Is your PC running slow? Apps freezing or taking ages to load? Don’t worry—this guide covers simple steps to speed up your Windows 10 or 11 system without spending a dime.


✅ Step 1: Disable Startup Programs

Too many apps starting when you boot up can slow your PC.

How to do it:

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
  2. Click the Startup tab.
  3. Right-click and Disable unnecessary apps like Chrome, Spotify, Teams, etc.

📸 Example:


🧼 Step 2: Clean Up Disk Space

Clearing old files makes room and improves performance.

How to do it:

  1. Press Win + R, type cleanmgr, hit Enter.
  2. Choose drive C: and let it scan.
  3. Click Clean up system files, tick all boxes, and click OK.

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🗑️ Step 3: Uninstall Unused Programs

Get rid of software you never use—especially old games, trial apps, or toolbars.

How to do it:

  1. Go to Settings > Apps > Installed apps.
  2. Sort by size or installation date.
  3. Click and uninstall anything you don’t need.

🧠 Step 4: Enable High Performance Mode

By default, Windows runs in a balanced mode to save energy—but this slows things down.

How to do it:

  1. Press Win + I to open Settings.
  2. Navigate to System > Power & Battery > Power Mode.
  3. Set it to Best Performance.

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🛠️ Step 5: Use Storage Sense for Auto-Cleanup

Let Windows auto-delete temp files and recycle bin contents.

How to do it:

  1. Go to Settings > System > Storage.
  2. Toggle on Storage Sense.
  3. Click Configure and set it to clean temp files every few days.

🎨 Step 6: Adjust Visual Effects

Pretty animations = slower PC.

How to do it:

  1. Press Win + R, type sysdm.cpl, hit Enter.
  2. Go to Advanced > Performance > Settings.
  3. Choose Adjust for best performance or manually uncheck effects you don’t want.

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🔍 Step 7: Run Malware/Virus Scan

Malware secretly eats up CPU and RAM.

How to do it:

  • Open Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Quick scan.
  • Or download Malwarebytes for a deeper scan.

🔁 Step 8: Restart Regularly

Many users keep their PCs on for weeks—this slows things down. Restart clears memory and background processes.


💡 Extra Tips (Advanced Users)

  • Upgrade to SSD for 5x speed increase over HDD.
  • Add more RAM (8GB+ is ideal for modern Windows).
  • Reinstall Windows if nothing else works.

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