The speaker discusses ways to improve the performance of a computer that has slowed down over time. They provide a list of ten steps to take, all of which are specific to Windows:
1. Clear out startup programs: Over time, as new programs are installed, many of them are set to start up with Windows. This can slow down the computer as it has to manage more background processes. The speaker suggests using the Task Manager to see all the programs that start up with Windows and disable any that are not necessary.
2. Uninstall unused programs: This frees up hard drive space and removes unnecessary startup processes. It's more efficient to uninstall unnecessary programs rather than trying to figure out what each startup program does and disabling them individually.
3. Scan for malware and viruses: If a computer is running slow with no apparent reason, it's possible that malicious software is running in the background. The speaker recommends using a free or paid antivirus to scan for and remove any potential threats.
4. Disable Windows animations: This can improve the performance of older or less powerful computers. It can be done from the Ease of Access settings in the Control Panel.
5. Keep all software up to date: This includes Windows itself, graphics drivers, and any other software that is used regularly. Software companies frequently release updates that optimize performance and improve security.
6. Check power settings: On laptops, the default power setting may be set to balanced or power saver, which can slow down the computer. Changing it to high performance can improve performance.
7. Check the hard drive for errors: This can be done using the command prompt and typing in 'wmic diskdrive get status'. If any of the drives report anything other than 'ok', it may indicate a problem with the drive.
8. Check the Windows files integrity: This can be done using the command prompt and typing in 'sfc /scannow'. This will find any system files that are missing or corrupted and try to repair them.
9. Check for memory errors: This can be done using the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool. If a lot of errors are found, it could mean that the RAM needs to be replaced.
10. Reformat the hard drive and reinstall Windows: If all else fails, a fresh installation of Windows can often solve persistent issues.
The speaker also mentions a couple of additional, non-free options: buying a solid-state drive (SSD) to replace the main hard drive, and increasing the amount of RAM if the current amount is low.
The speaker concludes by encouraging viewers to like, comment, and subscribe to their channel, and to check out their other videos.
Here are some key facts extracted from the text:
1. The text is a transcript of a video that gives 10 tips to speed up a Windows computer.
2. The first tip is to clear out the startup programs that run in the background and take up resources.
3. The second tip is to disable any unnecessary startup services that are not visible in the task manager.
4. The third tip is to scan for malware and viruses that could slow down the computer or compromise its security.
5. The fourth tip is to disable Windows animations that could affect performance on low-power computers.
6. The fifth tip is to keep all the software up to date, including Windows, graphics drivers, and other programs.
7. The sixth tip is to check the power settings and change them to high performance if possible, especially on laptops.
8. The seventh tip is to check the hard drive for errors using the command prompt and the check disk command.
9. The eighth tip is to check the Windows files integrity using the system file checker command in the command prompt.
10. The ninth tip is to check for memory errors using the Windows memory diagnostic tool that runs after restarting.
11. The tenth tip is to reformat the hard drive and reinstall Windows as a last resort if nothing else works.
12. Two bonus tips are to buy an SSD to replace the main hard drive and to buy more memory if needed.