Make Windows Faster Checklist - Windows 7 Edition

Make Windows Faster Checklist (Printable)

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The Basic Checklist - Making Windows Faster

• _ Backup Your Computer
• _ Remove Startup Apps
• _ Uninstall Unused Programs
• _ Cleanup C: and Cleanup System Files on C:
• _ Check for Service Pack 1
• _ Defrag C: Drive
• _ Ensure Windows updates are being delivered regularly
• _ Make sure your Backups are set at a reasonable interval
• _ Ensure that your security software is being updated regularly
• _ Consider Upgrading your computer's memory (RAM) and storage (to SSD or SSHD)
• _ Use utility software check for large files that you could move to portable storage or delete if unneeded
• _ Customize Search Indexing, Recycle Bin Size, Performance, and Paging
• _ Use software such as SpyBot to find hidden slowdowns
• _ Consider Building a New PC System