How to Make Your PC Faster? Steps to fasten your computer.

Do you recall how quickly your PC operated when you first acquired it? Has it started to move as slowly as molasses? You won't need to worry; we'll help you upgrade your outdated Windows 7 or Windows 10 PC and get it up and running again.

This section explains:

• Why does my PC run so slowly?
• How to make a slow PC faster?
•  Keep your PC organized and quick to respond.
• Do you have any slow-moving devices?

Why does my PC run so slowly?

PCs get slower with use. Their inevitable slowing is typically brought on by problems with the hardware, the software, or a mix of both.

The following are the main causes of a slow PC:

1. Clogged fans and overheating: A dusty computer will overheat. Your computer may attempt to cool itself if that happens by shutting down or significantly slowing down.

2. So many background apps. Installing and running an excessive number of background apps might tax your computer's CPU and RAM. When that occurs, they are unable to concentrate on the activities they genuinely want to undertake.

3. Outdated drivers: Your PC or laptop's basic drivers frequently limit the hardware's potential performance. For instance, more recent graphics drivers provide performance enhancements for graphics cards and games that are not available with older drivers.

We'll address each of these in turn in this post and demonstrate the most effective techniques for increasing computer speed.

Is the computer at blame or my slow internet?

Websites and downloads that take longer than normal to complete might not possibly be the fault of your PC. Instead, there might be a problem with your browser or a sluggish internet connection. To assess the health of your internet connection, try running a speed test. You'll be able to tell whether the problem is with your PC or the internet itself based on the results of your tests. 

You may speed up your internet connection in a variety of ways if your speed test yields subpar results. Clearing your browser's history and cookies may also be helpful.

Regardless, it's a good idea to follow the instructions below regularly to keep your PC in excellent condition and even speed it up significantly.

How to make a slow PC faster

Your computer will get slower the more you use it, whether it was made in 2009 or in 2019. Although it also applies to Windows 10, this is particularly true for Windows 7. Fortunately, the procedures for speeding it back up are not too difficult to carry out.

1. Shut down any unnecessary apps

Starting with the fundamentals Things can eventually sluggish down if you have several programs open on your computer. The math is easy. Your PC has hit its memory limit if, for instance, your browser and email application use up 4 GB of its 4 GB of RAM.

Next, a process known as "paging" occurs in Windows when it attempts to return some of the RAM jobs to your hard drive. However, because your hard drive operates much more slowly than your RAM, the result is that your computer will feel sluggish because data is continually being loaded into and out of RAM.

Processors (also known as Central Processing Units, or CPUs) have trouble handling too many simultaneous events. If a lot is going on in the background, your CPU might not be able to handle it all, which results in delays. Our first bit of advice is, therefore: Only leave the applications you need open!

1. Shut down operating programs: If you aren't now in need of that email client or gaming program, turn it off!

2. Close tabs: Many individuals (including most of my colleagues and coworkers) are unaware that having a large number of browser tabs open can significantly slow down their computers. Don't open a ton of tabs, whatever you do:

Hint: Several browsers allow you to gather and save open tabs for later.

3. Closing background programs: Background apps are sometimes installed by applications to speed up launch times or to provide features like update mechanisms. Click on the tiny arrow in the bottom-right corner of your screen to reveal these background programs. Typically, all you need to do to quit an app is to select the one you don't need right now and click "Quit" or "Exit." It's important to remember that these background programs will restart later.

2. Remove unnecessary programs from your computer.

The typical user has dozens upon dozens of installed applications on their PC. But let's face it: Half of the applications on your computer are either useless or outdated, consuming valuable memory and impairing performance. To regain some space and speed up your PC once more, it's time to break out of the digital dustbuster.

How to get rid of unneeded programs is as follows:

In Windows 10, remove unnecessary programs.

1. Select Settings by clicking the Start button.

2. Next, select the Apps category.

3. You may find a long list of both applications and programs here:

Examine each program on the list carefully to see if there are any that you might no longer require. Be aware that Windows 10 comes with various sponsored apps and trials that eat up space on your computer and slow things down, such as Candy Crush Saga, so be on the lookout for these entries! Use a search engine to find reviews of the app in question if you're unfamiliar with it or unsure of its value.

4. After you're certain that you no longer require certain software or program, click on it and then the Uninstall button.

5. Repeat the process! Apply this to any apps you don't require. You'll discover that many programs are unnecessarily taking up space on your hard drive and actually slowing down your computer. It's time to remove them!

In Windows 7, remove unnecessary programs.

1. Select Control Panel by clicking the Start button in the lower-left corner.

2. Click on Uninstall a program from this page.

3. The list that follows provides you with a summary of all the installed programs on your computer. Determine which ones you no longer require by going through each one step by step. We advise selecting the Installed On page to check which apps were set up a long time ago to aid in that decision:

If you see any unfamiliar programs in this list, quickly check to see if you actually need them before removing them.

4. Have you found an app that you can safely discard? To remove it, click the Uninstall option and adhere to the prompts on the screen.

3. Update your PC's drivers to speed it up.

Device drivers are software components that regulate how your hardware functions. A graphics driver, for instance, creates the image you see on your screen or sends pictures to print. Devices operate either poorly or not at all without drivers. For a PC to run quickly, updating drivers is essential.

Get a Driver Updater and let it take care of things for you if you want it handled automatically.

