How To Boot Fast In Windows 10

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If you are tired of waiting for your Windows 10 system to start up, you’re not alone. Slow boot times can be frustrating, but the good news is there are some simple steps you can take to make your Windows 10 boot faster. In this blog post, we will discuss a few methods to help you improve your Windows 10 boot time.

1. Enable Fast Startup

Windows 10 comes with a feature called Fast Startup that can significantly reduce boot times. To enable Fast Startup, follow these steps:

  1. Right-click on the Start button and select Power Options.
  2. Click on the Choose what the power buttons do link on the left side of the window.
  3. Click on the Change settings that are currently unavailable link at the top of the window.
  4. Under the Shutdown settings section, check the box next to Turn on fast startup (recommended).
  5. Click on Save changes and close the window.

After enabling Fast Startup, your computer should boot faster the next time you start it up.

2. Remove Unnecessary Startup Programs

Another way to improve your Windows 10 boot time is to remove unnecessary programs that start with your computer. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Right-click on the Taskbar and select Task Manager.
  2. Click on the Startup tab to see a list of programs that start with your computer.
  3. For each program that you don’t need to start automatically, right-click on the program and select Disable.

Disabling unnecessary startup programs will help your computer start up faster and run more efficiently.

3. Update Your Drivers

Outdated drivers can cause a slow boot time in Windows 10. To update your drivers, follow these steps:

  1. Right-click on the Start button and select Device Manager.
  2. Expand each category and look for any devices with a yellow warning icon.
  3. Right-click on the device with the warning icon and select Update driver.
  4. Choose Search automatically for updated driver software and follow the on-screen instructions.

Updating your drivers will help ensure your computer runs smoothly and boots quickly.

4. Optimize Your Hard Drive

Optimizing your hard drive can also help improve your Windows 10 boot time. To optimize your hard drive, follow these steps:

  1. Press Windows key + S and type Defragment and Optimize Drives in the search bar.
  2. Click on the Defragment and Optimize Drives option from the search results.
  3. Select your system drive (usually C:) and click on the Optimize button.

Optimizing your hard drive will help your computer access files more quickly, which can help improve boot times.

5. Run a System Cleanup

Running a system cleanup can help remove temporary files and other unnecessary data that may be slowing down your Windows 10 boot time. To run a system cleanup, follow these steps:

  1. Press Windows key + S and type Disk Cleanup in the search bar.
  2. Click on the Disk Cleanup option from the search results.
  3. Select your system drive (usually C:) and click on OK.
  4. Check the boxes next to the items you want to delete and click on OK.

Running a system cleanup will help free up disk space and can help improve your Windows 10 boot time.

Conclusion

Improving your Windows 10 boot time doesn’t have to be complicated. By following these simple steps, you can enjoy a faster boot time and get your computer up and running more quickly. Give these tips a try and see the difference they can make in your system’s performance.