After upgrading a laptop's OS from Windows Vista to Windows 10, hard drive activity is elevated when running normal user applications, causing the laptop to run slowly. Which of the following should a technician do FIRST?
A) Flash the laptop BIOS to the most current version available from the manufacturer.
B) Replace both of the installed 1GB SoDIMMs with compatible 4GB SoDIMMs.
C) Attach an external USB hard drive and move all user data off the internal drive.
D) Upgrade the currently installed 500GB SSD with a 1TB SSD.

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Flashing the BIOS to the most current version available from the manufacturer is the first step a technician should take to resolve the issue of elevated hard drive activity and slow performance after upgrading a laptop's OS from Windows Vista to Windows 10. Updating the BIOS can address compatibility issues and optimize the system's performance with the new operating system.

After Upgrading a Laptop's OS from Windows Vista to Windows