- by x32x01 ||
If your Windows startup is slow, you’re not alone 😅. The good news? You can speed it up in just a few minutes without installing risky tools. Below are simple, proven steps that actually work and are safe for your system.
Keep startup clean, services light, and storage healthy - your PC will thank you 😊
⚡ Disable Startup Apps (Biggest Speed Boost)
This is the number one reason Windows starts slowly.Steps:
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc
- Open the Startup tab
- Disable apps you don’t really need at boot
- Adobe services
- Skype
- OneDrive
- Auto updaters
🔥 Turn On Fast Startup (Hidden Feature)
Fast Startup helps Windows load faster after shutdown.Steps:
- Press Win + R
- Type:
powercfg.cpl - Click Choose what the power buttons do
- Click Change settings currently unavailable
- Enable Turn on fast startup
- Click Save changes
🧹 Disable Heavy Background Services
Some third-party services run in the background and slow everything down.Steps:
- Press Win + R
- Type:
msconfig - Go to the Services tab
- Check Hide all Microsoft services
- Disable heavy third-party services
- Click Apply → Restart
💽 Free Disk Space (Quick Cleanup)
Low disk space = slow startup.Steps:
- Press Win + R
- Type:
cleanmgr - Select drive C:
- Delete Temporary files and unused data
🚀 Instant Boost: Use an SSD (Optional but Powerful)
If your PC still feels slow:- HDD → very slow boot ⏳
- SSD → boot in 5–10 seconds ⚡
🚫 What You Should Avoid
Don’t fall for these ❌:- Startup booster apps
- Registry cleaners
- Cracked Windows tools
🧠 Golden Rule for Fast Windows
⭐ Fewer startup apps = faster WindowsKeep startup clean, services light, and storage healthy - your PC will thank you 😊
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