How to Speed up Dell (Inspiron) Laptop on Windows 11/10/8/7?

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Scenario: Dell Inspiron 15 3000 running slow

I've had my Dell Inspiron 15 3000 series laptop for months and it's been slow since day one. I'm not alone in my frustration, as I've discovered that many others have experienced similar issues. Specifically, my laptop takes an eternity to download software, freezes frequently, and sometimes requires a hard reboot. I'm desperate for a solution to speed up my Inspiron - do you have any suggestions?

How to speed up Dell laptop on Windows 11/10/8/7?

Many Dell laptop or PC users have encountered the issue of their device running slow, regardless of the series, such as the Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Series or the Dell i5 3000. This article aims to provide a solution to speed up Dell laptops or PCs on Windows 11/10/8/7.

*To speed up your Dell Inspiron laptop, there are several methods you can try. These methods can also be applied to other brands of computers, such as HP, Lenovo, and Samsung. You can try various approaches until you find the one that solves your problem. The good news is that there are multiple ways to tackle this issue, so it's likely that you'll find a solution that works for you.

Method 1. Run diagnostics on the hardware components of the system

If you're experiencing the described issue, try running hardware diagnostics on your system. This can usually be done by following the manufacturer's instructions for your specific system model, which may involve booting from a diagnostic CD or accessing a built-in diagnostic tool. The process may vary depending on your system's architecture and manufacturer, so be sure to consult your user manual or online resources for guidance.

1. When the Dell logo appears, tap the F12 key every two seconds to access the One-time boot menu.

2. In the One-time boot menu, select Diagnostics using the arrow keys and hit Enter. This will run diagnostics on the system's hardware components, taking around 5 minutes.

If you're experiencing issues, try troubleshooting by fixing any problems and restarting your PC. If that doesn't resolve the issue, consider trying other methods to resolve the problem.

Method 2. Change Microsoft system configuration utility

If your Dell Inspiron is experiencing slow startup, it may be due to unnecessary programs loading at the initial stage. To resolve this, you can modify the system configuration to optimize your PC's performance.

1. To open the Run dialog, press the Windows key + R key combination on your keyboard. This will open a small window where you can type in commands or paths to open specific applications, folders, or files.

2. Type msconfig and press Enter.

3. To optimize your computer's startup process, go to the Startup tab and untick the boxes of any programs that you don't need to run automatically when you start your computer.

4. Click Apply and OK.

After you restart your computer, the changes made to the Windows Update settings will take effect, and your computer will begin to download and install the latest updates. This process may take some time, depending on your internet connection and the size of the updates.

Method 3. Optimize your drive to help your computer run more efficiently

Files on your hard drive get fragmented over time, causing your computer to slow down as it checks multiple places on the drive for the pieces. To check if your Dell Inspiron is experiencing this issue, you can use Windows 11/10/8/7 to see how fragmented the drive is, and then decide whether to defrag the disk. This may help resolve the issue of your computer running slow.

1. To open the Disk Cleanup and Optimization tool, press the Windows + R keys simultaneously, then type dfrgui and press Enter, or simply type optimize or defrag in the search box.

2. Select the hard drive and click Analyze to check if it needs optimization. If it's a solid state drive (SSD), this option will be grayed out and unavailable.

3. Check the percentage of fragmented files in the results. If you want to defragment your drive, click Optimize.

*Disk Defragmenter is a tool that organizes existing files and settings on a computer, making it run faster.

Method 4. Increase system partition for speeding up Dell Inspiron

If your PC is running slower due to a low system drive space, extending the system partition can be an effective way to speed up your PC. This can help resolve the issue of a running out of space on the system drive, which is causing the slowdown.

Windows users can extend the C: drive using the Disk Management tool. To do this, follow these steps: open Disk Management, select the C: drive, and then click on the "Extend" option. This will allow you to add more space to the C: drive, effectively increasing its size.

1. Right-click the C: drive.

2. Extend the C: drive by selecting "Extend Volume" in the menu and using the unallocated space behind the C: drive to expand it.

If there's no unallocated space next to the C: drive, the "Extend Volume" option will be unavailable. In this case, a third-party software like Qiling Disk Master Professional can be used to increase the C: drive size, even if the unallocated space is not adjacent. This software can also allocate free space from other partitions to increase the system partition, and has additional features such as moving apps between drives and migrating the OS to an SSD.

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Step 1. To install and use Qiling Disk Master on your Dell laptop or PC, launch the software, right-click the D: drive (or another available hard drive), and select "Move / Resize" from the context menu.

Step 2. To allocate free space from D: drive to C: drive, select C: drive, then click on the "Manage" button, followed by "Disk Management" in the pop-up window. In the Disk Management window, look for the D: drive and select it.

Step 3. After resizing the C: drive, you can proceed to enlarge it to the newly allocated space, making the C: drive larger. Click Proceed to finalize the operation.

Qiling Disk Master allows you to merge two small partitions into a bigger one, upgrade a small hard drive to a larger one, or replace an old HDD with a new SSD without reinstalling the OS, ultimately improving your PC's performance and speeding it up.

Method 5. Change Virtual Memory

Virtual memory is a system that allows a computer to use hard drive space as if it were RAM, effectively increasing the system's performance by allowing applications to save and load temporary information.

1. Press the Windows Key + R key, type Control Panel, and press Enter.

2. Click System and Security-> System->Advanced System Settings.

3. Select Settings-> Advanced-> Change...

4. To manage the virtual memory of a selected hard disk, click on it and then click on "Custom Size". A desired amount of memory can be input, which should be taken from the disk's current space availability.

5. Click OK to save all settings and changes.

Restarting your laptop or PC can potentially make it run faster by clearing out temporary files and closing unnecessary background applications. This simple step can help improve performance and get your device running smoothly again.

Method 6. Run a virus scan and reset system to factory defaults

If other methods don't work, run a virus scan, back up your data, and reset your system to factory settings using the recovery partition provided by Dell. Alternatively, if you had previously backed up your system, you can restore your computer to its earlier state using the system image.

Final words

The methods for speeding up a Dell Inspiron laptop may vary in effectiveness, but if any of them work for you, please share your experience. Thank you.

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