{"id":4387,"date":"2021-04-08T04:12:25","date_gmt":"2021-04-08T09:42:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.filepuma.com\/?p=4387"},"modified":"2024-06-18T04:57:23","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T11:57:23","slug":"how-to-clean-and-speed-up-your-windows-computer-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.filepuma.com\/reviews\/how-to-clean-and-speed-up-your-windows-computer-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean and Speed up Your Windows Computer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Over time, computers slow down. Of course, aging hardware plays a part, but for most people, a more common cause is\u00a0<\/span>poor operating system maintenance.\u00a0<\/span>Here\u2019s the ultimate checklist for cleaning your Windows computer.<\/p>\n

Delete Unused Software<\/h2>\n

The first step is removing all the old software you no longer use. If you\u2019re not a \u201cdiligent deleter,\u201d you\u2019ll be amazed at how much unnecessary stuff you have installed on your machine.<\/span><\/p>\n

To see all the apps on your computer, go to Start > Settings > Apps > Apps and features. Scroll down the list and click Uninstall on anything you don\u2019t need.<\/p>\n

Clearly, you need to exercise a touch of caution. Don\u2019t just get rid of stuff you don\u2019t recognize \u2014 run a Google search first to ensure it\u2019s safe to delete!<\/p>\n

Clean up the Disk<\/h2>\n

To run Disk Cleanup<\/a>, either type the program\u2019s name in the Start Menu or go to\u00a0<\/span>Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Disk Cleanup<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The best Disk Cleanup software I\u2019ve ever use are\u00a0Ccleaner<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Glary Disk Cleaner<\/a>.<\/p>\n

CCleaner\u00a0<\/a>is the number-one tool for cleaning your PC.\u00a0<\/span>It protects your privacy and makes your computer faster and more secure!<\/span><\/p>\n

Glary Disk Cleaner<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0is freeware with registry and disk cleaning, privacy protection, performance accelerator, and amazing multifunctional tools. It can fix dogged registry errors, wipe off clutters, optimize internet speed, safeguard confidential files and maintain maximum performance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Run Antivirus Software<\/h2>\n

You should also run your\u00a0<\/span><\/span>antivirus software<\/span><\/a><\/span>. One of the most common causes of slow computers is viruses.\u00a0<\/span>There are many good antivirus software, like\u00a0Malwarebytes<\/a>, rather than focusing on viruses, its primary goal is protecting users against the latest trojans, backdoors, adware, and spyware.<\/span><\/p>\n

Defragment the\u00a0Hard Drive<\/h2>\n

In\u00a0Windows 10, the operating system runs disk defragmentation when it senses it is required. However, as we\u2019re doing a thorough clean of your computer, it would be remiss not to run it manually.<\/p>\n

You can find the\u00a0Defragment and Optimize Drives<\/strong>\u00a0tool by running a search or by going to\u00a0Control Panel > Administrative Tools<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Refresh Your Startup List<\/h2>\n

Any seasoned Windows user knows that the operating system lags way behind macOS, Chrome OS, and Linux when it comes to boot times. Typically, the problem is caused by the number of programs Windows tries to launch when it first starts. The majority of them are unnecessary.<\/p>\n

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To clean your startup list, press\u00a0Ctrl + Alt + Delete<\/strong>\u00a0and select\u00a0Task Manager<\/strong>. On the new window, click\u00a0More Details<\/strong>, then choose the\u00a0Startup<\/strong>\u00a0tab at the top of the screen.<\/p>\n

You should now be looking at all the apps Windows tries to run at boot. To disable an app, highlight the appropriate row and click\u00a0Disable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Clean the AppData Folder<\/h2>\n

When you uninstall an app, you\u2019ll often find remnants of its former presence dotted around your machine. One of the most common locations is the AppData folder.<\/p>\n

By default, the folder is hidden. You can find it at\u00a0C:\\Users\\[Username]\\AppData<\/strong>\u00a0or by typing\u00a0%AppData%<\/strong>\u00a0into Windows search.<\/p>\n

Remove Old Program Files<\/h2>\n

The other place you\u2019ll often find trace elements of old apps\u2019 files is in the Program Files folders.<\/p>\n

On most machines, there are two Program Files folders. You can find them at\u00a0C:\\Program Files\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0C:\\Program Files (x86)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

As with the AppData folder, work through the contents of each folder carefully and delete any files and folders that are no longer in use.<\/p>\n

Clean the Registry<\/h2>\n

Registry Repair\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>is the most efficient registry cleaning software to fix registry problems. It works with all Windows Operating Systems and scans Windows Registry quickly with comprehensive analysis.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Over time, computers slow down. Of course, aging hardware plays a part, but for most people, a more common cause is\u00a0poor operating system maintenance.\u00a0Here\u2019s the ultimate checklist for cleaning your Windows computer. Delete Unused Software The first step is removing all the old software you no longer use. If you\u2019re not a \u201cdiligent deleter,\u201d you\u2019ll […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4387","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-utilities"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.filepuma.com\/reviews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4387","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.filepuma.com\/reviews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.filepuma.com\/reviews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.filepuma.com\/reviews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.filepuma.com\/reviews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4387"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.filepuma.com\/reviews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4387\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4839,"href":"https:\/\/www.filepuma.com\/reviews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4387\/revisions\/4839"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.filepuma.com\/reviews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4387"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.filepuma.com\/reviews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4387"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.filepuma.com\/reviews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4387"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}