How to troubleshoot issues with pc games

This article provides information about resolving various errors reported by online games in Internet Explorer.

Original product version: В Internet Explorer 9 and later versions
Original KB number: В 2528246

Summary

When playing online games from websites like Facebook, Yahoo, MSN, and other websites using Internet Explorer you may notice that the online games may not perform as expected. Playing or attempting to play online games may give the following results:

• Games may fail to download
• Games will not start
• Games may not load completely
• Some game functionality may not work
• You may be dropped from a game or game website when playing a game
• Your screen may go black when playing a game
• Games may freeze during play

If you are having issues with Internet Explorer functionality other than just games, see Tips for solving problems when Internet Explorer crashes or stops working.

More information

The most common cause is a missing or outdated add-on that’s needed to play the game. Most online games are based on Silverlight, Flash, or Java and do require Internet Explorer add-ons to function. In most cases, ensuring that you have the latest updates for Windows, Internet Explorer and any Internet Explorer add-ons can help resolve most issues. To troubleshoot online games issues in Internet Explorer do the following:

Internet Explorer

If you are using ActiveX Filtering or Tracking Protection in Internet Explorer 9 or a later version, some content like games or videos might be disabled. To find out if you are using ActiveX filtering or Tracking Protection, see one of following articles:

Microsoft Silverlight

For games that use Silverlight, issues can be resolved by updating to the latest version of Silverlight. The following troubleshooting steps may help to resolve the issue:

• Install the latest version of Silverlight and then make sure Silverlight is enabled in Internet Explorer
• If you need to uninstall and then reinstall Silverlight visit the Get Microsoft Silverlight website and click the Uninstall Silverlight tab
• For help with Silverlight issues, visit the Silverlight Community website

For games that require Java add-ons, issues can be resolved by updating the add-ons to the latest version. The following troubleshooting steps may help to resolve the issue:

• Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed
• In some cases, it may be necessary to uninstall Java from your installed programs list and then reinstall the latest version
• For help with Java issues, visit the Java Help Center website

Adobe Flash

For games that require Java add-ons, issues can be resolved by updating the add-ons to the latest version. The following troubleshooting steps may help to resolve the issue:

• Update to the latest version of Adobe Flash
• In some cases, it may be necessary to uninstall Adobe Flash from your installed programs list and then reinstall the latest version
• For help with Adobe Flash issues, visit the Adobe Flash Help and Support website

Adobe Shockwave Player

For games that require Adobe Shockwave Player add-ons, issues can be resolved by updating the add-ons to the latest version. The following troubleshooting steps may help to resolve the issue:

• Update to the latest version of Adobe Shockwave.
• In some cases, it may be necessary to uninstall Adobe Shockwave Player from your installed programs list and then reinstall the latest version.
• For help with Adobe Shockwave issues, visit the Adobe Shockwave Player Help and Support website.

Make sure the add-ons are installed and enabled

You will need to make sure that the necessary Add-ons are enabled in Internet Explorer, to do this follow the steps below:

1. Start Internet Explorer and click the Tools icon and then click Internet Options.
2. Click the Programs Tab and click the Manage add-ons button.
3. From the Show dropdown selection, select Run without Permissions.

Look for the following add-ons in the displayed list and make sure the Status is listed as Enabled.

When checking to see if the add-on is installed you can also verify the current version of the add-on.

The add-on for Microsoft Silverlight is listed as:

• Microsoft Silverlight

The add-ons for Adobe Flash and Adobe Shockwave Player are listed as:

• Shockwave Active X Control
• Shockwave Flash Object

The add-on for Java is listed as:

• Java Plug-in (May be multiple add-ons)

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hi poeple, i upgrade my pc at windows 10 and my pc games are not running. they openning normaly but after a few seconds, the game is closing. i try solve this with compatibility center of windows 10 and any configuration works. i try installing all games again, but the problem continues.

all my pc’s drivers are the most updated.

intel(R) core(TM) i7-4702MQ CPU @2.20GHz 2.20GHz

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Looks like the games which you are trying to install on Windows 10 are not compatible.

We appreciate the fact that you have tried most of the troubleshooting steps. Just a few questions to get a clear picture.

1. What is the exact error message you see?

2. Are you signed in as an administrator?

You may try to install the game in compatibility mode and check if it helps.

