Windows 10 has a built-in system maintenance feature that automatically schedules maintenance activities (like software updates, security scanning, and system diagnostics) to run on your computer. However, if you encounter any performance issues on your Windows PC, you can trigger this system maintenance manually to help resolve them.
How to Run System Maintenance on Windows 10 Manually
To manually start the maintenance tasks, follow these straightforward steps:
- Open the Start menu, type
Control Panel, and press Enter to launch the Control Panel app. - Navigate to System and Security, and then click on Security and Maintenance.
- Click on the Maintenance section to expand it and view the available maintenance options.
- Under the Automatic Maintenance section, click the Start maintenance link.
Note: Before you run the system maintenance, please make sure to save your work and close any open files or programmes, as the system may occasionally need to restart or utilise significant system resources during the process.
