Another helpful method to speed up Windows 10 is to partially or completely disable for special effects. These effects make the use of Windows 10 more enjoyable but they come at a cost because they affect the speed of your PC. If you are looking to speed up Windows 10 even further, you can switch off special effects found on your system. How do you do this? Go to the Search Box: In the search box, type the code "sysdm.cpl" and press the Enter key to launch the System Properties and click Advanced tab and click "Setting" on the Performance section. On this list, there are various social effects and animations. You have the benefit of choice to switch off any effect of your choice to improve performance. Some of the features you may likely find on your PC are The more special effects you turn off, the better your PC will function. An easier way of doing it is to let Windows take the lead automatically. If you select "Adjust for best performance" and click the OK button, Windows 10 will track down effects that affect speed and turn them off.