The craze for Windows Vista and 7 is now gone but when it was released, many of you, excitedly, might have upgraded to Windows 7/Vista without even noticing that your PC could not support its heavy system requirements. If whenever you start off your PC and it takes centuries to load, don't worry, don't fling it off the window. Instead, follow these tips!
Note: Some of the following tips may work for Windows 7 only.
1. Turn off Windows Aero
Windows Aero is beautiful, but you have to do it if your PC's running slow. Right click on the desktop > Personalize, and from the Basic and High Contrast Themes panel, choose any theme.
2. Disable Services and Startup Items
Click on the Start Orb, type in 'msconfig,' go to the Services tab, and uncheck the services which you want to disable. Now go to the Startup tab, and uncheck the startup items that you want to keep from loading when the computer starts.
3. Run Disk Cleanup
Click on the Start Orb, type in 'disk cleanup,' and open the Disk Cleanup application. Now select the drives that you want to cleanup. Windows will scan for what needs to be thrown into the Recycle Bin. Now before proceeding, if you're using Windows 7, click on the 'Clean up system files.' Now again select the drives you wish to cleanup. Check the files you want to remove, and click OK.
4. Defragment your Disks
From the Start menu, click on All Programs > Accessories > System Tools, and open the Disk Defragmenter. Analyze your PC volumes and start defragmenting them. This progress might take up to an hour but it helps Windows to work more efficiently.
5. Uninstall Heavy Software
Go to the Control Panel, and from the Programs panel, click on Uninstall a Program. Choose which software/apps you want to uninstall. Remove the Windows Sidebar. Kick out any extra themes/templates that you've installed - because, first comes performance and then graphics.
6. Delete Temporary Files
From the Start menu search for '%temp%.' You'll be presented with two folders with a whole lot of files and folders. Delete everything from each of them. Don't forget to delete everything from your Recycle Bin, too.
7. Explore and Delete!
You really don't know what rubbish you've gathered in your PC! Just open the Windows Explorer and scan through folders. Found anything simply being worth to go into the Recycle Bin? Yes, you will!
8. Install a new RAM card
Now this costs and takes time - but you can also borrow one from a friend or a family member. This will actually BOOST your PC's speed and performance!
9. Run a Virus Scan
Sometimes it's nothing except a creepy virus that's living in your Windows and denying it to work efficiently. Download an antivirus software - there're plenty in the market available for free - and run a full system scan. Avoid using removable media devices after doing so.
10. Run Windows Update
While millions of people are against this option (even me), I only suggest using it because it can tell you if any of your drivers are out-of-date. Also, install a driver updater and run scans every week.
11. Download and Install CCleaner
CCleaner is a great optimization and cleaning tool for speeding up your Windows PC. Download it here to make your PC faster and more secure. It's easy to use and does not take much hard drive space. I recommend not to uninstall it after performing a scan.
If none of the above tips work for you, consider repairing your PC hardware or perform a service. Still no luck? Backup your data, and reinstall Windows once you know that the problem would be gone if you do so.
If my tips helped solve your problem, share the news with others by commenting below!
Note: Some of the following tips may work for Windows 7 only.
1. Turn off Windows Aero
Windows Aero is beautiful, but you have to do it if your PC's running slow. Right click on the desktop > Personalize, and from the Basic and High Contrast Themes panel, choose any theme.
2. Disable Services and Startup Items
Click on the Start Orb, type in 'msconfig,' go to the Services tab, and uncheck the services which you want to disable. Now go to the Startup tab, and uncheck the startup items that you want to keep from loading when the computer starts.
3. Run Disk Cleanup
Click on the Start Orb, type in 'disk cleanup,' and open the Disk Cleanup application. Now select the drives that you want to cleanup. Windows will scan for what needs to be thrown into the Recycle Bin. Now before proceeding, if you're using Windows 7, click on the 'Clean up system files.' Now again select the drives you wish to cleanup. Check the files you want to remove, and click OK.
4. Defragment your Disks
From the Start menu, click on All Programs > Accessories > System Tools, and open the Disk Defragmenter. Analyze your PC volumes and start defragmenting them. This progress might take up to an hour but it helps Windows to work more efficiently.
5. Uninstall Heavy Software
Go to the Control Panel, and from the Programs panel, click on Uninstall a Program. Choose which software/apps you want to uninstall. Remove the Windows Sidebar. Kick out any extra themes/templates that you've installed - because, first comes performance and then graphics.
6. Delete Temporary Files
From the Start menu search for '%temp%.' You'll be presented with two folders with a whole lot of files and folders. Delete everything from each of them. Don't forget to delete everything from your Recycle Bin, too.
7. Explore and Delete!
You really don't know what rubbish you've gathered in your PC! Just open the Windows Explorer and scan through folders. Found anything simply being worth to go into the Recycle Bin? Yes, you will!
8. Install a new RAM card
Now this costs and takes time - but you can also borrow one from a friend or a family member. This will actually BOOST your PC's speed and performance!
9. Run a Virus Scan
Sometimes it's nothing except a creepy virus that's living in your Windows and denying it to work efficiently. Download an antivirus software - there're plenty in the market available for free - and run a full system scan. Avoid using removable media devices after doing so.
10. Run Windows Update
While millions of people are against this option (even me), I only suggest using it because it can tell you if any of your drivers are out-of-date. Also, install a driver updater and run scans every week.
11. Download and Install CCleaner
CCleaner is a great optimization and cleaning tool for speeding up your Windows PC. Download it here to make your PC faster and more secure. It's easy to use and does not take much hard drive space. I recommend not to uninstall it after performing a scan.
If none of the above tips work for you, consider repairing your PC hardware or perform a service. Still no luck? Backup your data, and reinstall Windows once you know that the problem would be gone if you do so.
If my tips helped solve your problem, share the news with others by commenting below!
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