25 Easy Ways to Make Your Slow Computer Faster

Do you ever feel frustrated because your computer is always slow or doesn’t respond quickly? Every time there’s a new version of Windows, it comes with more features and updates that can use up more of your computer’s resources. And that can make your computer act sluggish and unresponsive.

Well, guess what? There are lots of simple things you can do to make your computer faster and more responsive. In this article, I’ll share with you many different ways to customize your Windows 10. And don’t worry, I’ll explain each step in detail, so you can easily follow along and enjoy a faster, smoother, and more efficient computer performance!

8 Awesome Tools to Customize Your Windows 10

When it comes to customizing Windows 10, it can feel like a big challenge. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. I’ll introduce you to some great tools that will help you easily customize your Windows 10 without any hassle. Want to learn more? Keep reading!

1. Keep Your Computer Running Smoothly with CCleaner

Over time, our computers gather a lot of unnecessary data that can slow them down. Sure, Windows has a built-in tool called Disk Cleanup, but it doesn’t get rid of everything. That’s why I like using CCleaner.

CCleaner is like a special cleaner for your computer. It gets rid of temporary files, cookies, and other stuff that you don’t need. When you use CCleaner regularly, it helps keep your computer running smoothly.

Here’s how you can use CCleaner to find and remove all those unnecessary files:

1. First, download and install CCleaner from the official website. This program helps clean up your computer and improve its performance.
2. Next, open CCleaner and click on the Cleaner icon. This will bring up a list of items that can be cleaned.
3. Select the items you want to clean, such as temporary files and internet history, and click the Run Cleaner button. CCleaner will then scan your computer and remove any unnecessary files.

2. Stop Using Fancy Graphics and Animations

Another thing that can make your computer slow is the use of fancy graphics and animations. These things take up a lot of processing power and can make your computer sluggish.

Here’s how to turn off these fancy graphics and animations:

1. First, let’s begin by right-clicking on the Start button. From there, select System.
2. Next, choose the last option on the left, which is Advanced system settings.
3. Once you’re in the Advanced tab, locate and click on Settings under the Performance section.
4. Now, you’ll see a list of options under Visual Effects. To optimize performance, select Adjust for best performance. Alternatively, you can go with Custom and uncheck all the boxes.

3. Get Rid of Unnecessary Software

One of the main reasons for a slow system is having software that you don’t really need or hardly ever use. These programs take up valuable disk and memory space and can interfere with the performance of other applications, slowing everything down.

When it comes to getting the most out of my computer, I’ve found that it’s important to remove any unnecessary programs. They can slow things down and take up valuable space. So, what can you do if there are programs on your computer that you don’t need or use anymore? Let me show you:

1. First, open up your computer’s Control Panel. To do this, click on the Start button, then click on Control Panel.
2. Next, click on “Uninstall a program” under the Programs section.
3. A list of all the programs installed on your computer will appear. Scroll through the list and find the program you want to remove.
4. Once you’ve found the program, click on it to select it. Then, click on the “Uninstall” button at the top of the window.
5. A confirmation window will appear, asking if you’re sure you want to uninstall the program. Read carefully, as some programs may have additional prompts or offer to remove related files or components. Click “Yes” to confirm.
6. The program will now be uninstalled from your computer. Depending on the size of the program, this may take a few moments.
7. Finally, restart your computer to complete the uninstallation process. Some programs may require a restart to fully remove all files.

By following these steps, you can easily remove any unwanted or unused software from your computer. It’ll help keep your computer running smoothly and give you more space for the programs and files that you do use.

I’m going to show you how to uninstall a program on Windows 10. Follow these steps:

1. Right-click on the “Start” button and go to “Control Panel”.

2. Select “Programs” and then “Programs and Features”.

3. Choose the program you want to remove and click “Uninstall/Change”.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation.

Now, let’s talk about a useful tool called “Performance Monitor” that comes with Windows 10. It gives you real-time information about your system and hardware resources. It can also help you identify and solve performance issues.

To use the Performance Monitor:

1. Type “Performance Monitor” into the search box in the Start menu.

2. Click on the first result to open the tool.

By following these steps, you can easily uninstall programs and use the Performance Monitor to optimize your Windows 10 experience.

1. Go to the left panel and click on Reports, then System, and finally System Diagnostics.

When you do this, a detailed report on your system’s performance will be created.

Make sure to look for any problems with your PC in the Warnings section. You can use the Troubleshooter in Windows 10 or search online for solutions.

5. Activate Hibernate Mode

Hibernate mode is a handy feature that saves your current computer state on the hard drive when you shut it down. It’s like taking a nap and waking up refreshed, as your system boots up quickly, allowing you to pick up where you left off without any delay.

