subject: Computer Running Slow? how can I stop my computer moving so slowly [print this page] Is your computer running slowIs your computer running slow. Doe sit keep freezing and pausing? Does everything you do take ten time longer than it used to? You can fix this and speed up a slow running computer.
At least you're not alone, it's a common problem with pc's their systems become overloaded and sluggish and you end up with the frustration of you're computer running slow. Here are some ways to improve performance.
1. Clean the outside casing of your PC, especially if it sits on the floor the vents for the cooling fans can become clogged with dust. No fresh air means over heating and that really won't help.
2. Run Disc Cleanup. Click on the start button, go to "all programs" select "accessories" then select "System Tools" select "Disc Cleanup" (may be called Scandisk on some PCs) follow instructions. This will tell you how much space you can free up on your hard drive and help prevent your computer running slow.
3. Run Disk Defragmenter. Go to start , all programs select accessories then select Disc Defragmenter and follow instructions. This should tidy up your hard drive because believe it or not these highly technical logical machines don't store data on your hard drive very well. defragging should help.
4. Remove any programs you don't use. Go to the start button select control panel and double click on the "add or remove" icon and uninstall anything you don't need. If you don't use it get rid of it, it's hogging valuable space.
5. Clean the windows registry. Windows registry errors slow down the computer so much it can cause it to freeze and crash. Using a system and registry scanner and cleaner can fix this quickly and speed up a computer running slow. Click here to scan your computer now.
Computer Running Slow? how can I stop my computer moving so slowly