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mazen4
Copper Contributor
Feb 22, 2026

App launch / browsing delay

Hi everyone

Iam having a sub-second delay when opening anything, for example, Brave Browser and a similar hesitation when opening Discord or Youtube tabs. While it’s less than a second, it doesn’t feel right.

Here is the weird history of this issue:

  • Windows 11 23H2: After a fresh install, everything was lightning fast for about 3 days, then the delay suddenly started.
  • Windows 11 24H2: I upgraded to 24H2, and it was fixed immediately. However, after only 1 day, the delay returned.
  • Windows 11 25H2: I did an in-place upgrade to 25H2 today, but the issue is still there.

Laptop Specs:

 

  • CPU: Intel Core i7-10875H.
  • RAM: 16GB.
  • BIOS/Drivers: All updated to the latest 2026 versions.

I will post screenshots of my CPU and RAM usage (they are usually very low, around 3% CPU).

Is this behavior normal for these specs, or is there something hidden causing this consistent hesitation? Any help would be appreciated.

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3 Replies

  • Celesteebo's avatar
    Celesteebo
    Copper Contributor
    Feb 25, 2026

    Use tools like Crysta lDiskInfo to check SSD health.

    Run Memory Diagnostic (search in Start menu) to detect RAM issues.

    Ensure your drivers are updated, especially chipset, storage, and graphics.

  • Wehuda's avatar
    Wehuda
    Copper Contributor
    Feb 24, 2026

    Sub-second delay when opening applications like Brave Browser, Discord, and YouTube tabs.

    Delay present in all versions of Windows 11 you've tried (23H2, 24H2, and 25H2).

  • Lollomen's avatar
    Lollomen
    Copper Contributor
    Feb 23, 2026

    Ensure all drivers, especially GPU, chipset, and storage controllers, are up to date. Visit your laptop manufacturer's website for the latest drivers. Check for BIOS updates and apply if available.