Windows Maintenance Tips

Set aside ten minutes a month for basic maintenance: install pending Windows updates, run disk cleanup, check available storage space, and restart your computer if it’s been running for weeks without a reboot.

It’s also worth periodically reviewing installed programs and removing anything you no longer use, and checking Task Manager for unfamiliar processes using a large share of CPU or memory.

These small habits catch problems early — before a minor slowdown becomes a system that needs a full tune-up or reinstall.