On the Internet there are many necessary files that users download daily for their use: books, games, videos, applications, software, etc. To do this, you need to perform a quick download. Irritation occurs when the PC “slows down”, i.e. performs slow loading. Knowing special rules on how to speed up loading, and using special utilities, you can increase the speed of your computer several times. However, you must first understand the causes of the failure.
Change download priority
A common mistake that users often make that results in slow download speeds is an attempt to download everything at once. Such actions not only cause massive consumption of RAM and reduce processor speed, but also reduces the bandwidth of downloaded files. To decide how to speed up a download, you must prioritize it so that when one download finishes, the other starts. Thus, the speed will be great, since all computer resources are directed to one process.
In addition, a problem with low speed occurs when the RAM is full. RAM is a temporary repository of computer programs. RAM often has limited space and is one of the determining factors with which a computer works. Before speeding up the download, you need to free some computer resources in RAM and close all programs that are not used. One way to close programs is through the Windows task manager:
- Get access to the task manager using Ctrl + Alt + Delete.
- Delete those that are actively consuming memory in the background.
Run virus scan
Spyware and viruses can significantly slow down your computer’s boot speed because they consume computer resources. Before speeding up the download, first of all, you need to make sure that the antivirus program installed on your PC is updated and automatically checks for viruses. This will ensure that slow download speeds do not occur due to systemic virus attacks.
After that, you need to check your PC for viruses and spyware. You can run the built-in Windows Defender or a third-party malware protection application, such as the free Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.
In addition, before speeding up the loading of Windows 10 or another version installed on a laptop, you can set the power settings to maximum mode. The user should consider that this is not a good choice if you need to save energy. To change the mode go through the procedure:
- Enter the “Systems and Security Settings” power tab from the “Control Panel”.
- From here, use the down arrow to find “High Performance” and set the mode.
- Save changes.
Disk Cleanup
After many years of use, the computer is full of program files that have not been working for a long time, and other temporary files. The computer starts to work like a slow snail. There are quite a few special programs on the Internet, both paid and free, that run before speeding up the loading of Windows 10 on a computer. These software suites can clean the registry, free up resources, and perform other actions that ensure that your computer is in the best condition when downloading files. Examples of such software include:
- Download Accelerator and Speed It Up.
- Windows Care Genius.
- CCleaner.
And also some browser add-ons can speed up the loading of your computer. You can clean your PC with the built-in utilities of the operating system. Procedure before speeding up the computer startup:
- In the Start menu, enter “Disk Cleanup”. This opens up the reliable disk cleanup utility that has been part of Windows for several generations of the OS.
- Configure Disk Cleanup to detect unwanted files, such as temporary files, offline web pages, and installer files on your PC.
- Delete them all at once. This, as a rule, will have a noticeable effect only on speed if the disk is almost full.
Internet speed increase
Sometimes low download speeds are caused by poor internet connection quality. Some Internet companies advertise tremendous traffic speed, but in fact, users will never get it and spend a lot of time trying to overclock a PC, which is simply unrealistic due to ISP problems. Possible reasons for the low speed of the Internet:
- The biggest reason for slowing the internet is a bad modem. You need to check the speed using another modem to make sure that it matches the Internet plan provided by the provider. It is recommended to install another modem / router or update the existing software.
- The presence of interference in the system. Sometimes a virus scanner or other programs can slow down Internet speed. To understand this, you need to turn off running programs in turn, and then run the speed test again.
- Interference filter failure. If the Internet is connected to a telephone line, which also has a telephone, you need to make sure that filters are installed on the line to filter interference, they are functional and of good quality.
- Wi-Fi internet is usually slower than modem internet.
- Cable length and structure can affect speed. It is recommended to replace old telephone cables, sockets and lines, instead use shorter and newer ones.
One more simple recommendations will help to significantly improve the situation with speed. The procedure for resolving Internet crashes:
- Before speeding up the download speed , you need to turn off the modem for one minute and turn it on again. This is called a power cycle, and often it can reset a bunch of problems that affect speed.
