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LateNightLurker
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Windows laptop, about 3 years old. After the last update it takes forever to boot and the fan runs constantly.
Windows laptop, about 3 years old. After the last update it takes forever to boot and the fan runs constantly.
Check Task Manager > Startup apps and disable everything you don't need. Updates sometimes re-enable stuff.
If it still has a hard drive instead of an SSD, swapping to an SSD is the best $40 you'll spend.
swapping to an SSD
It does have an HDD. Ordering one tonight.
Clone the drive first and it's a 20 minute job.