10 Easy Ways to Speed Up a Slow Windows PC
Windows PCs tend to slow down over time. Whether your PC has gradually become slower or it suddenly ground to a halt a few minutes ago, there could be quite a few reasons for that slowness.
As with all PC issues, don’t be afraid to give your computer a reboot if something’s not working properly. This can fix quite a few problems and is faster than attempting to manually troubleshoot and fix the problem yourself.
- Find Resource-Hungry Programs
- Close System Tray Programs
- Disable Startup Programs
- Reduce Animations
- Lighten Your Web Browser
- Scan for Malware and Adware
- Free Up Disk Space
- Defragment Your Hard Disk
- Uninstall Programs You Don’t Use
- Reset Your PC / Reinstall Windows