- You may even need to reconfigure the modem with a new password, since a reboot requires updating the settings.
- Regularly update firmware and software, enter the modem, following the instructions of its brand.
- Before speeding up the download of Windows, you need to set the best settings for the router / Internet provider, because sometimes these default settings do not correspond to the quality of work.
Removing unnecessary programs
Additional pre-installed software installed by PC manufacturers continues to be a problem causing slow operation. In new computers, the number of programs reaches 20 or more. They sometimes start working automatically, open at the most inopportune moment and actually “stop” the desired program.
Removal Procedure:
- Click on the button with the Win logo and select programs and functions.
- Identify unnecessary applications, select them and click "Delete."
There are two kinds of applications in Win 10: traditional desktop and modern Windows Store applications. To remove the latter, you need to go to the applications and functions page of the Settings application. Sort by size, set date or name or find a specific application.
Disabling Search Indexing
This procedure is especially problematic for computers with lower power consumption; search indexing may require additional system resources. To disable indexing, you need to open the "Control Panel" window and indexing options. Click at the top of the “Delete Indexes” list of results. If you still need to leave the indexing of the search, providing additional speed, then enter the menu of the "Task Manager". Then click "Services and Applications" and find Win Search. In the Properties window, select either Manual or Disabled to disable the default process.
Many utilities install internal processes that start automatically and work in shadow mode and consume PC resources. To get rid of them, before speeding up the download speed, you need to call the task manager, press Ctrl + Shift + Esc. Go to "Startup" and see all the programs downloaded from Win. There is a column in the window that shows the impact of the launch for each of them. The "Status" column indicates whether the program is enabled or not. You can click on any entry to change this status.
Registry Editing
The Win registry can be a real disaster. When programs are installed, they make irreversible changes to the key. Even when the program is deleted, it leaves useless keys on the PC. The solution is to use a reliable cleaner. You need to be extremely careful when choosing the right program, because a bad cleaner will seriously spoil the entire system. Experts advise one of the best programs - CCleaner. These are reliable tools to ensure clean and fast Windows.
Manual registry cleaning steps for faster Win loading:
- Open by pressing START >> RUN.
- Enter REGEDIT.
- Browse the folder HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE >> Memory Management >> PrefetchParameters.
- Click Enableprefetcher.
- Insert 1 into the string, and the hexadecimal should be enabled (enable).
- Then restart the computer and see the result.
If the boot files are close to each other, the disk needs less time to search for files, which will allow you to download files faster. This is provided by default on the machine, and you will need to make sure that there is such an option on the PC: In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE >> BootOptimizeFunction, and set enable to Y.
Adjust download speed in Win 10
The problem with many Win accelerators lies in the fact that they recommend disabling some important functions of the OS, for example, such as visual animation. Accelerated loading of Windows 10 can occur without such drastic measures. This method of speeding up the Windows 10 system is performed without compromising its appearance and functionality. To enable the quick launch option in Win 10, do the following:
- Click on "Start".
- Enter "PU" and open it.
- In the upper right corner, find the option "Browse by" >> select "Category".
- Find "Equipment and Sound" and click on this option.
- Check Power Supply.
- Press “Select, power”.
- Click “Change Settings” and edit them.
- Enable the option "Quick Start", everything, accelerated loading of Win 10 is completed.
Optimization of Windows 7
Many people spend a lot of money on software or hardware to drive a computer gaming machine. For those users who have old machines and who want to increase the speed of the PC, a few tips to increase the system’s performance through some tricks. The first step to speed up Win 7 is to run the Windows Boot Performance Diagnostic Diagnostics:
- Press the Windows key + R.
- Enter gpedit.msc.
- Enter
- In the left column go to “Configuration” -> “Administrative” -> “Systems” -> “Troubleshooting and diagnostics” -> “Diagnostics of Win Boot performance”.
- Accelerated loading of Windows 7 will require clicking the tab "Configure the level of script execution."
- Select "Enable."
