Guide for everyone to speed up the startup of the Windows computer so that the PC turns on faster
The first symptom of a computer that is not functioning as it should is the procedure Boot di Windows, i.e. the whole series of loads that take place from the moment you press the PC’s power button until the Windows desktop appears. There’s nothing more annoying than a PC that takes minutes to boot up and get up and running.Before understanding how to speed up PC startup, it is important to know first of all what happens when you turn on the computer and then the causes that can cause a slow startup.
In summary, the main causes of slow loading of Windows I am:
- 1) The number and size of automatic startup programs
- 2) The number of auto-start services.
- 3) Disk errors in the disk.
- 4) defragmentation of the hard disk
- 5) Disk too full
- 6) Presence of malware
- 7) Insufficient RAM
USE: Before finding out how to speed up PC startup It can be useful and interesting to measure Windows startup speed.
1) Optimize autostart
The first thing to do is to uninstall all the programs that we don’t need and the second thing to do is to check which ones start automatically together with the Windows operating system.
Unfortunately, the majority of most famous and popular programs after installation are set to load when the computer bootscausing longer ignition times (even 5 or 6 seconds longer).
On Windows 10 and Windows 11 this check can be done directly from Activity managementby pressing the keys together CTRL-Maiusc-ESCclick on More details (only on Windows 10) and finally open the tab Startwhere we can disable automatically starting processes with one click.
On Windows 11 we can also press WIN+I on the keyboard, take us up Apps -> Start and deactivate the switches inside the window one by one.
If you are using an old or cheap PC it is absolutely advisable to uninstall the antivirus and rely solely on Windows Defenderwhich works very well in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
If you want to keep many programs starting automatically I recommend an excellent tool like Startup Delayer which is useful for delay the loading of automatically running programs.
2) Fix disk errors
On most cheap or older computers, boot problems are caused by an old disk, even more so if it’s a mechanical type disc (almost disappeared but we can still find them on notebooks with 5 years or more behind them). In case Let’s immediately change disk and move on to the SSDso as to immediately obtain a clear improvement in start-up times.
If the disk contains errors the loading time would end up taking even longer. However, keep in mind that in Windows 11 and Windows 10 disk defragmentation is automatic and never required, as it is part of the automatic optimization systems present in the system.
However, I refer you to the guide on how defragment and clean a hard disk to optimize your computer which is always useful.
Il checking disk errors is done with Checkdisk and can be decisive in some cases.
3) Perform anti-malware check
One of the symptoms of the presence of malware within the system is slow loading of Windows startup. There may not even necessarily be an active virusbut some remnants of a malware that the antivirus had discovered or of one silent spyware which is not noticeable in any way, but which makes startup and loading slower.
Even those who have no reason to suspect the presence of viruses would do well, every now and then, to run a scan with one of the Better anti-malware programs come Malwarebytes.
4) Optimize RAM
RAM is always the most common cause of a slow PC because it is often insufficient to run all programs. The bare minimum today is 8 GB in RAMbut if we can access higher cuts or install much more RAM it is certainly an advantage.
Add RAM to a computer not only does it make it run faster at startup, but it also makes it feel fresher and snappier at running any program.
5) Configure fast startup
Use the option fast startup of Windows It’s probably the best way to get your PC to boot up faster.
With this feature active the computer will boot and restart much faster, especially in the presence of an SSD and an M.2. If this function is no longer activated (for example after a system update or after changing disk), simply follow the instructions in the guide above to reconfigure fast startup.
6) Use hibernation
A widely used trick to increase the speed at which your computer turns on involves switching to hibernation in every possible scenario. In the presence of an SSD and an M.2 awakening from hibernation is always faster than shutting down and restartingleaving shutdown or restart only to install updates or new programs.
To correctly configure hibernation on Windows 11 and Windows 10 we suggest you read our guides on how to enable hibernation in windows 10 and 11 come on how to shut down your PC in hibernation and then turn it on quickly.
Conclusions
These are the only tips to follow and to be applied on any computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. There is nothing difficult and, with a few precautions, any computer (even an old one) will become suddenly faster in every usage scenario.
In another article we saw how speed up Windows shutdown for a faster PC shutdown come on all the ways to speed up Windows 10 and 11 startup.