subject: How To Speed Up A Computer [print this page] The most common problem for a computer user is when the startup speed and the loading time is increasing. It is both a waste of time and frustrating to sit and wait for the computer to start or programs to load. There are many things that can slow down a computer and over time, settings and programs can get changed and that can lead to speed problems. It's usually easy to speed up a computer and you don't have to become a computer expert to fix normal computer problems.
The first thing to check is the available hard disk space, because a packed hard disk will obviously slow down your computer. Remove all files you don't need and uninstall all programs you never use and you should see an increase in your computer speed. Next, you should defrag your hard disk because when you download or install a file, parts of the file get placed at different spots and every time you load the file, your system needs to reassemble the file. When you defrag your hard disk, the file parts get placed side by side at the same spot and that will increase the file loading time.
Another thing that could slow down your computer is programs that use a lot of memory and resources. Sometimes an antivirus program can use a lot of resources and slow down your startup speed, and if that happens you should look for a better antivirus program that doesn't give you speed problems. Don't get me wrong, you must have a virus protection installed because virus and malware can overwhelm your system and use resources that you need for other programs and that will definitely slow down your computer.
More complicated problems can occur if you get registry errors. The registry is the communication central that controls all settings and tells the applications what to do. To repair registry errors is not easy to do by hand, the best way to fix registry errors is to use a software that can scan your system and finds corrupted entries and settings and then repair or remove them. Free registry scanners are available and you can use them to find the problems, but to repair your registry, you should use a premium tool. It is very important to have a healthy registry because if it gets damaged, your whole operating system will stop working.
Don't forget to empty your recycle bin and check for program updates, old drivers can give your computer more problems, but if you follow the steps above, you could get a better speed.
