Should I disable unnecessary start-up programs to make my PC faster? By YL ComputingSpeed Up PC Yes. Disabling unnecessary start-up programs can help to speed up your PC by reducing the load on your system during startup. This can be done through your operating system’s task manager or through third-party software such as CCleaner. Related Content:Are there any software tools available to help speed up my PC?Is it safe to use third-party software to improve my PC's speed?Is there a way to diagnose the problems causing my PC to be slow?