Context Menu - ages to show?!

Hello,
I'm having problems with Context Menu on my Asus N56 Windows 8 machine - when I right click on the Desktop it takes around 5 second for Context Menu to show up which is super annoying. Is there a way to fix this?

P.S. : I found video on YouTube with the same problem but no solution.

 

Well, no that's not generally normal. Are you using a 5400 rpm or 7200 rpm drive, by any chance? And did this come from factory with Windows 8? Or was it a Windows 7 machine upgraded to 8?

 

It's 7200 RPM HDD. Windows 8 out of the box.

Also, I noticed a problem with Bluetooth. When i start my machine everything is fine, I can send and recive files over Bluetooth. But after about half an hour Blutooth simpy dissapers ( gone is option in Context Menu to send over Bluetooth and I can no longer receive flies over Bluetooth ) but there is still a Bluetooth icon in the Taskbar. I tried reinstalling drivers but no luck.

 

There seem to be a lot of issues with integrated bluetooth, and unfortunately, they seem to be pretty rarely fixed by driver workarounds.

My guess at the moment is that there is an issue with the drive. 7200 rpm - although still nowhere near on par with a 10000 rpm, hybrid drive, or SSD - should not yield that sort of performance. But because mechanical drives are so much more prone to problems, I think the issue may lie less with "poor performance" and more with a potentially faulty drive. You can try running some hard drive diagnostics, such as CrystalDiskInfo or HD Tune.

Edit: There's a possibility there's a problem with the Windows installation as well.

 

I tried installing new Drivers for Bluetooth again ( 4th time ) and still no luck. Am I the only one with this problem?
Btw, here is a screenshot:


I just finished running Error Scan with HD Tune Pro like Prostar suggested and HDD is okay. Is there any other solution, I realy do not want to reinstal Windows.?

 

Try booting into safe mode http://www.howtogeek.com/107511/how-to-boot-into-safe-mode-on-windows-8-the-easy-way/ and see if the context menu issue persists. Did this happen out of box or after something was installed?
You could also try creating a new user account and login with it to test under normal windows 8 (not safe mode)

 

I just tried with Safe Mode and problem is gone.
I really can't remember when problem started, I believe it was from the beginning - but not nearly bad as now. I mean, really, 4 seconds for Context Menu? Come on!

I guess my only chance is reinstalling Windows 8.

 

you mentioned it happens on the desktop, does it happen if you right click other places such as on a single file in windows explorer?
Also is it slow when the option associated with BlueTooth is available in context menu?

AFA BT disappearing, is there a setting in your power plan to power it down when not in use (I do not have 8 so am not sure if it is still called power plan)

 

I disdain resorting to that, but on occasion, it's necessary. Before you go that far, I suggest either trying a restore point (if you have any), or a Windows 8 repair.

 

It happens only on the Desktop, regardless of whether the Bluetooth option is shown or not.

Great thinking. I used mostly Asus Power4Gear Hybrid Battery Saving mode, I'll try with Windows High Performance mode and see how it goes.

Unfortunately I do not have any Restore Point, I never thought that I would need them.
Windows 8 Repair - no luck.

Also, thanks for helping me! :thumbsup:

 

You're welcome! I hope JOSEA's advice helps you out!