Computers and Technology

Have you ever turned on your computer and waited, and waited, and waited for it to finally finish starting up? Millions of people experience this problem. Some for lack of knowledge just let it be, suffering in silence, all the while imagining throwing that computer out the window. But how do you fix a slow computer? Well, fortunately, it doesn't take an Einstein to do this.

What causes a slow computer anyway? A few of the culprits are disorganized files, unnecessary software, a registry in need of cleanup, programs running in the background, or worse, a virus attacking your system. The following tips can help fix a slow computer and get it to run faster.

Baby Got Back (Up). If your life literally resides in your computer, it is probably wise to make a backup of your computer. You wouldn't want that autobiography you've written for 3 years to just end up in the twilight zone. Before you try to fix a slow computer, a backup must be the first action in your attack plan. This also ensures that your computer will run the way it was before you messed up the troubleshooting.

Spring Cleaning. Your house is not the only one that needs spring cleaning. You'll know that it's time to fix a slow computer if you've had your computer for a year or more. It's because like a house it can be cluttered with unnecessary things, like unused programs that take up precious resources that in turn affects your computer's speed. In order to fix a slow computer, go to Windows Control Panel and access the Add and Remove Programs to toss out the ones you don't need anymore. But be careful though, only remove the programs you know. Those labeled as "updates" or "hotfix" should be left alone as they maintain your computer.

If You Got It Use It! Windows has a few system tools to help you fix a slow computer and get it in tip top shape. One is the Disk Cleanup that will help free up wasted disk space, and the other is the Disk Defragmenter which makes the computer read and access files faster. Do these two regularly and you won't need to fix a slow computer.

Simply The Best. One of the best ways to fix a slow computer is to use a registry cleaner. A registry cleaner is a software that navigates the tricky and sensitive areas of your computer known as the registry files. Registry cleaners help fix a slow computer by removing obsolete, broken or corrupted files which significantly slows it down. Access to the registry for preference and setting files become laborious for the computer if these files are not removed. A reliable, high quality registry cleaner will safely remove all the junk that prevents your computer from running smoothly.

Fix a slow computer now and it will result in a more efficient machine, and thus a much happier you. Ignore it and it will bring you nothing but misery.