PC Performance Optimization: Diagnostics & Repair in 2hrs!

Explore Task Manager, a preinstalled Windows tool that analyzes processes, services, performance, memory usage, and network statistics, plus user sessions, with quick access via right-click, Ctrl+Shift+Escape, or Ctrl+Alt+Delete.

Explore the Windows Task Manager applications tab to manage running programs, using options like switch to, minimize, bring to front, and end task.

Explore Windows Task Manager services, what services are, how they run silently in the background, how to locate and manage them, and how startup type and dependencies influence performance.

Explore Windows Task Manager processes, learn how to locate the processes tab and the applications tab, view every running executable, and manage priorities and properties to optimize system performance.

Explore Windows task manager users tab, switch user, lock, and log off to manage multiple accounts, administrator sessions, and messages to users, while sharing memory and networking to prevent slowdowns.

Explore Windows Task Manager's performance and networking tabs to monitor CPQ utilization, memory consumption, and networking statistics, then observe how a spike in CPQ usage can slow your system.

Explore how files act as containers that store data, from creating text documents to understanding file types, hidden files, previous versions, data recovery, and file association.

Explore file extensions and how file association determines which programs open which files. Learn to view extensions, change default apps, and understand why wrong applications can't read certain documents.

Learn how to hide and unhide files in Windows, find hidden files using properties and show hidden files options, and understand this precaution protects important system files.

Learn to restore a file to a previous version using restore points and system protection, and remember that the restored version can replace the current file and cannot be undone.

Explore file permissions, including read, write, read and execute, modify, and full control, and learn to view and adjust them via the security tab to protect data and support recovery.

Explore data recovery on home systems, including how data is stored on hard drives and what happens when a file is deleted, with quick and long scan methods.

Learn how Windows Remote Assistance lets a helper view or control your PC remotely by enabling access, sending an invitation file or using easy connect for troubleshooting.

Learn how to use problem steps recorder in Windows 7 and Windows 10 to capture step-by-step actions and screenshots for troubleshooting, including time stamps and file details.

Explore the reliability monitor to view your computer's reliability history, system stability, and events from apps like Skype that cause crashes or affect performance.

Explore how task scheduler automates routine PC tasks using triggers such as log on to start programs like Notepad, simplifying daily maintenance.

Explore TreeSize, a free download that scans drives to reveal total and allocated space by files and folders, helping you reclaim free space by identifying large items.

Unlock GodMode, a one-stop Windows hub that exposes 200 items in seven configurable options for quick access to printers, multiple monitors, mouse settings, power options, and history and cookies.