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🚀 The Ultimate Guide to Speed Up Your Windows 10 PC (2025)

Is your Windows 10 computer running slow? Whether it's taking forever to boot up, lagging while you work, or struggling with basic tasks, there are proven steps you can follow to make it faster. This is a beginner-friendly guide, so even if you're not a tech expert, you can do it!

1. Disable Startup Programs

Some programs start automatically when you turn on your computer, which slows it down.

How to do it:

  1. Right-click the taskbar (the bar at the bottom of your screen).

  2. Select "Task Manager".

  3. Click the "Startup" tab at the top.

  4. You'll see a list of programs. Right-click on the ones you don't need (like Skype, Zoom, etc.) and choose "Disable".

Only disable programs you recognize and don't use every day.

2. Clean Up Your Hard Drive

Your PC stores temporary files that you don't need. Cleaning them helps free up space and speed things up.

How to do it:

  1. Click the Start Menu and search for "Disk Cleanup".

  2. Open it and select your main drive (usually C:).

  3. It will scan for files you can remove. Tick options like "Temporary Files", "Recycle Bin", and "System Cache".

  4. Click OK, then Delete Files.

3. Upgrade to an SSD

If you're using an old Hard Disk Drive (HDD), switching to a Solid-State Drive (SSD) can make your PC 5x faster.

What to do:

  • Buy a compatible SSD.

  • Use a technician or follow a YouTube guide to install it.

  • You can clone your old drive or install a fresh copy of Windows.

This may cost money but offers the biggest performance boost.

4. Turn Off Visual Effects

Windows uses animations and effects that look nice but slow down your computer.

How to do it:

  1. Right-click the Start Menu and choose System.

  2. Click "Advanced system settings" on the left.

  3. Under Performance, click "Settings...".

  4. Choose "Adjust for best performance" to turn off all effects.

  5. Or select "Custom" and uncheck only the effects you don’t want.

5. Scan for Viruses and Malware

Malware can slow your PC and even damage it. Use Windows' built-in security to scan.

How to do it:

  1. Click the Start Menu and type "Windows Security".

  2. Open it and click "Virus & threat protection".

  3. Click "Quick scan" to check for threats.

If something is found, follow the steps to remove it.

6. Update Your Drivers

Drivers are like instructions for your computer’s hardware. Outdated ones can slow things down.

How to do it:

  1. Right-click the Start Menu and choose "Device Manager".

  2. Look through the list for any yellow warning icons.

  3. Right-click on those and select "Update driver".

  4. Choose "Search automatically for updated driver software".

7. Turn Off Background Apps

Some apps keep running even when you're not using them.

How to do it:

  1. Go to Settings > Privacy > Background apps.

  2. You'll see a list of apps that can run in the background.

  3. Turn off the ones you don’t need (like Xbox, News, Weather, etc.).

8. Use High Performance Power Mode

Windows sometimes slows your PC to save energy.

How to do it:

  1. Go to Settings > System > Power & sleep.

  2. Click "Additional power settings" on the right.

  3. Choose "High performance" (or "Ultimate performance" if available).

9. Uninstall Programs You Don’t Use

Extra apps take up space and slow things down.

How to do it:

  1. Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features.

  2. Click on apps you don't use and select "Uninstall".

  3. Be careful not to remove apps related to your system.

10. Defragment Your Hard Drive (HDD Only)

This rearranges files for faster access. Don’t do this if you have an SSD.

How to do it:

  1. Search for "Defragment and Optimize Drives".

  2. Open the tool and select your hard drive.

  3. Click "Optimize".

11. Increase Virtual Memory

If you don’t have much RAM, you can use part of your hard drive as memory.

How to do it:

  1. Right-click This PC and choose Properties.

  2. Click "Advanced system settings".

  3. Under Performance, click "Settings...", then go to the Advanced tab.

  4. Under Virtual Memory, click "Change...".

  5. Uncheck Automatically manage...

  6. Select your drive and enter a custom size (e.g., Initial: 4096MB, Maximum: 8192MB).

  7. Click Set and OK.

12. Reset or Reinstall Windows 10

If your PC is still slow, starting fresh may help.

How to do it:

  1. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Recovery.

  2. Click "Get started" under Reset this PC.

  3. Choose to Keep my files or Remove everything.

Follow the instructions to reinstall Windows.

🧐 Final Thoughts

These steps can make your Windows 10 computer feel brand new. Try them one by one, starting with the simplest ones. If you have any questions, leave a comment and we’ll help you out!

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