{"id":28738,"date":"2021-09-23T19:01:09","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T11:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=28738"},"modified":"2023-09-05T16:38:07","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T08:38:07","slug":"tips-tricks-speed-up-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/tips-tricks-speed-up-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Speed Up Your Slow PC (25 Ways)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>25 Ways to Speed Up Your Slow PC<\/h1>\n<p>Is your computer <strong>often slow or unresponsive<\/strong>? Each new version of Windows introduces <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/windows-10-features\/\">new features and updates<\/a> that can demand more from your system. This can lead to <strong>higher resource usage<\/strong>, making your computer slow or unresponsive.<\/p>\n<p>Good news! There are plenty of tips and tricks to help <strong>reduce unnecessary resource consumption<\/strong>, thereby speeding up your PC. In this article, we\u2019ll share <strong>various methods, techniques<\/strong>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/tools-to-customize-windows-10\/\">tools for customizing Windows 10<\/a>. We\u2019ll provide <strong>step-by-step guides<\/strong> so you can enjoy a faster, smoother, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/best-pc-maintenance-tools-for-better-performance\/\">more efficient PC performance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/tools-to-customize-windows-10\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 8 Tools to Customize Your Windows 10\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">8 Tools to Customize Your Windows 10<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/tools-to-customize-windows-10.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-28393 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/tools-to-customize-windows-10.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">8 Tools to Customize Your Windows 10<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWindows 10 offers many customization options, but they are either difficult to access or require tinkering with Windows...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>1. Regularly Use CCleaner<\/h2>\n<p>Over time, Windows systems accumulate temporary and unnecessary data. This <strong>increases file fragmentation and slows down your computer<\/strong>. While the built-in Disk Cleanup tool can help, it <strong>doesn\u2019t remove all such data<\/strong>. That\u2019s where CCleaner comes into play.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/internal\/ccleaner\">CCleaner<\/a> is a disk cleanup utility that removes temporary files, cookies, cache, and other clutter. Regular use of this tool <strong>keeps your system running smoothly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> Learn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/clean-windows-pc-ccleaner\/\">how to thoroughly clean your PC with CCleaner<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to locate and remove temporary and unnecessary files using CCleaner:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Download and install CCleaner<\/strong> from its <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.piriform.com\/ccleaner\">official website<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Open CCleaner<\/strong> and click on the <strong>Cleaner<\/strong> icon<\/li>\n<li>Select the items you want to clean and click the <strong>Run Cleaner<\/strong> button<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/tips-tricks-speed-up-windows-10\/use-ccleaner-regularly.jpg\" alt=\"Regularly Use CCleaner to Speed Up Your PC\"><\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n<hr>\n<h2>2. Turn Off Effects and Animations<\/h2>\n<p>Another factor that can slow down your computer is the use of visual effects and animations. These <strong>consume additional system resources<\/strong>. While newer PCs may not be significantly affected, older systems can benefit from <strong>disabling these features<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to <strong>turn off visual effects and animations<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Right-click on the <strong>Start<\/strong> button and select <strong>System<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Choose the last option on the left, <strong>Advanced system settings<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Go to the <strong>Advanced<\/strong> tab and click <strong>Settings<\/strong> under <strong>Performance<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Under <strong>Visual Effects<\/strong>, select <strong>Adjust for best performance<\/strong>. Alternatively, you can choose <strong>Custom<\/strong> and uncheck all the boxes<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/tips-tricks-speed-up-windows-10\/disable-effects-animations.jpg\" alt=\"Turn Off Effects and Animations for Better Performance\"><\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n<hr>\n<h2>3. Remove Unnecessary Software<\/h2>\n<p>One major culprit for system slowdowns is <strong>unwanted or rarely-used software<\/strong>. These programs take up disk and memory space, <strong>interfering with other applications<\/strong> and reducing overall performance.<\/p>\n<p>For optimal performance, <strong>it\u2019s best to remove these unnecessary programs<\/strong>. If you only need to use a program occasionally, consider using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/70-free-useful-portable-applications-you-should-know\/\">portable apps<\/a> instead of installing it.