How to troubleshoot and fix a slow computer

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  1. Restart Your Computer: A simple restart can often clear up temporary system glitches and improve performance.
  2. Check Task Manager for Resource Usage:
    • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
    • Go to the “Processes” tab.
    • Look for any processes that are using a significant amount of CPU, memory, or disk.
    • Right-click on resource-intensive processes and select “End task” to terminate them.
  3. Disable Startup Programs:
    • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
    • Go to the “Startup” tab.
    • Disable unnecessary startup programs that you don’t need running every time you start your computer. Right-click on the program and select “Disable.”
  4. Clean Up Disk Space:
    • Press Windows Key + S and type “Disk Cleanup.”
    • Select “Disk Cleanup” from the search results.
    • Choose the drive you want to clean (usually C:).
    • Check the boxes next to the types of files you want to delete (e.g., Temporary files, Recycle Bin).
    • Click “OK” and then “Delete Files” to confirm.
  5. Uninstall Unused Programs:
    • Press Windows Key + X and select “Apps and Features.”
    • Scroll through the list of installed programs and uninstall any that you no longer use or need.
  6. Update Drivers:
    • Press Windows Key + X and select “Device Manager.”
    • Expand the categories and right-click on devices with a yellow exclamation mark.
    • Select “Update driver” and choose the option to search automatically for updated driver software.
  7. Check for Malware:
    • Perform a full system scan using reputable antivirus or anti-malware software to check for malware infections that could be slowing down your computer.
  8. Defragment Your Hard Drive (For HDDs only):
    • Press Windows Key + S and type “Defragment and Optimize Drives.”
    • Select “Defragment and Optimize Drives” from the search results.
    • Select your hard drive and click “Optimize” to start the defragmentation process.
  9. Adjust Visual Effects:
    • Press Windows Key + S and type “Performance.”
    • Select “Adjust the appearance and performance of Windows.”
    • In the Performance Options window, select “Adjust for best performance” or choose custom settings to disable specific visual effects.
  10. Upgrade Hardware:
    • If your computer is still slow after trying the above steps, consider upgrading your hardware components such as RAM or switching to a solid-state drive (SSD) for faster performance.

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