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:
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
- Click the Startup tab.
- Right-click and Disable unnecessary apps like Chrome, Spotify, Teams, etc.
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🧼 Step 2: Clean Up Disk Space
Clearing old files makes room and improves performance.
How to do it:
- Press Win + R, type
cleanmgr
, hit Enter.
- Choose drive C: and let it scan.
- 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:
- Go to Settings > Apps > Installed apps.
- Sort by size or installation date.
- 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:
- Press Win + I to open Settings.
- Navigate to System > Power & Battery > Power Mode.
- 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:
- Go to Settings > System > Storage.
- Toggle on Storage Sense.
- 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:
- Press Win + R, type
sysdm.cpl
, hit Enter.
- Go to Advanced > Performance > Settings.
- 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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