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to remove unwanted or unused software:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Right-click on the <strong>Start<\/strong> button and go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/access-windows-10-control-panel\/\"><strong>Control Panel<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Programs<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Programs and Features<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Choose the program you want to remove and click <strong>Uninstall\/Change<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/tips-tricks-speed-up-windows-10\/uninstall-bloatware.jpg\" alt=\"Remove Unnecessary Software to Speed Up Your PC\"><\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n<hr>\n<h2>4. Utilize the Performance Monitor<\/h2>\n<p>Windows 10 comes with a handy real-time tool called <strong>Performance Monitor<\/strong>. This tool provides insights into your system and hardware resources, identifies performance bottlenecks, and <strong>offers solutions for the issues it detects<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to use the Performance Monitor:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Type <code>Performance Monitor<\/code> into the <strong>Start menu<\/strong>\u2018s search box and click the first result to open the tool<\/li>\n<li>On the left panel, select <strong>Reports<\/strong> &gt; <strong>System<\/strong> &gt; <strong>System Diagnostics<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once initiated, the tool will compile a <strong>comprehensive performance report<\/strong> for your system.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to check the <strong>Warnings<\/strong> section to identify any <strong>existing issues with your PC<\/strong>. You can either use Windows 10\u2019s built-in <strong>Troubleshooter<\/strong> or search online for solutions.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"986\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/tips-tricks-speed-up-windows-10\/use-performance-monitor.jpg\" alt=\"Utilize the Performance Monitor for System Insights\"><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2>5. Activate Hibernate Mode<\/h2>\n<p>Hibernate mode allows your <strong>computer\u2019s current state to be saved on the hard drive<\/strong> when you shut down. When you restart, your system <strong>boots up quickly<\/strong>, allowing you to resume your work right where you left off.<\/p>\n<p>To enable Hibernate mode, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Press <span class=\"key\">WinKey<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">I<\/span> to open Settings, then select <strong>System<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>Power & Sleep<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Additional power settings<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Choose what the power buttons do<\/strong> from the left panel<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>Change settings that are currently unavailable<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Check the <strong>Hibernate<\/strong> box and click the <strong>Save changes<\/strong> button<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You can now choose the <strong>Hibernate<\/strong> option from the Start menu whenever you want to hibernate your system.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/tips-tricks-speed-up-windows-10\/enable-hibernate-mode.jpg\" alt=\"Activate Hibernate Mode for Quick Boot-up\"><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2>6. Turn Off Search Indexing<\/h2>\n<p>While search indexing <strong>enhances the speed of the search tool<\/strong> in Windows 10, it can also <strong>consume significant system resources<\/strong>. If you don\u2019t search files often, it\u2019s advisable to disable this feature.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to disable search indexing:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Right-click on the <strong>Start<\/strong> button and select <strong>Computer Management<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Double-click on <strong>Services and Applications<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Services<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Find <strong>Windows Search<\/strong> in the list and double-click it<\/li>\n<li>Change the <strong>Startup type<\/strong> to either <strong>Manual<\/strong> or <strong>Disabled<\/strong>, and click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/tips-tricks-speed-up-windows-10\/disable-search-indexing.jpg\" alt=\"Turn Off Search Indexing to Save Resources\"><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2>7. Reduce Browser Overhead<\/h2>\n<p>Browser extensions and add-ons consume a significant amount of system resources, especially when you have multiple tabs or windows open. To improve your PC\u2019s performance, it\u2019s advisable to <strong>disable or uninstall unused extensions and add-ons<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re using <strong>Google Chrome<\/strong>, follow these steps to manage extensions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click the <strong>\u2261<\/strong> icon in the <strong>top-right corner<\/strong> of the browser window<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>More tools<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Extensions<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Uncheck <strong>Enabled<\/strong> for extensions you want to disable, or click the trash can icon to remove them completely<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"626\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/tips-tricks-speed-up-windows-10\/minimize-browsers-load-1.jpg\" alt=\"Reduce Browser Overhead in Chrome\"><\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you\u2019re using <strong>Mozilla Firefox<\/strong>, follow these steps to manage add-ons:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click the <strong>\u2261<\/strong> icon in the <strong>top-right corner<\/strong> of the browser window<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Add-ons<\/strong> to open the <strong>Add-ons Manager<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>Extensions<\/strong> from the left sidebar<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Disable<\/strong> for add-ons you wish to disable, or click <strong>Remove<\/strong> to uninstall them<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"626\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/tips-tricks-speed-up-windows-10\/minimize-browsers-load-2.jpg\" alt=\"Reduce Browser Overhead in Firefox\"><\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n<hr>\n<h2>8. Perform Disk Cleanup<\/h2>\n<p>Over time, your computer accumulates unnecessary files that take up valuable disk space and <strong>slow down read\/write operations<\/strong>. Using the built-in <strong>Disk Cleanup<\/strong> tool can help you reclaim this space and improve performance.