Slow computer? Over the months and years, we download and install several programs to our PC's. Some of those applications and games we use often others once installed never see the light of day again. You only use a few applications every now and then so it makes you wonder, "why is my PC so slow?"
Essentially, a slow computer has an increased demand on resources. Over time we add: music, games, pictures, MOVIES!; and these begin to use up the finite resources of the computer. Before long, there are too many processes, too little RAM, and too little Disk Space.
Below are some steps you can follow to get your PC "back up to speed"
1. Backup Before anything else, make sure you save ALL your Documents, pictures, term papers, music, financial data, email, bookmarks, etc. You should always have and maintain backups.
2. Priority Updates. Make sure Windows is up-to-date: Our first line of defense against threats(Which cause slow computer). We recommend using automatic updates.If your PC is slower than normal at performing routine tasks, you may have spyware. Microsoft has a great FREE antispyware program.
3. Spyware is a small program which records information about your internet activity and relays it back to thieves. Spyware will impede PC performance considerably. A sudden decrease in performance could indicate a malware infection. Malware is the #1 cause of Slow Computer Performance
4. Virus infection. These are small programs, using resources on YOUR computer, which you never asked for, and make computer really slow! Keep antivirus software up to date.
5. Registry repair. Your registry is like a directory of all the programs you have on your system. This too can become disorganized and cause your hardware to run slowly. Speed up slow computer with a registry cleaner.
6. System breach. If you don't already have a firewall or don't think you need one you may want to review this step. Your computer could be sending and receiving unauthorized data. Do not be a spammer's zombie!
7. Unused Programs. Programs you do not use or do not need, require space on your hard drives, and in memory - making your computer run slow, and possibly delay startup and shutdown.
8. Wasted space. Remove temporary and unnecessary files from your hard drive. Freeing up operating space can speed up your PC.
9. File fragmentation. Over time, the data on your hard drive gets broken into pieces, making them harder to retrieve and update. Result: Everything take longer to retrieve and save.
10. Disk Errors. Your PC spends much time reading and writing data to the hard drives. Low performance can be caused by badly arranged or erroneous data on your hard disk.
11. System Recovery. If your laptop or desktop seems beyond all help, but is only a few years old, you have another option ... restore computer to factory condition.
12. Low Memory. Having enough memory can make the difference in speed. Eg., Windows XP runs very well with 2Gig or more, and well enough for most people with 1G, but a PC runs slower with less. Vista needs more. Adding memory can be the least expensive and yet one of the most significant ways to speed up computer.
13. Old hardware. Technology changes fast. And with each new change comes more advanced software to take advantage of the speed. It may be, your machine is just lagging behind.
14. Windows indexing service. The indexing service helps Windows OS find information faster. But if you are like most, it uses more resources than it is worth.
15. Eye candy. Some of the graphical options set by default are unnecessary. Speed up computer by turning off some of the glitter. Also extends battery charge on laptops.
16. Dust in the machine. After hundreds of hours of sifting through household air, the computer literally accumulates dust in the fans and heat-sink. This problem especially affects laptops.
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