How to Speed Up Windows 10 PC after 1903 update in Legacy Hardware
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The Windows 10 1903 update has seen minor enhancements, which are beneficial enough to speed up PC performance. For example, Windows Updates are reformed so that you can pause them.
Another major improvement is the blocking of Spectre attacks. It is a design flaw in CPUs. This change will allow it to find loopholes to read other programs’ memory instructions. But Microsoft has enabled “specific” features that will speed up Windows 10 PCs.
Sometimes in the midst of an update, you find that the hard disk space is not enough on legacy disks. Reserving 7 GB of storage exclusively for upgrades resolves this issue.
Another 1903 feature is the light desktop theme, which users can use to have a different feel of the OS. A less cluttered desktop start menu is helpful for users who prefer simplicity.
Sandbox is another feature in 1903 that helps put viruses at bay. It is an integrated, isolated environment that can run software in a container without affecting other programs.
Even though the above features could help improve speed, you need to take other steps for old hardware.
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Let’s see the following methods to speed up a Windows 10 1903 computer.
1. Update your graphic drivers. 2. Turn off Focus Assist 3. Disable Windows Update Delivery Optimization 4. Disable Unnecessary Startup Items 5. Reduce Visual Effects 6. Disable or Stop Redundant Services 7. Remove some inbuilt installed apps.
The final method is crucial. This technique is definitely going to help improve the Windows 10 performance on a legacy HDD. The following are some of the services you can stop and disable to see speed improvements in the 1903 update.
List of Services to be Disabled for Performance Boost
Windows Search (This will disable Windows Search TOO; keep it if you use it.)
All Xbox Services (You do need these for any Xbox Service games like Sea of Thieves.)
Microsoft SMS router service
Diagnostics tracking service
Fax service
dmwappushsvc
AllJoyn Router Service
Application Layer Gateway Service
Bluetooth Support Service
BranchCache
Certificate Propagation
Client for NFS
Distributed Link Tracking Client
dmwappushsvc
Downloaded Maps Manager
Enterprise App Management Service
Geolocation Service
Health Key and Certificate Management
Hyper-V Data Exchange Service
Hyper-V Guest Service Interface
Hyper-V Guest Shutdown Service
Hyper-V Heartbeat Service
Hyper-V Remote Desktop Virtualization Service
Hyper-V Time Synchronization Service
Hyper-V VM Session Service
Hyper-V Volume Shadow Copy Requestor
Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
Internet Explorer ETW Collector Service
IP Helper
Microsoft Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Service
Note: Some services may be required based on your need. At any time, you can re-enable or restart them.
Due to the above speed tweaks, you may lose some visual experience at the cost of a faster PC.
How to Remove Pre-Installed Apps in Windows 10 1903 PC
The following commands will remove most of the pre-installed apps in a Windows 10 PC. You can later retrieve them from the Microsoft Store, even after their removal.
Palla Sridhar is the CEO of DigiPalla IT Services LLP and a seasoned ex-IT professional with over 16 years of blogging experience. He specializes in Microsoft products, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Office 365, with deep expertise in error code solutions, computer repair, and IT troubleshooting. He publishes practical guides that help everyday users and professionals solve real tech problems quickly and confidently.
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