Tips to improve PC performance in Windows

Is your computer running slow? Here are quick and easy steps to make your Windows PC faster.

1. Restart Your PC

Restarting clears temporary files and refreshes your system.

Steps:

1. Save your work.
2. Click Start >> Power >> Restart or Press Alt+F4 to open restart option

2. Update Windows

Updates fix bugs and improve speed.

Steps:

1. Go to Settings >> Update & Security >> Windows Update.
2. Click Check for updates.

3. Stop Unnecessary Startup Programs

Too many apps running at startup slow your PC.

Steps:

1. Open Task Manager Pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
2. Click the Startup tab.
3. Disable apps you don’t need.

4. Free Up Space

Clear out files you don’t need.

Steps:

1. Open File Explorer >> This PC.
2. Remove junk files and empty the Recycle Bin.

5. Use Disk Cleanup

Remove junk files.

Steps:

1. Search Disk Cleanup and open it.
2. Select a drive (usually C:) and delete temporary files.

6. Turn Off Visual Effects

Disable animations to boost speed.

Steps:

1. Right-click This PC >> Properties.
2. Go to Advanced system settings >> Performance.
3. Choose Adjust for best performance.

7. Optimize Drives

Organize your hard drive for faster access.

Steps:

1. Search Defragment and Optimize Drives.
2. Select a drive and click Optimize.

8. Turn On Storage Sense

Automatically delete temporary files.

Steps:

1. Go to Settings >> System >> Storage.
2. Turn on Storage Sense.

9. Scan for Viruses

Remove malware that slows your PC.

Steps:

1. Open Windows Security >> Virus & threat protection.
2. Run a scan and follow instructions to remove threats.

10. Uninstall Apps You Don’t Use to free up space

Remove programs you don’t need

1. Go to Settings >> Apps.
2. Click on an app and select Uninstall.

11. Upgrade Your PC Hardware

If your PC is still slow, new hardware can help.

Options:

• Add more RAM to run more programs at once.
• Replace your old hard drive with an SSD for faster performance.

12. Reset Your PC

Resetting your PC can make it feel brand new.

Steps:

1. Open Settings >> Update & Security >> Recovery.
2. Click Reset this PC >> Get Started.

Final Tip

Finishing the above steps, restart your PC. If it is still running slowly, try cleaning up unnecessary files or upgrading your hardware.