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 How to first your PC & Internet?


How to Fix a Slow Computer

1. Restart Your Computer

Many people keep their PC running for days. A restart clears temporary files and frees memory.


2. Check Background Programs

Too many apps running can slow your PC.

  • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc → Task Manager
  • Go to Processes
  • See which apps use High CPU / RAM
  • Right-click → End task (only for apps you recognize)

3. Disable Startup Programs

Many programs start automatically when Windows starts.

  • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc
  • Go to Startup tab
  • Disable apps you don’t need at startup (e.g., Skype, Discord, Adobe Updater)

4. Free Up Disk Space

If your C: drive is almost full, your computer becomes slow.

  • Open Settings → System → Storage
  • Delete temporary files
  • Remove unused apps
  • Empty Recycle Bin

You can also run:
Disk Cleanup → search “Disk Cleanup” → select drive C → clean system files.


5. Remove Viruses or Malware

Install a trusted antivirus:

  • Windows Defender (built-in)
  • Avast / Bitdefender Free

Then run a Full Scan.


6. Update Windows and Drivers

Updates fix bugs and improve speed.

  • Settings → Windows Update → Check for updates
  • Update drivers using: Device Manager → Update Driver

7. Turn Off Visual Effects

Helps older computers.

  • Search “Adjust the appearance of Windows
  • Choose Adjust for best performance

8. Upgrade Hardware (if possible)

Big improvement!

  • Add more RAM (8GB or 16GB recommended)
  • Switch to SSD (fast loading, huge improvement)

9. Check for Overheating

If your PC gets too hot, it slows down.

  • Clean dust from vents
  • Keep laptop on a hard surface
  • Use a cooling pad (for laptops)


FAST Fixes for Slow Windows 10

1. Disable Heavy Startup Programs

Many apps start automatically and slow down Windows.

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc → opens Task Manager
  2. Click Startup tab
  3. Right-click and Disable apps you don’t need:
    • Skype
    • Discord
    • MS Teams
    • Adobe Updater
    • uTorrent
    • Any unused software

Do NOT disable:
Windows Defender
Intel/AMD graphics
Touchpad/Keyboard drivers


2. Delete Temporary Files

Windows stores many junk files.

  1. Press Windows + R
  2. Type temp → Enter
  3. Delete all files
  4. Again press Windows + R, type %temp% → Enter
  5. Delete all files
  6. Finally press Windows + R, type prefetch → Enter and delete files

(If some files don’t delete, skip them.)


3. Run Disk Cleanup (C Drive)

  1. Search Disk Cleanup
  2. Choose C: drive
  3. Click Clean up system files
  4. Tick these:
    • Temporary files
    • Windows Update cleanup
    • Recycle Bin
    • Thumbnails
  5. Clean

4. Turn Off Visual Animations

Helps older PCs/laptops.

  1. Search: Adjust the appearance of Windows
  2. Select Adjust for best performance
  3. Apply → OK

5. Scan for Viruses

Viruses make Windows 10 very slow.

  1. Open Windows Security
  2. Virus & threat protection
  3. Run Full Scan

6. Uninstall Unnecessary Programs

Go to:
Settings → Apps → Apps & features

Remove apps you don’t use (games, toolbars, trial software, etc.)


7. Update Windows 10

  1. Settings
  2. Update & Security
  3. Check for updates

8. Check Hard Disk Health

If your PC has an old HDD, it will always be slow.

Check if you have SSD or HDD:

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc
  2. Go to Performance tab
  3. Look under Disk
    • If it says HDD, your PC will be slow
    • SSD = fast

Upgrading HDD → SSD gives 4–10× speed improvement.


🔧 Want me to give personalized steps?

Tell me:

  1. Laptop or desktop?
  2. Brand/model?
  3. How much RAM (4GB / 8GB / 16GB)?
  4. Does it slow at startup, during work, or always?

I’ll give the best solution for your computer.

You said:

Laptop, brand hp probook 4431s , ram 6gb,

ChatGPT said:

Thank you! Your laptop HP ProBook 4431s with 6GB RAM is an older model, so Windows 10 can feel slow.
But you can make it MUCH faster with a few steps.


Best Ways to Speed Up Your HP ProBook 4431s (Windows 10)

1. BIGGEST SPEED BOOST → Install an SSD

Your laptop originally comes with an old HDD, which is very slow.

If you replace the HDD with a 240GB/480GB SSD, your laptop will become:

  • 5× faster startup
  • Apps open instantly
  • No freezing
  • Smooth multitasking

SSD price in Bangladesh is low now:

  • 240GB SSD: Tk. 1,600–2,000
  • 480GB SSD: Tk. 2,800–3,500

👉 This is the #1 improvement for your laptop.


2. Clean Windows 10 & Remove Heavy Apps

Remove unnecessary startup apps:

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc
  2. Go to Startup
  3. Disable:
    • Skype
    • Teams
    • Adobe Updater
    • uTorrent
    • Any unused software

3. Delete Temp Files (Safe)

  1. Press Windows + R
  2. Type: temp → delete all
  3. Type: %temp% → delete all
  4. Type: prefetch → delete all

4. Turn Off Heavy Visual Effects

  1. Search: Adjust the appearance of Windows
  2. Select Adjust for best performance

5. Check Disk Health

Old HDDs become slow or damaged.

  1. Press Windows + E
  2. Right-click C: drive
  3. Properties → Tools
  4. Click Check

6. Keep Windows Lean

Since your laptop hardware is older:

Turn off Background Apps:

  1. Settings → Privacy
  2. Background apps
  3. Turn off all

7. Add More RAM (Optional)

Your model supports up to 8GB RAM.
You already have 6GB, so upgrading to 8GB will help a little, but SSD upgrade is much more important.


🌟 What I Recommend for You (Easy List)

Priority

Action

Speed Boost

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Replace HDD → SSD

Maximum

⭐⭐⭐⭐

Disable startup apps

High

⭐⭐⭐

Delete temp files

Medium

⭐⭐

Turn off animations

Medium

Add +2GB RAM

Low


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