Windows Performance and Troubleshooting Techniques
UPDATE: DO NOT INSTALL A THIRD-PARTY APPLICATION THAT CLAIMS TO UPDATE WINDOWS DRIVERS. STICK TO DEVICE MANAGER!
Here are several techniques that you can use to help you boost your PC's performance and diagnose your PC for errors.
1. Antivirus Full System Scan - 0:12
https://www.avira.com/
https://www.secureaplus.com/
2. CCleaner - 3:34
https://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/dow...
3. Disk Defragmenter - 6:20
4. Error Checking - 8:11
5. Windows Updates - 8:51
6. UPDATE: DO NOT INSTALL A THIRD-PARTY APPLICATION THAT CLAIMS TO UPDATE WINDOWS DRIVERS. STICK TO DEVICE MANAGER!
7. Windows Memory Diagnostic - 11:21
8. System File Checker & Command Prompt Commands - 13:17
Commands:
sfc /scannow
Dism /Online /Cleanup-image /CheckHealth
Dism /Online /Cleanup-image /ScanHealth
Dism /Online /Cleanup-image /RestoreHealth
9. Get a can of compressed air and spray inside the computer (NOT MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO). Desktop computers are easier to spray into than laptop computers because they are airy and have a lot more space. Try to spray out all of the dust inside the computer, rather than just move the dust around. Dust buildup can cause the computer to work harder and likely overheat. Use an object like a pencil to keep the CPU fans from spinning on their own. I would recommend repeating this process occasionally (maybe monthly).
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