现代操作系统比以往任何时候都使用更多的资源。通常，这不是问题，因为Windows、macOS 和大多数 Linux 发行版等平台都针对现代计算机硬件(computer hardware)进行了优化。
但是，有时您会发现Windows的运行速度比您记忆中的要慢。这可能有很多原因，这 9 种使Windows 10 更快的方法应该可以解决其中的大部分问题。
关掉你的电脑
在更改计算机设置之前，有必要考虑一下距离您上次关闭计算机电源已经过去了多长时间。让您的计算机在短时间内处于睡眠或休眠模式(sleep or hibernate modes)是可以的，但不时关闭或重新启动是必不可少的。
重新启动允许Windows安装基本更新、重置Wi-Fi和其他外围设备，并清除内存缓存(clears the memory cache)。在一夜之间关闭计算机电源可能更有价值，因为它可以更好地指示任何新的硬件问题。
有时计算机在第一次启动时会正常工作，然后可能会变慢。这通常是冷却问题(cooling problem)的征兆，可以通过新风扇或在中央处理器(Central Processing Unit)( CPU ) 上使用新的导热膏来解决。
电源设置
Windows 10 附带旨在充分利用硬件和电池(hardware and battery)的电源设置。该规定的副作用是分配给计算机硬件(computer hardware)的功率减少，从而影响性能。
Windows 10 默认使用平衡(Balanced) 电源计划(power plan)，您可以通过单击右下角的电池图标进行更改。(battery icon)向右移动滑块以获得机器的最大性能。
这对于视频编辑(video editing)或玩游戏(playing games)等处理器密集型任务尤其重要。
禁用 Windows 10 视觉效果
Windows 10 是迄今为止最美观的Windows 迭代版本(Windows iteration)，并且具有高度可定制性。默认的 Windows 10 视觉效果包括动画、阴影和透明度。
尽管它们看起来不错，但视觉效果都在争夺处理器和内存的注意力(processor and memory attention)。关闭它们可以提高系统的效率：
- 按Windows 键(Windows Key)并键入sysdm.cpl以打开系统属性(System Properties)
- 选择性能部分(Performance Section)
- 检查调整以获得最佳性能(Adjust for best performance)
此窗口可让您对将看到的效果进行精细控制，但将它们全部关闭是确保最高速度的最佳方式。要关闭透明度，请按Windows 键(Windows Key)并键入颜色。(Colors.)取消选中透明度效果。(Transparency Effects.)
删除 Windows 10 英国媒体报道
您计算机上不经常使用(t use regularly)的任何东西都是英国媒体报道软件。这可能是您安装但不再使用的软件，或者是Windows 10附带的程序。删除过时软件的第一步是删除不再需要的软件。
- 按Windows键并键入添加或删除程序(Add or Remove Programs)
- 在列表中搜索(Search)您不再需要的软件（您可以使用提供的对话框进行过滤和搜索）
- 单击(Click)每个应用程序，然后单击卸载(Uninstall)以将其从系统中删除
该步骤将摆脱您不再需要的任何程序，但与Windows捆绑的一些应用程序更难删除。
如果您愿意亲自动手，可以使用sycnex 的 Windows10Debloater(Windows10Debloater from Sycnex)，这是一个PowerShell 脚本(PowerShell script)，旨在自动化删除英国媒体报道软件的过程。您可以在项目的GitHub 页面(GitHub page)上找到完整的说明。
注意：(Note: )请务必(Make sure)仔细阅读说明。某些Windows 10应用程序在清除后可能很难恢复。
清理你的启动文件夹
作为安装过程的一部分，许多程序会将自己添加到计算机的启动过程中。除了是一件非常偷偷摸摸的事情外，不需要的后台软件(background software)还占用了宝贵的资源。
如果您不需要在后台运行某个软件，请通过按Windows键并键入Startup Apps将其从启动中删除。您将看到与您的计算机一起自动启动的程序列表。取消选中您不需要的任何内容。
限制备份服务
备份(Backup)服务是个好主意，从长远来看，将重要文件保存在云或本地网络附加存储设备(Network Attached Storage device)中可以省去很多麻烦。Dropbox 和 Google Drive等(Dropbox and Google Drive)在线(Online)服务会自动备份您计算机中的特定文件夹。
控制何时发生这种情况很重要，因为同步大文件和文件夹会降低您的计算机和 Internet 连接速度。当您需要计算机全速工作时，请暂时暂停所有同步服务。
腾出硬盘空间
由于如此多的数字媒体和游戏通常需要高达 100 GB 的磁盘(GB disk)空间，空间不足是不可避免的。不幸的是，这对于保持计算机的快速(computer speedy)运行并不好。遍历大量文件可能是一个代价高昂的过程，如果您的系统驱动器(system drive)几乎已满，您的计算机将变慢并且运行不稳定。
最好删除不使用的文件和游戏，以使系统驱动器(system drive)尽可能轻巧。如果可能，外部硬盘驱动器(external hard drive)或SSD是存储大文件的好方法。
