subject: My Old Computer is Running Slow - How To Regenerate Your PC and Make It Run Faster [print this page] My Old Computer is Running Slow - How To Regenerate Your PC and Make It Run Faster
One of the most common questions asked is why is my computer running slow. Well there is an answer. It could be for any number of reasons, from driver and hardware issues to software and updates. All of which have solutions. Find out how.
#1 Making sure you are running the most current drivers will help with resolving any issues that may be caused by hardware. The best way to accomplish this is through windows update and to use a system and regisry scanner to find the latest drivers for your computer.
#2 Defragmenting your hard drive will also help to speed up your system as it will put the files in one area versus spreading them out over any open area. speeding up the way your hard drive access those files, and how the whole drive is accessed.
#3 Check for bad sectors. You want to make sure the system knows exactly where all its files are located and to mark bad sectors so no data is placed there and you want to accomplish this at the same time that you defrag. you can do this by running a disk check under the drive properites or by running a PC health check with a system scanner ,
#4 Software updates are another way to ensure you keep your pc running smoothly and to keep your system from running slow. Usually bugs and issues are fixed in any updates, although it may just be enhancements. Keeping up to date with the latest version of software will go a long way to ensure that software you are using does not have any issues. Going a long way to preventing a computer running slow.
#5 Once you have done that you will want to ensure you run a system and registry scan to fix registry errors which can cause a slow running computer and make it crash.
you can resolve these issues by following these steps to prevent your computer running slow and to speed it up without buying a new one.
