Make sure you have enough empty space on discs
Open task manager and close any unnecessary processes running in background
Delete all unnecessary applications
Upgrade hardware (RAM, CPU, graphics card, etc.)
Uninstall unnecessary programs (Games, crapware, toolbars, etc.)
Click start>Run.. Type msconfig>enter>Start Up. Uncheck the boxes for the programs that you think you may not use often
Click Start - Run, type in %temp% and then click OK.
Once that temp folder is open and you can view its contents, select and delete EVERYTHING that's inside it.
Best of luck