How can I make my Windows 8 run faster?

Posted on by Muna Meyer

How can I make my Windows 8 run faster?

In this article

  1. Uninstall extra antivirus programs.
  2. Close programs in the notification area running with startup.
  3. View Startup items.
  4. Change a program.
  5. Clean up disk errors.
  6. Defragment your hard disk.
  7. Clean your hard disk.
  8. Turn off visual effects.

Where is Disk Cleanup in Windows 8?

To open Disk Cleanup on a Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 system, follow these instructions:

  1. Click Settings > Click Control Panel > Administrative Tools.
  2. Click Disk Cleanup.
  3. At the Drives list, select which drive you want to run Disk Cleanup on.
  4. Select which files you want to delete.
  5. Click OK.
  6. Click Delete files.

Why is my PC slow all of a sudden?

PCs can slow down when the storage drive is full to the brim. Your PC needs a certain amount of available space in the storage drive. It allows the CPU to swap files and store temporary files. Lack of memory makes these tasks difficult or impossible.

How do I delete junk files on Windows 8?

Delete using Disk Cleanup

  1. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools.
  2. Click Disk Cleanup.
  3. Select the drive you want to clean up, then click OK.
  4. Select the Temporary files option, deselect all other options, then click OK.
  5. Click Delete Files to confirm deletion of the files and folders.

How to shut down Windows 8 the easy way?

One way to access this menu is to right-click on the Start Menu button in the lower left corner of the screen.

  • The Quick Access menu will open in the lower left corner of the screen. Was this step helpful?
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  • This is one of the ways to shut down a Windows 8 computer.
  • We will be brought to Settings.
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    • How to increase the performance for Windows 8?

    Open Start.

  • Search for Device Manager and click the top result to open the app.
  • Expand the branch for the device driver causing problems.
  • Right-click the device and select the Update driver option.
  • Click the Browse my computer for driver software option.
  • Under the “Search for drivers in this location” section,click the Browse button.

    • How do I shut down my computer in Windows 8?

    Turn your PC off completely. Select Start and then select Power > Shut down.

  • Sleep. This uses very little power,your PC starts up faster,and you’re instantly back to where you left off.
  • Hibernate. This option was designed for laptops and might not be available for all PCs. (For example,PCs with InstantGo don’t have the hibernate option.)

    • How to quickly start and shutdown Windows 8 PC?

    Create a shortcut key on Windows desktop (right click on Windows desktop screen,Select New from the context menu,then select shortcut ).

  • In the location field,type the command: %windir%\\system32\\shutdown.exe -s -t 0
  • Give it a name like ‘shortcut’.
  • Finish it to create shortcut for shutdown.