Sequence 4 > Debloat and Stabilize
This section deals mainly with debloating Windows. In order to clean up your computer to make it run faster, we are going to run a couple of scripts that will do the job. Please note that these scripts are from 3rd party sources, and as such we do not bear any liability that may result from their usage. These scripts have been used by lots of people with no problems whatsoever, and they work fine. However, as the saying goes, proceed at your own risk!
Please note that Office 365 and One Drive may not work afterward. It is also quite recommended to disable your antivirus app.
So here’s the procedure to follow:
- Windows Debloater Script – Download at the following URL https://github.com/Syncex/Windows10Debloater.
Go ahead and download the zipped file to your PC and extract it. Next type Powershell in the taskbar search box and right-click on the Powershell from the results. Select Run as Administrator. Next, open the unzipped folder you just downloaded. Right-click on the file Windows10DebloaterGUI.ps1 and select Open With from the context menu. Select Notepad and click OK.
When the file opens in Notepad, press Ctrl + A to select all the code and copy by clicking on Edit > Copy from the menu or Ctrl + C on your keyboard.
Simply paste the code into the open Powershell window by pressing Ctrl + V on your keyboard.
Simply press Enter to run the script. The script GUI will pop up. Next, press the Remove All Bloatware button. The script will run till it will finish all tasks.
Next, click on Disable Cortana and Stop Edge PDF Takeover. Next, click on Uninstall OneDrive. Next, click on Disable Telemetry/Tasks. Finally, click on Remove Bloatware Regkeys.
Close the Debloater tool and the Powershell window.
- Remove Windows 10 Bloat script – Download at the following URL https://gist.githubusercontent.com/matthewjberger/2f4295887d6cb5738fa34e597f457b7f/raw/b23fa065febed8a2d7c2f030fba6da381f640997/Remove-Windows10-Bloat.bat
Select all by pressing Ctrl + A and pasting inside a Notepad file. Save as a batch file in the root of your drive C:/ (You can do this by renaming the file extension to .bat from .txt.
Next, open the Command Prompt by typing Command Prompt inside the Windows search box. Right-click on the Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator.
Next, navigate to the directory where you saved the batch file earlier and execute. To navigate inside Command Prompt, use the CD command, e.g., type CD.. to go back up a directory. When you are inside the directory where you saved the file, simply type the file name and press Enter to run. For example, if you saved the file as cleanup.bat, type just that and press Enter.
Once the commands have finished executing, close the Command Prompt window to exit.
- Registry Script – Download from this link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TJp1BE0s_6ZqzeZshiCmxbYNQfpnNXkZ/view?usp=sharing
The registry script improves network speed and enables Windows to utilize the highest available prioritization for your games and programs. It also includes tricks that increase system responsiveness.
Simply download the zipped file to your PC and extract it. After extraction, right click on the file and click Merge to add the information to your Windows Registry. Click on Yes to add the registry entries.
- Tune the power settings
On your desktop, click the search icon and type Control Panel. Press Enter to launch. Once there, type Power into the search box at the top, from the results click on Power Options.
Make sure the Balanced Power Plan is active. Then click on Change Plan Settings. Next, click on Change Advanced Settings. The settings panel pops up. Change the following settings
RELATED ARTICLE
Best Digital Graphics Drawing Tablets
Here are the best drawing tablets for artists and graphic designers. Buying guide included.
- Hard disk – 0 (Never has to turn off the hard disk. This may consume more power though, but maximizes performance)
- Wireless adapter settings > Power Saving Mode – Maximum Performance
- PCI Express > Link State Power Management – Off
- Processor power management
Minimum processor state – 5%
Processor performance core parking overutilization threshold – 100% (this setting is hidden by default in Windows 10, but the registry script makes it available for tweaking. If using a laptop, set at 85%)
Maximum processor state – 100%
Click on Apply and OK to close the panel.
- Download and install Spybot Anti-Beacon – Download at the following URL https://www.safer-networking.org/products/spybot-anti-beacon/
- This is a useful app that improves your privacy by blocking out unnecessary tracking and analytics carried out by your popular browsers.
After downloading the app, run the installation and start the app. On the start screen, click on Customize. Next, select either Recommended or Full under Protection Presets.
Next, click on Apply to run the selected actions. Exit the program when complete.
- Next, we are going to free up some more space as long as the hibernation feature is turned off.
Click on the Windows search box and type CMD. Right-click on the Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator.
Once inside Command Prompt, type the following code: powercfg /h off and press Enter. To re-enable hibernation, type the following at the command prompt: powercfg /h on.
Next, you have to optimize each game with the following optimization. Navigate to the game folder and locate your game .exe file. Right-click on it and choose Properties. Under Compatibility, tick the box for Disable fullscreen optimizations. Next, click on Change High DPI Settings. Under High DPI scale override, tick the box for Override high DPI scaling behavior and select Application from the dropdown.
Click Apply and OK to exit.
More utilities to check out include the following:
Tron Script – a powerful solution for slow-running systems.
Winaero Tweaker – gives you much more control over your Windows operating system.
Malwarebytes – a powerful anti-malware solution.
RELATED ARTICLE
The Mac vs Windows war and the rest of us
This article looks at the bitter-sweet relationship between the two tech giants that have influenced our lives in a huge way…
Conclusion
This is the end of this guide on how to increase system performance. Do you have any tweaks or tricks to share? Drop in the comments section below. Meanwhile, check out our reviews and build guides.