01/06/2012
1. Make Sure Your Computer’s Hardware is Compatible
Hardware that doesn’t meet the system requirements of some specific software may decrease your computer performance. For example, if you have Microsoft Windows 7 installed on motherboard that only supports Pentium 3, it is clear that your computer will run very slow. This term will also apply to other hardware. So the first thing to do is checking whether each of your computer’s hardware is compatible to run some specific software.
2. Clean Up Your Windows Desktop
Is your Windows desktop fully decorated with files? Have you noticed that your computer is running slower and slower again? Did you see the hard drive light is blinking frequently while you wait for the computer to respond to the action? There is one easy thing to fix it. Do not place be too many files on the desktop. Although they are small in size, they significantly affect the performance of your computer. The desktop folder is part of C: drive (where system files are stored) and placing files onto the desktop decreases your computer performance. So save the files in other places or drives.
3. Scan Your Windows System To Check For Errors
An operating system is a collection of files that perform different functions. It is possible, from time to time, that one or more system files have changed or become corrupted. If this happens, your system’s speed can be reduced. By using a utility called “System File Checking”, you can check the files correctly and the problem can be found easily.
4. Scan for Viruses, Spywares, Malwares, and Adwares
Every Windows computer is vulnerable to viruses, especially those which use Windows XP. Viruses are nasty little programs that cause problems both with lower or higher risks. Viruses, or some other kinds such as spywares, malwares, or adwares, significantly cause your computer run very slow. At some cases, they may cause your computer not run at all. So kindly check your computer for viruses and other kinds with antivirus programs. You can easily find them through the internet for free.
5. Uninstall Unused Programs
Over time, you may have collected many installed programs/softwares on your computer that you do not longer use. A program installed creates a connection with the operating system. Even if you do not use these programs, they can slow down your system. It is better to delete or uninstall such programs. It will free up the space on your computer and accelerate the performance of your system.
6. Set The Visual Effects To “Best Performance” Can Be
Windows provides some interesting visual effects including animated windows and fading menus. If you do not have enough operating memory (refer to point 1 above), they can slow down your computer. Adjusting or reducing the visual effects can make a great difference. To access the setting, right click on “Computer”, select “properties”, and find a tab mentioning system performance settings or so.
7. Do Not Run Programs Automatically On Start Up
Programs use the operating memory (RAM, also called system resources). Unless you always use some important programs, you can keep them from loading at Windows startup. However, if they are rarely used, you better disable it from auto start. Click “Start” button, select “Run” (or search, for Win 7 or Vista), type msconfig.exe and Enter. Click “Start Up” tab and see which programs are very rarely used. Last, uncheck or delete them.
8. Defragment Your Hard Drive
The more information and programs you have on your computer, the more likely it is that Windows has placed parts of the same file in different locations on your hard drive. It may do this for hundreds of files and programs, depending on how much space is available. Defragment your hard drive where all the information for each file in one place.