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to run Disk Cleanup:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click <strong>Start<\/strong> &gt; <strong>File Explorer<\/strong> &gt; <strong>This PC<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Under <strong>Devices and Drives<\/strong>, right-click on <strong>Local Disk (C:)<\/strong> and select <strong>Properties<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Go to the <strong>General<\/strong> tab and click the <strong>Disk Cleanup<\/strong> button under <strong>Capacity<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Once the tool finishes scanning, select the types of files you want to remove and click <strong>OK<\/strong><\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/tips-tricks-speed-up-windows-10\/clean-up-the-disks.jpg\" alt=\"Perform Disk Cleanup to Free Up Space\"><\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n<hr>\n<h2>9. Optimize Disk Drives<\/h2>\n<p>Over time, disk fragmentation can slow down your computer by scattering file chunks across the hard drive. This not only <strong>reduces system performance<\/strong> but also <strong>increases the risk of disk failure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Defragmenting your hard drive consolidates these fragments, making data access faster and <strong>extending the lifespan of your system<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to defragment your hard drive:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click <strong>Start<\/strong> &gt; <strong>File Explorer<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Right-click on <strong>Local Disk (C:)<\/strong> and choose <strong>Properties<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Go to the <strong>Tools<\/strong> tab and click <strong>Optimize<\/strong> under <strong>Optimize and defragment drive<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select each drive and click the <strong>Optimize<\/strong> button to start the defragmentation process<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/tips-tricks-speed-up-windows-10\/defragment-the-drives.jpg\" alt=\"Optimize Disk Drives\"><\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n<hr>\n<h2>10. Enable Quick Boot<\/h2>\n<p>The Fast Startup feature reduces your computer\u2019s boot time by storing essential system files in a cache. Note that this feature <strong>does not affect the restart process<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to enable Fast Startup:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Right-click <strong>Start<\/strong> and select <strong>Control Panel<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Hardware and Sound<\/strong>, then <strong>Power Options<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Change what the power buttons do<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Change settings that are currently unavailable<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Check <strong>Turn on fast startup (recommended)<\/strong> and click <strong>Save changes<\/strong><\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/tips-tricks-speed-up-windows-10\/turn-on-fast-startup.jpg\" alt=\"Enable Quick Boot\"><\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n<hr>\n<h2>11. Remove Unnecessary Fonts and Drivers<\/h2>\n<p>Unused fonts and hardware drivers can slow down your system by consuming resources. Removing them can <strong>improve performance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For uninstalling drivers, refer to the <strong>Uninstall Bloatware<\/strong> section above. If drivers are not listed there, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Right-click <strong>Start<\/strong> and select <strong>Device Manager<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Find the hardware you want to uninstall, right-click, and choose <strong>Uninstall<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Check <strong>Delete the driver software for this device<\/strong> and click <strong>OK<\/strong><\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/tips-tricks-speed-up-windows-10\/uninstall-fonts-and-drivers.jpg\" alt=\"Remove Unnecessary Drivers\"><\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For removing fonts, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Right-click <strong>Start<\/strong> and choose <strong>Control Panel<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Change the view to <strong>Category<\/strong> and select <strong>Fonts<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select the fonts you don\u2019t use and click <strong>Delete<\/strong><\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/tips-tricks-speed-up-windows-10\/uninstall-fonts-and-drivers-2.jpg\" alt=\"Remove Unnecessary Fonts\"><\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n<hr>\n<h2>12. Manage Background Applications<\/h2>\n<p>Background applications consume system resources, leading to <strong>reduced performance and increased heat<\/strong>. Disabling these apps can <strong>improve your system\u2019s speed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to disable background apps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click the <strong>Start<\/strong> button and go to <strong>Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Privacy<\/strong>, then go to the last option on the left panel: <strong>Background apps<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Turn off the toggles for apps you don\u2019t need running in the background<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"980\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/tips-tricks-speed-up-windows-10\/disable-background-apps.jpg\" alt=\"Manage Background Applications\"><\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n<hr>\n<h2>13. Fine-Tune Virtual Memory<\/h2>\n<p>If your system has low RAM, multitasking becomes challenging. One solution is to <strong>allocate more virtual memory<\/strong>, which acts as an extension of your physical RAM.