1. Disable Unnecessary Programs and Services: Unused programs, services and drivers should be disabled to free up valuable system resources.
2. Use an SSD for the Operating System: Solid-state drives are much faster than traditional hard drives. Installing your OS on an SSD can improve Windows’ performance significantly.
3. Defragment Your Hard Drive: Fragmented files can cause a decrease in performance. Use the built-in Disk Defragmenter utility to optimize your hard drive.
4. Clean Up Your Desktop: A cluttered desktop with a lot of icons and shortcuts can slow down your computer. Organize the desktop and keep only the most necessary icons on the desktop.
5. Update Drivers and Software: Outdated drivers and software can decrease performance. Make sure you regularly check for updates and install them when available.
6. Adjust Visual Effects: Most PCs have special effects and animations enabled by default. Disabling these effects can significantly improve performance.
7. Stop Malware and Viruses: Malware, viruses and other malicious software can slow down Windows significantly. Install an antivirus program and regularly scan your PC for any malicious software.
8. Optimize Virtual Memory: Virtual memory is used when your RAM runs out of space. Allocating more virtual memory can help improve performance.