Tips to improve PC performance in Windows - Microsoft Support
Make sure you have the latest updates for Windows and device drivers. 2. Restart your PC and open only the apps you need. 3. Use ReadyBoost to help improve performance. 4. Make sure the system is managing the page file size. 5. Check for low disk space and free up space.
Defragment / optimize your data drives in Windows - Microsoft …
Optimizing your drives can help your PC run smoother and boot up faster. To optimize them: Select the Search bar on the taskbar and enter defrag.
Check your device performance and health in Windows Security
For help resolving performance issues on your Windows PC, see Tips to improve PC performance in Windows. For help freeing up space on your device, see Free up drive space in Windows . Make sure you have the latest updates installed by checking Windows Update.
How to use the PC Health Check app - Microsoft Support
PC Health Check app brings you up to date info on your Windows device health, helping you take action to improve your device performance and troubleshoot performance problems. It is periodically updated based on customer feedback to help …
Free up drive space in Windows - Microsoft Support
Free up drive space in Windows. If your PC is running low on free space, you might not be able to install important Windows updates, and your PC’s performance may be affected. Here are some ways to free up space so you can keep your PC up to date and running smoothly.
Outlook is running slow - Microsoft Support
Cause: Outlook might run more slowly if logging is turned on. Solution: Turn off logging in Outlook. Logging is a diagnostic tool primarily used by support professionals to help troubleshoot Outlook issues. By default, logging is turned off, but if you have turned it …
PC is charging slowly or discharging while it’s plugged in
Make sure you're connecting your charger to the charging port on your PC. To speed up charging, charge your PC while it’s asleep or turned off. Contact your PC manufacturer to help determine the charger to use. For Surface devices, see Surface power supplies and charging requirements.
Tips to free up drive space on your PC - Microsoft Support
Getting a message that your PC is running out of room can be a stressful event—or, even a genuine emergency if you're in the middle of an important project. The good news is you can probably free up a lot of space on your PC running Windows by following the tips here.
Get help with startup boost - Microsoft Support
To improve Microsoft Edge startup speed, we have developed a feature called startup boost. Startup boost keeps the browser running in the background with minimal processes, so Microsoft Edge will start more quickly when launched.
How to troubleshoot performance issues in Outlook
Install the Outlook Advanced Diagnostics tool. Click Run when you are prompted by your browser. In the report that’s generated, review the items on the Issues found tab. For configuration details about Outlook, Windows, and your computer, review the settings on the Detailed View tab.