How to Remedy a Slow Running Computer

There is no better computer experience than the experience of a shiny new computer and the quick run of the computer. Unfortunately, over time, the computer does begin to slow, and there are many reason why. For those that are not computer savvy, it is not necessarily caused by downloading the wrong program like many of us think. It happens with time, and not knowing how to care for your computer. There are steps that you can take to help your computer run faster. You will want to familiarize yourself with the reasons why it may be running slow and how to correct the issue.

What are some of the causes that may slow down your computer?

Bad hardware

Corrupt OS

Computer is overheating Missing windows update / outdated driver Data corruptio

Left over programs and bad files Lack of hard drive space

A lot of the explanations immediately create anxiety. Do not worry. Although they may sound technical, each is easily remedied. A slow computer can be fixed in a few easy steps.

1. Reboot. First on the list is to reboot your computer.

2. Lack of hard drive space: If your computer is suffering from insufficient hard drive space then it will slow down. Computers should have at least 200 - 500 MB. If your operating system is Windows Vista or 7 users, you want to open the computer Icon. There you will see a bar which shows the percentage of disk space that is being used. If your operating Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you're my Computer will display the total size and free space for each of the drives.

3. Hard drive fragmented or corrupted: If you hard drive is fragmented or corrupted then you will need to run your Sca
Disk. If there is something wrong, your Sca
Disk will verify it. Next run your Defrag. This will help to arrange the data properly.

4. Background programs: Disable or remove any startup programs and TSRs that automatically start each time the computer boots.

5. Scan for malware: Malware is a enormous problem with computer and often the reason for a slow computer. Scan the computer for malware.

6. Hardware conflicts: For hardware conflicts, it will be necessary to to determine if there are any conflicts with the Disk Management. This may be the reason for a slow running computer.

7. Update Windows: Having the latest update is important and will help to make your computer run faster. Also, make sure all plugins are up-to-date.

8. Update your drivers. Make certain that you have the latest drivers for your computer.

9. Computer or processor overheating: When your computer or processor is overheating, it certainly could be cause for a slow running computer. Dirt, hair, and dust, can also constrict the flow of air in your computer, which can make it overheat. Make sure the case and fans are clean and not obstructed.

10. Memory upgrade: If your computer is more than a year old, you may not have the proper memory requirement. Make sure that your computer has at leas 1 GB of memory.