Short answer: Check what is using resources before installing an optimizer.
Try these steps
- Save your work and restart the PC.
- Open Task Manager and look for sustained CPU, memory or disk usage. Close only apps you recognize.
- Review Windows Update, available storage and unnecessary startup apps. Change one thing at a time and compare.
When to ask for help
Seek help if the computer freezes repeatedly, overheats or reports drive errors.
Learn more
Learn more: read this article — Fix a slow Windows PC. Menu names and available features can vary by device, software version and account type.
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