subject: How to Speed Up Slow Windows - Computer Running Slow? How to Fix in Seconds [print this page] Nearly every computer has a problem that is causing it to slow down. Most of these problems are the result of problems with the registry. Many people see errors every day warning them of registry errors, disk errors, memory problems and corrupt files and just choose to ignore them. Doing this will store up trouble.
You need to fix your computer before it gets any worse, otherwise one day you will turn it on and windows will not start. Once this happens you will have to go through the lengthy process of installing windows again.
When you first start to use your computer it will run fast. This is because there are a very limited amount of programs and software installed.
You can fix these errors with a few simple steps.
Delete all viruses, spyware and malicious software: when you computer gets infected with malicious software, then its performance slows down considerably. In order to solve this problem you need to make sure you have the following: firewall, an anti-virus program to protect you against worms, viruses, spyware, adware and Trojan Horses, anti-spam and web site classification to protect you against malicious websites.
Remove all unused programs: many times we install programs that are practically useless and just take up our system's resources. Click on "Start" - "Control Panel" - "Add or Remove Program" and simply remove anything that you no longer use. This will free up more memory and make your pc run much faster.
Defragment your hard drive: if you want to maintain a good CPU performance you need to defragment your hard drive at least once a month, so as to get rid of all the fragmented areas.
Don't run too many applications at once, in order to avoid overloading your system.
Fix registry errors: registry problems are the number one reason for a poor pc performance. It's actually a database where Windows stores all the details about the configuration of the software and hardware. Over time this database becomes corrupted and gets filled with useless data and incorrect information. What you need to do is to remove all the unnecessary entries. But you need to be careful not to delete the wrong entry, because you may cause severe damage.
How to Speed Up Slow Windows - Computer Running Slow? How to Fix in Seconds