Follow these steps to install the game in compatibility mode and check if that helps.

a. Right-click on the game setup file and click on ‘properties’.

b. Click on the ‘compatibility’ tab and check the box ‘Run this program in compatibility mode for’ and select Windows 7/8/8.1 operating system from the drop down menu.

c. Click on ‘Apply’ and click ‘OK’ and run the file to install it.

You may also contact the game manufacturer and check if there would any updates or patches that would make the game work on Windows 10.

Summary

This article describes how to resolve most of the known mouse pointer display issues in the Microsoft games that are listed in the “Applies to” section.

When you try to start or to play any one of the games in the “Applies To” section, you may experience the following symptoms:

Jerky pointer movement

More Information

To troubleshoot mouse issues with Microsoft games, use the following methods in the order they are presented.

Note The following steps are lengthy. Therefore, you may want to print them before you start.

Method 1: Look for any known issues

There may be specific issues that are documented or troubleshooting steps for your game that may help you resolve mouse pointer issues. To view any known issues for the Microsoft game that you have, visit the following Microsoft Web site, and then select your game or search for your game:

If the issue continues to occur, go to the next method.

Method 2: Disable pointer trails

Note Because there are several versions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your computer. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.

Open the Mouse item in Control Panel. To do this in Windows Vista, click Start, type main.cplin the Start Search box, and then press ENTER.

To open the Mouse item in Control Panel in Microsoft Windows XP, Click Start, click Run, type main.cpl, and then click OK.

On the Motion tab or on the Pointer Options tab, click to clear the Show pointer trails check box or the Display pointer trails check box.

If the issue continues to occur, go to the next method.

Method 3: Change pointer scheme to Windows Standard or Default

Open the Mouse item in Control Panel. To do this in Windows Vista, click Start, type main.cplin the Start Search box, and then press ENTER.

To open the Mouse item in Control Panel in Windows XP, Click Start, click Run, type main.cpl, and then click OK.

On the Pointers tab, in the Scheme box, click Windows Standard or click Windows Default.

If the issue continues to occur, go to the next method.

Method 4: Set Hardware Acceleration to Most

Windows Vista

Click Start, type desk.cpl in the Start Search box, and then click desk.cpl in the Programs list.

Click Advanced Settings.

On the Troubleshoot tab, click Change settings.

If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Continue.

In the Display Adapter Troubleshooter dialog box, drag the Hardware acceleration slider two notches to the left of the Full setting, and then click OK three times.

Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP

Right-click the desktop, and then click Properties.

On the Settings tab, click Advanced.

On the Troubleshooting tab, move the Hardware Acceleration slider two notches to the left of Full.

The details for this setting explain all pointer and advanced drawing accelerations are disabled.

Click Apply, and then click OK.

Close the Display Properties window, and then test the game.

Microsoft Windows 98 and Microsoft Windows Millennium

Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

On the Performance tab, click Graphics.

Note The Hardware Acceleration slider has four settings. From left to right, they are as follows: None, Basic, Most, and Full.

Move the Hardware Acceleration slider until it is one notch to the left of Full. This is the Most setting.

Click OK, and then click Close.

Click Yes to restart your computer.

After the computer restarts, test the game.

If the issue continues to occur, go to the next method.

Method 5: Troubleshoot display issues

If these methods do not resolve the issue, the issue may be video related.
For more information about how to troubleshoot video issues with Microsoft games, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

263039 Games: How to troubleshoot display issues
To learn more about how to troubleshoot problems that you may experience when you play Microsoft games in Windows Vista, follow the instructions in the “Troubleshoot game problems” topic in Windows Vista Help and Support. To view the topic, follow these steps:

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Tips for playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare on PC

by CS Migration on October 28, 2019

This guide is to help players who are having issues running the game.

• Try doing a Scan and Repair: Repairing Blizzard Games
• Ensure you have the latest drivers and Windows updates applied.
• Try doing a reset of the graphics settings back to their default settings.
• Disable any services or applications that may interfere with the game: Closing Background Applications
• Reboot your computer in case you have pending installs.

