In the pop-up window, position the mouse pointer on the right border of the partition and drag the border rightwards to extend the partition. Then click "OK". If there's no unallocated space beside the partition, you could not drag the border. Step 4. Then it will back to the main interface and you could preview the C drive that has been being extended. Click the "Apply" on the toolbar to commit the operation.
Partition misalignment is another very common reason why Windows 7 runs slow. It causes slowdowns in performance. You can set partition 4K alignment in this mini window. Usually, we recommend the " Sector".
And click "OK" to continue. Before performing these operations, you should use anti-virus software to scan the computer to ensure that there are no viruses that affect computer performance.
Windows 7 very slow, unresponsive and hangs Hello people, my computer is running with Windows 7, and it started responding very slow, sometimes it just hangs and becomes unresponsive. Still Need Help? Have your problem been solved? Select Temporary files in the storage breakdown. Note : If you don't see Temporary files listed, select Show more categories. Windows will take a few moments to determine what files and apps are taking up the most space on your PC. To see what's in your Recycle Bin before you empty it, open it from your desktop.
If you don't see the Recycle Bin icon on your desktop, in the search bar on the taskbar, type recycle bin , then select Recycle Bin from the list of results. Note: Windows moves files you delete to the Recycle Bin in case you change your mind and need them again in the future. You might be able to free up a significant amount of space by deleting Recycle Bin files to permanently remove files you've previously deleted. In the Storage management area, turn on Storage Sense.
Under Cleanup of temporary files , ensure Keep Windows running smoothly by automatically cleaning up temporary system and app files is checked. Under Configure cleanup schedules , choose how often you want Storage Sense to run.
For the files you want Storage Sense to delete your choices are files in your Recycle Bin and in your Downloads folder , select the preferred time intervals, or select Never if you want Storage Sense to leave those types of files alone.
Windows will take a few moments to clean up your files, and then you'll see a message indicating how much disk space has been freed up.
If your system doesn't have Storage Sense, you can use the Disk Cleanup tool to delete temporary files and system files from your device. Select Search , type disk cleanup , then select Disk Cleanup from the list of results. Select the checkbox next to the type of files you want to delete. To view a description of each type of file, select the name.
Be sure to clear those check boxes if you don't want to delete those files. To free up even more space, select Clean up system files. Disk Cleanup will take a few moments to calculate the amount of space that a can be freed up. If you need to free up drive space, you can delete it, but keep in mind that you'll be deleting your Windows.
If you delete your previous version of Windows, this can't be undone. You won't be able to go back to your previous version of Windows. Select the types of files you want to delete, select OK , then select Delete files in the confirmation window to start the cleanup. When you find an app to remove, select the More icon next to it and, if possible, select Uninstall.
If you have photos, music, or other files that you want to keep but don't use often, consider saving them to removable media, like a USB drive. You'll still be able to use them when the drive is connected, but they won't take up space on your PC.
Select File Explorer from the taskbar and find the files you want to move. Select your removable media from the location list, then select Move.
Get more info about freeing drive space in Windows. Windows 11 includes many visual effects, such as animations and shadow effects. These look great, but they can also use additional system resources and can slow down your PC. Select Search , type performance , then select Adjust the appearance and performance of Windows in the list of results. Your PC settings let you choose where files will be saved by default.
You can save files on your PC or to OneDrive by default and sync files between the two locations. This lets you get to your files from any device that can connect to the internet, and it helps make sure your files are backed up in case your PC is ever damaged or lost.
You can pause OneDrive syncing temporarily and see if it helps improve your PC performance. You can also visit Fix OneDrive sync problems to check for any sync issues. When you turn on your PC, some programs start automatically and run in the background. Many programs are designed to start automatically when Windows does. Sometimes you can determine which programs start automatically by looking at the program icons in the notification area on the far right of the taskbar.
To try to find out the name of the program, point to the icon with your mouse pointer. Even after you check the notification area, you might still miss some programs that run automatically at startup. To stop a program from starting automatically. Open Startup Apps settings. In the Startup Apps area, find the program you want to stop from starting automatically and set it to Off. Note: If you turn off a program and it continues to start automatically when Windows starts, you should scan for viruses and malware.
See the next section for more info. A virus, malware, or malicious software could cause your PC to run slowly. Other symptoms include unexpected pop-up messages, programs that unexpectedly start automatically, or the sound of your hard disk constantly working.
The best way to handle viruses and malicious software is to try to prevent them by running antimalware and antivirus software and keeping it up to date. However, even if you take precautions, your PC can still become infected. For more info, see How to protect your Windows PC. If they are, choose the one you want to run, and then disable or uninstall any others.
If you have another antivirus program installed and turned on, Windows Security will be turned off by default. To scan for viruses using Windows Security. Open Windows Security settings. On the Protection updates screen, select Check for updates to make sure you have the most recent updates. Best Apple Watch. Best iPad Cases. Best Portable Monitors. Best Gaming Keyboards. Best Drones. Best 4K TVs. Best iPhone 13 Cases.
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