The Basics To Speed Up Computer Software
Computer slows down over time; internet surfing slows down and programs, files, folders and other tasks take more time to open. But, there are steps you can do to speed up computer software.
Below is the list of tips and procedures to improve computer speed. These tips intend to be used in-order as it aims to give you first the simplest and very basic process until your computer responds better:
{Upgrade Your Machine} – Before performing any modifications to your operating system, ask yourself if your computer have sufficient hardware to run my operating system properly. Computer slow down can be blamed on so many things, but if your computer is not capable of running the operating system and computer programs you have, it is most advised to go for hardware upgrade.
{Declutter Your Desktop} – The idea is, the more files you have on your desktop, the slower it your computer becomes. While you can delete files from your desktop and do good (hopefully) for your computer, take note that what you have just removed are the shortcuts to the files and programs.
If these desktop icons are just there without a purpose, do not hesitate to remove them. Deleting programs will not only free up disk space in your hard drive, but also lessen the work you give to your CPU.
{Scan your computer for system errors, virus, adware, and spyware} – Different files and programs are necessary for your operating system to run. {As you use your computer, it is possible that these files become corrupted}. It is also possible that your os gets infested by viruses, adware and spyware. If your computer performance degrades significantly, it may be caused by any of these. {You can either use the utility called “System File Checking”, which will inspect the files and repair the problem it finds; or run an anti-virus, anti-spyware, or anti-adware to check and remove any malicious content of your computer}.
{Do away with Windows Visual Effects} – Windows XP, Vista, and 7 provide visual effects to make computer use exciting, fun, and different; however, these also needs a lot of RAM to run and can be the cause for your computer to slow down. {To adjust or disable this feature, follow this sequence: Control Panel – System and Maintenance – Adjust Effects or Performance (depending on your Windows Operating System)}. {You have 4 options: Let Windows choose what’s best for my computer (the default setting), Adjust for best appearance (all effects are enabled; this setting requires the most amount of operating memory), Adjust for best performance (most effects will not be used), and Custom (where you can adjust and select the setting you want to use)}.
If you have tried all these steps and still are not able to speed up computer software, you can resort to reinstalling your operating system and programs.
