How to fix programs that take too long to open

We will list a few methods below  and how you how you can troubleshoot your Windows 10, 8 PC and find out what is causing your apps to load so slowly.

1. Check the system requirements

The first thing we need to check is if we upgraded to Windows 10, 8 without reading the proper hardware specs requirements necessary to smoothly run this version. Check your Windows 10, 8 CD and make sure that you meet the necessary hardware requirements for Windows 10, 8 such as the memory RAM needed, the amount of free space on the hard drive and the processor required to run this version of Windows. If he necessary system requirements are met yet your computer is slow to open programs, go to the next solution.

2. Scan your system for malware

Run an full system check with your antivirus. One of the reasons for this issue is that your PC might be infected with a virus that slows your Windows 10, 8 PC response time. You can use Windows Defender to scan your system or you can install a third-party antivirus solution. For more information about the best antivirus tools to install on your computer, check out the guides listed below:

5 best antivirus tools with unlimited validity [2018 List] 4 of the best antivirus with website blocker/ web filtering Best antivirus software with multiple scanning engines for Windows 10 Here’s the best antivirus with boot scan to remove hidden malware

3. Check if your antivirus is the culprit

Close your antivirus for the duration of the check and see if your programs respond better. Leaving your antivirus ON might eat up a lot of memory from your PC and prevent your programs from opening as they should.

4. Perform a Clean Boot

We will run a Clean Boot to see if there are any programs that are having conflicts with your Windows 10, 8 operating system. SPONSORED Here’s how to clean boot your Windows 8.1 computer:

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Here’s how to clean boot your Windows 10 computer: If your programs still take a long time to open, then undo the changes mad and reboot the computer again.

5. Update your apps and programs

Make sure that the programs you are trying to open are up to date and compatible with the Windows 10, 8 operating systems. Some programs only work on Windows 7 ,for example, and if you are trying to use them in Windows 10, 8 they might not work as they should.

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6. Repair or reinstall problematic apps

If only one app is causing you the problem, try to reinstall it and check if it is still loading slowly. You can use the Control Panel to repair or reinstall the apps that are not running as smoothly as they should.

7. Install a PC optimizer tool

If the issue persists and programs are taking a long time to open in Windows 10, you can also install a PC optimizer software. This category of software solutions quickly scan, repair and optimize your system. For more information about PC optimization software, check out the guides listed below:

The best 5 free PC optimization software to supercharge your computer CPUMon is a powerful PC performance optimizer Top Windows 10 Optimizer Software for a snappier PC

So, these are the steps to follow in order to fix your programs and make them run a bit faster. For any thoughts or opinions on this subject, you can drop us a comment in the comment section below.

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