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HP PCs - Computer is slow when used for the first time (Windows)
During the setup of your new computer, performance might be slow due to automatic updates performed by the Windows Update tool, Microsoft Store, HP Support Assistant, or McAfee LiveSafe. The size and number of updates required can impact new computer performance during download and installation.
If your computer is not new but performance has slowed over time, see HP PCs - Improving PC performance (Windows).
HP recommends actively checking for and completing all available updates to make sure that performance is not affected.
Run Windows Update
Update your Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer using Windows Update.
For more information, see HP PCs - Updating drivers using Windows Update (Windows 11, 10).

Update Microsoft Store apps
Open the Microsoft Store app to check for and download app updates.
Update HP drivers and BIOS
HP driver and BIOS updates are recommended to improve performance, particularly after Windows updates. Use HP Support Assistant to download and install driver and BIOS updates.
Update HP Support Assistant
Download the latest version of HP Support Assistant.
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Go to HP Support Assistant.
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Install the latest version.
Update the PC with HP Support Assistant
Use HP Support Assistant to find and install updates, including BIOS updates, for your computer with Windows.
HP Support Assistant is not available for Windows 10 in S mode. If your computer is running Windows 10 in S mode, use Windows Update to check for updated software and drivers. For more information, see HP PCs - Frequently Asked Questions about Windows in S Mode (Windows 11, Windows 10).
Update McAfee LiveSafe
McAfee LiveSafe is preinstalled on your computer to protect against malware or other malicious attacks. System performance might be affected while updates are installing.
Check for updates manually using the following steps:
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