3 tips to speed up your Windows PC startup | Technology News

To do this, right-click the taskbar or use the Ctrl+Alt+Del keyboard shortcut and in the window that appears, click[タスク マネージャー]Click to open Task Manager. Once done, find and press the “Startup” tab on the top bar. You'll see a list of apps that load every time you start your PC.

Most of them are safe to disable, but some will prevent you from using certain features. However, these programs work fine when opened manually. Also, if you right-click on the app name, you'll get an option to search the internet for what the app does. The redesigned Task Manager in Windows 10 and Windows 11 also shows you how much impact each program has when your PC starts, so you can easily disable programs you don't need.

Upgrade HDD to SSD

There are some software tricks that can help you save a few seconds when your PC starts up, but there's only so much you can do with software optimization. If you have a Windows PC with a hard disk and can spend a few bucks to speed it up, be sure to upgrade your old mechanical hard disk to a solid-state drive (also known as an SSD). Compared to traditional hard disks with moving parts, these drives are significantly faster overall.

Installing Windows on an SSD increases overall system speed and responsiveness, reduces app load times, and improves performance. Since Windows requires between 20 GB and 50 GB of space, you can always go for a cheap 120 GB drive starting from Rs 1,000. We already have a list of budget-friendly SSDs, so check that out as well.

For unknown reasons, this feature is disabled by default on some systems. (Express photo)

Hibernate or sleep your PC

These options don't technically make your PC start up faster, but they can be useful if you frequently check your system every few hours or don't want to shut down your machine. Most modern laptops automatically go into sleep mode every time you close the lid, and are ready to resume work a few seconds after you open it again.

However, sleep mode isn't ideal for desktops because you often unplug them when you're done using them. This is where the hibernation option comes into play. Hibernating a Windows machine saves any apps that were open when you press the button and allows you to turn off the main power. However, this feature is disabled by default.

To enable hibernation options on your Windows PC,[スタート]Open the menu and[コントロール パネル]Search for and click. Then click on “Power Options” and select the “Choose what the power buttons do” option on the left panel. Then click on “Change settings that are currently unavailable”, check the “Hibernate” box and press the “Save changes” button at the bottom.