Top 10 ways to speed up your computer
Top 10 ways to speed up your computer:
The following is a list of ways you can improve your computer’s performance.
Free up disk space/HardDisk – Use Disk Cleanup to:
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The following is a list of ways you can improve your computer’s performance.
Free up disk space/HardDisk – Use Disk Cleanup to:
- Remove temporary Internet files.
- Remove downloaded program files (such as Microsoft ActiveX controls and Java applets).
- Empty the Recycle Bin.
- Remove optional Windows components that you don’t use.
- Remove Windows temporary files.
Run Disk Defragmenter:
Disk Defragmenter is a Windows utility that consolidates fragmented files and folders on your computer’s hard disk so that each occupies a single space on the disk. With your files stored neatly end-to-end, without fragmentation, reading and writing to the disk speeds up.
Scan for Viruses, Spyware and Adware:
Spyware collects personal information without letting you know and without asking for permission. From the Web sites you visit to usernames and passwords, spyware can put you and your confidential information at risk. In addition to privacy concerns, spyware can hamper your computer’s performance.Scan your system weekly for spyware.
Install Proper Hardware:
Check your initial hardware for possible memory, CPU, or hard drive upgrades.
Uninstall Unused Programs:
Even if you don’t use unused programs, they can slow down your system. If you have the original program’s installation disk or file, removing programs will free up space on your computer and may speed up your system’s performance.
Don’t Automatically Start Programs:
Unless you always use these programs, you can keep them from loading at Windows startup and speed both the booting of your computer and its performance.
Updates For your Computer:
Keeping your computers operating system and drivers up to date is very important. Check out this section for information on how to resolve and update.
Run Scandisk:
Use Scandisk to resolve and repair problems regarding bad sector in hardidsk.
Clean desktop:
Cleanup your desktop.Don’t use unwanted & lots of icon on desktop.Each icon takes memory space.
Reinstall the Operating System and Programs:
If you have done all the above steps and your computer does not become more responsive, you might consider reinstalling the operating system and programs.
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