Speed Up A Slow Computer

Tips For Speeding Up A Slow Computer.

PROBLEM: Computer takes ages to boot up, and runs slowly.

Clean your PC by following the simple steps in computer maintenance.

Check your installed RAM (Random Access Memory). Minimum 1GB, ideally more. You can scan your computer here. RAM is easy to install with due care, YouTube even has demo videos. If you need further help on how to install memory, email me.

System-wide security software can use up lots of computer power. Check you are using only one security program and that it is up to date and working properly. Multiple scanning engines and firewalls can seriously slow down your computer.

Check 'Startup' folder in the 'all programs' list and remove unnecessary programs. You can also check background programs that load at boot time by pressing the 'R' and the Windows key, then type 'msconfig' and 'OK'. Under the Startup tab, you can safely uncheck many processes such as third-party sofware updaters and monitors. Check the purpose of individual processes here.

A slow computer could be running at it's best and still be slow by today's standards if it's an old computer ready for replacement. Remember to back-up and archive your valuable documents, photos, emails and other data. When the hard drive does finally give up, make sure your data is seperate, it could save you £££'s.