1. Empty the Recycle Bin and delete temporary files.
2. Run disk clean-up to clear out clutter from your hard drive.
3. Close any unnecessary programs that are open in the background.
4. Defragment your hard drive.
5. Disable any visual effects or animations.
6. Update your antivirus software and run a full system scan for viruses.
7. Check for and update your system drivers.
8. Change your power plan to ‘High Performance’.
9. Make sure the hard drive is not excessively fragmented.
10. Increase virtual memory size if needed.