- In the "Script Execution Level", click the down arrow.
- Select "Detection and Resolution."
- Click OK.
- Done.
The second way is to clean up the Advance Boot. This method can only be performed on computers / laptops with processors with more than one core, for example, dual-core, Core 2 Duo, i3, i5, quad-core processor, etc. The essence of the method is to change the number of cores used to boot. Sequence:
- Press the Windows key + R.
- Enter msconfig.
- Press "Enter".
- Go to the “Download” tab.
- Click "Advanced Options".
- Check “Number of processors”.
- Press the down arrow to select the largest number.
- Click OK.
- You can restart the PC immediately or later.
And the third step is to clear the Prefect folder. This can also be done for Windows XP and Vista. Every time a computer program starts, Windows remembers it and creates a small file in the prefetch folder. The next time the program starts, Windows will load it faster and the boot time will be shorter.
Care Genius Optimizer
This is an all-in-one Windows tool to clean all junk files, including temporary Internet files, a standalone web page, cached thumbnails, log files, downloaded files, unnecessary entries in the Windows registry, and optimizing your PC for maximum performance. Using Windows Care Genius, you can:
- Automatically clean Windows registry and fix all registry errors.
- Automatically detect and delete all unnecessary, useless files.
- Fix all the problems that slow down the computer and debug unstable work.
- Launch the One-Stop Tune-up function before speeding up the loading of the 10th version of Windows with 1 click.
- Defragment your disk and registry to make your computer faster and more efficient.
- Disables unnecessary programs that consume system resources.
To perform general cleaning and optimization, the following actions are performed sequentially:
- Launch Windows Care Genius and click the Check button, the software will automatically detect potential security problems.
- After scanning, Windows Care Genius will display all health status, existing junk e-mail files, useless files and invalid registry entries on the PC.
- Click the “Fix” button to clear all of them with one click.
- After the repair process, all existing problems affecting PC performance are resolved.
Now the computer will work very smartly.
Tips experienced
Several proven user recommendations will help the PC owner to choose optimization options for himself and increase the speed of work on the computer. A selection of the best tips:
- Assign shortcuts to your favorite applications. To assign a hotkey for an application, simply click on the shortcut icon, select "Properties", click the shortcut tab, and then enter the combination Ctrl + Alt + Letter or Number in the shortcut field. To easily remember them, it is recommended that you use letters that match the name of the software you want to download. For example, assign Ctrl + Alt + W to Microsoft Word.
- Use macros to enter frequently entered text.
- Use the "Password Manager" to log in, for example, the fastest and most secure KeePass.
- Search for material using the search box in the Start menu, simply press the Windows key or Ctrl + Esc to open the Start menu and start entering in the Search for programs or files box.
- Set up file associations for opening documents using the program. To change file associations in Windows, enter the term “File Type” in the “Start” search field, and then select “Make the file type always open in a specific program.”
- Then select the file extension that you want to change (for example: .jpg), and click the "Change program" button. Finally, you will need to select a program and click OK.
- Avoid the scroll bar on the right side of the window and use it to move around the page. If you have a mouse, use the scroll wheel faster.
- Learn and apply keyboard shortcuts for faster Windows downloads.
- Set the taskbar to “Never combine” icons, by default, Windows 7 takes all open windows from a specific program and combines them into one taskbar icon.
- You need to select "Properties" on the "Start" button, then the "Taskbar", "Never combine" tab in the menu of buttons on the taskbar and click OK.
- Set auto play for external storage, enter “Auto play” in the “Start” search field, select “Open Folder” to view files using Windows Explorer for images, video files, audio files and mixed content.
- Do not put the laptop into sleep mode when its cover is closed. Enter “Cover” in the “Start” search field, click “Change”, select “Do nothing” in the “Battery” and “Connected” sections, save the changes.
By controlling the launch, you can precisely determine how many seconds each launch element takes. Sometimes system programs run out of load time. It is always necessary to clean and store all data, files, folders in working order to get good computer performance.