Identifying the problem of computer slow down after connecting to the internet is not easy. In most cases, the internet connection itself is not the real culprit behind this issue. It could be due to very low random-access memory (RAM). However, we are talking about something else, namely, we will discuss general performance slowdown issues once connected to the internet. This includes slow program startup, switching between programs, exaggerated file opening delays, and the system not responding to your commands optimally as it should.
As mentioned earlier, this problem is mostly limited to less powerful computers, but in some cases, even high-performance hardware and powerful devices are not immune to it. So let’s take a look at a range of reasons for that problem and how to easily overcome it.
Windows Update Running
One of the common reasons facing a group of devices that were not connected to the internet for a long period. Once they reconnect to the internet, the operating system has a lot to do and many necessary updates to keep up to date. In other words, the culprit here is Windows Update. Unlike all previous systems, Windows 10 constantly checks for the necessary updates it will apply automatically when you suddenly connect to the internet. The new versions of Windows 10 have become smarter than the initial versions, trying to find the right time when the system is idle and the user is away from the computer. Then the system automatically seizes the opportunity and starts the updates immediately.
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