1. Disable startup programs: Many programs will set themselves to start automatically when you turn on your computer. This can cause your computer to take a long time to boot. To disable startup programs, open the Start menu, type “msconfig” and press enter. Then select the “Startup” tab and uncheck any programs that you don’t need to start automatically when the computer boots.
2. Install an SSD: Hard disk drives (HDDs) are the traditional internal storage medium for computers. HDDs are relatively inexpensive, but can cause slow boot times. Solid-state drives (SSDs) are much faster than HDDs, so installing one can greatly improve your computer’s boot time.
3. Update drivers: Outdated drivers can cause slow boot times, as the system has to search for the correct drivers and then load them. To check for driver updates, open the Device Manager, right click on the device, and select “Update Driver.”
4. Delete temporary files: Temporary files are created when you use software and web browsers, and they can slow down your computer’s boot time. To delete temporary files, open the Run command by pressing Windows Key+R, type “temp” and press enter. Then delete all of the files in the folder.
5. Defragment your hard drive: Fragmented files can also cause a slow boot time. To defragment your hard drive, open the Start menu and type “defrag.” Then select “Defragment and Optimize Drives” and select the drive you want to defragment.
6. Change BIOS settings: Your BIOS settings could be slowing down your computer’s boot time. To change the BIOS settings, restart your computer and press the key to enter the BIOS setup (usually F2 or Del). Then look for the option to enable/disable quick boot or fast start.