Tips to improve PC performance in Windows 10
If your PC is running slowly, the following suggestions might help speed things up. The tips are listed in order, so start with the first one, see if that helps, and then continue to the next one if it doesn’t.
1. Make sure you have the latest updates A for Windows and device drivers
One of the best ways to get the most out of your PC is to make sure you have the latest version of Windows 10 installed. When you check for updates, your PC will also search for the latest device drivers, which can also help improve your PC's performance.
To check for updates
1. Select the Start button, then select Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Check for updates.
2. Do one of the following:
If the status says "You're up to date," go to the next tip.
If the status says "Updates are available," select Install now.
3. Select the updates you want to install, then select Install.
4. Restart your PC and see if it seems to run better.
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2. Restart your PC and open only the apps you need
Having many apps, programs, web browsers, and so on open at once can slow down your PC. Having a lot of browser tabs open at once can also slow it down quite a bit. If this is happening, close any apps, browser tabs, etc., that you I don't need and see if that helps speed up your PC. If it doesn't seem to help, restart your PC and then open just the apps, programs and browser windows you need.
To restart your PC
1. Select the Start button, then select Power > Restart.
2. After your PC restarts, open just the apps you need, then close them when you're done.
Sometimes apps that were made for an earlier version of Windows will still run on Windows 10, but they might slow down your PC. If this happens after you open a certain program, check the software company's website for an updated version, or run the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter.
To run the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter
To run the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter
In the search box on the taskbar, type troubleshoot, then select Troubleshoot settings, which has System settings listed underneath it.
In the list of troubleshooters, select Program Compatibility Troubleshooter > Run the troubleshooter.
Select the program that you’re having problems with, then select Next and continue through the troubleshooter.
PC still running slowly? Continue to the next tip.
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3. Use ReadyBoost to help improve performance
ReadyBoost lets you use a removable drive, like a USB flash drive, to improve your PC's performance without opening your PC and adding more memory (RAM). To use ReadyBoost, you'll need a USB flash drive or a memory card that has at least 500 MB free and a high data transfer rate.
To use ReadyBoost
1. Insert the USB flash drive into a USB port on your PC.
2. Select File Explorer from the taskbar.
3. Press and hold (or right-click) the USB flash drive (or SD card if you used one instead), then select Properties.
4. Select the ReadyBoost tab, then select Use this device. Windows determines if the device can use ReadyBoost. If it can't, it'll let you know.
5. After Windows determines how much free space to use to optimize memory, select OK to reserve this space so ReadyBoost can use it.
When you look at the contents of the USB flash drive in File Explorer, you’ll see a file named ReadyBoost.sfcache on the flash drive. This file shows how much space is reserved for ReadyBoost.
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