1. Clean Up System Junk

Windows Built-in Tool:

Open File Explorer.

Right-click on your main drive (usually C:) and select Properties.

Click Disk Cleanup, then select the files to delete (e.g., temporary files, recycle bin contents).

Manually Clear Temp Files:

Press Win + R, type %temp%, and hit Enter.

Delete all files in the folder. (Some might not delete; that's okay.)

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2. Fix Broken Registry Items (Optional)

Broken registry entries rarely cause significant issues unless you've uninstalled software recently. To fix:

Manually: Avoid this unless you're confident. Editing the registry can cause errors.

Safe Alternative: Use trusted tools like CCleaner to scan and clean the registry carefully.

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3. Review Startup Programs

Unnecessary startup programs can slow your boot time.

Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.

Go to the Startup tab and disable unnecessary programs (right-click → Disable).

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4. Uninstall Junk Programs

Remove apps you no longer use:

Go to Control Panel → Programs → Uninstall a Program.

Review the list and uninstall anything unnecessary or unfamiliar (research the app if unsure).

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5. Optimize Your Disk

For hard drives (not SSDs):

Type defrag in the Windows search bar and open Defragment and Optimize Drives.

Select your drive and click Optimize.

For SSDs:

Ensure Trim is enabled:

Type cmd in the Windows search bar, right-click, and select Run as Administrator.

Enter: fsutil behavior query DisableDeleteNotify

If it shows DisableDeleteNotify = 0, Trim is enabled.

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6. Check for PC Health Issues

Windows Updates: Go to Settings → Windows Update and ensure your system is up to date.

Drivers: Update drivers using Device Manager or download them from the manufacturer’s website.

Antivirus: Keep a reliable antivirus active but avoid multiple antivirus programs running simultaneously.

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7. Monitor Your System's Performance

Open Task Manager → Check the Performance tab to identify high CPU, memory, or disk usage.

If specific programs are hogging resources, consider alternatives or reinstall them.

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