To enable Hibernate mode, I’ll guide you through these steps:

1. First, press WinKey + I to open Settings, then select System.
2. Next, navigate to Power & Sleep and then choose Additional power settings.
3. Now, from the left panel, select Choose what the power buttons do.
4. Click on Change settings that are currently unavailable.
5. Finally, just check the box next to Hibernate and click the Save changes button.

Hey, did you know that you can put your computer into hibernation mode? It’s pretty cool because it saves all your work and settings, but consumes very little power. This way, you can quickly start where you left off without wasting time on booting up your system again. To hibernate your computer, simply go to the Start menu and choose the Hibernate option.

6. Stop the Search Indexing Madness

Did you know that Windows 10 has a sneaky feature called search indexing? It’s supposed to make searches faster, but it’s actually a resource hog. If you don’t use the search function much, it’s time to put an end to this madness.

So, how do you stop this indexing nightmare? Let me show you:

1. To begin, let’s open up the Computer Management. To do this, simply right-click on the Start button and select the option that says Computer Management.
2. Once the Computer Management window is open, find and double-click on Services and Applications, and then select Services.
3. Now, it’s time to locate Windows Search in the list. Once you find it, double-click on it.
4. When the Properties window for Windows Search opens up, you’ll see an option called Startup type. Change this option to either Manual or Disabled, and make sure to click the OK button to save the changes.

7. Let’s Reduce the Overhead on our Browser

Having too many browser extensions and add-ons can slow down your computer. It’s a good idea to get rid of any extensions and add-ons that you don’t need. Here’s how you can do it in Google Chrome:

1. First, I want you to click on the little ≡ icon that you’ll find in the top-right corner of your browser window.
2. Next, select More tools and then Extensions from the drop-down menu.
3. Now, uncheck the box next to Enabled for any extensions that you want to turn off. If you want to remove an extension entirely, just click on the trash can icon.

If you’re using Mozilla Firefox, follow these steps to manage add-ons:

In order to manage your browser add-ons and optimize your computer’s performance, follow these steps:

1. First, click the icon that looks like three horizontal lines in the top-right corner of your browser window.
2. Next, select “Add-ons” from the menu that appears to open the Add-ons Manager.
3. In the Add-ons Manager, choose “Extensions” from the options listed on the left sidebar.
4. To disable any add-ons you no longer need, simply click “Disable.” If you want to completely uninstall an add-on, click “Remove.”

8. Boost Your Computer’s Performance with Disk Cleanup

Over time, your computer can accumulate unnecessary files that take up valuable disk space and slow down read/write operations. Luckily, you can easily reclaim this space and improve your computer’s performance by running the built-in Disk Cleanup tool.

Here’s how you can run Disk Cleanup:

1. To start, go ahead and click on the Start button located at the bottom left corner of your screen. From there, select File Explorer and then choose This PC.
2. Once you’re in This PC, you’ll see a section called Devices and Drives. Right-click on Local Disk (C:) and a menu will appear. From that menu, select Properties.
3. A new window will open with tabs at the top. Click on the General tab, and you’ll notice a button labeled Disk Cleanup underneath the Capacity section. Click on that button.
4. The tool will start scanning your computer to determine which files can be safely removed. Once the scan is complete, you’ll be presented with a list of file types to choose from. Simply select the ones you want to remove, and then click OK to begin the cleanup process.

9. Time to Optimize Your Disk Drives

As time goes on, your computer’s files can become scattered and disorganized across your hard drive. This can seriously slow down your system and even put your hard drive at risk of failing.

When you defragment your hard drive, you bring all those scattered pieces of data together, which speeds up how quickly you can access information on your computer. It also helps your computer last longer, which is a pretty big deal!

So how do you defragment your hard drive? Let me break it down for you:

1. First, let’s get started by clicking on the Start button, then selecting File Explorer.
2. Next, you’ll want to right-click on Local Disk (C:) and choose Properties.
3. Once the Properties window opens, navigate to the Tools tab. Then, find and click on Optimize under the Optimize and defragment drive section.
4. Now you’ll see a list of drives. Select each one and click the Optimize button to begin the defragmentation process.

10. Speed things up with Quick Boot

If you want to reduce the time it takes for your computer to start up, you can enable the Fast Startup feature. This feature stores important system files in a cache, which helps speed up the boot process.

Here’s how you can enable Fast Startup:

1. First, I want you to right-click on the Start button.
2. Select Control Panel from the options that appear.
3. In the Control Panel, click on Hardware and Sound, and then select Power Options.
4. Now, let’s choose Change what the power buttons do.
5. There, you’ll see a button that says Change settings that are currently unavailable. Click on it.
6. Finally, check the box that says Turn on fast startup (recommended) and click on Save changes.

11. Remove Unnecessary Fonts and Drivers

If you have fonts and drivers that you don’t use, they can slow down your computer because they use up valuable resources. To speed things up, it’s best to get rid of them.

