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SSD's are still expensive here!
I can only get a 16GB RAM right now.
Everything is expensive here in Mexico, don't know why, I assume taxes and stuff.
I've decided to save that money and gather more so I can get a better laptop and add an SSD + RAM
Debloating, yes that's crucial. I already did with Powershell.
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Yes, that's definitely a recovery partition for factory resetting. It'll go back to being unupdated and all the old, preinstalled software from back then.
If you know your laptop model number, you'll usually find a youtube video on how to go about the reset. just make sure to backup everything from files to browser bookmarks before. and keep in mind it'll take like a day for the windows updates to download and install again
Tell me what you'd uninstall in any lbst version of windows lol lbst + blackbird is god
Try debloating first. It's free and it might be the most helpful.
I have a netbook with 2GB of RAM and an Atom CPU, and it runs faster than most people's desktops because absolutely nothing runs on it aside from the programs I'm actually using, and I limit that to one or two at a time.
- Download "Revo Uninstaller" (free 30 day trial). Revo removes all traces of programs, including from the registry.
- Use Revo to remove all programs you don't need. If you aren't sure, Google it first, then remove it. Just because it came from the maker of your PC doesn't mean you need it. Even without Revo, you should still try to remove as much as you can.
- Check which programs run at startup and disable all of them. This is probably the most important thing you can do. Yes you run Photoshop, but do you need the Adobe Updater running 24/7? I like Steam, but does it need to be updating constantly on my netbook? Revo has a built-in function for this, but Windows has one built-in too.
- (Optional) Uninstall Windows store apps you don't use. They don't usually run in the background so it's not too important but you can save some space and get them out of the way.
- Disable Windows 10 features you don't use. A program called "Shutup10" can disable many of them, but it's more focused on Privacy. You might need to Google for more detailed steps or other programs. Specifically disable Cortana, Bing, search indexing, and ads.
- Try temporarily disabling your virus scanner, especially if it's not Windows Defender. My High-end gaming PC suddenly started failing to run even 10+ year old games at low resolutions at consistent framerates. Initially I blamed Windows update or suspected a hardware failure. Nope, Malwarebytes had an update. As soon as I disabled Malwarebytes, everything went back to full speed.
- Get the free version of Malwarebytes and run a full scan. The free version doesn't run in the background, so it shouldn't slow you down. You could have a virus, bitcoin miner, adware, etc. slowing your machine down and Malwarebytes will catch it.
- If all else fails, reinstall. Unlike back in the Windows XP/7 days you will need to debloat again even after a fresh install though.
I have a netbook with 2GB of RAM and an Atom CPU, and it runs faster than most people's desktops because absolutely nothing runs on it aside from the programs I'm actually using, and I limit that to one or two at a time.
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I've debloated a long, long, long time ago.
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Some years ago I was wondering what that was used for, and I read somewhere that it was some sort of "backup" for drivers.
But I didn't knew you could use that to go back to the very first build that came with my lap.
Yes! I will try this!
Just search ''debloat windows 10'' and look for some yt guides and websites. There are some reddit posts and even github codes. I did couple of them right after I installed windows 10.
Basically what blackbird does, but LBST cuts out most crap already (such as cortona and preinstalled software (you only get internet explorer)
https://getblackbird.net/
This also looks good. I will also apply it when I format windows again. Thanks btw.
It's great just make sure to make a backup (the software gives you the option and it takes two seconds)
Go here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
Download the "Create Windows 10 installation media" tool & since you don't have a disc drive, use a USB stick to create a Windows 10 installation. I would highly recommend backing up anything you wish to keep and then using said tool to do a completely fresh install. Not an update, upgrade. etc. But rather a completely new install. It appears you've never done that before, but rather just did some "self cleaning" after updates. If it used to run a lot more smoothly than it does now, I will suspect it's from the eventual slowdown that comes with Windows after a while. You need to do a fresh & CLEAN install. Not an update & not just letting it write over other files.
Download the "Create Windows 10 installation media" tool & since you don't have a disc drive, use a USB stick to create a Windows 10 installation. I would highly recommend backing up anything you wish to keep and then using said tool to do a completely fresh install. Not an update, upgrade. etc. But rather a completely new install. It appears you've never done that before, but rather just did some "self cleaning" after updates. If it used to run a lot more smoothly than it does now, I will suspect it's from the eventual slowdown that comes with Windows after a while. You need to do a fresh & CLEAN install. Not an update & not just letting it write over other files.
Ok... I'm gonna try two things:
1.- Run that Recovery drive. If that fails...
2.- Follow what you said.
What's the worse that could happen? And exactly what do I need to backup?
You only really need to backup any files you deem important (I would check primarily your photos, videos, documents, and save data from non steam games). There may be other things, but you would most likely know of those.
Then you can make a usb and install an os (or multiple).
Do you plan to use this for gaming? If not you may have better overall performance with a linux install (such as mint linux or some of the other popular distros)
No, the new install you do will take care of everything
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Also don't forget your internet bookmarks (this is one thing I usually forget when I install an os over an old one)
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