1. Make sure your system is up to date: Check for and install any necessary updates available from the Windows Update utility or from your computer’s manufacturer.
2. Check for and remove viruses and malware: Install and run a reliable antivirus program on your computer and make sure it is updated regularly.
3. Uninstall unnecessary programs: Periodically review the list of programs you have installed and uninstall those you don’t need or rarely use.
4. Clean up the hard drive: Install and use a disk cleaning tool to remove unnecessary files and free up disk space.
5. Enable disk cleanup: Automatically delete temporary files and other unneeded items.
6. Defragment the hard drive: Use the built-in Disk Defragmenter utility to optimize storage on your hard drive and improve performance.
7. Adjust virtual memory settings: Adjust the size of the virtual memory paging file to match the amount of RAM installed in your computer.
8. Upgrade your hardware: If necessary, upgrade your RAM and processor, or replace your hard drive with a solid-state drive.
9. Clear web browser cache and cookies: Delete stored content from your web browsers, such as cached images and files and saved passwords.
10. Adjust power options: Adjust the power setting for your computer to maximize performance.