Updated Windows operating system to the latest version.
Device Manager - Updated all relevant drivers including graphics, network, and chipset drivers to ensure optimal performance. If there is an error in Windows update: . Manually Installed Stuck Update:
Manually downloaded and installed the stuck update KB5034441 from the Microsoft Update Catalog:
- Searched for KB5034441 on the Microsoft Update Catalog website.
Startup Programs Management
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Disable Unnecessary Startup Programs
Disabled unnecessary startup programs using Task Manager:
Pressed Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
Navigated to the Startup tab and disabled unnecessary programs.
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Clean Startup Folder
Cleaned the startup folder:
Pressed Win + R, typed shell:startup, and removed unwanted shortcuts.
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Result
By managing startup programs, the system's boot time is reduced and overall performance is improved.
Disk Cleanup and Storage Sense Configuration
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Storage Sense Configuration
Enabled in Settings > System > Storage
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Disk Cleanup
Opened Disk Cleanup tool
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File Selection
Choose file types to delete
3. Disk Cleanup and Storage Sense Configuration:
- Performed Disk Cleanup:
Opened Disk Cleanup tool and selected the drive to clean.
Choose the file types to delete.
- Configured Storage Sense:
Enabled Storage Sense in Settings > System > Storage to automatically clean up temporary files and system files.
Optimizing Virtual Memory
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Open System Settings
Opened System -About.
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Access Advanced System Settings
Navigated to Advanced system settings > Performance Settings > Advanced tab > Virtual memory.
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Adjust Paging File Size
Set the paging file size to a custom size or let Windows manage it.
Defragmentation and SSD Optimization
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Defragment Hard Drive
Used the Defragment and Optimize Drives tool.
Selected the drive and clicked Optimize.
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Ensure TRIM is Enabled for SSD
Opened Command Prompt as administrator.
Typed fsutil behavior query DisableDeleteNotify to ensure TRIM was enabled.
Adjusting Visual Effects
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Customize Settings
Adjust for best performance or customize
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Performance Settings
Navigate to Advanced system settings
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System Properties
Open System Properties
6. Adjusting Visual Effects:
Modified visual effects settings:
Opened System Properties.
Navigated to Advanced system settings > Performance Settings.
Selected Adjust for best performance or customized visual effects settings.
Malware Scanning and Removal
Full System Scan
Conducted a full system scan using Windows Defender and third-party antivirus software.
Comprehensive Protection
Utilizing both Windows Defender and third-party antivirus software ensures thorough malware detection and removal.
Power Settings Optimization
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Navigate Control Panel
Hardware and Sound > Power Options
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Select Power Plan
High Performance or Balanced
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Customize Settings
Advanced power settings for better performance
8. Power Settings Optimization:
Configured power plan settings:
Navigated to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options.
Selected High Performance or Balanced.
Customized advanced power settings for better performance.
Disabling Unnecessary Background Services
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Open System Configuration
Pressed Win + R, typed msconfig, and navigated to the Services tab.
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Hide Microsoft Services
Checked Hide all Microsoft services to focus on non-essential services.
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Disable Non-Essential Services
Disabled non-essential background services to optimize system performance.
System File Repair
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SFC (System File Checker)
Used SFC (System File Checker) to scan and repair corrupted system files:
Opened Command Prompt as Administrator.
Typed sfc /scannow and pressed Enter.
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DISM (Deployment Imaging Service and Management Tool)
Utilized DISM (Deployment Imaging Service and Management Tool) to repair system image:
Opened Command Prompt as Administrator.
Typed DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth and pressed Enter.
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System File Repair Process
These tools work together to ensure system file integrity and repair any corrupted files, improving overall system stability and performance.
Browser Updates and Cache Clearing
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Update Browsers
Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge
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Open Browser Settings
Access clearing options
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Clear Browsing Data
Cache, cookies, history
11. Browser Updates and Cache Clearing:
Updated Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge to the latest versions.
Cleared browser cache, cookies, and history:
For Chrome:
Opened Chrome.
Clicked on the three dots menu > More tools > Clear browsing data.
Selected the time range and data types to clear.
For Edge:
Opened Edge.
Clicked on the three dots menu > Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Choose what to clear.
Selected the time range and data types to clear.
Uninstalling Unnecessary Programs
Uninstall Through Control Panel
Uninstalled unused programs and applications through Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features.
Update Installation Process
Downloaded the update file that matched the system architecture. Ran the downloaded file to install the update.