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Five things to try if your computer is running slow.
After using your computer for a while you start to think it is running slower than it did when you bought it. For a while you tell yourself you are wrong and that it seemed faster because your old computer was really slow and now you are used to the speed.
If you find that the pc is running slow there are a number of things you can do.
These are
1) Use a good antivirus/ anti spyware. Unfortunately, if you connect to the internet, you can easily get a virus planted in your computer that quietly runs in the background affecting your computer speed.
2) Empty the recycle bin usually the icon is a wastepaper bin at the top left of your desktop just but the mouse on it and click then follow the instructions.
3) Get rid of all programmes you never use, using the uninstall button, all your internet browsing history, and download old pictures and letters onto memory sticks so they don't clutter up your computer.
4) Defragment your disc, you will find this by going to programmes, accessories, systems tools and disc defragmenter. This may take a while so do it overnight. Just follow the instructions.
5) Disc clean found next to disc defragmenter in system tools.
When you have done all this, you should notice an increase in computer speed, but to get things moving quicker, you may need to finish off with a registry cleaner or registry repairer.
There are many registry cleaners available on the internet. There are both free ones and paid for and the best way to chose is to check if there are any reviews both good and bad on the internet. But always make sure you choose one suitable for your operating system. The good news is that most of the paid for registry cleaners have a free trail so you can try before you by.