For issues with antivirus software:

• If you are running an antivirus software, we recommend adding the entire Call of Duty: Modern Warfare game folder to your antivirus exception list.
  • For Comodo users: Select Settings → Advanced Protection → Miscellaneous → Detect Shell Code Injections [Exclusion] and add the entire Call of Duty: Modern Warfare game folder to the exclusion list.
  • For BullGuard users: Select Settings → Main and uncheck Self protection.

If issues still persist:

• If you are using Razer Synapse, make sure to update to the latest driver.
• Perform a clean boot and only start up with the bare minimum programs: How to perform a clean boot in Windows
• If the game doesn’t start and you have disabled ASLR on Windows, re-enable it.
• Disable NZXT CAM, MSI Afterburner, and Razer Cortex, as these can conflict with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.

Shader Preloading

Shader Preloading is an important part of the first boot process. You’re warned in-game to let the Shader Preloading process complete before starting any game mode. Here’s the average Shader Preloading duration across a variety of systems.

We’re frequently adding games to our Steam catalog. Check out our Steam store page for the most up-to-date list.

You can only link one Steam account to one EA Account, so make sure you choose the right EA Account to link to.

Reminder: Underage EA Accounts can’t link to Steam accounts.

You only need to link your accounts the first time you play an EA game on Steam.

1. Sign into Steam.
2. Launch an EA game from Steam by clicking Play.
3. Install Origin if you haven’t already.
4. Origin will launch and ask you to link your Steam account and your EA Account.
5. Log in to Origin using your EA Account info or create a new EA Account.
6. Steam will install your game and let you know when it’s ready to play.

Unlinking accounts

Want to unlink your Steam account? Contact us for help.

Once you’ve linked your accounts and installed your first EA game through Steam, installing future games gets a lot easier:

1. Sign into Steam.
2. Go to your Library.
3. Select the game.
4. Click Install.
5. Click Next on the pop-up window to install the game.

Origin-required games

You can tell if a game is Origin-required if it says it “Incorporates 3rd-party DRM: EA on-line activation and Origin client software installation and background use required.”

See where to find it in Steam:

For games that need Origin but were bought on Steam, you’ll need to add your friends on Origin to play with them. You won’t be able to add friends on Steam.

Steam-native games

Native games on Steam don’t need Origin to launch, but you can only play with friends on the same platform as you. For example, if your friend is playing on Steam, you’ll need to play the game on Steam too.

Cross-play games

Cross-play games are available for Steam and Origin, and you can play with both Steam and Origin friends at the same time!

To invite friends, you’ll need to add them in-game.

What about game invites?

You can only send game invites between Origin accounts.

Buying games

Check here for help on buying games, DLC, and more.

If I buy a game on Steam, can I buy DLC for that game on Origin?

If you’re playing a Steam-native games, you can’t buy DLC for Origin.

You can only buy DLC both on Origin and Steam if you’re playing an Origin-required game.

If I buy a game on Origin, can I buy DLC for that game on Steam?

For Origin-purchased base games, you’ll need to buy all DLC in the same client.

I’m an EA Play member. Do I get my 10% membership discount on Steam?

You can only get the 10% EA Play membership discount for EA games that are on Steam.

What happens if I buy a game on Steam or Origin that I already have installed on the other platform?

You may need to clean up files on your computer to save disk space. We suggest you uninstall the game on the other platform (Steam or Origin) before installing it on the new one.

Launching games

Get help on launching games on Steam or Origin.

Do I always need Origin to play EA games in my Steam library?

You may need Origin to launch some EA games from Steam.

When you do, Steam will tell you the game needs to be launched using a third-party DRM and will show Origin software installation in the system requirements.

If I have already purchased a game on Origin, can I play it on Steam?

No — games purchased on Origin can only be played on Origin.

If you buy a game on Steam and have already purchased it on Origin, you can access game saves, DLC packs, in-game currency, and virtual currency. If you’ve bought Packs for The Sims 4 on Origin and buy the base game on Steam, you can access all your Pack content.

How does it work if I am a Sims 4 player, and already have Packs on Origin, and want to play on Steam?

If you decide to purchase the base game on Steam and have already purchased packs on Origin, you can play all of your packs on Steam. Note that it may not be visible in the store.

Co-op and cross-play

Get answers on how co-op and cross-play work across Origin and Steam.

How do co-op games work?

Games like A Way Out use Steam’s Remote Play Together feature to let you play with friends. You can also use Origin to invite a friend using Friend Pass. Only one person needs to purchase and own the game to use these features.

