How to fix a slow computer?

No matter how fast your computer runs when it is new but gradually, over time they slow down. They become slow and irritating just after a couple of years. It feels really frustrating when everything crawls and the system takes a lot of time to start up. Eventually, things can even become so worst that the user may give up completely and buy a new computer.

There can many reasons for slowing of computer that may include installation of dozen of programs and applications, loading antivirus tools and other unwanted junk from the internet.  Whatever the cause be, there are many ways to speed up a slow PC and make it work better. 

Here is how to fix a slow computer to help you optimize your system for faster performance.

Delete programs you never use

The most important thing that must be done for speeding up computer is to delete all the programs that you don’t need or don’t use anymore, in order to free the system space. Your system may include both manufacturer installed software or software that you have installed but don’t require anymore; all such programs must be removed from the system.

Even if your PC is old, it might contain manufacturer installed programs that you have forgotten to remove, but it’s never late to delete all such junk and get rid of the clutter and wastage of system resources.

Update everything

Out of date drivers, programs and Windows could also be the reason of slowing your system down. Faulty drivers stop windows from shutting down and also make it to start slow. Therefore, it is always advised to keep your system updated as new updates come with more security, fixed bugs and boosted performance.

Limit the number of programs run at startup

Many programs are designed to load automatically when system starts. Some of these programs run in the background and you can’t see them running. In some cases, user is not even aware about all such programs.

Look for these programs and uninstall them. To do this, point to each icon to see the program name and click on the “Show hidden icons” button so that you don’t miss any icons.

The above tips to speed up a slow computer can be really affective for your system. Follow these and see the result. For any further query or issue you may contact our computer and laptop support team.