| In this fast-paced world where almost everything is | | | | least 1.8GHz. |
| done in a matter of minutes (or even seconds), a pc | | | | However, if your computer runs slowly despite having |
| running slow is one of the last things you'd want to | | | | a more than enough capacity, your next best solution |
| happen. This holds true especially if you make a living | | | | is to clean it up. The following steps in cleaning up your |
| out of activities such as online business and freelancing | | | | pc are not as hard as they sound. |
| jobs that need computer. A slow computer | | | | 1. Run your anti-virus software program regularly. You'll |
| performance not only makes you less productive, but | | | | never know how safe your computer is from virus |
| can also waste your precious time that you could | | | | infections, so it's best to scan your system for viruses |
| have used for other pressing matters. Over time, it | | | | every week. If you don't have an anti-virus program |
| may lead to crashes if nothing is done about it. | | | | yet, you need to install one immediately. Failure to do |
| Many factors can cause deterioration of a computer's | | | | so puts your computer at risk of several virus attacks. |
| performance. It's difficult to pin down one particular | | | | 2. Get rid of spyware by using good spyware removal |
| reason for slow computer performance, as a | | | | software. |
| combination of factors contributes to it. The most | | | | 3. Defragment your hard drive regularly to prevent files |
| common culprits are malicious programs such as | | | | from scattering over your hard drive. Here's how to do |
| viruses and spyware that may badly affect your | | | | it: right click on the drive C and choose Properties. |
| computer's operation. Other common reasons for | | | | Next, click on the Tools tab and the Degfragment Now |
| computer slowdown include insufficient memory (less | | | | button. The defragmentation process may take a |
| than 512 MB of RAM), hard drive errors, fragmentation | | | | while, but you can expect that your computer will |
| problems, registry errors, and multiple programs running | | | | speed up after you've done it. |
| in the computer. | | | | 4. Uninstall programs that you no longer need. You can |
| If you can't stand anymore the speed in which your | | | | do this at the Add/Remove Programs section of the |
| computer is operating, you'll be relieved to know that a | | | | Control Panel. |
| number of ways can help you increase pc | | | | 5. Avoid running multiple programs simultaneously. |
| performance. The first effective way is to upgrade | | | | These simple steps, when done properly and regularly, |
| your system. Computers that have newer versions of | | | | can save you a lot of time and money on computer |
| Windows (XP and higher) work best with at least 512 | | | | repairs. So stop your computer from acting up by |
| MB of memory and processors with speeds of at | | | | making sure that you optimize computer performance. |