Other features

Check here for answers on achievements, saves, and finding soundtrack info.

Can I earn Steam Achievements and Trading Cards with EA games?

Yep! You can earn Steam Achievements and build out your Trading Card collection.

Can I use Cloud saves?

You can’t use Cloud saves for EA Games on Steam.

My digital soundtrack isn’t showing in my library. Where can I find it?

Digital soundtracks should automatically download in Origin and Steam. If they don’t, follow these steps.

1. Click on the game tile in My Game Library.
2. Click on Extra Content.
3. Click the Download Now button on the soundtrack.
4. Find your downloaded soundtrack at C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\GAME\BONUS

1. Open your Steam Library.
2. Right-click on the game.
3. Select Properties.
4. Go to Local Files.
5. Click Browse local files.
6. Find your downloaded soundtrack in the install directory.

• Contact us if it’s about one of our games or your EA Account.
• Reach out to Steam if it’s about your Steam account.

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Unlockable content for The Division 2

Once you have unlocked your content, for example by redeeming a code on your platform, you should be able to find the new content in-game. Depending on the content you unlocked, these are the items that will be added to your game: First Responder PackFirst Responder outfit First Responder weapon skin Capitol Defender PackHazmat 2.0 outfit Lullaby weapon Lullaby blueprint Battleworn Secret Service PackSecret Service outfit Secret Service weapon skin Specialised quality emote Elite Agent PackRuthless weapon Ruthless weapon blueprint Additional stash space Special skill effect Tactical Response PackSWAT outfit Level 40 Shotgun (available with the release of Warlords of New York) Year 1 Pass You can find detailed information about the Year 1 Pass content in our dedicated article. Warlords of New York Expansion You can find detailed information about the Expansion content in our dedicated article. These items will be available through your Stash in the Mailbox tab. You will be able to move them to your inventory via the Move to Inventory option. • To find your outfits, backpack trophies and emotes, navigate to the Apparel menu. • To find your weapon skins, head to Inventory > Weapons > Mod > Skin • To find your blueprints, visit the Crafting Station at the Base of Operations. • To find skins for your turret, ballistic shield, drone, seeker mine and firefly, go to your Inventory and navigate to Skills > Skill name > Mod > FX. Please note that you will have to unlock the skills to gain access to these menus. To find out which pack comes with your edition of The Division 2 , have a look at our detailed breakdown or the Ubisoft Store. If you are unable to locate your items in-game, please check if it is being shared. Do not hesitate to let us know if you have any other questions.

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Cross-progression in The Division 2

Cross-progression is available with The Division 2 for PC and Stadia. To take advantage of the feature, you will need to link your Stadia account to your Ubisoft account. Please note that although you do not need to own the game on both platforms for cross-play, it is necessary for cross-progression. If you own the Warlords of New York Expansion on PC, but not on Stadia you will only be able to access the expansion content on PC. You will not be able to access your character on Stadia once you have started with the expansion, unless you purchase Warlords of New York for both platforms. Let us know if you have any other questions.

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If you are having trouble using the Epic Games Launcher, here are some troubleshooting steps that usually fix common problems.

Check the Epic Games server status

Check the Epic Games Server Status page to make sure all systems are operational. If the Epic Games Launcher is affected by an outage or system-wide issue, your issue may be fixed when the outage is resolved.

Clear your launcher’s webcache

Clearing the webcache often resolves display issues that may prevent you from using the launcher. Follow these steps to clear your webcache:

Windows

Mac

1. Exit the Epic Games Launcher.
2. Open Finder.
3. Click on Go then Go to Folder.
4. Type

/Library/Caches/com.epicgames.EpicGamesLauncher and press Enter.

Run the launcher as an administrator

Running the launcher as an administrator elevates its permissions so it can avoid problems with downloading games, for example. Follow these steps to run the launcher as an administrator:

1. Right-click your Epic Games Launcher shortcut.
2. Click Run as Administrator.

Update graphics card drivers

Making sure the player is using the latest graphics card drivers may resolve the launcher crashing. Review this article for steps on how to do update their graphics drivers.

Reinstall the Epic Games Launcher

Note: The following process will remove all of your installed games.

On Windows:

Run system file checker then reinstall the Epic Games Launcher.

