Speed Up Slow Windows 10 PC Boot: Is your Windows 10 PC taking forever to start up? That slow boot time can be a little frustrating, particularly if you’re itching to get started working or want to take fast shots at your latest favorite game. But there’s a simple trick to help speed up the operating system that can be set by managing the programs that launch when the computer turns on.
In this post, I will show you a simple and easy way to Speed Up a Slow Windows 10 PC, using the Task Manager, and I will also share a bonus tip to ensure your computer is clean. We are going to get your PC running again!
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Why Is Your Slow Windows 10 PC ? :
When you switch on your PC, Windows will automatically boot, along with any apps and services you have configured to launch automatically. Although some of them are necessary, there is a great deal of them that are not and cause your system to slow down, taking longer to boot. Disabling non-essential startup programs can make a big difference when it comes to the speed of your computer.
Step-by-Step Guide to Speed Up Slow Windows 10 PC
Here’s how you can take charge of your computer’s startup and make things start a little quicker.
1- Open Task Manager:
- To start, press the “Start” button in the bottom left corner of your screen. You can even search just by task (start typing “task”). Task Manager will be the first possibility. Click to open it.
2- Navigate to the Startup Tab:
- When it opens, you will see several tabs at the top: Processes, Performance, App History, Startup, and more. Click on the Startup tab to see a list of programs that start with your computer.
3- Identify and Disable Unnecessary Programs:
Here you will find the list of applications and their status (Enabled or Disabled). While antivirus software is probably essential, browser extensions and third-party apps (like AVG Secure Browser, or any program that ends in. exe) are frequently not required on boot.
- To stop a program, select it from the list and press the disable button at the lower right of the window.
- Do the same for each of your non-mission-critical apps. Avoid shutting down important system processes; if in doubt, choose programs that you know are unimportant.
4- Perform a Disk Cleanup:
Aside from running startup programs, discarding unwanted files can also help to boost your computer’s performance. Use the included Disk Cleanup for removing junk files, temporary files, and other clutter from your SSD of HDD. To access it:
- Look for Disk Cleanup in the Start menu.
- Choose your main drive (Normally C:).
- Pick the types of files you want to delete and select OK.
5- Restart Your Computer:
- After turning off unwanted startup programs and cleaning your disk try restarting you computer for the changes to take effect. This will enable the system to refresh and work with the updated settings.
What If the Problem Persists? Speed Up a Slow Windows 10 PC
If your computer still starts slowly or feels sluggish, you might want a more comprehensive cleanup and optimization. To learn more, watch our guide on how to clean your entire computer, which includes advanced tips and tools to keep your computer in tip-top shape. That video link is down in the description.
Additional Tips for Better Performance:
- Keep Your System Updated: Keep Windows and your drivers updated to prevent bottlenecks that affect performance.
- Control Background Processes: In addition to startup programs, check background processes on the Task Manager’s Processes tab, and close the ones that aren’t required.
- Upgrade Hardware: If your PC is still slow after optimizing, you may need to upgrade your hardware by adding more RAM or installing an SSD (if you have a hard drive).
Conclusion:
The symptom: It takes seemingly forever to launch a program, or it lags the moment you start getting busy. A slow start to the workday is never any fun, but a few easy fixes can restore your slow Windows 10 PC to its former glory. If you disable unnecessary startup programs and keep your drives free of clutter, then you’ll notice considerable improvements in boot times and system performance. If this guide helped you, give me a thumbs-up, and do not forget to subscribe to Crazy Errors for more tech tips, tricks, and solutions.
