10 Ways to Speed up Your Windows Computer

1. CCleaner

A software by Piriform is a very useful tool to delete temp internet files, cache and other unnecessary files on your computer. It also has added features like cleaning up the computers registry which also slow down your computer overtime. You can download it for free at

2. Malwarebytes

Slowing down of computer can be trace down to virus infected files and malwares that is why Malwarebytes Anti-malware will come handy. It detects and deletes malwares on your PC to prevent hackers from intruding your system. You can download it for free at

3. Change Boot time on MSConfig

Go to start or click the windows button on the keyboard and type at the search box msconfig(if you are using Windows 7) or click run> type msconfig(if you are still using Windows XP)

4. Scan for Possible Virus

Open your antivirus if you have and scan for possible infections or if you need recommendations regarding antivirus you can visit my post regarding the TOP 10 RELIABLE FREE ANTIVIRUS FOR 2018 and decide what antivirus to that is suit your needs.

5. Disable Unnecessary Programs Running via MSConfig

6. Upgrade your RAM

This is a no brainer applications nowadays requires more demanding system requirements because of technology. That is why check your ram if it still competitive against the applications you are using.

7. Delete Files that are Not so Important

Either old documents, installed programs that you are not using anymore, media files that you already watched are all okay to delete for you to free up some space on your hard drive which can slow down your computer.

8 Check the Temp of your Computer

Random and sudden freezing of the computer might be a problem with the temperature of the processor so you might want to check the temperature of your computer from time to time by checking it on the BIOS of your computer. If it is above the normal temperature well you might need to put a fresh thermal paste on your processor because it might be dry already also check the heatsink fans if it is clogged up with dirt you might need to clean it already.

9 Too Much Operating System Upgrades

This is one of the most common reason why your computer is too slow than the usual because there is a misconception with operating systems that if you upgrade your computer with the latest operating system it will get faster however that is not the case the answer is no especially if your computer either desktop or laptop has an obsolete or low hardware specifications because newer operating systems demands better hardware. So the rule if you have an old PC you must stick to what operating system is factory installed on it for you to make the most out of it.

10. Do Not Open Too Much Tabs on your Browser

Having too many tabs that is open while you are browsing the internet uses too much memory on your system that is why reducing the opened tabs as much as possible will make your browsing smoother and faster.