slow computer

After downloading and installing your program my computer isn't functioning at the speed it once was. 

Apps and Web pages are taking hours to load.!!!!!

How do I fix this? 

Hello,

You can follow the steps below to speed up your computer:


1. Restart Your PC Regularly

• A simple restart clears temporary files and memory leaks.

2. Disable Startup Programs

• Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc → Task Manager → Startup tab.

• Right-click and Disable programs you don’t need at startup (e.g., Spotify, Zoom, etc.—but leave security apps enabled).

3. Uninstall Unnecessary Apps

• Go to Settings → Apps → Apps & features.

• Remove programs you don’t use to free storage and background processes.

4. Run Disk Cleanup

• Type Disk Cleanup in the Start menu.

• Select drive C: → check Temporary files, Thumbnails, Recycle Bin → click OK.

5. Check for Malware

• Run a full scan with Windows Security or Trend Micro (if installed).

• Malware can hog system resources.

6. Update Windows & Drivers

• Settings → Update & Security → Windows Update.

• Keep your system and drivers up to date for performance and stability.

7. Adjust Visual Effects

• Right-click This PC → Properties → Advanced system settings → Performance Settings.

• Select Adjust for best performance (or custom: disable animations/shadows).

8. Free Up Storage

• If your disk is almost full, Windows will slow down.

• Move large files to an external drive or cloud storage.

9. Check for High Resource Usage

• Open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc).

• Check CPU, Memory, Disk usage.

• Identify and close apps using too many resources.

10. Upgrade Hardware (if possible)

• SSD (Solid-State Drive): Biggest speed boost for older PCs.

• RAM (Memory): At least 8 GB recommended for smooth performance.