Superfetch and Windows Search Question - Microsoft Community
my disk usage @ 100% time , made laptop slow, keep in mind brand new laptop well. searched online disabling super fetch , windows search resolve issue. disabled both , disk usage @ low percentages , laptop fast again.
i wondering if disabling these services bad , superfetch?
hi,
search will be affected if leave it way.
if want to enable superfetch any program add /prefetch:1 to the program line in shortcut.
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troubleshoot the actual cause :
if using ssd or hybrid hard drive sure has latest firmware.
try clean boot method see if startup program involved - if
process of elimination :
right click start button - command prompt (admin) - @ prompt type in
msconfig
, hit enter
how perform clean boot in windows
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/929135
other programs :
autoruns - free - see programs configured startup automatically
when system boots , login. autoruns shows full list
of registry , file locations applications can configure auto-start settings.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
process explorer - free - find out files, registry keys , other objects
processes have open, dlls have loaded, , more. uniquely
powerful utility show owns each process.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896653.aspx
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of these :
if had 3rd party antivirus on os upgraded or if you have one
uninstall , run maker's removal tool. use windows defender
in windows 8/8.1/10 full antivirus. despite all hype out there
windows defender , windows firewall are true superstars.
list of anti-malware program cleanup/uninstall tools
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/wiki/mse-protect_start/list-of-anti-malware-product-removal-tools/2bcb53f7-7ab4-4ef9-ab3a-6aebfa322f75
uninstallers (removal tools) common antivirus software
http://kb.eset.com/esetkb/index?page=content&id=soln146
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check :
right click start button - control panel - troubleshooting - on right side click view -
system maintenance.
-----------------------------------------------------
tips improve pc performance in windows 10 <-- read link
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4002019/windows-10-improve-pc-performance
below additional of methods in "tips improve...." link.
windows key + x - command prompt (admin)
sfc /scannow
note if shows uncorrected errors - below regardless.
when completes run these :
dism /online /cleanup-image /scanhealth
dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
note if shows uncorrected errors - below regardless.
restart computer.
---------
sure running latest available bios , drivers.
check system maker (motherboard maker custom systems) updates
to the bios, low level chipset drivers, , the major on-board , separate
device drivers. run driverview - set view hide microsoft drivers - update
without dump in their name.
driverview - free - utility displays list of device drivers loaded
on your system. each driver in list, additional useful information
displayed: load address of driver, description, version, product name,
company created driver, and more.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/driverview.html
drivers check system maker fallbacks , device maker's
most current. control panel - device manager - display adapter - write down
make and complete model of video adapter - double click - driver's
tab - write down the version info. click update driver (this may not
ms far behind certifying drivers) - right click - uninstall -
reboot refresh driver stack.
repeat network - network card (nic), wifi, sound, mouse , keyboard
if 3rd party own software , drivers , other major device drivers
you have.
go system maker's site (dell, hp, toshiba examples) (as rollback) and
then device maker's site (realtek, intel, nvidia, ati examples) ,
latest versions. (look bios, chipset, and software updates @ system maker's
site while there.)
download - save - go put them - right click - run ad admin -
reboot after each installation.
check in device manager - drivers tab sure version
installing actually shows up. because drivers rollback before
latest installed (sound drivers particularly this) install driver - reboot
- check sure is installed , repeat needed.
repeat @ device makers - btw at device makers not run scanner -
heck manually model.
manually @ manufacturer's sites drivers - , device maker's sites.
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/ht/driverdlmfgr.htm
hope helps.
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rob brown - microsoft mvp <- profile - windows , devices it : bicycle - mark twain said right.
search will be affected if leave it way.
if want to enable superfetch any program add /prefetch:1 to the program line in shortcut.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
troubleshoot the actual cause :
if using ssd or hybrid hard drive sure has latest firmware.
try clean boot method see if startup program involved - if
process of elimination :
right click start button - command prompt (admin) - @ prompt type in
msconfig
, hit enter
how perform clean boot in windows
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/929135
other programs :
autoruns - free - see programs configured startup automatically
when system boots , login. autoruns shows full list
of registry , file locations applications can configure auto-start settings.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
process explorer - free - find out files, registry keys , other objects
processes have open, dlls have loaded, , more. uniquely
powerful utility show owns each process.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896653.aspx
==================================================
of these :
if had 3rd party antivirus on os upgraded or if you have one
uninstall , run maker's removal tool. use windows defender
in windows 8/8.1/10 full antivirus. despite all hype out there
windows defender , windows firewall are true superstars.
list of anti-malware program cleanup/uninstall tools
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/wiki/mse-protect_start/list-of-anti-malware-product-removal-tools/2bcb53f7-7ab4-4ef9-ab3a-6aebfa322f75
uninstallers (removal tools) common antivirus software
http://kb.eset.com/esetkb/index?page=content&id=soln146
===============================
check :
right click start button - control panel - troubleshooting - on right side click view -
system maintenance.
-----------------------------------------------------
tips improve pc performance in windows 10 <-- read link
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4002019/windows-10-improve-pc-performance
below additional of methods in "tips improve...." link.
windows key + x - command prompt (admin)
sfc /scannow
note if shows uncorrected errors - below regardless.
when completes run these :
dism /online /cleanup-image /scanhealth
dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
note if shows uncorrected errors - below regardless.
restart computer.
---------
sure running latest available bios , drivers.
check system maker (motherboard maker custom systems) updates
to the bios, low level chipset drivers, , the major on-board , separate
device drivers. run driverview - set view hide microsoft drivers - update
without dump in their name.
driverview - free - utility displays list of device drivers loaded
on your system. each driver in list, additional useful information
displayed: load address of driver, description, version, product name,
company created driver, and more.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/driverview.html
drivers check system maker fallbacks , device maker's
most current. control panel - device manager - display adapter - write down
make and complete model of video adapter - double click - driver's
tab - write down the version info. click update driver (this may not
ms far behind certifying drivers) - right click - uninstall -
reboot refresh driver stack.
repeat network - network card (nic), wifi, sound, mouse , keyboard
if 3rd party own software , drivers , other major device drivers
you have.
go system maker's site (dell, hp, toshiba examples) (as rollback) and
then device maker's site (realtek, intel, nvidia, ati examples) ,
latest versions. (look bios, chipset, and software updates @ system maker's
site while there.)
download - save - go put them - right click - run ad admin -
reboot after each installation.
check in device manager - drivers tab sure version
installing actually shows up. because drivers rollback before
latest installed (sound drivers particularly this) install driver - reboot
- check sure is installed , repeat needed.
repeat @ device makers - btw at device makers not run scanner -
heck manually model.
manually @ manufacturer's sites drivers - , device maker's sites.
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/ht/driverdlmfgr.htm
hope helps.
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rob brown - microsoft mvp <- profile - windows , devices it : bicycle - mark twain said right.
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