Consult Windows Help for complete information. Run the ScanDisk utility, followed by Disk Defragmenter utility.Remove items from the Microsoft® Windows® Startup group.Restart your computer, especially if it has been used for a long period of time since it was last restarted.Exit all open programs that you are not using.If your computer meets the system requirements, here are several tips to improve performance: Verify that your computer meets the system requirements to run your version of Quicken. Please note that while a standard hard drive is suitable for Quicken, a solid-state drive (SSD) will deliver improved performance. If you find Quicken is running slowly, the steps below may help you determine the cause and improve Quicken's performance.