My computer is running slow: What can I do?

Fixing slow computers can be a tricky business. However, there are ways to speed them up for free. This guide will aim to give you information on how to fix a slow computer using free PC fix's.

Introduction

Computers can be fixed in multiple ways. There are hardware changes (mainly for desktops) but these cost money. The best way to speed up your computer for free is using programmes to do it for you. These can get rid of lingering viruses, fix bugs in the operating system and many other solutions to your slow computer.

Time to sped up your PC

My Pc is running slow, what can I do ? Install virus software and run a scan Virus removal software such as Avg or Microsoft essentials cost nothing. However, they can remove harmful viruses which may be corrupting the day-to-day running of your computer. Download one of these from their respective websites and once installed, click scan. This will analyse your hard drive and remove any viruses. Use de-fragging software Microsoft comes with a built in de-fragger which is good. This can be acessed in Windows 7 and Vista by using the following instructions : Click start > Click control panel from side bar > In search bar type defrag > Then, under administrative tools, click Defragment your hard drive > Finally, click Defragment disk Speed the computer running This should not only speed up your general computer running but also reduce the boot time of your computer. Auslogic disk de-frag Another program which can be used for this is called Auslogic Disk De-frag. This,, coupled with Auslogic Registry de-frag can make a great difference to the running speed of your PC Remove unwanted files Ccleaner is a great programme for removing unwanted files which you probably do not know exist or need. It can clean out the temporary files stored by web browsers and also remove tracking cookies. Moreover, removing unwanted files and increasing your hard disk space is a great way to speed up your PC. Use ReadyBoost in Windows If you are using Windows 7 or Windows Vista, you can use ReadyBoost to speed up your PC. This allows you to use existing flash drives (pen drives) to speed up your PC. It acts like ram to improve performance without having to add more internal memory. Final word All of these tips, PC performance tools, individual or combined can help to reduce slow computer performance and stop slow PC start-up.