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Optimize Windows 8 Performance
Optimize Windows 8 Performance
C:\Windows\Temp
C:\Users\<userID>\AppData\Local\Temp
S:\Software\Utilities\CCleaner - ccsetup418.exe
system settings
o Visual Effects Tab > Adjust For Best Performance
o Advanced Tab >
Processor Scheduling Programs
Virtual Memory Change > uncheck checkbox > select custom
size > specify size as per recommended figure
3. Startup
- Task Manager > Startup > Disable Unnecessary Software/Services
o C:\Users\<em>username</em>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows<br
>\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
- Enable Fast Start-up:
o Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Power Options\System Settings
Fast Start-up Enabled
4. Optimize Drives:
- Disk Clean-up:
o Search Disk cleanup tool
o Delete/Free Up all possible space
- Search > Defragment > Optimize drives > enabled > Weekly!
5. Enable Windows Defender (if not done already):
- Search for Windows Defender and enable!
Only for more tech savvy users:
6. Your systems performance wont improve just by turning on God Mode, but with God
mode, you can easily access all the Administrative options and make the necessary
adjustments you want
- Go to > Desktop > Create: New Folder >
Folder Name: GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}