1. close background programs: Right-click on your taskbar and select Task Manager to see what applications are open. Close any unnecessary programs or services.
2. Uninstall unnecessary programs: Open the Control Panel, select Uninstall a program, and uninstall any programs you do not use.
3. Clear temporary files: Open the Run dialog box by pressing Windows key + R. Type “%temp%” and select OK. Delete all the files in this folder.
4. Defragment hard drive: Open the start menu, type defragment and select the Disk Defragmenter. Analyze and defragment your hard drive.
5. Update drivers: If you haven’t updated your drivers recently, visit the manufacturer’s website and download the latest version.
6. Check for malware: Run a full scan of your system with up-to-date antivirus software to detect and remove any malicious programs.
7. Upgrade hardware: To get a noticeable performance boost, consider upgrading some components such as your RAM, graphics card, or hard drive.