If you want to uninstall drivers, follow the steps in the previous section called Uninstall Bloatware. If the drivers are not listed there, here’s what you can do:

1. First, I want you to right-click on the Start button. When a menu appears, find and select Device Manager.
2. Once you’re in the Device Manager, it’s time to find the hardware you want to remove. Take your time to locate it, and when you’ve found it, right-click on it. In the context menu that appears, choose Uninstall.
3. After clicking on Uninstall, a window will pop up. In this window, you’ll see a checkbox that says Delete the driver software for this device. Make sure this checkbox is checked, and then click on the OK button.

If you’re looking to remove fonts, follow these steps:

I can help you improve your computer’s performance by disabling unnecessary background applications. Follow these steps:

1. Right-click on the Start button and select Control Panel.

2. Change the view to Category and click on Fonts.

3. Look for the fonts that you don’t use and Delete them.

By getting rid of these unused fonts, you’ll free up system resources and make your computer run faster.

12. Manage Background Applications

Background applications can slow down your computer and make it run hotter. To improve your system’s speed, you should disable these apps.

Here’s how you can do it:

In this guide, I will show you how to optimize your computer settings to improve its performance. Let’s get started!

First, we need to make some changes in the settings. Follow these steps:

1. Click on the “Start” button and go to “Settings”.
2. Once you’re in “Settings”, select “Privacy”. Then, find the option called “Background apps” on the left panel.
3. In “Background apps”, you will see a list of apps that are running in the background. Turn off the toggles for the apps that you don’t need to run in the background.

By doing this, you will prevent unnecessary apps from using up your computer’s resources.

Another way to improve your computer’s performance is by fine-tuning the virtual memory:

If your computer has low RAM, multitasking can become challenging. Luckily, there is a solution – allocating more virtual memory.

Here’s how you can do it:

1. First things first, let’s get started! To begin, simply right-click on the Start button, then choose Control Panel from the menu that appears. Once you’re in the Control Panel, look for an option called System and Security.
2. Now that we’re in the right place, click on System and look for a tab called Advanced system settings. It’s usually located on the left side of the window.
3. Great job so far! Next, click on the Advanced tab and look for a button labeled Settings. It should be under a section called Performance.
4. Now, we’re going to tackle virtual memory. Go ahead and find a tab called Advanced, then look for a button labeled Change. It should be in the section related to virtual memory.
5. We’re almost there! One last step. You’ll see a checkbox labeled Automatically manage paging file size for all drives. Make sure to uncheck it.
6. Now, we need to set a custom size for the C: drive. Select the C: drive from the list, then choose the option to set a Custom size.
7. Let’s get into the nitty-gritty details! Set the Initial size (MB) and Maximum size (MB) based on how much RAM you have. If you’re not sure, it’s best to consult an expert or look up online resources for guidance.
8. Finally, it’s time to finish things up. Click on Set and then OK to save your changes. To make everything official, go ahead and restart your system. Trust me, it’ll do wonders!

14. Stop Annoying System Tips

Windows 10 tips can be helpful if you’re just starting out, but they can become bothersome if you’re an experienced user. Luckily, you can disable them to improve your system’s performance.

Here’s how you can get rid of those pesky Windows tips:

1. To start, click on the Start button and head to Settings.
2. Next, select System and then choose Notifications & actions from the left side of the screen.
3. Now, you’ll want to turn off the option that says Show me tips about Windows.

15. Turn Off Dynamic Color Adaptation

Did you know that Windows 10 has this fancy feature that changes the colors of your screen based on your wallpaper? It might look cool, but it actually slows down your computer by using up extra resources.

If you want to turn off dynamic color adaptation, just follow these steps:

1. First, click on the Start button and choose Settings.
2. Next, select Personalization from the left sidebar and click on Colors.
3. Then, turn off the option that says Automatically pick an accent color from my background.

16. Taking Control of Background Services

Windows 10 has a bunch of background services that often go unused. By disabling these services, you can free up valuable system resources and give your computer a performance boost.

Here’s how to take control of background services:

To manage Windows features and save memory and disk space, follow these steps:

1. First, open the Services tool by typing “services.msc” in the Start menu’s search field and clicking on it.
2. Next, locate the services you want to manage and double-click on them.
3. Set the Startup type for each service to “Disabled” or “Manual” based on your specific needs.

Now, let’s move on to controlling optional features in Windows 10. These features, such as .NET, PowerShell, and Telnet, can take up valuable memory and disk space. If you don’t use them, it’s best to disable them.

Here’s how you can do it:

1. I’m going to show you a quick way to manage the programs that start up when you turn on your computer. First, press the WinKey and the X key at the same time. Then, from the menu that appears, select “Programs and Features”.
2. Next, look for “Turn Windows features on or off” in the pane on the right side of the screen. Click on it.
3. In the window that pops up, you’ll see a list of features. Uncheck the ones that you don’t use or need. When you’re done, click “OK”.

