Between removing a bunch of programs I didn't want, and disabling some more from the start up list, I was able to improve the operating speed considerably.
29Gb drive - woah, that'd make me angry right there - near uselessness!
OBDII scan tool! I've been thinking about setting up Forscan for my Crown Vic. There are a couple of pesky modules I want to configure. I need some sort of pass through tool like ELM327 or J2534. I also need a crappy laptop...like your Acer.
I picked up crappier (older) Toshiba yesterday cheap that has Windows 10 and bluetooth. It's now able to run Forscan connected to this OBDII bluetooth adapter.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PJPHEBO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I just ordered this one with a switch for MS and HS
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DFDXZT6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The Toshiba had a fresh clean install, no bloat, and I turned off and cleared all the same stuff you said. Afraid to internet with it because of update problems it might have. lol
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I took my Crown Victoria to the Ford dealer to have them configure my options. Cost me $100 for one hour of labor, which was likely just a few minutes of computer time. I think Forscan can do DDM and LCM options but it cannot do cruise control, gear ratio, or change speedometer and odometer to metric. Interested to know if that is true.
I took a break, lot's of rain and today got a phone call, had to snake mom's kitchen drain.
I'll definitely let you know what I find out. I was also looking at the Ford setup at Auto Enginuity.
https://www.autoenginuity.com/product/total-ford-scantool-bundle-sp03/
https://www.autoenginuity.com/products/oe-level-coverage/ford-family-ei01/