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to optimize virtual memory:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Right-click <strong>Start<\/strong> and select <strong>Control Panel<\/strong>, then choose <strong>System and Security<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>System<\/strong>, then select <strong>Advanced system settings<\/strong> from the left pane<\/li>\n<li>Click the <strong>Advanced<\/strong> tab, then <strong>Settings<\/strong> under <strong>Performance<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Go to the <strong>Advanced<\/strong> tab and click <strong>Change<\/strong> under <strong>Virtual Memory<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Uncheck <strong>Automatically manage paging file size for all drives<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select the <strong>C:<\/strong> drive and set a <strong>Custom size<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Set the <strong>Initial size (MB)<\/strong> and <strong>Maximum size (MB)<\/strong> based on your RAM size<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Set<\/strong> and <strong>OK<\/strong>, then restart your system<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"340\" height=\"458\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/tips-tricks-speed-up-windows-10\/optimize-virtual-memory.jpg\" alt=\"Fine-Tune Virtual Memory\"><\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n<hr>\n<h2>14. Disable System Tips<\/h2>\n<p>Windows 10 tips are useful for beginners but may be unnecessary for experienced users. Disabling them can <strong>boost system performance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to turn off Windows tips:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click the <strong>Start<\/strong> button and go to <strong>Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>System<\/strong>, then <strong>Notifications & actions<\/strong> from the left pane<\/li>\n<li>Toggle off <strong>Show me tips about Windows<\/strong><\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"980\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/tips-tricks-speed-up-windows-10\/turn-off-windows-tips.jpg\" alt=\"Disable System Tips\"><\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n<hr>\n<h2>15. Deactivate Dynamic Color Adaptation<\/h2>\n<p>Windows 10\u2019s dynamic color adaptation feature alters the user interface\u2019s color scheme based on your desktop wallpaper. While visually appealing, this feature <strong>consumes additional system resources<\/strong>, affecting performance.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to disable dynamic color adaptation:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click the <strong>Start<\/strong> button and select <strong>Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>Personalization<\/strong> from the left sidebar, then click on <strong>Colors<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Toggle off the option for <strong>Automatically pick an accent color from my background<\/strong><\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"980\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/tips-tricks-speed-up-windows-10\/turn-off-dynamic-color-adaptation.jpg\" alt=\"Deactivate Dynamic Color Adaptation\"><\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n<hr>\n<h2>16. Manage Background Services<\/h2>\n<p>Windows 10 runs multiple background services, many of which are <strong>rarely or never used<\/strong>. Disabling these services can <strong>free up system resources<\/strong> and improve performance.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to manage background services:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Type <code>services.msc<\/code> in the Start menu\u2019s search field and open the <strong>Services<\/strong> tool<\/li>\n<li>Double-click on the services you wish to manage and set their <strong>Startup type<\/strong> to <strong>Disabled<\/strong> or <strong>Manual<\/strong>, as needed<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"406\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/tips-tricks-speed-up-windows-10\/disable-background-services.jpg\" alt=\"Manage Background Services\"><\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n<hr>\n<h2>17. Control Windows Features<\/h2>\n<p>Windows 10 includes various optional features like .NET, PowerShell, and Telnet. These features <strong>consume memory and disk space<\/strong>, and if you don\u2019t use them, it\u2019s best to disable them.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to manage Windows features:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Press <span class=\"key\">WinKey<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">X<\/span> and select <strong>Programs and Features<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>Turn Windows features on or off<\/strong> in the right-side pane<\/li>\n<li>Uncheck the features you don\u2019t use and click <strong>OK<\/strong><\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"415\" height=\"368\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/tips-tricks-speed-up-windows-10\/turn-off-windows-features.jpg\" alt=\"Control Windows Features\"><\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n<hr>\n<h2>18. Manage Startup Applications<\/h2>\n<p>Startup programs can significantly <strong>slow down your computer\u2019s boot-up process<\/strong> and <strong>impact overall performance<\/strong>. Disabling unnecessary startup applications can improve system responsiveness.<\/p>\n<p>For a quick way to <strong>locate and manage startup applications<\/strong>, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Press <span class=\"key\">Ctrl<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">Shift<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">Esc<\/span> to open the <strong>Task Manager<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Go to the <strong>Startup<\/strong> tab to view the list of startup programs<\/li>\n<li>Right-click on the programs you rarely use and select <strong>Disable<\/strong><\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"982\" height=\"727\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/tips-tricks-speed-up-windows-10\/disable-startup-apps.jpg\" alt=\"Manage Startup Applications\"><\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n<hr>\n<h2>19. Address Registry Issues<\/h2>\n<p>The Windows Registry accumulates <strong>unnecessary or missing entries over time<\/strong>, leading to a <strong>slowdown in system performance<\/strong>. Regular cleaning with a tool like CCleaner can help.