Clean the unwanted and unused setups and applications
There are tons of applications in our computer that are either of no use or that are not frequently used by you. Hence, you keep the applications that are of use only. All the unwanted applications must be cleaned so that the memory of your computer can be free. You can use that memory to expand your virtual memory whose play a crucial role in speeding up your PC.
You will find all the information to uninstall a program in our post Uninstall applications under Windows 10
Disable the Cortana and other startup applications
The startup application that put pressure on the CPU right after your computer starts slows down the processing of your Windows, and hence you must disable it by following these steps:
• Go to task manager.
• Select the startup from the top menu.
• For programs you do not use, change the enable options to disable.
In this way, you can stop the startup apps. Also, the Cortana should be disabled as we do not think that you barely use this application of Windows 10 and hence it is another unwanted utility.
Make sure to have each and everything in your PC up to date
Update your windows and drivers that allow you to have a clean and quick service when you are working on the PC. With every update, the speed of the windows and performance increases so make sure to be up to date.
Protect the computer from malware and adware
Keep on checking for the malware and adware on your computer that is hidden. So by using the inbuilt windows defender and other online anti-malware applications, clean all the malware so that your computer remains safe and secure.
You will find all the information to clean a malware or virus in our post How to detect and remove a virus from my PC under Windows?
Finally, if nothing is working try ‘backup and restore’
Be very careful, this solution will reset your computer to factory settings !
Here is another option to clean your computer thoroughly and then giving it new start. Instead of uninstalling the applications one by one, how about cleaning the memory at once and then restarting the PC with completely fresh memory and system restored settings.