1. Run an antivirus scan on your computer to detect and remove any malicious software that may be causing your computer to slow down.
2. Check for and uninstall any unnecessary programs that may be running in the background.
3. Use disk clean-up utilities to clear out temporary files or other large files that are taking up space and slowing down your computer.
4. Consider adding more RAM or upgrading to a faster processor if your computer is more than two years old.
5. Disable visual effects, such as animations and transition effects, which can slow down your computer.
6. Remove programs from your startup list that you no longer need.
7. Regularly defragment the disk drive to optimize disk space and speed up file access times.
8. Keep your drivers updated by visiting the manufacturer’s website to download and install any updates they offer.
9. Shut down unnecessary background applications, such as music players and email programs, to free up resources.
10. Perform maintenance tasks such as disk defragmenting and disk cleaning on a regular basis.