My computer is too slow-what should I do? That question has been asked by many people--here are some of the ways you can fix this problem NOW.
First let's clarify a popular lie floating around nowadays-your PC doesn't NATURALLY get bogged down with age.
It happens as the direct result of constant changes to your system via software downloads and other alterations.
If you were to make no changes and add no new files, your system would keep working smoothly for a very long time (barring any viruses of course).
So how should you fix your system? Well, a lot of people suggest going right to the heart of the issue-the registry.
It is true that this is very often the cause of slowdowns--but it's FAR from the simplest solution.
I would recommend doing the simplest and free solutions first...
if those don't work then go to the harder ones.
Know that you know the reason for hampered performance-too many files-this brings us to the 1st and most obvious solution...
FIX #1) Get more disk space You're sick of hearing it and I'm sick of saying it-but lack of disk space is one of the biggest culprits of slow computers.
Freeing up your system resources is one of the best solutions out there.
Best of all, you don't have to pay $40 to do it as you would for a "Registry Cleaner".
FIX #2) Get organized This is known in computer terms as "defragmenting"...
and it's another popular freebie solution that often gets the job done.
This simply organizes your files in the hard drive in a systematic way to make it easier for the computer to find what it needs.
Best of all, unlike the first free option, this one can be done entirely with the help of a machine.
I would recommend trying this AFTER you've done the first fix.
FIX #3) Get rid of viruses If the 2 free solutions above didn't work, you will have to go with one of the paid solutions.
One of the most effective is Anti-Virus software.
I don't have to tell you how common viruses are...
and every time you surf the web you are in danger without one of the handy devices.