subject: Computer Crashes And Viruses - How You Can Avoid Them [print this page] "Computer crashes and viruses are certainly very frustrating. Time and money are thrown when this frequently happens. As they say, prevention is better than cure. Below are tips for those who are tired of computer crashes and viruses.
Computers that are frequently connected to the internet are prone to viruses. There are many websites that infect your computer, especially when you are downloading files from unsecured sources. Websites that are unsecured should be avoided including opening of emails and files from people you don't know. Doing this can prevent such problems.
You should avoid opening too many programs at the same time. Computers may not be able to run all the programs at once and it will force your system to crash. This commonly experienced in slow-running computers. If you really need to run all these programs, consider upgrading your machine or buying a new, faster one.
Another factor can be low disk space. If your computer is full of files and programs, it will certainly run slower than it should and would eventually crash. Uninstall unimportant software and delete useless files, or transfer them to an external memory device to free up disk space if you have a small drive.
There are many anti-virus programs available and if you don't have one installed in your computer, it might be the reason why your computer would easily be infected by viruses. Some virus protection programs offer free trial versions, so you could check out which one would suit your computing needs then decide for an upgrade. Regular updates should be done on your anti-virus software to ensure optimum security.
Perform regular checks for your computer's operating system in case updates are available. Sometimes the problem may be only caused by an unstable system and an update or patch might already be waiting to be downloaded by you.
Registry cleaners and disk defragmenters are also very important tools and a must for every computer. These programs remove useless registry information, otherwise known as registry errors that fills up your system and cause crashes while disk defragmenters organizes the contents of your hard disk to fix fragmentation. These errors can slow down your computer and will also lead to system crashes.
Overheating can also cause your computer to crash and this is an issue that some might overlook. Dust accumulation in your computer, and prevent proper air circulation. This will then cause your computer to heat up and crash. Cleaning it regularly can prevent this problem and a cooling pad would be a great idea for laptop users.
Computer crashes and viruses, especially when you're chasing a deadline at work could really be nuisance. But if you follow these recommendations, your computer will have a reduced risk of experiencing these problems.
