Posts Tagged ‘computer slowing down’

Why is my computer running slow and what can I do about it? I’m sure we’ve all asked ourselves this question at one point or another? Our lovely spanking brand new PC has gone from a Ferrari to a Model T Ford. There are in fact a number of reasons as to why a computer’s speed can degenerate and we’ll discuss some of these now.

Horrible adware and spyware. You have to realize that there are people out there that want to infiltrate your machine for their financial gain and they will employ a number of methods to achive this. Spyware and adware are running rampant on the internet and they install billboards and tracking software on your PC that you do not know about. Not only are these an invasion of your cyberspace integrity, it is also a main culprit of computer slowdowns. A good adware and anti spyware program will do you wonders.

Data that is fragmented is a major reason for programs taking an absolute age to load. It is the cause of stress, high blood pressure and charred remains of monitors and desktop husks lying at the foot of a high rise building. Defragment. It is a very simple process to run. you can download de-fragmenting software from the web or just simply run the one that comes with Windows. Do it at least once a month, because the build-up of files and folders do get fragmented eventually and Windows has to painstakingly re-fragment everything just to launch even the most basic of programs.

Errors within Your Windows Registry. The most overlooked problem in the world of computing. The registry is a tiny file, a record of everything that is done within the computer, etched into a nexus of information that keeps your Windows stable. When that gets messed up you are going to start experiencing some significant performance problems. Registries a few months old will always contain null values, confused registry entries from bad installs, orphaned keys and traces left by viruses and spyware. A cluttered registry full of errors will more than likely slow your PC down to an unbearable level. Getting a good registry cleaner and windows optimiser will identify and eliminate multiple problems within and without the registry and speed up your computer like never before.

If you can imagine a collection of problems all surfacing at the same time then you can imagine the negative impact this can have on your PC. Your best course of action is to run a scanning program on your PC to identify problems. You’ll find loads of scanning software online to help you identify potential problems. They are mostly free to run and you’ll be suprised at how many problems they find. Invest a little and stop your computer slowing down.