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  1. Thread: 100% Disk for minutes after Startup by newmarket2
    Forum: Performance & Maintenance
    Replies 25 Views 15,009

    I don't care if I'm at 100% if it's not impacting...

    I don't care if I'm at 100% if it's not impacting my performance. And, having used this laptop for 5 years, it is taking much longer (MUCH longer) to get to the point where I can work.
    I've loaded...
  2. Thread: 100% Disk for minutes after Startup by newmarket2
    Forum: Performance & Maintenance
    Replies 25 Views 15,009

    I am now closing tabs I'm not actively using. It...

    I am now closing tabs I'm not actively using.
    It might be helping, but I'm still wondering what my disk throughput should be.
    It may be that I've done enough to shorten the time it takes to drop...
  3. Thread: 100% Disk for minutes after Startup by newmarket2
    Forum: Performance & Maintenance
    Replies 25 Views 15,009

    I use one for business and the other for...

    I use one for business and the other for personal.

    But, so what? I've been using 2 browsers for years on this machine and my desktop without a problem.
    Recently, disk is hitting 100% for a LONG...
  4. Thread: 100% Disk for minutes after Startup by newmarket2
    Forum: Performance & Maintenance
    Replies 25 Views 15,009

    I could have posted 15 different cases with disk...

    I could have posted 15 different cases with disk at 100% and most would not have been a result of Firefox.
    Mostly, it's SYSTEM and Avast.
    But, my question remains: what level of MB activity across...
  5. Thread: 100% Disk for minutes after Startup by newmarket2
    Forum: Performance & Maintenance
    Replies 25 Views 15,009

    More than 20 minutes after wakeup from sleep, I'm...

    More than 20 minutes after wakeup from sleep, I'm still seeing 100% disk utilization which is slowing me to a crawl.
    Here's a screen grab of Task Manager, showing what is often the case: SYSTEM and...
  6. Thread: 100% Disk for minutes after Startup by newmarket2
    Forum: Performance & Maintenance
    Replies 25 Views 15,009

    I can but I've been watching it closely during...

    I can but I've been watching it closely during boot up and it changes every second.
    Mostly
    Avast Installer

    but today, I started up and was able to go right to work.
    Disk was around 50%
    totally...
  7. Thread: 100% Disk for minutes after Startup by newmarket2
    Forum: Performance & Maintenance
    Replies 25 Views 15,009

    I'm sure that the disk speed on the 2 PCs is...

    I'm sure that the disk speed on the 2 PCs is different, but i have trouble believing that one would take 10 minutes to boot and the other less than 1. The discrepancy seems too large to me.
  8. Thread: 100% Disk for minutes after Startup by newmarket2
    Forum: Performance & Maintenance
    Replies 25 Views 15,009

    Helmut, Sorry, but this NEVER has happened on my...

    Helmut,
    Sorry, but this NEVER has happened on my tower and happens EVERY TIME on my laptop.

    Thanks for the details on Skype. I'll try that and hope I can still use Skype!!! Last update was a...
  9. Thread: 100% Disk for minutes after Startup by newmarket2
    Forum: Performance & Maintenance
    Replies 25 Views 15,009

    lx07...

    lx07
    in control panel: programs I only see one Skype: version 8.3 I think




    - - - Updated - - -

    I also found a setting in Avast that starts it only after other system processes have...
  10. Thread: 100% Disk for minutes after Startup by newmarket2
    Forum: Performance & Maintenance
    Replies 25 Views 15,009

    236411 need other specs Bat 1? - - -...

    236411

    need other specs Bat 1?

    - - - Updated - - -

    bro67:
    complicated.
    I'm going to prevent Avast from launching at startup and see if that makes a difference.
  11. Thread: 100% Disk for minutes after Startup by newmarket2
    Forum: Performance & Maintenance
    Replies 25 Views 15,009

    5-10 minutes neither skype or onedrive are...

    5-10 minutes
    neither skype or onedrive are opening on startup
  12. Thread: 100% Disk for minutes after Startup by newmarket2
    Forum: Performance & Maintenance
    Replies 25 Views 15,009

    100% Disk for minutes after Startup

    My laptop, when it boots up, is very slow.
    Looking at Task Manager, DISK is at 100% for a very long time.

    Is this normal?

    No single process is dominating usage and the top task changes over...
  13. Replies 1 Views 23,154

    Had the same problem with a brand new laptop (HP...

    Had the same problem with a brand new laptop (HP Envy) upgraded from W8.1 (not a pain in the ass)
    Found a bunch of potential solutions, but none were feasible until you were logged in and I was hung...
  14. Thread: can't print by newmarket2
    Forum: Network and Sharing
    Replies 5 Views 10,689

    Thanks, WhyMe...I've once again cleared...

    Thanks, WhyMe...I've once again cleared everything on the laptop and turned everything on, on the printer, and IT WORKED
    .
  15. Thread: Outlook forum? by newmarket2
    Forum: Microsoft Office and 365
    Replies 5 Views 2,206

    Feedback loop. Yes, I'll post here when I have...

    Feedback loop.
    Yes, I'll post here when I have questions, but I'm hoping to find a dedicated Outlook forum.
    And, was hoping someone else from this forum would know of one.
  16. Thread: can't print by newmarket2
    Forum: Network and Sharing
    Replies 5 Views 10,689

    Nope. But, now the printer is showing as offline...

    Nope. But, now the printer is showing as offline and I can't get it online.
    So, I removed all the HP printer objects that showed up under the list of printers.
    Then, I scanned for NEW PRINTER and...
  17. Thread: Outlook forum? by newmarket2
    Forum: Microsoft Office and 365
    Replies 5 Views 2,206

    Yes, 2013..

    Yes, 2013..
  18. Thread: can't print by newmarket2
    Forum: Network and Sharing
    Replies 5 Views 10,689

    can't print

    New laptop. Upgraded to Windows 10.
    Can't print to an HP 7520 which is on wifi.

    This was the 1st attempt to print on this PC.
    BUT, when I call up the PROPERTIES for the printer, I CAN PRINT...
  19. Thread: Outlook forum? by newmarket2
    Forum: Microsoft Office and 365
    Replies 5 Views 2,206

    Outlook forum?

    I know I can ask Outlook questions here, but does anyone know of a good forum just for Outlook or Office?
  20. Thread: time and weather on desktop by newmarket2
    Forum: Software and Apps
    Replies 2 Views 30,514

    time and weather on desktop

    I've used desktop gadgets forever to display a clock, a calendar and weather for several cities.
    I know that gadgets are gone, so I'm looking for a replacement that meets my needs. I'm not...
  21. Replies 7 Views 40,646

    Impressed already by this Forum!! Thanks!

    Impressed already by this Forum!!
    Thanks!
  22. Replies 7 Views 40,646

    how to create a desktop icon for file explorer

    I just moved from W7 to W10 and haven't been able to figure out how to create a desktop app icon for file explorer.
    I can do it for apps that I've loaded, but can't figure it out for special Windows...
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