9 Steps To Make Your Slow PC Fast
The longer it takes before you re-install your computer OS the longer it takes to perform operations (Slow Performance)? Follow these simple steps to make your PC fast.
1. Uninstall Extra Programs – Uninstall some of installed program in your computer that you no longer use, these includes those freeware that have catch your eyes attention to download and install but after that you never have the time to use it, those demo programs probably they are already expired its trial period and those beta version of some programs. Uninstalling some of these programs will free-up space with your hard drive.
2. Prevent Programs To Run At Start Up – If it is not an anti-virus, a Firewall or an anti spyware then there is no reason to start other program at start-up. To check and remove programs that are running at system start-up, go to Start>Run>Type “msconfig” on the run dialog box, click startup tab and examine all the programs that are checked below. Uncheck all programs except for Anti-Virus, 3rd party Firewall (Zone Alarm) and Anti-Spyware (If you’re using its real-time protection).
3. Scan For Spyware – How long can you surf the web without catching spyware? Chances that now you’re reading this blog your pc already contains some of thousands of known spyware. Spywares are one big cause of your PC and internet connection to slow. It’s advisable to scan for spyware at least once a day. Also install at least two of the best anti-spyware (Lavasoft ad-aware, Spybot S&D). [see Freeware Anti-Spyware]
4. Scan For Virus – Viruses and Trojan horses are also the responsible for PC slowness and data corruption or the worst if your PC no longer boot, it’s a rule of thumb to scan for Viruses regularly. Also make sure that your anti-virus is up to date. [see Freeware Anti-Virus]
5. Disk Cleanup – Overtime your PC will become room of data that are no longer needed in you system, like temp file and cookies. Removing this data can free-up some space in your hard drive (Open My Computer and right click the drive that you want to clean and click the “Disk Cleanup” tab. Can you guess how many MB of drive space can you free-up if you’ll remove this drive clutter? You can also use CCleaner which is freeware to help you find those clutters in your hard drive.
6. Manually Delete or Archive Files – Chances that you have lots of files (usually application files) in you drive that can be deleted, this include some of the beta versions of Firefox, and other software you’ve downloaded in internet. Also some of files that you use rarely, this files can be archived on CDs. This process can free-up huge space in your hard drive.
7. Empty The Trash Can – We usually forgot to throw its garbage, it’s a good habit to frequently delete the files in recycle bin. This can also free-up some space in your hard drive.
8. Check Drive For Errors – One of the effects of drives error are PC slowness. Maintaining your drives health is very important; you can prevent some drive major problem by regularly checking this for error. Go to “My Computer” right click the drive you want to check and click “Tools” tab then under error-checking click check now. Take Note: before proceeding to step 9 – Defrag be sure you’ve check your drive for error.
9. Defrag Drive – When you install program or save files in your PC this program or files will be scattered on hard drive, making the hard drive to work hard to find the files that are needed to run this programs (Of course this will result system to slow). By using defrag, you can arrange the files in your hard drive making the files easily located by your hard drive.
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