Ways to improve the performance of Windows 8 computers

        If your computer doesn't respond properly or can't perform tasks as expected, you can try some of the tools that come with Windows to help improve performance. Perform tasks that help improve performance

Tasks in the left pane of Performance Information and Tools can help improve the performance of your computer. • Open Performance Info and Tools by swiping from the right edge of the screen to the middle and clicking Search (if using the mouse, point to the top right corner of the screen, then move the pointer down and click Search "), enter performance information and tools in the search box, and then click or click "Settings" and "Performance Information and Tools." Task Description

Adjusting Visual Effects

Some visual effects may slow down the processing of other tasks on your computer. You can turn these effects on or off and see more options.

Adjusting Index Options

If you spend too much time searching for content on your computer, you can narrow your search and focus on commonly used files and folders. For more information, see Indexing and Searching: Frequently Asked Questions.

Adjusting Power Settings

Some of the power settings on your computer are designed to reduce battery drain and make battery life last longer. You can view and change the settings to achieve a balance between computer performance and battery life as needed.

Open Disk Cleanup

This tool removes unwanted files or temporary files from your hard drive, increasing the amount of available storage. For more information, see Deleting files with Disk Cleanup.

Advanced Tools

If you are familiar with these tools, you can run advanced system tools such as Event Viewer, Optimized Drives, and System Information. You can also view performance related issues and how to handle them. The problem with the front of the list has a greater impact on the computer than on the computer behind the list.