Skip to content A slow working computer can be very irritating. This can affect your efficiency and dedication at whatever that you are working on. It is, thus, imperative that you make your computer run at the maximum speed possible. How to do it is a problem for many people, but it is simplified for you in the tips written below.
1. Install antivirus program and keep updating virus definitions
This might seem a common application on a computer, but the work that it does is absolutely necessary if you desire to have a fast running PC. Most viruses operate in the background and they a lot of consume your computer memory. More viruses mean a slower computer. Other viruses deliberately cause your PC to work slowly by getting lodged into the registry. In short, the presence of a computer virus on your PC makes it run slower than it should. Antivirus programs will remove viruses and prevent any future attacks by malware. Always remember to update your antivirus to equip it against latest malware threats.
2. Free up resources
Your computer requires a certain amount of memory to run at optimal speed. That is why when you hard drive is nearly full your PC will give you a warning. Also, some programs require a given minimum amount of memory on your hard drive for the PC to execute them properly. Therefore, make sure that the partition on your hard drive on which you have installed the operating system and other programs is left with adequate memory to allow proper running. When you delete files, please go to the recycle bin and empty it. Uninstall all programs that you have no intention of using. This is because some programs start up automatically at boot time they use the computer’s memory at the expense of important programs. Lastly, make sure that you close all the programs that you are not using to free up space for programs that you are running.
3. Turn off desktop features that you actually don’t need
There are many desktop gadgets and features that can be installed on your PC. Most of them make your desktop to appear fanciful and appealing. While this is good for the eyes, it can overwhelm the computing power of your machine. Turn off the features and gadgets that you don’t need such as a watch or calendar. Your computer will be of greater service to you when it is faster than when it displays everything at once.
4. De-fragment your PC’S Hard drive