1. Free up hard drive space by removing unnecessary files and programs.
2. Limit the number of programs running in the background.
3. Run a disk cleanup utility to clean out temporary files and other junk that can slow down your system.
4. Install an anti-virus program to detect and eliminate any malicious software that could be slowing your system down.
5. Defragment your hard drive to optimize its performance.
6. Upgrade your RAM or processor if possible.
7. Disable visual effects.
8. Make sure you have the latest Windows updates.