碎片整理
如果您的计算机使用传统硬盘驱动器而不是 SSD(hard drive rather than an SSD)，则碎片整理会对性能产生很大影响。要开始碎片整理，请按Windows键并键入碎片整理和优化驱动器。(Defragment and Optimize Drives. )单击优化(Optimize)开始。
请注意，您不需要对 SSD 驱动器进行碎片整理(do not need to defrag SSD drives)，但如果您不确定自己拥有什么驱动器，请不要担心 - Windows 10会自动检测您的驱动器类型。
关闭索引
搜索索引(Search indexing)旨在通过分析和分类数据来加速您的计算机，以便于检索。具有讽刺意味的是，大多数现代系统都不需要此功能，而且它实际上会减慢系统速度。
我们有关于索引的深入指南以及为什么要删除它，但简而言之：
- 按Windows键并键入索引选项(Indexing Options)
- 选择修改(Modify)>显示所有位置(Show all locations)
- 选择“所选位置摘要”(Summary of selected locations)列表中的每个项目
- 取消选中上面更改选定位置(Change Selected Location)列表中的复选框
任何带有SSD(SSD doesn)的现代计算机都不需要打开索引。如果您不确定您的计算机是否有SSD，您可以关闭索引以查看是否有任何速度变化(speed change)。如果它不起作用(t work)（或使事情变慢），您可以通过反转上述过程重新打开索引。
极品飞车
这 9 个技巧应该会对您的计算机速度产生显着影响。如果您想更进一步，请考虑清理计算机的注册表(cleaning your computer’s registry)。
您还可以使用一些工具来加速您的计算机。谨慎对待这些，因为像 CCleaner 这样的流行选项可能不值得信赖(popular options like CCleaner might not be trustworthy)。
9 Ways To Make Windows 10 Faster
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Sometimes, however, you’ll find that Windows runs slower than you remember. There can be many reasons for this, and these 9 ways to make Windows 10 faster should address most of them.
Turn Your Computer Off
Before changing your computer’s settings, it’s worth considering how long it’s been since you last powered down your computer. Leaving your computer in sleep or hibernate modes is okay for short periods of time, but powering down or rebooting is essential from time to time.
Rebooting allows Windows to install essential updates, resets Wi-Fi and other peripherals, and clears the memory cache. Powering down your computer overnight can be even more worthwhile, as it can provide a better indication of any new hardware problems.
Sometimes a computer will work fine when first started, then may slow down. This is usually a sign of a cooling problem that can be fixed with a new fan or a new application of thermal paste on the Central Processing Unit (CPU).
Power Settings
Windows 10 comes with power settings designed to get the most out of your hardware and battery. A side effect of this regulation is less power being allocated to the computer hardware, affecting performance.
Windows 10 uses a Balanced power plan by default, which you can change by clicking on the battery icon in the bottom right. Move the slider to the right to get the maximum performance out of your machine.
