Windows
Performance issue improved after removing a recently installed application
The computer was reported as having performance issues. The technician removed a recently installed application and the machine was then described as running smoothly.
Killed once by someone from XL.net, on 2025-11-14.
What you see
- Performance issues
- Machine running slowly or not smoothly before the cleanup
Why it happens
Likely A recently installed application was suspected to be affecting performance.
When it shows up
A Windows machine is reported as having performance issues and the issue improves after uninstalling a recently installed application.
You are in this case if:
- A recently installed application was identified during support
- Performance returned to normal after that application was removed
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Someone from XL.net killed this on a Windows computer on 2025-11-14. It is written up from that one repair, so it cites no outside page.