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Any easy way to clean up the app list for speeding up the PC?
It is a huge app list from checking the task manager. And I don't even know some of the apps. How to delete them in bulk?
- Use built-in Disk Cleanup to clear temporary files and system caches.Type Disk Cleanup in the search box and select the Disk Cleanup tool. Storage Sense: Enable Storage Sense in settings to routinely remove temporary files automatically.
Now you can scroll through the list and decide what you don’t need. If you see apps you’ve never used or don’t recognize, it’s time to consider removing them. Just make sure they aren’t essential for your system or hardware.
Windows doesn’t allow you to uninstall multiple apps at once through this method. However, you can quickly go through the list, click on the app you want to delete, and hit "Uninstall." It’s a bit tedious but effective.
Reducing the app load on startup can also help speed things up:
Open Task Manager: Right-click the taskbar and select Task Manager, then go to the Startup tab.
Disable Unnecessary Apps: Review the apps listed here. Right-click on any app you don’t need when your PC starts and select Disable.- If you see applications with names you do not recognize, it is wise to do some research to ensure they are safe to remove.
- Teams and Java. Teams since its only needed if you use it and like edge, its always activated unlike Skype. Java, you do not need java. Remove, forget.
- Make a clean install if the computer still runs slowly after deleting the apps.
- You can also limit background apps that don't need to run:
Settings: Go to Settings > Privacy > Background apps.
Toggle Off: Here, you can choose which apps can run in the background. Just turn off any you don't need. - Use built-in Disk Cleanup to clear temporary files and system caches.Type Disk Cleanup in the search box and select the Disk Cleanup tool. Storage Sense: Enable Storage Sense in settings to routinely remove temporary files automatically.
Thanks for this helpful tip, it worked fine for me!
- Make a backup of the data and start a clean install. You will see the background processes reduced sharply!
- Another choice is using the app uninstaller, which is fast and help you remove app that can't be deleted from Control Panel settings.
