Job summary
- Problem: Very slow startup, freezing in Chrome and Outlook, fans running hard during light use.
- Diagnosis: Nearly full hard drive with heavy startup load; machine was still repairable with cleanup and an SSD upgrade path.
- What was fixed: Removed unnecessary startup items, cleaned temporary junk, confirmed drive health, and advised/completed an SSD upgrade path so Windows felt responsive again.
- Time taken: About 2 hours workshop time
Repair facts
- Completed: June 2026
- Suburb: Warner
- Device: Dell Inspiron laptop
- System: Windows 11
- Issue type: Slow computer
What was checked
- Startup programs
- Storage health and free space
- Malware / unwanted software scan
- Thermal dust buildup
- Windows update state
What was ruled out
- Failed motherboard
- Display hardware fault
- Account password lockout
What to watch for next
Keep at least 20% free storage and avoid installing toolbar / “cleaner” apps from pop-up ads.
