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ISSUES THAT CAN CAUSE AN OPERATING SYSTEM TO PERFORM POORLY - Coggle…
ISSUES THAT CAN CAUSE AN OPERATING SYSTEM TO PERFORM POORLY
Hardware related issues
Low RAM meaning not enough memory causes the system to use virtual memory which is much slower
Slow or full hard drive can cause slow read/write speeds
An old or weak CPU struggle with modern software demands
Overheating hardware causes throttling meaning the CPU/GPU reduces performance to cool down
Insufficient power supply can cause instability or random restarts
Software related issues
Too many background programs use up RAM and CPU
A fragmented hard drive slows access time (not an issue for SSD)
Outdated drivers reduce performance or cause crashes
Poorly written software can slow down a whole system
Operating system configuration issues
Too many start-up processes slows down boot time and overall performances
Unnecessary visual effects use up system resources
Lack of updates
Bad virtual memory settings can cause the system to may run out of memory
Malware and security issues
Virus or spyware can secretly use CPU and memory causing the system to lag
Unwanted tool bars or background processes
Disabled antivirus/firewall leads to infections that slow the system down
Storage and file management
Too many temporary or junk files can clutter the drive and reduce free space
Lack of disk clean-up, optimization, or updates leads to inefficiency
Network-related issues
Slow or unstable internet connection makes cloud-based or online apps lag
Network congestion or misconfiguration means too many devices are using the network