Laptop working incredibly slow

I have similar issues with ASUS even on desktop, where even a tiny application like "ASUS TUF DETECTIVE" could literally bog or id say bug down a "high end desktop" and ruin an entire experience. (the issue is not entirely about ASUS though, its about the apps - no matter how tiny they are - that could really eat up resources when not optimized or if malware attacks )

I suggest you do the ff to see what's really happening (if that thing still has warranty, it might be a good idea to have them check on it if nothing listed below works):

Software:

[] run on SAFE mode (see if the overall speed improves while in this mode) and uninstall unnecessary apps.

[] use a Kaspersky Rescue disk https://support.kaspersky.com/4162 (its a linux system that disinfects your windows - if due to a malware issue)

(if you are not in espionage biz or an NSA, you have nothing to worry about the recent squabble between the US gov and Kaspersky)

[] if you've set it up to auto update the OS, then try rolling back or better a clean install of OS might be the last resort but can prove handy if nothing works (I've had tons of issues w/ WIN 10 often related to drivers etc. Also consider win7 w/c in "my opinion" is still more stable. )

Hardware (if no more warranty):

[] try removing the HDD then boot the laptop (see if anything improves).

let us know if anything improves so far.

maybe you need to reinstall windows if dos not work try to remove HDD and reinstall windows if still slow

remove ssd .