Are you wondering "Why is my computer so slow?" and aren't sure what to do to speed it up? The truth is, every computer can and most likely will slow down significantly over time. Here are some important things to check on to make sure your computer is running as fast as possible.
Malware - There are many types of malware that include viruses and all kinds of malicious threats that can infect your computer and slow your system down significantly. Since your computer can become infected with malware at any second, you'll need a decent internet security program to protect your computer from all the threats that can effect the performance of your computer. If your computer has an active internet connection, it's a good idea to get extra protection from the internet that isn't included in most anti-virus programs and is usually found in programs labled as Internet Security. Any time you wonder "Why is my computer so slow?", the first thing you should always do is run a full system scan to quickly identify and eliminate any hidden malware that may be slowing down your computer.
Startup Services - Once your computer boots up and you see the desktop screen you should be able to use your computer right away. If not, there's more than likely tons of unnecessary programs and services that have been added to your computers startup list. The reason I say most startup programs and services are completely unnecessary is because they will only slow down the startup process significantly and you can always run any program when you need it, after your computer turns on. If your computer is running Microsoft Windows, you can easily edit the list of startup programs and services on your computer by using the keyboard shortcut Windows key + R, then type in "msconfig", hit enter, and select the Startup tab at the top. Uncheck as many programs and services in this window that you don't need starting up with your computer.
Memory RAM - If you find that your computer occasionally crashes or freezes when you have multiple programs or windows open, upgrading the RAM (random access memory) will most likely eliminate this problem. Upgrading the RAM is a simple hardware replacement that you can do yourself on a laptop or desktop computer and almost every computer can typically handle more RAM then it currently has installed. Windows 64-bit editions can handle a lot more RAM then 32-bit editions of Widnows. To check how much RAM your computer has and the system type, you can use the keyboard shortcut (Windows + Pause Break) and look next to RAM.
Solid State Drive - Solid state drives are much faster then traditional hard disk drives and are entirely flash based, which essentially means file fragmenting is completely eliminated and there are actually no pyshical moving parts such as spinning disks and a read/write head. Upgrading the hard drive is difficult because your entire system is stored on the device, so you would have to backup and restore your entire computer in order to replace the hard drive. If you find your computer in need of a hard drive upgrade, a solid state drive is one of the fastest options especially if you can install the operating system directly on the drive.
Bundled Programs - Tons of brand new computers come installed with unnecessary software that you most likely don't need or will ever use. Keeping programs installed on your computer that you don't need or use will only waste valuable memory and more clutter to your system. For your computer to run at its optimal performance, you'll definitely need to have some available free hard drive space. If you're running low on memory you should eliminate as many unnecessary programs as possible.
Malware - There are many types of malware that include viruses and all kinds of malicious threats that can infect your computer and slow your system down significantly. Since your computer can become infected with malware at any second, you'll need a decent internet security program to protect your computer from all the threats that can effect the performance of your computer. If your computer has an active internet connection, it's a good idea to get extra protection from the internet that isn't included in most anti-virus programs and is usually found in programs labled as Internet Security. Any time you wonder "Why is my computer so slow?", the first thing you should always do is run a full system scan to quickly identify and eliminate any hidden malware that may be slowing down your computer.
Startup Services - Once your computer boots up and you see the desktop screen you should be able to use your computer right away. If not, there's more than likely tons of unnecessary programs and services that have been added to your computers startup list. The reason I say most startup programs and services are completely unnecessary is because they will only slow down the startup process significantly and you can always run any program when you need it, after your computer turns on. If your computer is running Microsoft Windows, you can easily edit the list of startup programs and services on your computer by using the keyboard shortcut Windows key + R, then type in "msconfig", hit enter, and select the Startup tab at the top. Uncheck as many programs and services in this window that you don't need starting up with your computer.
Memory RAM - If you find that your computer occasionally crashes or freezes when you have multiple programs or windows open, upgrading the RAM (random access memory) will most likely eliminate this problem. Upgrading the RAM is a simple hardware replacement that you can do yourself on a laptop or desktop computer and almost every computer can typically handle more RAM then it currently has installed. Windows 64-bit editions can handle a lot more RAM then 32-bit editions of Widnows. To check how much RAM your computer has and the system type, you can use the keyboard shortcut (Windows + Pause Break) and look next to RAM.
Solid State Drive - Solid state drives are much faster then traditional hard disk drives and are entirely flash based, which essentially means file fragmenting is completely eliminated and there are actually no pyshical moving parts such as spinning disks and a read/write head. Upgrading the hard drive is difficult because your entire system is stored on the device, so you would have to backup and restore your entire computer in order to replace the hard drive. If you find your computer in need of a hard drive upgrade, a solid state drive is one of the fastest options especially if you can install the operating system directly on the drive.
Bundled Programs - Tons of brand new computers come installed with unnecessary software that you most likely don't need or will ever use. Keeping programs installed on your computer that you don't need or use will only waste valuable memory and more clutter to your system. For your computer to run at its optimal performance, you'll definitely need to have some available free hard drive space. If you're running low on memory you should eliminate as many unnecessary programs as possible.
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