subject: My Computer Is Running Slow - If Firefox Is Slowing Down Your Computer You Can Fix It [print this page] My Computer Is Running Slow - If Firefox Is Slowing Down Your Computer You Can Fix It
A fast computer can easily do anything that the user commands it to do. A slow computer will make the computer owner curse and swear all the time. This is the difference between the two. Anyone in his right mind would prefer the former and not the latter. One problem people face is with Firefox using all the memory and making the computer freeze and pause.
Your PC eventually gets old and when it does, it also becomes slower. When people get old, they take vitamins and take extra precaution to extend their lives. The same should be done with a slow and old PC. Maintenance should be done so that it can keep on running and performing efficiently even when it's old.
There are several ways on how to speed up the computer. It's just a matter of fixing a few things and this includes fixing what is causing Firefox problems that result in your computer running slow.
#1 Disk check
Run the windows disk cleanup. This will get rid of the temporary internet files, temporary files used for installation, cookies and other files you do not need.
#2 Repair registry errors.
This is the single biggest reason for Firefox problems. With so many updates eventually registry errors occur and even when you close Firefox it will keep on running. You can easily see this by starting task manager by right clicking on the bottom menu bar in windows, then selecting task manager. From there open the processes tab and sometimes you will still see firefore.exe running even after you have closed it and the only way to stop it is to click on the process and end it manually.
By downloading and running a system and registry scanner you can fix these issues in minutes and you will no longer find your computer running slow. The registry can also get corrupted overtime when invalid entries are left by uninstalled programs.
Malware.
Viruses and malware can infect the computer and gain access to private information. The internet is full of these. This another reason your computer slows right down as you use the internet. As soon as you start to browse the internet spyware, malware and adware come alive and use even more system resources.
If your computer is running slow it may not just be Firefox that is the problem. Following these steps can help you to speed up your computer and stop your computer running slow in minutes.
