Tips to Speed Up Booting Windows 8 and Windows 8.1
Booting up your computer should be a quick and seamless process, but if you're using an older version of Windows such as Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, you may have noticed that it takes longer than desired. In this blog post, we'll discuss some tips to help speed up the boot process for your Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 system.
1. Disable Unnecessary Startup Programs
One of the main reasons for a slow boot time is the excessive number of programs that start automatically when your computer boots up. You can disable these unnecessary startup programs by following these steps:
- Press
Windows + R
, typemsconfig
and press Enter to open System Configuration Utility. - Go to the
Startup
tab and select each item that you don't need, then click on theDisable
button. - Click on
OK
and restart your computer.
2. Disable Hibernation
Hibernation mode can significantly slow down the boot process as it needs to load all the data from the hard drive back into memory. You can disable hibernation by:
- Open the Command Prompt as an administrator and type
powercfg /hibernate off
and press Enter. - Restart your computer.
3. Disable Superfetch
Superfetch is a Windows service that loads frequently used programs into memory before they're needed, but it can also slow down the boot process. You can disable superfetch by:
- Press
Windows + X
and selectCommand Prompt (Admin)
. - Type
bcdedit /set disablebootlog yes
and press Enter to disable the boot logger. - Type
bcdedit /set {default} bootmenuenable false
and press Enter to disable the boot menu. - Type
bcdedit /v /d {default} | findstr /C:"superfetch" | for /f "tokens=2 delims=: " %i in 'bcdedit /v /d {default} | findstr /C:"superfetch"' do bcdedit /delete {%i}
. - Type
powercfg /regdelvalue /F "HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management\PrefetchParameters\EnableSuperfetch"
and press Enter to disable superfetch. - Restart your computer.
4. Use a Solid State Drive (SSD)
If you're still using a traditional hard drive, consider upgrading to a solid state drive (SSD). SSDs offer faster read and write speeds than traditional hard drives, which can result in a significant boost to your boot time.
5. Use the Built-in Tools
Windows has some built-in tools that can help you analyze and optimize your system for better performance, including:
msconfig
: As mentioned earlier, this utility can be used to manage startup programs.Disk Cleanup
: This tool can help you free up disk space by deleting unnecessary files and temporary data.System Restore
: This feature allows you to revert your system to an earlier point in time when it was running more efficiently.
By implementing these tips, you should be able to notice a significant improvement in the boot time of your Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 system. Happy computing!