This article lists several solutions that may help improve your PC’s performance. We recommend trying all the listed solutions as multiple factors can contribute to slow performance.

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How does indexing make my searches faster? Much like having an index in a book, having a digital index allows your PC and apps to find content faster by looking for terms or common …

Microsoft Defender Antivirus continuously scans your device for potential threats and takes immediate action to neutralize them. This proactive approach helps to prevent malware …

Oct 14, 2025 · The easiest way to see if a device meets the requirements for Windows 11 after making hardware changes to the device is with the PC Health Check app: Download and …

You can use these shortcuts for getting things done with Snipping Tool faster: Press Windows logo key + Shift + S to open the snipping tool overlay to capture an image snapshot.

Here are some ways to free up space so you can keep your PC up to date and running smoothly. These suggestions are listed in order, so start with the first one, see if that helps, and then …

Learn about things you can try to fix things if your Windows 10 PC is plugged in and charging slowly or discharging.

For a guided walkthrough of how each of the power and battery settings can improve your device's performance, click the button to open the Get Help app: Guided walkthrough in Get Help

If you suspect that your device may have malware you should have Microsoft Defender run a scan. Here's how to do that on Windows, Mac, or Android.