We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Diagnosing the issue of slowdown in Windows can be a needle-in-haystack situation. It could require a simple restart, or it could be a much ...

Most startup apps slow Windows down, but a couple are actually worth keeping. Here are the only ones I let run at boot.

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 ...

Earlier this week, Microsoft published a new support page with tips for Windows users who want to boot up their operating system more quickly. The tips mainly center around optimizing startup apps, ...

To disable a program, simply right-click on it and select “Disable.” Be cautious not to disable essential system programs. Focus on third-party applications that you don’t need immediately after ...

Fast startup is a handy feature on Windows that speeds up boot times by preventing the PC from shutting down completely. When enabled, it saves part of the system state to a hibernation file on your ...

To delay startup programs on Windows 11, use Task Scheduler to create a task that triggers at log-on or startup. Alternatively, antivirus tools like BitDefender, Norton, or Kaspersky offer built-in ...

If you’re stuck in Diagnostic Startup mode on your Windows 11/10 PC with an error message saying your PIN isn’t available, we will show you how to troubleshoot ...

A RunDLL error occurs when a DLL file that is needed to start with a program, run at startup, or set up as a scheduled task fails to start. Windows tries to load this ...

When Windows won’t boot up, it can be a disturbing experience. But that moment passes quickly, and you must decide how to get past this (hopefully) temporary hiccup. Fortunately, there are plenty of ...