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Everyone wants a faster running computer and who can blame them? The main problem is people are not exactly sure what to do to get their computer running faster without spending a fortune on hardware and memory. Read this article and you will walk away with a faster computer without flattening your wallet!
1. Turn off Peer to Peer Transfers
First things first, these thing are a big drain on your computer's memory. Uploading and downloading files on torrent and P2P slow down your computer and your Internet! Turn them on only when you really need to.
Not to mention, they are notorious for carrying viruses, spyware and all kinds of other nasty things. Cyber thieves upload to these things are just waiting for you. Rootkits, spyware, and Trojans are sitting there waiting for you to download them. Once these viruses are on your computer, your computer is open for business. Then a slow computer is the least of your worries.
2. Download Windows Updates
As much as you hate to do it, download the updates. Many times what is slowing down your computer is fixed by the updates. It may take some time (OK a long time) to update but it is worth it. It may even protect your computer from some nasty viruses that may be lurking out there.
3. Run an Anti-Virus Program
This does not have to cost you anything. I personally use AVG, the free version. You may want to buy the upgrade or you can buy a different anti-virus program altogether. Norton is a good brand and so is McAfee. There are plenty of good anti-virus programs out there. Just get one. Frankly, I can't believe anyone is surfing the web without one.
4. Run Anti-Spyware and a Registry Cleaner
These are going to cost you because you just can't get good ones for free. Personally, I use RegZooka and SpyZooka. They come bundled at a cheaper price. I like them but others work well too.
RegCure is another brand that works well. You really need to run something to keep your computer running smoothly. Otherwise, your computer is going to run at a snail's pace.
There you have it, four simple ways to speed up your computer without breaking the bank. No one likes to hear it cost money to speed their computer up but really, it only cost about $30 dollars. If you do these four things, your computer really will run much faster. Try it and you will see how well it really does work.
