Speeding up your pc in 5 easy steps
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The document provides a quick tutorial on five fixes to improve a sluggish PC, including deleting junk files, performing software updates, removing unnecessary startup processes, running anti-virus software, and defragmenting the hard drive. Step-by-step instructions are provided for each fix, emphasizing the importance of maintaining file organization and performing regular maintenance. Additional tips include running weekly virus checks and defragmenting at least once a month.
Speeding up your pc in 5 easy steps
- 1. A quick tutorial guide by the friendly IT staff at InsynQ *DISCLAIMER: Not really us.
- 2. Slow PC Getting You Down?
- 3. 5 Quick Fixes to a Sluggish PC 1. Delete Junk Files & Duplicates 2. Perform All Software Updates 3. Remove Unnecessary Startup Processes 4. Run Anti-Virus Software 5. Defragment Your Hard Drive
- 4. Deleting Junk Files & Duplicates
- 5. Step 1: Open Disk Cleanup • Click the Start Button • Type “Disk Cleanup” into the search box • Open the application
- 6. Step 2: Select Files to Remove • There will be a list of files that can be safely deleted. Go through the list and choose what to remove • Files such as “Temporary Internet Files” and “Recycle Bin” are generally safe to delete.
- 7. Perform Software Updates • Click “Start” and type “Windows Update” into the search bar. • Click the “Install Updates” button
- 8. Remove Unwanted Startup Processes • Click Start and select the Control Panel. • Click “System and Security” and then look for the “Administrative Tools” option. • Find an application called “System Configuration.” Inside this app, click the “Startup” tab.
- 9. Select The Processes to Remove From Launching on Startup • Scroll through this list and uncheck the box of any apps you don’t want to auto-launch on startup. Google any you are unsure of.
- 10. Part II • Click Start and type “services.msc” into the search bar. Hit enter. • This will give you a list of all services. Go through this list carefully and determine which can be disabled. Google any you are unsure of.
- 12. Perform Virus Checks Weekly!! • Microsoft Security Essentials is free and a wonderful piece of Anti-Virus Software. • The importance of doing this regularly cannot be overstated.
- 13. DEFRAGMENT YOUR HARD DRIVE! Don’t let your hard drive look like this.
- 14. Steps to Defragment 1. Click Start and type “Disk Defragmenter” into the search bar. 2. Select your C: drive and click “Defragment Disk.” 3. Go grab a coffee or do something away from your computer until it’s complete.
- 15. Moving Forward • Keep files organized and structured. Don’t let your desktop get cluttered with random files. • Regularly perform software updates. • Allow the Anti-Virus checks to run weekly. • Defragment at least once a month. • Clean out your temp files and trash every once in a while.