<\/p>\n<p>To address registry issues using CCleaner, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Download and install CCleaner<\/strong> from its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.piriform.com\/ccleaner\">official website<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Open CCleaner and click on the <strong>Registry<\/strong> icon<\/li>\n<li>Select the issues to address and click <strong>Scan for Issues<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>After the scan, click <strong>Fix Selected Issues<\/strong><\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/tips-tricks-speed-up-windows-10\/fix-registry-errors.jpg\" alt=\"Address Registry Issues\"><\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n<hr>\n<h2>20. Utilize the Troubleshooting Tool<\/h2>\n<p>Windows 10 features a built-in troubleshooting tool that <strong>automatically identifies and resolves issues<\/strong>. This tool is particularly useful when you\u2019re unsure about the cause of your system\u2019s poor performance.<\/p>\n<p>To use the troubleshooting tool, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Right-click on the <strong>Start<\/strong> button and choose <strong>Control Panel<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>System and Security<\/strong>, then under <strong>Security and Maintenance<\/strong>, click <strong>Troubleshoot Computer Problems<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In the new window, under <strong>System and Security<\/strong>, follow the on-screen instructions for each option<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"571\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/tips-tricks-speed-up-windows-10\/use-the-troubleshooter.jpg\" alt=\"Utilize the Troubleshooting Tool\"><\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n<hr>\n<h2>21. Choose High Performance Mode<\/h2>\n<p>Opting for power-saving mode can <strong>limit your PC\u2019s resource utilization<\/strong>, affecting its performance. To enhance performance, use <strong>High Performance mode when connected to a power source<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>To switch to High Performance mode, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Right-click on the <strong>Start<\/strong> button, select <strong>Control Panel<\/strong>, then click on <strong>System and Security<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>Power Options<\/strong> and select <strong>High Performance<\/strong> (if not visible, look under <strong>Hide Additional Plans<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/tips-tricks-speed-up-windows-10\/opt-high-performance-mode.jpg\" alt=\"Choose High Performance Mode\"><\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n<hr>\n<h2>22. Configure File Explorer Settings<\/h2>\n<p>Windows 10\u2019s File Explorer offers various options that can <strong>impact system performance<\/strong>. Disabling unnecessary options can improve your experience.<\/p>\n<p>To configure File Explorer settings, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click <strong>Start<\/strong>, open <strong>File Explorer<\/strong>, and select the <strong>View<\/strong> tab<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Options<\/strong> and select <strong>Change Folder and Search Options<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In the <strong>Folder Options<\/strong> dialog, go to the <strong>View<\/strong> tab and configure the <strong>Advanced Settings<\/strong> as needed<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>OK<\/strong> to save changes<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"382\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/tips-tricks-speed-up-windows-10\/customize-file-explorer-options.jpg\" alt=\"Configure File Explorer Settings\"><\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n<hr>\n<h2>23. Perform Disk Error Checking<\/h2>\n<p>Over time, your computer\u2019s disks may become <strong>corrupted or damaged<\/strong>, leading to <strong>slower performance and system hangups<\/strong>. Regular disk error checking can help mitigate these issues.<\/p>\n<p>To perform disk error checking, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open <strong>File Explorer<\/strong>, navigate to <strong>This PC<\/strong>, and select a drive<\/li>\n<li>Right-click the drive and choose <strong>Properties<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Go to the <strong>Tools<\/strong> tab and click <strong>Check<\/strong> under <strong>Error Checking<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the check<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"363\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/tips-tricks-speed-up-windows-10\/error-check-the-drives.jpg\" alt=\"Perform Disk Error Checking\"><\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n<hr>\n<h2>24. Turn Off Sync Feature<\/h2>\n<p>Windows 10\u2019s sync feature can <strong>consume system resources and internet bandwidth<\/strong>. If you don\u2019t require this feature, disabling it can enhance your system\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n<p>To disable the Sync feature, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click on <strong>Start<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Accounts<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In the left pane, select <strong>Sync Your Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Toggle off the <strong>Sync Settings<\/strong> option<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/tips-tricks-speed-up-windows-10\/disable-sync-feature.jpg\" alt=\"Turn Off Sync Feature\"><\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n<hr>\n<h2>25. Reset Your PC<\/h2>\n<p>If other solutions don\u2019t improve your system\u2019s performance, consider <strong>resetting your PC<\/strong>. This will give you a <strong>freshly installed system<\/strong> but note that you\u2019ll lose your old software and configurations.<\/p>\n<p>To reset your PC, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open <strong>Start<\/strong> menu &gt; <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Update & Security<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Recovery<\/strong> in the left pane<\/li>\n<li>Click the <strong>Get Started<\/strong> button under <strong>Reset This PC<\/strong><\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"980\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/tips-tricks-speed-up-windows-10\/at-last-reset-your-pc.jpg\" alt=\"Reset Your PC\"><\/figure>\n<\/ol>\n<hr>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve covered <strong>numerous tips and tricks to optimize your Windows 10 system<\/strong>. Let us know <strong>which tips were most effective for you<\/strong> in the comments section. 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