So, are you at your wit’s end with your Windows PC? Don’t worry-you’re not alone. Slow performance is a normal part of the life cycle of many PCs. The good news is that there’s a tremendous number of ways to speed it up.
Top 12 Simple Tips To Speed Up Windows 10
Here’s how you can enjoy a like-new Windows PC with these 12 tips.
1. Disable Startup Programs
There are so many programs that start themselves automatically when you start your computer. These cut into the total time it takes to boot. To disable unwanted startup programs:
- Open Task Manager. Ctrl + Shift + Esc
- Click on the Startup tab.
- Select programs you don’t need at startup, right-click on it and disable them.
2. Unused Programs
You will collect plenty of unused programs after some time. Unused program removal frees the disk space and resources.
- Open Settings > Apps > Apps and features.
- Scan through the list and click the unwanted program to delete it.
3. Disk Space End
The computer will slow down if the disk space is running out. Using the disk cleanup tool in:
- Type in the search field Disk Cleanup, then click on it.
- Select the drive which you want to clean, usually C:.
- Click the file types you want to delete, and then click OK.
4. Defragment Your Hard Drive
If older, not an SSD, free it up, and access times speed up:
- Click defragment and Optimize Drive to the search field.
- Select the hard drive and click Optimize.
5. Personalize Visual Effects
Windows has a lot of settings that may slow your computer’s performance. To adjust some of these settings:
- Right-click on This PC and select Properties.
- Click Advanced System Settings, followed by the Settings button in the performance section.
- Select a setting for best performance or select choose what to enable to turn off which effects.
6. Keep Windows Up to Date
Updates will also patch out some bugs and boost performance. Check for updates:
- Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update
- Check for Updates.
7. Light-Weight Antivirus
Some antivirus applications may harm your system. Consider choosing a lightweight antivirus that does not use up much of your system resources.
8. Control Your Power Settings
You should hopefully see an improvement in performance, though it should be mainly on laptops, by changing your power settings.
- Settings > System > Power and sleep.
- Click other power settings, then click on High Performance.
9. Limit Background Programs
The background programs consume resources. To restrict them:
- Go to Settings > Privacy > Background Apps,
- Turn off apps that you don’t want to run in the background.
10. Run a Malware Scan
Malware can turn your computer speed demon. Run a full system scan using Windows Defender, your favorite antivirus app.
11. Check Hard Disk Errors
There could be some errors with the hard drive, and that could reduce the speed. To check for errors:
- Open This PC, right-click on the hard drive, and click Properties.
- Click on the Tools tab and then Check under the Error Checking section.
12. Bare Upgrade
If the computer still proves to be slow after trying the above suggestions, then some hardware upgrade may be needed. Adding more RAM and replacing it with an SSD would make the difference huge.
Follow these 12 easy steps and enjoy a highly optimized Windows PC for smooth computing. Regular maintenance is important, so do these on a regular basis to keep your system running smoothly. Good stats!.