Computer running slow or app frozen

Skill: process-manager · Risk: medium · Steps: 9

Diagnoses and resolves system performance issues caused by runaway processes, memory pressure, thermal throttling, or excessive startup items.

What it does, step by step

Step 1. Identifies the processes using the most CPU and memory right now. read-only · get_top_consumers

Step 2. Checks whether the system is low on memory and swapping to disk. read-only · get_memory_pressure

Step 3. Checks the processor temperature and whether it is throttling performance. read-only · get_cpu_temperature

Step 4. Lists apps and services set to launch automatically at startup. read-only · get_startup_items

Step 5. Summarizes the findings and lets the user choose which fixes to apply. asks the user, conditional · present_preview

Step 6. Applies only the fixes the user approved, exactly as presented. deletes data, asks permission, preview first · disable_startup_item

Step 7. Rechecks resource usage and memory pressure to confirm the fixes helped. read-only · get_top_consumers, get_memory_pressure

Step 8. Checks whether the disk is nearly full, since that also causes slowdowns. read-only · get_disk_usage

Step 9. Summarizes what was fixed, what remains, and any recommended next steps. no tools