Improve Performance of Slow Windows 10 PC

Windows 10 PC Optimization

Slowing running windows computer is a common problem if you are using the same computer over the years. There is nothing fell as good as a new windows Pc/Laptop but after installing various apps it starts losing its processing speed. There are Various fixes to   improve windows 10 PC but it may not feel the same way as the new one feels.

My first suggestion will be windows RESET. But if you have important data and settings on your computer/laptop can still make your computer little better with windows optimization. There could be Various reasons behind lagging windows. It can be a single software which is causing this windows slow down or there will be multiple things.

Let start with some common Fixes of Slow windows computer.

FIX #1: Check for the windows 10 updates.

Press windows key from the keyboard and  type in Windows update.

Open the settings. You will see check for updates button. Hit it and windows start looking for updates.

If any update is available windows will automatically download and install the update. Your computer might restart after the update installation. But if not, I recommend restarting the computer once.

FIX #2: Delete all the unnecessary Programs

Installing many programs/software’s on your pc only for one time use can slow down your computer gradually. The best perform is to clean up your computer programs occasionally to keep it perform up to date.

Following are the steps to uninstall unwanted software from your computer.

  • Open control panel on computer.
  • Open uninstall programs option.
  • Look for the unnecessary software’s in program list.
  • Right click on the program and uninstall it.
  • Follow the instruction for uninstalling the program.

The above Procedure only delete the program file in the :C drive but sometime program has few hidden files and setting on the regedit. To delete all the files associated with the third program use

Third party software named Revo Uninstaller. Download the free software from their website and uninstall the unwanted software to improve your computer performance.

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FIX #3: Scan for any corrupted windows File (SFC)

Performing this action through both Windows command prompt “cmd” or Windows PowerShell.

  • Press windows key from the keyboard and type in cmd or command prompt .
  • Right click and run as Administrator.
  • Type in sfc/scannow and hit enter.

The process will find corrupted files from windows and replace them. Give a reboot after completing the process.

FIX #4: Run Deployment Image Servicing and Management

DISM or Deployment image servicing and management is a command-line tool used to install, uninstall, configure, and update windows features, packages, drivers, and many other settings.

  • Press windows key from the keyboard and type in cmd or command prompt .
  • Right click and run as Administrator.
  • Type in exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
  • And hit enter.

After the process completion, Reboot the windows. Your computer lag will improve.

FIX #5: Delete Temporary files from windows 10 PC

Internet surfing and applications on your computer saves numerous amounts of temporary files on your computer which keep on piling therefore result in poor pc performs. Those temporary files need to be clean up from time to time. To Complete delete those temporary files from your computer follow steps below:

  • Click Windows icon on the task bar.
  • Search Run and hit enter.
  • Now type in %temp% and click OK
  • Select all the file by Crtl + A and delete all at once.

Note: windows will stop you from uninstalling some important file. Skip those files from deletion.