8 Windows Tips to Speed Up Your PC
Your computer can be fast again without buying anything. These 8 Windows tips to speed up your PC are the exact steps experts use.
Do them one by one and watch the speed come back.
1. Restart – The 60-Second Miracle
Just restart.
Start → Power → Restart.
Do this every day. It clears everything that makes the computer slow.
2. Stop Programs That Open Automatically
Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc → Startup tab
Right-click everything you don’t need right now (Spotify, Skype, printer programs) → Disable
Fewer programs = much faster start.
3. Change Power Plan to High Performance
Right-click battery icon (or search “power plan”) → Power Options → choose “High performance” or “Best performance”
Laptops stop being lazy and run at full speed.
4. Turn Off Visual Effects (Pretty but Slow)
Search “performance” → Adjust the appearance and performance of Windows
Choose “Adjust for best performance” → Apply
The screen looks simpler but opens programs lightning fast.
5. Clean Junk Files Every Month
Search “Disk Cleanup” → choose drive C: → tick all boxes → OK
Then search “Storage” → Cleanup recommendations → delete temporary files and old Windows updates.
6. Keep Windows Updated (Yes, Really!)
Settings → Windows Update → Check for updates → Install all
New updates often make the computer faster and fix slow bugs.
7. Use the 1-Click Speed Boost (New in Windows 11)
Search “Storage” → turn ON “Storage Sense”
Windows will automatically delete junk every week without you doing anything.
8. Free Built-in Tool That Finds Hidden Problems
Search “troubleshoot” → Other troubleshooters → run “Performance” and “Maintenance”
Windows finds and fixes speed problems by itself.
Bonus Lightning Tip (Takes 10 Seconds)
Press Windows + R → type “prefetch” → Enter → select all files → Delete
Press Windows + R → type “temp” → Enter → select all → Delete
Press Windows + R → type “%temp%” → Enter → select all → Delete
(Skip files that say “in use” – it’s okay)
Do these three folders once a month.
Quick 5-Minute Speed Plan – Do This Right Now
- Restart computer
- Disable 5 startup programs
- Change power plan to High performance
- Turn off visual effects
- Run Disk Cleanup
Do only these five things and your computer will feel twice as fast before you finish your coffee.
You now know the best 8 Windows tips to speed up your PC in 2026. Start with Tip 1 right now – restart and feel the magic.
Your fast computer is waiting!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will my computer look ugly after turning off visual effects?
A: Only a little. You can choose “Custom” and keep shadows under windows if you want pretty + fast.
Q: My laptop battery dies faster on High performance. What now?
A: Use High performance when plugged in. Windows changes automatically when you unplug.
Q: I’m scared to delete temp files. Are they important?
A: No. They are only junk. Windows makes new ones when needed.
Q: Still slow after everything?
A: Your hard drive might be old. Change it to an SSD (costs little and makes the computer 10 times faster).
Go restart now – the fastest speed tip is waiting for you!
