Windows running slow? Microsoft’s 11 quick fixes to speed up your PC

A crawling Windows PC can have many causes, from a crammed drive to too many apps launching at boot. Microsoft’s checklist offers 11 quick fixes—which should you try first, and what hidden settings make the biggest difference? — Photo: Christin Klose/dpa

BERLIN: If Windows is feeling sluggish, there can be many reasons, from your computer's storage being almost full to too many programs starting with the operating system.

To help users keep their systems running smoothly, Microsoft has published a number of ways to try to speed things up.