If these actions do not correct the problem, run the Lenovo Solution Center program. If you need technical
assistance, see Chapter 12 “Getting information, help, and service” on page 113.
Performance and lockup problems
Poor performance and lockup problems can be a result of any of the following:
•
“Insufficient free hard disk drive space” on page 108
•
“Excessive number of fragmented files” on page 109
•
“Insufficient memory” on page 109
Make a selection from the above list to find out more about the corrective actions you can take.
Insufficient free hard disk drive space
Symptom: Insufficient free hard disk drive space
The Windows operating system will slow down and might produce errors if the hard disk drive gets too full.
To check the amount of free space on the Windows 7 operating system, do the following:
1. Click
Start
➙
Computer
.
2. Right-click your C drive entry and then click
Properties
. The amount of free disk space is displayed.
To check the amount of free space on the Windows 8 operating system, do the following:
1. Open File Explorer and click
Computer
.
2. Right-click your C drive entry and then click
Properties
. The amount of free disk space is displayed.
To check the amount of free space on the Windows 8.1 operating system, do the following:
1. Open File Explorer.
2. Right-click your C drive entry and then click
Properties
. The amount of free disk space is displayed.
To free up disk space, do any of the following:
• Method 1
1. On the Windows 7 operating system, click
Start
➙
Computer
. On the Windows 8 operating system,
open File Explorer and click
Computer
. On the Windows 8.1 operating system, open File Explorer.
2. Right-click your C drive entry and then click
Properties
.
3. Click
Disk Cleanup
.
4. A list of unnecessary file categories is displayed. Select each file category you want to delete,
and then click
OK
.
• Method 2
1. Open Control Panel.
Note:
For detailed information on how to open Control Panel on Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, see
“Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 operating system” on page 20.
2. Click
Programs
.
3. Click
Turn Windows features on or off
.
4. A list of optional Windows components is displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen.
• Method 3
1. On the Windows 7 operating system, click
Start
➙
Computer
. On the Windows 8 operating system,
open File Explorer and click
Computer
. On the Windows 8.1 operating system, open File Explorer.
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