Is your laptop running slow? Does it take long to boot up? The following tips would help you speed up your computer. 1. Uninstall Programs You Don't Need New PCs come with pre-installed programs, and the chances are you’re not going to use them, and they slow your computer down from day one. These programs are often referred to as bloatware, junkware, and is often self-advertising for whoever you purchase your computer. Old computers can accrue these over time. Many of these you will never use, and many of them are running in the background constantly without you being aware of them. They are slowing your computer down. To remove this bloatware, either the day you buy your computer or afterward, follow these steps: Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features. Then scroll down the list. Then uninstall the ones you won’t use.