Users passing to a more modern version of Windows are calculated to obtain a greater speed of work and performance. Sometimes it turns out quite the opposite. It is precisely because the OS was not optimized properly. How to configure Windows 10 for the best interaction - read below.
How to optimize Windows 10 - what services can be disabled?
By default, when the operating system starts, the mass of programs that can be completely useless for a particular user. By suspending their execution or completely removing from autoloading, we will easily increase the start of the PC. Before starting work with services, it is recommended to make a backup - in case something important will be deleted. At the same time, it can be perfectly boldly:
- Windows Search - if you do not use the search on the system and know exactly what and where lies.
- The Windows Update Center - by itself performs useful functions, but the necessary updates can be installed manually.
- Programs installed by the user - pay attention to those that rarely use, disable them or set the manual start.
To see the list of services, click the right-click on the "start" and select the "Computer Management" string, after clicking on the item of the same name in the left tab.
How to optimize Windows 10 - editing autoload
Similarly, it works disabling programs that are started with the start of the OS. To check and edit this list:
- click the hot keys Win + R;
- in the "Run" window, enter the msconfig command, confirm "Enter";
- when the "SYSTEM CONFIGURATION" menu opens, go to the "Startup" tab;
- we leave the tank only opposite the antivirus and other vital utilities.
How to optimize Windows 10 - Defragmentation
This process can greatly speed up the operation of the computer, especially if it has not been conducted for a long time. Defragmentation will be extremely useful in cases when a large amount of information is added to the PC and removed. To start the procedure:
- select a local disk;
- click right mouse button on it;
- go to "Properties";
- in the new window we click on the "Service" tab;
- in the "Optimization" section we are looking for the same button and click on it;
- a window will open in which you can select any disk for further analysis or defragmentation.
How to optimize Windows 10 - Installing and updating drivers
Sometimes Windows or individual device connected to the PC can work incorrectly due to outdated or incorrectly installed drivers. You can check them manually by going to "Device Manager" or use the special programs that install and update the "Fresh" drivers automatically. A good example of such a utility - Driver Pack Solution, to get which you can on the official site.There also contains constantly updating driver-Paks with information about topical updates to the demanded devices.
No less useful program that will speed up the computer with Windows 10 is CCleaner. It will analyze the system, turn off unnecessary programs, cleanse the registry and remove useless files from the hard disk.