Section 3: Windows & updates
Checks for a slow or stuck Windows PC, in order of how likely each one is to help. Everything here uses tools Windows already includes.
- Procedure 3.1: Slow Windows PC: checks in order of likely payoff Restart properly, trim start-up apps, free up storage and find what is using the processor, before installing anything.
- Procedure 3.2: Windows Update stuck or failing: a safe order of fixes Give it time, free space, run the troubleshooter and reset the update components, without risking your files.