subject: Speed Up The Pc By Using These Great Methods. [print this page] A common occurrence in PC's is this that they tend to run slow after a little time. After sometime, you will find pop ups open suddenly and the programs will load slower than before and strange noise can be heard at start of the system.
Just because you are not an expert, does not mean you can not figure out these problems and solve them. This short article will tell you a few tips that you will find helpful to solve the problems, told above and speed up the system.
You can start by defragmenting your system (Go to Start then programs, click on accessories then system tools and choose Disk defragmenter). It does take a few hours but worth it as once finished, you will find the speed of your system has increased. Before defragmenting your PC you should delete all unwanted files though, this also helps in the process of defragmentation. If you add a RAM, it will also speed up your system.
Regular deletion of cookies and temporary directory on regular basis and clearing internet cache also speeds up PC. The temporary directory has hundreds of files stored, which should be deleted to quicken browsing. If you use Win2000 or XP, the first thing you should do is to make the hidden folders visible before you delete the temporary files, which you do by going to C: then to Documents and settings then select USER, after that go to Local Settings and then Temp folder to delete all files.
Installing a good Antivirus will also save you from different kinds of viruses, spywares and malwares, as these also slow down a system. Secondly, spywares make the pop ups and websites open, even when you are not in connection with the internet.
MSCONFIG is a utility, which also helps in speeding the system as well as processing power as it switches off unwanted programs at start up. Go to Start - Run - type MSCONFIG and press ok.
Uninstalling unwanted programs and files also speeds up the system. Go to - Control Panel - Add/Remove and select the programs you want to remove. You can speed up your PC by using Disk Cleanup option, go to Start - Programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup. Fancy graphics also slow the system, so turn them off.
If none of this work then before calling the professional help, last option, which will help you is to installing new Windows XP or Vista, which is the best last option to speed up your PC.
