subject: Computer Speed and Security Tips [print this page] Computer Speed and Security Tips Computer Speed and Security Tips
There are many things that can cause a computer to slow down. The age of a windows operating system is one cause, because the registry which keeps track of all the system settings, software installations and drivers
can become bloated as it ages,with old and incomplete information which can cause system freezes, slow downs and crashes.
The cure for this problem is to install a good registry cleaner,such as ccleaner which will increase your computer speed,and also is free
click on the registry button then on scan for issues after it lists your problems
just click the fix selected issues button to clean.
Ccleaner can create a backup in case there is a need to reinsert the registry.
The hard drive becoming almost full can also slow down your computer,windows needs
room not only for programs loading and installing but also for virtual memory
which is a selected portion of the hard drive called a page file.
PageDefrag is a free program for windows that defrags the page file or virtual memory.
Defraging places the files together again, so defraging will speed up your file access and
your computer startup speed as well.
To keep your computer as secure as possible,updating the program files and your operating system is a must. Windows has a autoupdate feature that when turned on takes care of the operating system.
To make sure auto updates is turned on, 1- left click the start button 2- then on to left click the control panel icon 3- then on windows security center 4- make sure that auto updates is checked inside the box to the left of auto updates.
There is an easy way to make sure your software programs all have the latest security patches too! with secunias personal software inspector or PSI which is free for your own personal use.
After installing Secunia PSI 1- just left click the green button start scan, 2- left click on the blue solution button this will take you to the link then click open to allow it to install the patch, 3- continue with any other blue solution buttons, then rescan your pc.
Malware protection and removal are two big parts of a great anti-spyware program,
the cleanup has to be precise or your computer will have problems and the spyware will remain.
One of the best anti-malware programs for detection and cleanup is Malware-Bytes Anti-Malware and also offers a protection mode if you have the pro version. Even the free version of Malware-Bytes Anti-Malware has outstanding removal and detection.
When windows and your programs are kept updated it will better secure your computer,
and with some registry and hard drive maintenance your computer speed and security
