Boost Windows 10 Pro Performance: Effective Tips for a Faster PC

Whether you're using Windows 10 Pro or any other version, keeping your computer running smoothly is crucial. Often, a little bit of tweaking can go a long way in enhancing your PC's performance. In this article, we'll explore some practical tips to help you make your Windows 10 Pro run faster.

1. Ensure Windows and Device Drivers Are Up to Date

Keeping your Windows 10 installation up to date with the latest patches and updates is the first and most important step. This ensures that your operating system is optimized for current hardware and software requirements. Additionally, updating your device drivers can help improve overall efficiency and stability.

Select the Start button and then click on Settings. Navigate to Update Security and then select Windows Update. Choose the option to Check for updates.

If the status indicates updates are available, choose Install now. Alternatively, if you want to select updates manually, choose the specific ones you'd like to install.

After the installation, restart your computer. See if the performance has improved. If not, proceed to the next step.

2. Restart Your Computer and Only Launch Necessary Apps

Operating with numerous applications and browser tabs open can significantly slow down your PC. Restarting your computer and focusing only on the essential apps can often resolve this issue.

Select the Power button and then choose Restart from the context menu. After your computer restarts, open only the applications you need. Close these applications when you're finished to avoid unnecessary background processes.

Some apps may be designed for earlier versions of Windows, which can cause performance issues in Windows 10. Use the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter to ensure that any problematic applications are running smoothly. Here's how to do it:

Type Program Compatibility Troubleshooter in the search bar and select it from the list. Choose the program causing issues and click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions to troubleshoot the application.

If your computer is still lagging, proceed to the next step.

3. Utilize ReadyBoost for Enhanced Performance

ReadyBoost is a feature that allows you to use a USB flash drive or memory card to provide additional memory to your system's RAM. This can be particularly useful if your computer is low on RAM or your tasks are memory-intensive.

Connect your USB flash drive to a free USB port on your computer. From the taskbar, open File Explorer. Right-click or long-press on your USB flash drive and select Properties. Go to the ReadyBoost tab. Select Use this device. If the device is suitable, it will be reserved for ReadyBoost usage. If the device is not suitable, you'll be notified accordingly. A file named ReadyBoost will appear when you view the contents of the USB flash drive. This file indicates the space allocated for ReadyBoost.

Note: If your computer has an SSD (solid-state drive) installed, ReadyBoost will not be effective as SSDs are already fast.

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