Speed up your windows PC
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Last updated on Jul 10, 2026
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Press the windows key and search for "Disk Cleanup"
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Now select all boxes, this will remove files that aren't needed. NOTE It does include the recycle bin, make sure you are ok with permanently deleting all of the recycle bins contents
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Once your ready click OK and it will start deleting all the files that are not needed! This will clear up your disk and improve speed!
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First click windows + R then type in "appwiz.cpl"
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Find apps you do not need installed and click uninstall at the top panel.
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Press the windows key and search for "Adjust the appearance and performance of windows"
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Once opened, select "Adjust for best performance" Then click "Apply" and "Ok"
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Press the Windows Key, type cmd, right-click Command Prompt, and select "Run as administrator"
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Paste the following command and press Enter: powercfg -duplicatescheme e9a42b02-d5df-448d-aa00-03f14749eb61
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Press the Windows Key, type control panel and navigate: Hardware and Sound > Power Options and select Ultimate Performance
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Now you will have improved your PC's speed!
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