Why is my computer so slow all of a sudden?

Why is my computer so slow all of a sudden?

Does it take your computer way too long to start? Well on average a computer using Windows OS should only take about 1-2 minutes. Anything after that and you will have several problems.

What are the main reasons for this problem?

Programs in Start up:

Usually when I see this problem, I immediately check the start up. This is the problem 80% of the time. Every time you download a new program,there isalways avery tiny box in the corner that says "run at start up". This box is automatically checked, so if you don't uncheck, this program will start running as soon as you turn on your computer. Well why would it start if I am not using it? Good question, it does this because every time you turn on your computer, this program wants to search for new updates, and it wants to constantly remind you that it exists(Hey I am still here click me, use my services). So every time you download limewire, games, google toolbar, yahoo bar, itunes, and any other program it will run at start up if you don't tell it not to. For example, imagine 20 people aretalking to you at the same time. How long will it take you to determine what each person is saying? The answer is forever. That is how your computer feels when you ask it to communicate with all of these programs at once. So how do you fix this problem? Go to control panel, add remove programs and uninstall every program that you do not use. Make sure you only uninstall what you can recognize. You don't want to uninstall key programs.

Anti-Virus Protection:

I bet you are wondering, "How could an anti-virus harm my computer, it protects it?" Well it's simple, when you have more than one anti-virus on your computer it slows it down and conflict with each other. This is an example of what happens. Trend Micro: Thank you for installing Trend Micro I will start scanning now. Norton: hold on this is my territory I am going to stop you right now. You are starting a fight. You only need one Anti-virus at a time. More than one does more harm than good. I will write an article in the future on what Anti- virus I recommend. So uninstall all of your virus protections except 1.

Viruses:

This could also be a problem. Scan your computer and see what it finds. If it doesn't find anything, that doesn't mean you don't have any viruses. It just means your anti-virus protection didn't find it. Also Virus is a universal term, there are many types and they all do different things.

Hardware:

Hardware is a simple subject. Basically don't expect to go 200 miles per hour in a Dodge Neon. If you have out dated hardware you will not perform at optimal speed. For example, your computer was great when you purchased it. It was fast and did everything you wanted. However, it was designed to use what was already installed on it and maybe a little more. But, you added photo shop, lime wire, Cd burner software, 3 anti- viruses, and much more. It's time to upgrade your hardwareto match the tasks you want to do.

Solution:

Ok we already uninstalled the useless programs and extra anti-viruses right(at least I hope so)? Now we want to download CCleaner and clean up the thousands of temporary internet files you have on your computer. These are files that are automatically saved when you visit a website. Don't worry it is not needed, wanted, or probably even known about. After we delete those, we want to scan for viruses.

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