3. Terminate resource-intensive programs.

Your PC may run slowly if it has a lot of open programs. There is no way to remove these applications because occasionally you genuinely need them. We'll demonstrate how to spot and recognize slowing programs in this part, as well as how to put them to sleep securely. This will spare you from having to remove these helpful apps while diagnosing and fixing a sluggish PC.

The short and fast solution

If your PC suddenly feels slower than normal or if its fans start to spin up out of nowhere, use the instructions that follow.

1. Choose Task Manager by doing right-clicking on your taskbar. getting to Task-Manager

2. A list of all background processes and programs that are currently active is displayed on the following screen. To start, select the CPU tab and organize all of the programs according to their current processor usage. If a process is consistently using more than 10–20% of your CPU, you should think about killing it or removing the program if you don't need it. Follow the same procedures for the Memory and Disk tabs:

Avoid running any processes that use more than 1,000 MB of memory or more than 2 to 5 MB/s of disk activity. Put an abrupt stop to these apps to make your PC faster! Just right-click on an entry and select End task.

4. TRIM your SSD and defragment your drive

Your computer or laptop gets slower the more you use it. While some of this is brought on by your computer installing ever more software, other causes include files being transferred around on your hard drive. This shifting over time leaves "holes" in your hard drive and data fragments. Imagine it as a neat shelf of cans that gradually becomes untidy as people take the cans off of it and rearrange them. Finding the can you're looking for ultimately becomes more difficult.

Likewise with your hard drive. The reading and writing operations on hard disks are slowed down by the chaos brought on by the shifting of data fragments. Defragmenting your hard drives thoroughly or using the TRIM function on contemporary SSDs are the solutions. Remove these shards to speed up a sluggish disk!

5. Give your PC a physical cleaning

Dust can also be the cause of your slowdown; it's not always the program. You did really hear correctly. Your PC or laptop's fans may become clogged if dust begins to amass inside the device's case. Your graphics card and processor are kept cool by fans. Your hardware may run much more slowly to avoid overheating, or it may even abruptly shut off if they slow down (or even stall).

The fix: Pop open your casing and use a vacuum cleaner and a compressed air duster to blow dust particles out of your system.

Beware of antivirus programs that slow you down.

Antivirus software has a reputation for making computers run slowly. That comes as no surprise given that they closely integrate with the operating system and keep track of everything it does. Performance problems have even been reported with the built-in Windows 10 Defender.

6. Increase the memory (RAM)

The average PC in the wild has 4 GB of installed RAM. However, this can quickly become a problem when a basic web browser can easily consume 2 GB of space. Windows will have to "swap" its content back to the disk once the RAM is full. Moving items in and out of RAM takes time and has a detrimental effect on performance.

It's recommended to update to 8 GB or even 16 GB of RAM to increase the performance of your PC. This ought to be sufficient for all current (and upcoming) applications, games included. Today's modern PCs support DDR4 memory. It is affordable and conveniently accessible online at a range of speeds. The most typical frequencies are between 2133 and 3200 MHz.

Today's RAM costs are quite low. Prices for 16 GB to 32 GB memory modules range from $80 to $150 unless you choose the absolute best and fastest RAM (for gamers and experienced overclockers). Ensure there are still spaces available in your system before purchasing.

Things can be a little trickier with laptops. First, you must confirm that your laptop can truly accept an upgrade in RAM; in certain circumstances, this is impossible, especially with laptops that lack any screws and cannot be opened. If it can, then you must determine which RAM is supported. You should find further information or video tips on YouTube if you search online for "RAM upgrade + computer model" (be sure to use your precise PC or laptop model).

Last but not least, to avoid any problems or effects on performance, be sure to regularly check your RAM for mistakes.

7. Make use of the power profile "Ultimate Performance" (Windows 10 only)

Microsoft recently included an "Ultimate Performance" power mode to newer versions of Windows 10 that essentially ensures that your laptop or PC operates at peak efficiency regardless of the amount of energy consumed. Windows users have the option to optimize their performance for longer battery life or greater performance (or a balance of the two).

Here's how to turn that on On your taskbar, right-click the battery symbol and choose Power Options.

Locate and pick the Ultimate Performance option on the following screen. Done!

You can't seem to locate the Ultimate Performance setting. In that case, follow these instructions:

1. To start, click the Start button and enter CMD. Results for your search will appear. Click with the right mouse button on the first result, Command Prompt, and choose Run as Administrator.

2. Enter the following command at the command prompt:

powercfg-duplicatescheme e9a42b02-d5df-448d-aa00-03f14749eb61

3. Press ENTER.

4. To speed up your PC, follow the instructions at the start of this section to open the power choices and choose the Ultimate Performance option.

8. If all else fails, it's time to start over!

But eventually, you might have to accept your loss. If none of these measures have worked, you have two options:

1. Reinstall Windows from the machine.

(And if that still didn't work...)

2. Purchase a new laptop!

Let's try to reinstall Windows first before you raid the piggy bank or fully delete every file on your computer. Thankfully, this is now a lot simpler than it was previously thanks to Windows 10. Please take note that while your data will remain unaltered, any installed programs and their settings will be lost. Make sure you still have the original software installation files, CDs/DVDs, and activation codes on hand before you reinstall Windows.

Once that is finished, you can go forward:

1. Select Settings by clicking the Start button.

2. Locate the Updates & security section next. Select Recovery.

3. Select the Get started button under the Reset this PC section.

4. To get your PC running at full capacity again, select the Keep my files option and follow the on-screen steps to return to the factory settings.

Keep your PC organized and quick to respond.

To prevent dealing with a slow computer, remember to perform the routine maintenance procedures described above.