There are several ways on improving pc performance and improve computer use. However do not just attempt to change your system settings or change your registry if you don’t have any idea about computer diagnostics, or at least the basics of it, otherwise you may be doing more damage to your computer than good.

Slow pc performance may be attributed to several factors; it may be a result of viruses, spyware, and adware affecting your computer; it may be caused by internal problems; or it may be caused by lack of hard disk space. In any case, there are step to improve pc performance and make keep it useful until you decide to buy a new set.

Clean up your disk – This is the easiest and most basic technique you can perform to improve your pc performance. All you have to do is remove temporary internet files and downloaded program files that do not have any use at all. Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and click Disk Cleanup. Once the Disk Cleanup appears, check Temporary Internet Files, Downloaded Program Files, Offline Webpages, and Thumbnails to delete excess files.

Uninstall some programs – Another technique that can be done by anyone is uninstalling files. If your pc has several programs that do not have any use, do not hesitate to remove these as they only occupy disk space and CPU. To do this, go to Control Panel and proceed to Add/Remove Programs (for XP) or Uninstall Programs (for Vista). Click programs you wish to uninstall. {Note: programs that have been removed through this process are permanently removed from your computer}.

Delete unimportant files – If you have been using your computer for at least a year now, you know how many files you have saved in your storage that are either useless or no longer important. Do not hesitate to delete these files as it only occupies disk space without any reason at all. Once these files are removed, make a habit of emptying your recycle bin.

Get up to date anti-virus and anti-spyware software – Virus and spyware are another cause of computer slow down. Virus and spyware are malicious files that enter your computer through internet browsing, infected flash drive, and infected programs. To protect your computer from viruses and spyware, make sure that you install anti-virus and anti-spyware programs.

Speed up access data – Disk defragmenter is another way on improving pc performance. This is a Windows Utility that consolidates fragmented files and folders so that they can be compressed in one section of your disk, making search and pc response time faster. To run Disk Defragmenter, execute this sequence: Start – All Programs – Accessories – System Tools – Disk Defragmenter.

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