Microsoft's strategy with Windows 10 is certainly paying off.
I am referring to the wise decision not to release a new version of Windows every two years as it did until Windows 8, but to cure, update and optimize the current system, Windows 10, with more annual updates that improve stability and speed every time and the functions of the operating system.
Although there is still room for improvement, Windows 10 is quite efficient in managing computer resources and does its best in performing the various operations required, without unexplained slowdowns.
Compared to previous versions Windows 10 keeps itself and performs inside it and when the PC is not in use, automatic maintenance operations of Windows 10 such as disk optimization
If Windows 10 is slow to start, then, there may be a problem that must be solved on the software side or it may be that the computer needs a hardware upgrade, that is, the replacement of one or more parts that are now insufficient to run modern programs .
The main problem of slowing down the computer, in fact, is not in the operating system, but in the programs that are installed and that become increasingly large and in need of memory.
Just think of how big browsers like Chrome and Firefox have become, that if they open 10 or more sites at the same time they risk putting even the newest PCs in crisis.
Trying to be synthetic, leaving aside the tricks that give little benefit, we see here how to make Windows 10 substantially faster if the startup is slow .
1) Activate quick start
One of the best features of Windows 10, which was already present in Windows 8.1, is the quick start mode which works similarly to hibernating the computer.
As already explained in a specific guide to Windows 10 quick start, this mode stores the startup information in a file when the PC is turned off and reloads it from the disk when it restarts.
To enable quick start, you have to go to " Control Panel -> Power Options, then click on the link on the left side" Specify what happens when you press the power button ".
At the bottom of the window that opens there is the option that activates the quick start to select.
If it is impossible to click on it, you must first click on "Change currently unavailable settings" to make it available.
at the end, press to save the changes and try to turn the computer off and on again.
Note that quick start doesn't work when you restart your computer, which instead resets and resets memory by loading Windows 10 from the beginning.
2) Manage programs in automatic start
As mentioned above, programs are primarily responsible for a slow computer, especially those that start up on their own when the computer is turned on.
We wrote the guide on how to identify and block programs that slow down Windows 10 startup.
In summary, Windows 10 offers a computer startup management window within the task manager.
Then open the task manager by pressing the CTRL-Shift-Esc keys together, press on more details at the bottom (if it has never been pressed before) and then go to the Startup tab.
From the list of apps and programs that start when the computer is turned on, you can select and disable all those that are never used and also those that do not need to start automatically.
In practice you only have to leave the antivirus and security programs, the drivers for the printer, the keyboard, the video card etc. (if any) and any programs that need to start in the background such as Google Drive or Dropbox.
3) Improve your computer by adding RAM and, above all, by replacing the hard disk with an SSD drive
Any attempt to optimize the system and programs, however, has little effect if the PC does not have good hardware specifications.
While it is true that the evolution of computers has not been so strong in recent years and a PC even 5 or 6 years ago can still work well, it is also true that a computer with low RAM and without SSD no longer goes from Nowhere.
RAM is important to avoid the slowdown of the computer during its use, while the SSD is crucial to speed up the startup of the PC.
On desktop PCs and also on laptops it is necessary to replace the hard disk with an SSD, which can be done independently without disturbing technicians and shops.
We have seen in another article which SSD to buy and written in practically every guide that traditional hard drives should no longer be used to install Windows 10, but only as memory in which to store personal files.
As for RAM, we have seen which and how much RAM to buy, giving as a minimum target 8 GB on Windows 10 64 bit.
Furthermore, since on Windows 10 32 bit you cannot use more than 4 GB of RAM, it is important to switch to Windows 10 64 bit (which as explained does not invalidate the system license).
Conclusion
While the tips above should be enough to fix the problem if Windows 10 is slow to boot, to make the system run faster there are a few other tricks I mentioned in another guide.
Among the ways to speed up the startup of Windows 10, 7 and 8, we remember to do regular scans with the antivirus, defragment the hard disk, free up disk space, check the installed programs and remove the ones never used and other tricks.
