The best pc optimization software for windows?

[Kylen Kraus]

I need some help with finding some optimization software's for my 4 year old laptop. I need it to be able to take less load on the system, and make it a smoother running experience.

[RAM555789]

Not running windows actually....running Linux software would take a pretty reasonable amount off it. Beyond that doing something like a clean reinstall of windows has made a noticeable improvement for me before.

[Slottr]

None.

 

Look at background processes in task manager and make decisions based on whats running. If you think windows is causing the problems and that it may be too hefty for the system, you can run a lightweight version of linux which should speed it up some.

 

Does the system have a hard drive or SSD?

[Kylen Kraus]

No it has a 5400 rpm hard drive but it has 8 gigabytes of ram, that I guess helps a little bit.

[Slottr]

3 minutes ago, Kylen Kraus said:

No it has a 5400 rpm hard drive but it has 8 gigabytes of ram, that I guess helps a little bit.

Replace the hard drive with an SSD, look at the Team 3D models for cheaper options.

[Enderman]

Do a clean install.

The only other 'more optimized' thing is to use linux.

[Kylen Kraus]

OK, thank you. But I have just one more question, what about dual booting windows and Linux after all I would like to be able to use some windows exclusive software.

[RAM555789]

42 minutes ago, Kylen Kraus said:

OK, thank you. But I have just one more question, what about dual booting windows and Linux after all I would like to be able to use some windows exclusive software.

Yeah that would work. It won't take up too much space, and if you get an SSD you would have no problem shutting down and swapping between OS's.