my computer is slow how to fix it?

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1. Jenna Davis says:

   June 5, 2011 at 1:45 pm

   Sorry to hear about your problem. If you don’t want to buy a new system, there are quite a few tweaks you can do on your own:

   Remove unneeded startup programs

   Run a disk cleanup and defragger

   Clean up the Windows registry

   You can also download software that can do all three of these things automatically. I recommend tying it out and scanning your system for free at:

   http://www.registry-clean-up.net

2. Vikas Medhekar says:

   June 5, 2011 at 1:45 pm

   Do below system maintenance tasks on a regular basis, especially once a week.

   Defragment the Hard Disk:
   – –

   1. Click Start button on the Taskbar.
   2. Click All Programs | Accessories | System Tools | Disk Defragmenter.
   3. Disk Defragmenter will launch on your screen.
   4. Select the drives that you wish to defragment.
   5. After selecting, click Defragment disks button to start the actual process.

   Please note that this process may take a longer time depending on the level of fragmentation. It is also advisable to do not open programs nor work while this process is continued.

   Defragment the System Registry:
   – –

   1. Download Reginout System Utilities.
   2. Install and run it.
   3. Close all other programs before continuing.
   4. Click Defragmenter tab. [Left hand side on the screen]
   5. Click Analyze button.
   6. The registry analyze process may take some time to complete. After it is completed, click Defragment button to start defragmenting the registry.
   7. When you are prompted to reboot the system, click appropriate buttons.

   Clean the Temporary Stuff and Browser Cache:
   – –

   Clean Temporary Stuff:

   1. Click Start.
   2. Click All Programs | Accessories | System Tools | Disk CleanUp.
   3. Select a drive, such as, drive C.
   4. Press ENTER.
   5. Follow the on screen instructions.

   Clean Browser Cache and Internet History:

   1. Open Internet Explorer.
   2. Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete.
   3. Mark the items as checked which you would like to delete.
   4. Click Delete button.

   Remove Obsolete Registry Entries:
   – –

   1. Open Reginout which you recently installed.
   2. Click Registry Cleaner tab.
   3. Click Start Scan button to start scanning for the broken registry entries.
   4. After the scan is completed, click Fix Now button to perform repair.

   Disable Startups & Services:
   – –

   1. Click Start.
   2. Type MsConfig in the Search box.
   3. Press ENTER.
   4. Click Startup tab, and disable the unnecessary entries.
   5. Click Apply.
   6. Click Services tab, and check up the box Hide all Microsoft services.
   7. Again, disable the unnecessary entries.
   8. Click Apply | OK.
   9. Restart the machine when prompted.

   Customize Windows for Best Performance:
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   1. Click Start.
   2. Right click Computer icon.
   3. Select Properties.
   4. Click Advanced System Settings link at the left hand side on the window.
   5. In the Advanced tab and Performance frame, click Settings.
   6. Under Visual Effects tab, select the option Adjust for best performance.
   7. Click Apply | OK | OK.

   Uninstall Programs and Disable Windows Features:
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   Uninstall the Programs:

   1. Click Start.
   2. Click Control Panel.
   3. Click Programs | Uninstall a Program.
   4. Select a program and click Uninstall button.
   5. Follow the wizard and restart your computer.
   6. Do the same for other unneeded programs.

   Disable Windows Features:

   1. Click Start.
   2. Click Control Panel.
   3. Click Programs | Turn Windows Features On or Off.
   4. Uncheck the features that you no longer use.
   5. Click OK to start removing them.

3. Shortstuff13 says:

   June 5, 2011 at 1:45 pm

   Have you defragged it lately? (it needs to be checked every month or so)

   Do you have daily scans that run automatically or manually?

   Have you downloaded anything from a Wallpaper/Screen Saver site recently? (these will slow your computer down for sure)

   Have you downloaded anything from a site you have never used before?

   *****You do not need to add more fuel to the fire by downloading free stuff. You’re giving viruses a free ride when you do that*****

4. Dedicated says:

   June 5, 2011 at 1:45 pm

   Try upgrading your Internet Server to a better one, will cost you a few extra dollars.

5. iLoveYouu says:

   June 5, 2011 at 1:45 pm

   Run any virus scan.. Google some.

6. Dylan says:

   June 5, 2011 at 1:45 pm

   Try using Avast, it will help clean up your computer and check for viruses. Also do a disk de-frag, you should be able to do that by going into computer/right click C drive/properties/disk cleanup. Also get rid of some old programs you don’t use anymore. Upgrade your RAM may be a big one, especially if your doing top end graphical stuff. Also be sure to keep your PC up to date regularly.

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