How to Keep a PC Running Fast as New: 101

How to Keep a PC Running Fast as New: 101

It has often been said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. When it comes to taking care of your PC, this is very much the case. To put it basically, your computer slows down over time because too much clutter accumulates within it. One of the best ways to take care of this is to simply minimize the amount of clutter in the first place. With the proper attention, a computer can go for a long time with no noticeable slowdown, but it takes a bit of an effort on the users part to make sure this happens.

Good things to keep in mind:

1) Browser add-ons:

There are a very wide variety of companies out there that offer toolbars for your internet browser that can give you some sort of benefit. A lot of the time, these toolbars are designed to target your computer with advertisements, or track your browsing history. Many can be responsible for pop up windows, strange computer behavior, and an all around slow down. Even if they do not act maliciously towards your computer, they do consume resources, and having 4-5 completely innocent toolbars on your internet browser can still cause a noticeable drop in speed. If a pop up appears asking you if you want to install an add on that will alert you to the latest coupons and offers... Just say no.

2)Spyware and Virus Protection:

Every PC absolutely needs proper protection from viruses and spyware. Varnes Computers recommends a combination of AVG Antivirus Free Edition, as well as Spybot Search and Destroy. Norton Antivirus, as well as many of the other big name companies will actually bog down your system quite a bit, and can be very difficult to remove once fully installed. If you are purchasing a new computer, we would advise you to trash the 30 day trial subscription to whatever antivirus program comes with the computer, and just go with a working solution that is free from the get go.

It is also worth while to mention that some users have a nasty habit of overdoing it with spyware and virus protection. Every antivirus, or anti-spyware program that is placed on a computer consumes resources. While it is important to be well protected, having 4 spyware programs on a computer is unnecessary. On a few occasions, we have found that cleaning up spyware removal programs was very effective in speeding up a customer's computer.

3) Registry Cleaners:

Generally it is a good idea to avoid registry cleaners, and registry repair tools. They often do not know what they are doing to your computer, and can cause more harm than good. With modern computers, the registry has to grow exceptionally large for there to be a noticable difference in computer speed, so generally there can be other ways to address speed. If your registry does need work, it is best to consult with a professional first. After all, without a working registry, your computer just won't work.

4) Routine Maintenance:

It is an excellent idea to run the built in system tools, such as Disk Cleanup and Disk Defragmenter on a regular basis. Many modern computers will schedule the defragmenter to run automatically, but not the disk cleanup tool. To use the disk cleanup tool, simply go to Computer, then right click on your C: drive and choose properties, then go to tools, and select disk cleanup. Follow the prompts and you are done!

Composed and pubished by Varnes Computers: http://www.varnespc.com

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