I am referring to the wise decision not to release a new version of Windows every two years as it did until Windows 8, but to cure, update and optimize the current system, Windows 10, with more annual updates that improve stability and speed every time and the functions of the operating system.
Although there is still room for improvement, Windows 10 is quite efficient in managing computer resources and does its best in performing the various operations required, without unexplained slowdowns.
Compared to previous versions Windows 10 keeps itself and performs inside it and when the PC is not in use, automatic maintenance operations of Windows 10 such as disk optimization
If Windows 10 is slow to start, then, there may be a problem that must be solved on the software side or it may be that the computer needs a hardware upgrade, that is, the replacement of one or more parts that are now insufficient to run modern programs .
The main problem of slowing down the computer, in fact, is not in the operating system, but in the programs that are installed and that become increasingly large and in need of memory.
Just think of how big browsers like Chrome and Firefox have become, that if they open 10 or more sites at the same time they risk putting even the newest PCs in crisis.
Trying to be synthetic, leaving aside the tricks that give little benefit, we see here how to make Windows 10 substantially faster if the startup is slow .
1) Activate quick start
One of the best features of Windows 10, which was already present in Windows 8.1, is the quick start mode which works similarly to hibernating the computer.
As already explained in a specific guide to Windows 10 quick start, this mode stores the startup information in a file when the PC is turned off and reloads it from the disk when it restarts.
To enable quick start, you have to go to " Control Panel -> Power Options, then click on the link on the left side" Specify what happens when you press the power button ".
At the bottom of the window that opens there is the option that activates the quick start to select.
If it is impossible to click on it, you must first click on "Change currently unavailable settings" to make it available.
at the end, press to save the changes and try to turn the computer off and on again.
Note that quick start doesn't work when you restart your computer, which instead resets and resets memory by loading Windows 10 from the beginning.
2) Manage programs in automatic start
As mentioned above, programs are primarily responsible for a slow computer, especially those that start up on their own when the computer is turned on.
We wrote the guide on how to identify and block programs that slow down Windows 10 startup.
In summary, Windows 10 offers a computer startup management window within the task manager.
Then open the task manager by pressing the CTRL-Shift-Esc keys together, press on more details at the bottom (if it has never been pressed before) and then go to the Startup tab.
From the list of apps and programs that start when the computer is turned on, you can select and disable all those that are never used and also those that do not need to start automatically.
In practice you only have to leave the antivirus and security programs, the drivers for the printer, the keyboard, the video card etc. (if any) and any programs that need to start in the background such as Google Drive or Dropbox.
3) Improve your computer by adding RAM and, above all, by replacing the hard disk with an SSD drive
Any attempt to optimize the system and programs, however, has little effect if the PC does not have good hardware specifications.
While it is true that the evolution of computers has not been so strong in recent years and a PC even 5 or 6 years ago can still work well, it is also true that a computer with low RAM and without SSD no longer goes from Nowhere.
RAM is important to avoid the slowdown of the computer during its use, while the SSD is crucial to speed up the startup of the PC.
On desktop PCs and also on laptops it is necessary to replace the hard disk with an SSD, which can be done independently without disturbing technicians and shops.
We have seen in another article which SSD to buy and written in practically every guide that traditional hard drives should no longer be used to install Windows 10, but only as memory in which to store personal files.
As for RAM, we have seen which and how much RAM to buy, giving as a minimum target 8 GB on Windows 10 64 bit.
Furthermore, since on Windows 10 32 bit you cannot use more than 4 GB of RAM, it is important to switch to Windows 10 64 bit (which as explained does not invalidate the system license).
Conclusion
While the tips above should be enough to fix the problem if Windows 10 is slow to boot, to make the system run faster there are a few other tricks I mentioned in another guide.
Among the ways to speed up the startup of Windows 10, 7 and 8, we remember to do regular scans with the antivirus, defragment the hard disk, free up disk space, check the installed programs and remove the ones never used and other tricks.