18. Manage Startup Applications

When you start up your computer, there are programs that automatically open and run in the background. Having too many startup programs can make your computer take longer to start up and can slow down its overall performance. To make your computer faster, you can disable unnecessary startup applications.

Here’s how you can quickly find and manage startup applications:

1. To open the Task Manager, press Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
2. View the list of startup programs by going to the Startup tab.
3. To disable programs you rarely use, right-click on them and select Disable.

19. Fixing Registry Problems

Over time, the Windows Registry collects unnecessary or missing entries, which can slow down your computer. To improve system performance, you can clean the registry using a tool like CCleaner.

Follow these steps to fix registry issues with CCleaner:

1. Get CCleaner by downloading and installing it from their official website.
2. After getting CCleaner, open the program and click on the Registry option.
3. Select the problems you want to fix and click Scan for Issues.
4. Once the scan is done, click Fix Selected Issues.

20. Make the Most of the Troubleshooting Tool

If you’re not sure what’s causing your computer to slow down, Windows 10 has a handy built-in troubleshooting tool that automatically finds and fixes issues.

To use the troubleshooting tool, follow these steps:

1. To get started, I’ll show you how to open the Control Panel. Just right-click on the Start button and select Control Panel.
2. Next, we’ll need to access the System and Security settings. In the Control Panel, click on System and Security, and then look for Security and Maintenance. Click on it.
3. Now, a new window will appear. In this window, you’ll find several options under System and Security. Just follow the instructions on the screen for each one of them. These instructions will help you troubleshoot any computer problems you may be experiencing.

21. Boost Your Performance with High Performance Mode

If you want your PC to perform at its best, it’s important to choose the right power settings. Opting for power-saving mode might save energy, but it can also limit your computer’s resources and affect its performance. Instead, I recommend using High Performance mode when your PC is connected to a power source.

To switch to High Performance mode, simply follow these steps:

1. To start, let’s right-click on the Start button and choose Control Panel. Next, click on System and Security.
2. Now, let’s select Power Options and find High Performance (if you don’t see it, look under Hide Additional Plans).

Step 22: Customize File Explorer Settings

Windows 10’s File Explorer has some settings that can really make a difference in how your computer performs. By turning off unnecessary options, you can enhance your overall experience.

If you want to customize File Explorer settings, just follow these simple steps:

1. First, click on the Start button to begin.
2. Next, open File Explorer by finding its icon on the taskbar and selecting it. If you can’t find it there, you can also search for it in the Start menu.
3. Once you have File Explorer open, locate the View tab at the top. It should be in between the “Home” and “Share” tabs.
4. Click on the View tab to access its settings.

Now that you have the View tab open, follow these next steps:

Step 1: Change your folder and search options

1. Click on the Options button. It should be located near the right side of the toolbar under the “View” tab.

2. A dialog box labeled “Folder Options” will appear. Go to the View tab in that dialog box.

3. In the Advanced Settings section, you can customize your folder and search options as needed.

4. Once you have made the desired changes, click OK to save them.

Step 2: Perform disk error checking

Over time, your computer’s disks can become corrupted or damaged, which can cause your system to run slower or freeze up. Performing regular disk error checking can help address these issues.

To perform disk error checking, just follow these simple steps:

Here’s how you can check a drive for errors on your Windows 10 computer:

1. I will open File Explorer and go to This PC. Then, I will select the drive that I want to check.
2. Next, I’ll right-click on the drive and choose Properties.
3. In the Properties window, I’ll go to the Tools tab and click on Check under Error Checking.
4. I will then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the check.

Turn Off Sync Feature

If you don’t need Windows 10’s sync feature, you can disable it to improve your system’s performance. This feature can use up system resources and internet bandwidth.

To disable the Sync feature, follow these steps:

1. To begin, click on the Start button located in the bottom left corner of your screen. Then, navigate to Settings and click on it.
2. Once you’re in the Settings menu, locate and select Accounts from the options.
3. In the left pane of the Accounts menu, you will find a selection called Sync Your Settings. Go ahead and click on it.
4. Finally, you will see a toggle switch labeled Sync Settings. Simply toggle this switch to the off position.

25. Give Your PC a Fresh Start

If the previous solutions don’t seem to make a difference in your computer’s performance, you may want to consider resetting your PC. This will essentially give you a clean slate, as if you had just installed the operating system, but keep in mind that you will lose all your programs and customization.

To reset your PC, follow these steps:

1. First, go to the Start menu.
2. Then, select Settings.
3. Next, click on Update & Security.

That’s it!

We just covered several helpful ways to improve your Windows 10 system. Now, I want to hear from all of you – let me know which tips worked best for you in the comments below. And if you have any other tips to share, please don’t hesitate to speak up!