Delete everything and reinstall Windows. Might seem like odd advice but it will really speed things up!

Over time your PC picks up a lot of "detritus" in the form or old applications, drivers, log files, settings and so forth and the simplest way to clear all this off is to back up your data and wipe the system and reinstall Windows. This is not something you want to do unless you have your data stored somewhere else safely but it's amazing how people get used to the gradual decrease in performance of their PC over time.

After you have reinstalled Windows be selective about what you reinstall back on the system - be strong and resist the temptation to install stuff you never use!  Don't just load back on all the junk that you had before.

Remember to apply patches and service packs!

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