8 Commands That Will Make Your Windows Fly Again
This tutorial includes a list of the most common problems in Windows 10 and 11 and basic tips to solve them. Nearly any Windows problem can be fixed using its own tools: system utilities and troubleshooters, advanced booting, Command Prompt, Control Panel, and the latest hardware drivers. Are you experiencing any of the issues below? There is a solution for each one.
Slow, crashing, or experiencing strange errors? Before reinstalling, try this sequence:
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1️⃣ sfc /scannow → Repairs corrupted system files.
2️⃣ DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth → Restores the Windows image from official sources.
3️⃣ ipconfig /flushdns → Clears the DNS cache and fixes network outages.
4️⃣ Stop-Process -Name explorer → Restarts Explorer/taskbar without restarting your computer.
5️⃣ winget upgrade --all → Updates all your apps at once.
6️⃣ Get-EventLog System -Newest 20 → Check for recent critical errors.
7️⃣ Get-Process | Sort-Object CPU -Descending → Hunt for CPU-intensive processes.
8️⃣ chkdsk C: /f /r → Deep disk scan and repair. (Requires a restart)
.đź’ˇ TIP: In a hurry? Run the first four commands in a row and get back to work without wasting time.