Speeding Up a Slow Computer

Answer 1

The best way to speed up a computer is to buy more RAM. The main reason that a computer is slow is not because the processor is slow, but because it is constantly having to go back to the hard drive to get more program files. If your computer has more RAM, it will not have to go back to the hard drive over and over because it can save it on the RAM.

Answer 2

You can speed up your computer in a number of ways. For instance you can clean your Windows registry through an efficient Registry Cleaner and PC Optimizer such as Reginout.

Similarly you can uninstall unwanted softwares and disable unused programs. Keeping a shorter list of start up programs helps to speed up your computer start up.

Answer 3

There are several ways to make a computer run faster. One way is to free up disk space by removing redundant programs and files. It is also important to make sure everything you're using is up to date.

Answer 4

There is nothing more frustrating than a formerly speedy computer devolving into a slow, hanging mess. Computers, especially ones running Windows, will slow with age and use as programs, services, and data gobble up system memory and other resources. Here are some easy Windows tips to speed up a slow computer:

1) Stop any unneeded services or applications. Often computers run many programs in the background that do nothing except drag down the computer’s performance. Check your system tray in the lower right corner of your screen, and quit any programs that you don’t need. Right click on your task bar and select Task Manager. Under the processes tab, end any program that you don’t need. Make sure you are not ending a necessary program by Googling any unknown application names first. You can also stop any unneeded services under the Services tab.

2) Decrease Windows’ visual settings. Newer versions of Windows come with graphical bells and whistles that look pretty but slow down a computer. In the Control Panel, found by clicking start, find the Performance tab in System and Maintenance (Windows Vista) or System and Security (Windows 7). Select adjust for best performance to turn off graphical excess.

3) Shut down and restart your computer. This solution often fixes many computer problems. A full restart of the computer will clear all the system memory and may improve your computer’s performance.

4) Check your RAM and other hardware. As computers age components begin to fail. If some of your RAM, the computer’s memory, fails, you may not be able to tell unless you make the connection to your computer’s dreadful performance. Consider purchasing new (or more!) RAM to increase your system’s resources.

5) Uninstall any unneeded programs, and delete any files you no longer want.

6) Wipe the computer and start over. This is the nuclear option, as every non-factory installed file and program on the computer will be erased, so make sure you backup any essential data. Restoring your computer to factory settings will eliminate any nasty spyware, viruses, or other muck that is slowing your computer down. After a fresh install, your computer should run as good as new.