This is especially important for processor-intensive tasks like video editing or playing games.
Disable Windows 10 Visual Effects
Windows 10 is the most aesthetically pleasing Windows iteration yet, and it’s highly customizable. The default Windows 10 visual effects include animations, shadows, and transparency.
As good as they look, visual effects all fight for processor and memory attention. Turning them off makes for a more efficient system:
- Press the Windows Key and type sysdm.cpl to open System Properties
- Select the Performance Section
- Check Adjust for best performance
This window gives you fine-grain control over which effects you’ll see, but turning them all off is the best way to ensure top speed. To turn off transparency, press the Windows Key and type Colors. Uncheck Transparency Effects.
Delete Windows 10 Bloatware
Anything on your computer that you don’t use regularly is bloatware. This could be software you installed and no longer use, or programs included with Windows 10. The first step to removing bloatware is to remove software you no longer need.
- Press the Windows key and type Add or Remove Programs
- Search through the list for the software you no longer need (you can filter and search using the provided dialog boxes)
- Click on each application, followed by Uninstall to remove it from your system
That step will get rid of any programs you no longer need, but some of the apps bundled with Windows are trickier to remove.
If you’re willing to get your hands dirty, you can use the Windows10Debloater from Sycnex, a PowerShell script designed to automate the process of removing bloatware. You can find full instructions on the GitHub page for the project.
Note: Make sure you read the instructions thoroughly. Some Windows 10 apps can be hard to get back once purged.
Clean Out Your Startup Folder
Many programs add themselves to your computer’s startup procedure as part of the install process. As well as being a very sneaky thing to do, unneeded background software takes up precious resources.
If you don’t need a piece of software running in the background, remove it from your startup by pressing the Windows key and typing Startup Apps. You’ll see a list of programs that automatically start up with your computer. Uncheck any you don’t need.
Limit Backup Services
Backup services are a great idea, and keeping essential files in the cloud or a local Network Attached Storage device can save a lot of headaches in the long run. Online services like Dropbox and Google Drive automatically backup specific folders from your computer.
Controlling when this happens is important, as syncing large files and folders can slow down both your computer and your internet connection. When you need your computer to work at full efficiency, temporarily pause any syncing services.
Make Hard Drive Space
With so much media being digital and games routinely asking for up to 100 GB disk space, running out of space is inevitable. Unfortunately, this isn’t great for keeping your computer speedy. Iterating through vast amounts of files can be a costly process, and if your system drive is almost full, your computer will slow down and behave erratically.
It’s good to delete files and games you aren’t using to keep your system drive as light as possible. If possible, an external hard drive or SSD is a great way to store large files.
Defrag
If your computer uses a traditional hard drive rather than an SSD, defragmenting can make a big difference to performance. To start defragging, press the Windows key and type Defragment and Optimize Drives. Click Optimize to get started.
Note that you do not need to defrag SSD drives, but don’t worry if you aren’t sure what drive you have – Windows 10 auto-detects your drive type.
Turn Off Indexing
Search indexing is designed to speed up your computer by analyzing and categorizing data for easy retrieval. Ironically most modern systems don’t require this feature, and it actually slows the system down.
We have an in-depth guide on indexing and why you’d want to remove it, but in brief:
- Press the Windows key and type Indexing Options
- Select Modify > Show all locations
- Select each item in the Summary of selected locations list
- Uncheck the boxes in the Change Selected Location list above
Any modern computer with an SSD doesn’t need indexing turned on. If you aren’t sure if your computer has an SSD, you can turn indexing off to see if you experience any speed change. If it doesn’t work (or makes things slower), you can turn indexing back on by reversing the above process.
The Need For Speed
These 9 tips should make a marked difference to your computer’s speed. If you want to take things further, consider cleaning your computer’s registry.
There are also tools you can use to speed up your computer. Treat these with caution, as popular options like CCleaner might not be trustworthy.
