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A user complains their PC is incredibly slow. The hard drive indicator light is constantly solid. Task Manager shows Disk usage at 100%. What is the best long-term fix?
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AReinstall Windows.
BUpgrade the mechanical Hard Drive (HDD) to a Solid State Drive (SSD).
CAdd more RAM.
DDefragment the hard drive.
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