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Windows 10 has a fast boot up in comparison with an earlier version of windows but if we have many programs installed on our PC, it restricts its fast processing due to background running apps and software that require permission on startup. Junk files also cause lag in Windows. So here we will learn some tips to speed up our windows 10 running laptops and PC.
1. Restricting Programs that run during the Startup
How annoying is feel when we are in hurry and have to do some last-minute work and our PC doesn’t start for minutes. This is due to background apps running while switching on our PC. We can make windows 10 startup faster by disabling these programs
- Open the Task Manager by the ctrl+shift+Esc key
- Now in the Task Manager window click on Startup tab
- A list of programs will appear when starting up windows
- Select the programs or services that you feel unnecessary while windows 10 startup
- Right Click on it and select disable. It will only disable the program only on startup, it can be run later.
2. Cleaning Junk Files and programs with Windows Troubleshoot
When we install software after some time lot of junk files get created in the folder directory that lags Windows 10 OS. These files take up drive space and slow down processing. Troubleshooting windows will delete these files and free up space making the applications work faster
- Go to Search and type troubleshooting and click on “Trouble Shooting Control Panel”
- This will take you to System and Security section, Now Click on Run Maintenance Tasks
- System Maintenance dialog box will appear Click on Next.
- It will look for junk files, shortcuts, and performance issues and will fix them.
- This will speed up the working of programs and software installed in your system
3. Checking Performance and Hardware Drivers
An amazing utility provided in Windows 10 is the performance Monitor. It shows you the report of the entire system, performance issues with any hardware tool, and warnings in the system.
- Go to search and type perfmon /report. The command should be typed correctly
- After a few seconds of analysis and gathering data, you will see the performance monitor It shows the test result and issues to be fixed.
- For any hardware issue like updating the driver, click on the driver with a yellow warning sign and update them as per windows 10.
4. Incompatible or software acquiring more size
Some software and tools are large in size and take up more space in the system. If you have installed this software then they affect the processing speed of the CPU as they require more resources to run. Uninstall this software or make your system compatible with the graphics card, processer, and more disk space to run them.
5. Virus and Malware Protection
Viruses and malware are the most dangerous tools that can damage the system. They often get into the system from an email link, any file downloaded from the net or USB drives. To protect the system from this always keep Windows Defender Up to date and scan system for viruses at regular intervals.