HP 700 G1 manual Poor performance Cause Solution, Apps icon, Under Windows System, click Run

Poor performance.

Cause	Solution
Processor is too hot.	1.	Make sure airflow to the computer is not blocked. Leave a
		10.2-cm (4-inch) clearance on all vented sides of the
		computer and above the monitor to permit the required
		airflow.
	2.	Make sure fans are connected and working properly (some
		fans only operate when needed).
	3.	Make sure the processor heat sink is installed properly.
Hard drive is full.	Transfer data from the hard drive to create more space on the
	hard drive.
Low on memory.	Add more memory.
Hard drive fragmented.	Defragment hard drive.
Program previously accessed did not release reserved memory	Restart the computer.
back to the system.
Virus resident on the hard drive.	Run virus protection program.
Too many applications running.	Windows 7:
	1.	Close unnecessary applications to free up memory.
	2.	Add more memory.
	3.	Some applications run in the background and can be closed
		by right-clicking on their corresponding icons in the task
		tray. To prevent these applications from launching at
		startup:
		In Windows 7:
		a.	Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > Run
		b.	Type msconfig, and then press Enter.
		c.	On the Startup tab of the System Configuration Utility,
			clear applications that you do not want to launch
			automatically, and the click OK.
		In Windows 8.1:
		a.	On the Start screen, right-click, and then select the All
			apps icon.
		b.	Under Windows System, click Run.
		c.	Type msconfig, and then press Enter.
		d.	On the Startup tab of the System Configuration Utility,
			clear applications that you do not want to launch
			automatically, and the click OK.
Some software applications, especially games, are stressful on	1.	Lower the display resolution for the current application or
the graphics subsystem.		consult the documentation that came with the application
		for suggestions on how to improve performance by
		adjusting parameters in the application.
	2.	Add more memory.
	3.	Upgrade the graphics solution.
Cause unknown.	Restart the computer.

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