1. Close the Epic Games launcher by right-clicking the system tray icon in the bottom right corner and then clicking Exit.
2. Click Start.
3. Type “cmd”, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator.
4. In the window that opens, type “sfc /scannow”, and then press Enter.
   This may take a little while.
5. Restart your computer.
6. Click Start.
7. Type “Add or Remove Programs”, and then press Enter.
8. Select Epic Games Launcher from the list of programs.
9. Click Uninstall.
10. Go to and click Get Epic Games in the top right corner to download the latest installer.

On Mac:

1. Close the Epic Games Launcher.
2. Verify there are no processes associated with the Epic Games Launcher by checking Activity Monitor.
3. Open the Applications folder.
4. Click and drag the Epic Games Launcher application to the Trash.
5. Verify all the following directories no longer have any Epic Games Launcher folders or files:

/Library/Cookies

Launcher freezing on macOS 10.15.1 or earlier

If your launcher is freezing on macOS 10.15.1 or earlier, follow the steps above to reinstall the Epic Games Launcher on your Mac.

Verify system requirements

Make sure your computer meets the system requirements to run the Epic Games Launcher using this article here. The system requirements for the Epic Games Launcher are here.

Blinking Epic Games Launcher icon on the taskbar

If you can’t start the Epic Games Launcher and see a blinking icon on your taskbar, use these steps to try and fix this:

1. Right-click your Epic Games Launcher shortcut.
2. Click Properties.
3. Select Normal Window from the drop-down menu next to Run.
   
4. Click the Compatibility tab.
5. Uncheck any boxes, and then click Apply then OK.
6. Click Start, then type “Graphics Settings” and press Enter.
7. Select Classic app from the drop-down under Graphics performance preference.
8. Click Browse.
9. Navigate to the Epic Games Launcher installation directory.
   By default, this is C:/Program Files (x86)/Epic Games/Launcher/Portal/Binaries/Win64.
10. Click the EpicGamesLauncher.exe file, and then click Add.
11. Click Options.
12. Select Power Saving.
13. Click Save.
14. Relaunch the Epic Games Launcher.

Note: Some players on Windows 8 or 8.1 have reported downgrading their Nvidia driver version from 451.67 to 446.14 resolves this issue. If you are on Windows 8 or 8.1 and has a blinking launcher make sure to try this.

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There are several steps one can take to troubleshoot their own game before seeking help. There are some standard recipes that can help with several game problems.

Resetting the game to factory settings without reinstalling

Many problems can be pinpointed on custom content or corruption in your user data. There’s an easy way to reset your game to factory settings without going through the ordeal of reinstalling the whole thing (Path can be different depending on your OS):

• Make a backup of theSims4 folder in Documents\ElectronicArts to an external drive or a different place on your harddrive (or burn it on a DVD or to a flash drive). This is only a backup if anything goes wrong. You won’t need this folder for the further steps.
• Rename your theSims4 folder in Documents\ElectronicArts to Sims4_Backup
• Start the game (All your save games will be gone, your options will be reset to factory settings and all your custom content will be gone. Not to worry, it’s all still there in that backup folder).
• A new Sims 4 folder will have been recreated in your documents\electronicArts folder. Some folders might be missing for they are only created when you need them.
• You will need to start a new game for your old saves are still gone
• See if your error is gone.

The Error is gone now

• Starting putting the folders back, starting with your saves. Check your game after every folder.
• The Tray folder contains all your downloaded houses and Sims that show in your library.
• Only put stuff back from your mods folder that is verified to still work.
• ALL custom content can potentially cause problems. If you found out which folder is causing problems, put your stuff back in groups or one by one until you find the guilty party.
• Not all folders need putting back. See this for what folder does what: User files explained

Same Error still exists

Either make your own post, following the guidelines here: Help us helpers to help you or if you already have one and were referred here, post there.

Keeping your Computer updated

• Out-dated graphic and sound drivers, missing Windows Service Packs and other components that are not up-to-date can cause problems with your game. Make sure you you update those regularly.
• Computer maintenance is important. Defrag your Computer, clean your Registry and get rid of temporary files on a regular basis. Also clean the ventilators from time to time and if you have a desktop open it up and clean it inside.
• Backup your important files. That goes for your music, your photos as well as your Sims User Files. You’ll find the user files in Documents\ElectronicArts. Copy the whole folder to an external drive.

