New computer models talk about speed and there’s no other satisfying experience than having a computer suited with your type of job. Nonetheless, once you have used your computer for a while, there’s always something that would make it perform below par.
How could this happen when it has just been working for a few months? The answer lies on the amount of files stored in it, how you keep your files, or there are underlying causes that you don’t know how to troubleshoot.
8 Ways to Speed Up your PC
- Uninstall Programs You Don’t Use
Check out programs in your new PC that you don’t need. These programs run in the background once your computer loads so they affect the way your entire system works. Open Control Panel and tick off those you are not going to use in one way or another. - Clean Up Your Desktop
Make sure your desktop is not crowded with movies or image files, or any form of clutter but leave the shortcuts for some files you always use. Take a second look at what you have deleted to make sure you are keeping the right files. - Delete the Junk
There is a constant need of adding new files and extensions. Add up the browsing history and you get a sluggish PC. Take away broken files or unused software to lessen the junk with the use of a free cleaner you can find online. - Use Cloud Storage for Photos
Videos and photos take up huge storage space and clogs up the computer. To make your system run faster, use cloud-based storage programs. These come for free and provide you with easy access as long as you have an Internet connection. - Schedule Defragment
Defrag your PC on schedule for optimized speed by using the preinstalled degframenting program. This organizes all programs scattered within your computer. - Turn Off Visual Effects
Some visual effects slow down a computer and affect its performance. Adjust effects to lower down your PC’s resolution. - Check Your Hardware
Check your hardware for issues by cleaning it regularly. Turn it off, wipe with a damp cloth, and flip it over for dust or dirt to fall off. - Repair Windows System Files or Reinstall Windows
Here are some measures you have to perform if your PC doesn’t budge after trying the other steps above. Reset your computer by clicking Get Started and start Windows OS from scratch.
Installing or uninstalling files also slows a PC down. However, the SFC/Scannow command can scan your Windows files and replace or fix issues. Wait for several minutes until it is done.
Windows 10 has an Ask Me Anything taskbar where you can type the word “command”. Click the prompt to make a tiny box appear. Type: sfc /scannow to indicate if it has already fixed the problems. After that, restart your PC.