Are you running a version of Windows 10? And, do you wish you were able to speed up boot up and shutdown/restart times? Well, look no further. In this article, I will be explaining how to speed up Windows 10 boot up and shutdown/restart times and reduce the amount of time it takes your computer to start.
Sometimes, there are moments when you feel like time slows down to a crawl, testing your patience—or should we say impatience. This is probably what Windows 10 users are feeling when their computer takes too long to shut down or restart.
Typically, when a computer takes too long to close, it's because it cannot process fast enough to carry out the command or it could be waiting for other programs to stop and close beforehand. Don't lose hope, now; here are some simple tips and tricks that you can try to make the shutdown and restart procedure run more quickly.
If you use your Windows PC very often, it's good practice to shut it down around once each week. Why? This is because regularly restarting your computer can help clear out the memory and make sure that any slow processes programs are effectively shut down as well. This makes the subsequent use and running of the PC run much faster, so this can speed it up in terms of shutdown as well.
You may be thinking that this is a no-brainer, but just taking the extra effort to check and close all programs is an easy way to ensure that your shutdown and restart ends much faster than if you didn't. Take a look at the taskbar and see if an errant folder or webpage is still open before clicking that shutdown button.
You can try creating a dedicated shortcut that shuts down your PC just by double-clicking on it. It's as easy as adding a new folder to your desktop screen.
A Solid State Drive (SSD) is an integrated circuit that, unlike hard disk drives (HDD), does not make use of moving parts. It also makes use of flash memory to store data which allows for better and faster performance. With this line of thought, using an SSD is certain to reduce the wait time to shut down and restart.
But before you consider investing in a pricey SSD, take note of its other benefits and drawbacks compared to the HDD:
There are several more reasons why your computer is taking too long to shut down. If it persists, it could be because of a problem with old device drivers or not installing the latest Windows update. You can also try running the Power Troubleshooter since it can diagnose problems with your PC's power settings. It's best to try each tip and check if it has a noticeable effect on improving the wait time before you move on to the next advice.