22/06/2022
Why Is My Computer So Slow?
Over time, as you download files, browse the internet, remove programs, leave applications open, and do pretty much anything else on your computer, it slowly collects junk and causes behind-the-scenes problems that aren't always so easy to catch at first.
File fragmentation is a big culprit. So is the accumulation of cached web browser files, a cluttered desktop, a full hard drive, slow hardware, and many other issues.
However, your computer itself may actually not be slow. You may just be experiencing a slow internet connection due to a faulty router, a bad connection, or the limited speed offered by your ISP. In any case, you may just need to speed up your internet access.
Clean up Junk Files and Programs
Getting rid of unnecessary files, applications and other "junk" is an effective way to speed up any computer.
Use a free system cleaner like CCleaner to erase unnecessary junk files in the Windows OS itself, the Windows Registry, and third-party programs like your web browsers, which like to collect cache files.
Suppose these temporary internet files and other useless items stick around for too long. In that case, they can not only cause programs to hang and become unresponsive and sluggish, but also take up valuable hard drive space.
Clean up your desktop if it's cluttered. Making File Explorer load those icons and folders each time the desktop refreshes can put an unnecessary load on your hardware, which takes away system resources that could be used elsewhere.
Remove unwanted programs that are just lingering on your computer. These not only take up hard drive space but might open automatically with Windows and run in the background all the time, sucking away at the processor and memory. There are several free uninstaller tools that make this really easy.