1. Close Unused Programs: Look through the list of programs currently running on your computer, and close any that you don’t need. You can do this by right-clicking on the program and selecting “Exit” or “Close.”
2. Disable Startup Programs: Many programs will automatically run when you start up your computer, which can slow it down. You can disable these programs so they don’t start up when you turn your PC on. To do this, press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialogue box. Type “msconfig” and click OK. Choose the Startup tab, then uncheck the boxes of the programs you want to disable.
3. Uninstall Unneeded Programs: Uninstalling programs that you no longer use can free up memory and speed up your computer. To uninstall a program, open the Start menu and find the program in the list. Right-click the program and select Uninstall. You can also open the Control Panel and select “Uninstall a Program” to uninstall programs from there.
4. Clean Up Disk Space: Check your hard drive for unwanted files and folders. Remove any unnecessary files and delete any duplicate files. Empty the recycle bin and consider using a program such as CCleaner to clean up your computer further.
5. Update Your Operating System: Make sure that you have the latest version of your operating system. This will ensure that you have all of the latest bug fixes and security patches, which can help improve your computer’s performance.
6. Manage Background Processes: Click the Task Manager button on the Windows taskbar, then click the Processes tab. If you see any processes that are taking up a large amount of CPU or memory, you can right-click them and select End process to stop them from running.