We all want our PC to be as fast as when we bought it. But even the fastest computer systems become slower over time. Fortunately, there are some solutions to regain their lost speed.
It would be good to follow the steps as listed, ie starting from the procedures that are not so intrusive and proceeding to the most “active”.
Over time, as you download files, browse the web, download programs, leave applications open, your computer slowly collects “junk”, which causes background problems leading to slower performance.
According to the tech blog, the fragmented files, the accumulation of recent browser files, a full desktop, and an almost full hard drive are the main culprits for the slowness of your PC. Of course, first of all, make sure that you are not late because the internet is slow.
Clean unwanted files and programs
There is no need to keep the programs that you used once. But even if you turned them off, they may have kept some entries in your PC’s registry. Use a program such as Windows Registry or CCleaner to clear your memory and recent browser files.
It may not have made the correlation, but a desktop that is full of files may be responsible for the slowness of your computer. This is because every time the desktop is refreshed, Windows Explorer is forced to load them again, while it could use those resources elsewhere.
Of course, programs you don’t need should be turned off as they may start automatically when Windows starts and run in the background all the time.
Also, consider moving your files, such as old photos or movies, to an external drive.
Reconstruct the hard drive
Hard Disk Recovery is one of the most classic “techniques” used when the computer is slow. A fragmented disk results in blank spaces, which means that more effort is put into accessing them, which in turn leads files and files to open slowly. Windows comes with a built-in disk reconstruction tool.
Remove malware
Many times, when the computer gets slower in good sitting, malware is the number one suspect.
Malware can not only install software that can access your data, but it can also slow down your computer.
For this reason, you should regularly scan and clean your computer.
Repair system errors
Oftentimes, pre-uninstalling programs, restarting the computer during an upgrade, or abruptly shutting down the computer can result in an error in the computer’s system files.
This, among other things – in addition to not even loading Windows – can slow down your computer.
In this direction, you should open the command line and give the command SFC / Scannow.
Do not close the window until the verification is complete.
Disable Visual Effects
Windows provides several options for visual effects, such as fading menus, moving windows, etc. These are all very nice, but if you don’t have enough memory, it’s best to turn them off.
Upgrade your hardware
It goes without saying that if your computer is slow, it is very likely that your hardware will need to be upgraded. It may be “flying” when you get your computer, but the programs become more demanding, which means that your computer may no longer meet the new requirements.
For example, if you can’t see HD movies well, you may not have enough RAM, or you may need another graphics card.
Check the hardware and specifications of your computer if you don’t remember them or if you don’t know them and see what you could upgrade.
It is worth noting that a few times, some part may not work because it is not well cleaned. For example, the keys are often stuck because they are not clean enough or if the fan has dusted it may start to malfunction. So before you decide to replace parts of your hardware, do a little cleaning.
Save Windows again
Obviously, re-saving Windows is the most effective solution and should be the last resort you should resort to. Before you do the so-called format, make sure you have backed up your files.