Computer Extremely Slow
Bad News - Remember the day you first got your computer? remember how fast it use to run?. Well the bad news is that over time it got problems you may not even know about, and it got slower and slower. Chances are now, you have ended up with an extremely slow computer that needs fixing.
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Computer Extremely Slow = Maintenance Needed - If your computer is extremely slow then try to clean up and organize your hard drive. For this you
could use either or both of two great tools from Windows (Disk Cleanup Utility, Disk Defragmentation
utility).
Both can be accessed using the menu path below:
Start Menu > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools.
Disk Cleanup Utility - Disk Cleanup helps free up space on your hard drive. Disk Cleanup searches your drive, and then shows you temporary files, Internet cache files, and unnecessary program files that you can safely delete. You can direct Disk Cleanup to delete some or all of those files. The Disk Cleanup utility deletes many unnecessary and temporary files from your machine. This frees up space on the hard drive and your computer will run faster as a result.
Disk Defragmentation Utility - This utility can also be found in your System Tools folder, and its purpose is to reduce the amount of fragmentation on the hard disk. It does this, by physically organizing the content of the disk to store the pieces of each file close together and contiguously. It also attempts to create larger regions of free space using compaction and so that your computer can find information on the hard drive faster.
If neither the Disk Cleanup or Disk Defragmentation utilities produce sufficient improvements and you still have an extremely slow computers, try other tips on this page.
Fix Computer registry - You may still find that your computer is still extremely slow, if so there may be a further problem with your operating system's registry. The registry is similar to a computer's library card catalog, telling your computer where to locate files and programs, and what files should be opened when applications and other programs start.
Upgrading your RAM - If having done all the above, your computer's performance is still insufficient, consider running a memory check and upgrading your RAM
Adware and Spyware Removal - Scan your computer for any adware and spyware. The problem with these undesirable software ist that they slow down your computer by taking up space as well as invade your privacy (in the more extreme cases these software can steal your passwords or even delete your hard drive's files).
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