This article lists several solutions that may help improve your PC’s performance. We recommend trying all the listed solutions as multiple factors can contribute to slow performance.

Here are some ways to free up space so you can keep your PC up to date and running smoothly. These suggestions are listed in order, so start with the first one, see if that helps, and then continue to the …

If it's a hard disk drive, select Analyze if you want Windows to check the drive to see if it needs optimization, or select Optimize to have Windows run optimization on the drive.

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Run a malware scan manually Run a quick scan Turn Defender Antivirus real-time protection on or off To learn more about the Windows Security app and all its features, see Windows Security App …

Oct 14, 2025 · Learn how to use the PC Health Check app to help you improve your device performance.

Oct 14, 2025 · Resetting your PC in Windows is a powerful feature that allows you to restore your device to its original state, which can be useful whether you're experiencing performance issues, software …

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Clean out your TEMP folder If you have many files in your TEMP folder, it can slow PowerPoint (and other programs) down significantly. Periodically check and delete excess files in your TEMP folder. …

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