Virus protection and Firewalls conflicts

They are both very important and no Computer should be without. Nevertheless can they lead to issues. If you have trouble patching or the launcher doesn’t work correctly, make sure you tell your Virus program/Firewall that the EA Site is safe by adding Origin.exe, TS4.exe, TS4_x64.exe and thesims.com and Origin.com, as exceptions.

Things you can try if you run into a problem within the game

These tips are things you can try if you see any kind of weird behavior in your game.

• Use the cheat resetsim to reset a particular Sim in your town. You won’t loose any progress, all it does is put the Sim to a safe location from where he can start acting again
• Restart the game or the computer
• Go traveling
• Go to Manage world and move your Sim out of his home and then back into the same one. If you have money troubles, use the cheat freerealestate .
• Load a backup game.
• Start a new game to see if the error is only happening in the current save game. Make sure to completely close down your game before starting a different game. Not just go to the mainmenu.
• Start the game in windowed mode

Origin gives you troubles

A lot of issue can be pinpointed on corrupt installations or issues with Origin itself. Try the following things first:

• Repair the game through Origin
• Right-click on the game
• Choose Repair Game .
• Reinstall Origin.
• Deactivate Origin in game

Posting a question

If you need help, make sure you post as much information as possible. Include your computer information and info about whether you use Custom Content or mods and what EPs you own.

I don’t work or have any association with EA. I give advice to the best of my knowledge and cannot be held responsible for any damage done to your computer/game.

Please only contact me via PM when asked to do so.

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M any Windows users face reduced performance issues in Windows 10. At times, this happens in the form of input lags, and one way we can fix it is by tweaking some Page File settings in Windows 10. So, how to fix this slow performance issue in Windows 10 to boost system speed?

After the official launch of Windows 10, millions of users upgraded their PCs to Windows 10 by availing the free upgrade offer from Microsoft. However, several desktop users reported Windows 10 slow performance issue on Microsoft forums and Reddit after upgrading their systems.

There are some definite problems with the Windows 10 OS as the number of people facing slow performance issue in Windows 10 is very large. This sluggish performance usually appears in the form of input lags.

For example: After clicking the Start Menu, it takes about 2-3 seconds to appear or taking the same time to refresh your desktop. Complaining about this Windows 10 slow performance issue, many users downgraded to the previous versions of Windows OS .

According to a user on the Microsoft Community forums, the Windows 10 slow performance issue could be fixed by tweaking the Page File settings in Windows 10 that affects and improves the overall system performance.

All of this was a problem back then, but it might appear on some PCs, even in today’s time. So, if you’re facing the slow performance issue in Windows 10, you can try to speed up the OS by changing the default settings for Page File control.

How To Fix Windows 10 Slow Performance Issue and Boost your System Speed?

If you are irritated with Windows 10 running slow on your computer, we advise you to follow this small guide to speed up your system.

You need to change the default settings for the Page File control in Windows 10 from System Managed to Manual format. Here you can change the page file memory’s file and maximum size – based upon the RAM on your PC.

How to fix Windows 10 Slow performance:

1. Open Start Menu and find the Control Panel. Click on it.
2. Here in the Control Panel, go to the Search field at the top-right of the window and type Performance. Now hit Enter.
3. Now find Adjust the appearance and performance of Windows.
4. Go to the Advanced tab and click on Change in the Virtual Memory section.
   
5. Now untick the option “Automatically manage paging file size for all drives.”
6. Select the default C: drive where Windows 10 is installed and then choose Custom Size. Then change Initial Size and Maximum Size to the recommended values by Windows 10 (given below).
   
7. Now click Set and then hit OK to save the settings.
8. Reboot the computer for the changes to take effect and fix the slow performance issue in Windows 10.

After your PC boots up, you should experience better Windows 10 performance. What happens here is Windows 10 uses the Page File to store data in case your RAM fills up during the process.

Sometimes, the system might run into problems when trying to manage the page file. That’s why manually configuring it could be of help in speeding up Windows 10. So, if there is nothing wrong with your system, you should set the Page File settings to system managed.

If you found this way to boost your Windows 10 system speed helpful – or you know any other method – feel free to mention it in the comments below.