving mode set, then there can be no question of good performance - the laptop will try to consume a minimum of resources. To fix this, you need to set a different power plan.

Try to put a balanced circuit first, so that the laptop is powerful enough, but does not run out of power in half an hour. If a program or the entire system is still running very slowly, set it to high performance mode.

Cleaning and updating components

If neither system optimization, nor even a complete reinstallation of Windows helps, then you should pay attention to the physical condition of the laptop. Perhaps it slows down and freezes because the cooling system is clogged. How to fix it? Disassemble the laptop and clean it from dust, as well as replace the thermal paste. You can do it yourself, having previously found the laptop parsing scheme, but it is safer to contact the service center.

Do not forget that "smart" technology is quickly becoming obsolete. Therefore, if you are using an old laptop, then do not be surprised that Windows 8 slows down on it, and some programs do not start at all. You can try upgrading individual components (processor, motherboard, hard drive, RAM), but in the case of a laptop, it's easier to buy a new model.

What if my laptop takes a long time to turn on?- possible problems with a laptop, if it started to turn on for a long time and work slowly, as well as ways to solve them.

Why does the laptop turn on for a long time

Many users note that after a few months after purchasing or reinstalling the system, the laptop began to turn on for a long time. There may be several reasons for this. Some of them are easily eliminated by the user himself, while others require the intervention of a wizard. Let's consider the main factors that could negatively affect the speed of your equipment.

So, if the laptop turns on for a very long time, then the options are as follows:

• The laptop is infected with viruses. Viruses are the most common reason not only for slow downloads, but also for slow technology in general.
• There are a lot of programs on startup. Pay attention to the bottom right corner of your screen. All running programs and applications that start automatically when the laptop is turned on are displayed there. To remove unnecessary programs, just press Win + R, then enter the command "msconfig" (without quotes), open the Startup tab and uncheck unnecessary programs.
• There are too many software bits on the laptop. In the process of work, a lot of unnecessary files can be stored in memory, which are the result of the work of some programs. "Stubs" of programs also accumulate if you do not perform a complete removal.
• Cooling problems. Another answer to the question "why does the laptop turn on for a long time?" - this is a problem with the cooler. This problem is a hardware problem and occurs if your laptop is many years old.
• Laptop hard drive problems. The hard drive can suffer both from external influences (hitting the laptop, dropping the laptop, etc.), and, for example, from the fact that the laptop does not turn off correctly (by long pressing the shutdown button, together with the correct shutdown of the computer after shutdown).

The laptop turns on for a long time: how to solve the problem

• Check your laptop with antivirus software. This will reveal the presence and location of viruses. After checking, the program will automatically offer you options for further actions.
• If the laptop turns on for a long time, then you need to remove unnecessary programs from startup. Here you can go in two ways: using the system configuration or using special utilities such as CCleaner. With the help of the utility, it is somewhat easier to do this: click on the "Startup Manager" tab and uncheck unnecessary checkboxes.
• It is also much easier to remove programs from a laptop using similar utilities, since they automatically remove not only the files of the selected program, but also all its "remnants" in the registry. If your laptop takes too long to turn on, you can also defragment the hard drive.
• As for cleaning the cooler, there will be no clear instructions here, since its location may differ depending on the laptop model. If you have never faced such a task before, then it is best to contact a specialist.
• Changing the hard drive is usually quite simple - you just need to determine its location and unscrew a few screws, and then replace the hard drive itself. However, very often the hard drive of a laptop can be "hidden" under the laptop keyboard or under the motherboard, as in many Dell models (in this case, you have to disassemble the laptop to the very bottom).

And remember: armed with the knowledge about the malfunction of your laptop, no service center will be able to mislead you and charge you extra for services that you do not need to carry out. Be carefull!