3 Reasons and Fixes for Computer Slow Downs


Why is my computer running slow and what can I do about it? Isn't that the question we have all asked ourselves at one point or another during our life? Our lovely spanking brand new PC has gone from a Ferrari to a Model T Ford. There are in fact a number of reasons as to why a computer's speed can degenerate and we'll discuss some of these now.

1. Spyware and Adware

Dreaded spyware and adware. People who try to make money are ruthless and they will try any which way to infiltrate your digital personal space to get a message across, to steal your email and perhaps any valuable information that could make you either a potential customer or a victim of theft.


Spyware and adware are running rampant on the Internet and they install billboards and tracking software on your PC that you do not know about. Not only are these an invasion of your cyberspace integrity, it is also a main culprit of computer slowdowns. You can't beat a good adware and spyware program.

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2. Data Fragmentation

Data that is fragmented is a major reason for programs taking an absolute age to load. It is the cause of many a stressed person and cracked monitors. Defragment. I mean, it is pretty simple to do, and if you can't be bothered to download a specialized de-fragmenting software or...

even better run the one that is included within the Windows software.

Just access your System Tools via the Start Menu and go to Disk Defragmenter and run that program and Windows will defragment your computer drive.

If you do it say, once a month, it prevents Windows having to de-fragment data every time it is trying to process something.

3. Registry Issues

Errors within Your Windows Registry. This is probably one of the most important yet overlooked computer issues. The registry is like the index to a book except it's the index to your Windows operating system that tell Windows what programs are available to be run and all that kind of stuff. Once that gets corrupted, you are literally going to be handling a very slow machine.

Registries a few months old will always contain null values, confused registry entries from bad installs, orphaned keys and traces left by viruses and spyware. A registry that has multiple corruptions will have a major impact on the performance of your computer. A recognized registry cleaner will sort out your Windows registry to the point where you'll think you've just gone out and bought anew PC.

Now imagine a combination of problems running hand in hand, choking your computer into a stutter. Your best course of action is to run a scanning program on your PC to identify problems. You'll find loads of scanning software online to help you identify potential problems. They are mostly free to run and you'll be surprised at how many problems they find. Invest a little and stop your computer slowing down.

So the next time you ask yourself, Why is my computer running slow and what can I do about it, just remember these tips that will assist you in fixing computer slow downs.

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