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Microsoft Explained Why Old Windows Computers Are Slow: 2 Functions Are to Blame

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Microsoft has published a new document with tips for speeding up Windows computers - and warned that two built-in features in Windows 10 and Windows 11 can significantly slow down the system. This is especially true on older and less powerful devices. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to the PCWorld technology portal. Among the usual recommendations - timely installation of updates, cleaning the disk and checking for viruses - Micr…
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Microsoft has published a new document with tips for speeding up Windows computers - and warned that two built-in features in Windows 10 and Windows 11 can significantly slow down the system. This is especially true on older and less powerful devices. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to the PCWorld technology portal. Among the usual recommendations - timely installation of updates, cleaning the disk and checking for viruses - Micr…

Many users of Windows 11 have recently noticed a slowing down of their computer, without apparent cause. By digging a bit, it turns out that OneDrive, Microsoft's online storage service, could be at the origin of these slows. This program, activated by default, sometimes consumes too much resources. This is especially the case on non-recent machines. Fortunately, it is possible to disable it to improve performance. OneDrive works in the backgrou…

Microsoft wants to help users with a Windows 11 guide, should the PC be too slow. A total of ten tips can be found in the support post, which also applies to Windows 10.

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pcgameshardware.de broke the news in on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
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