How To Speed Up Computer

Reader Question:
“Hi Wally, can you tell me how to speed up my computer?“ - Alexandria C., Canada

Before addressing any computer issue, I always recommend scanning and repairing any underlying problems affecting your PC health and performance:

Step 1 : Download PC Repair & Optimizer Tool (WinThruster for Win 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP and 2000 – Microsoft Gold Certified).
Step 2 : Click “Start Scan” to find Windows registry issues that could be causing PC problems.
Step 3 : Click “Repair All” to fix all issues.

Setting up weekly (or daily) automatic scans will help prevent system problems and keep your PC running fast and trouble-free.

Wally’s Answer:

Why You Should Speed Up Computer

Millions of computer owners get very frustrated with their computer’s sluggish performance. Most of them end up spending a lot of money on a new PC, instead of doing some simple activities to speed up their computer. Fortunately, you don’t need to spend a lot of money to speed up your PC.

Using a slow and sluggish computer can be a very unpleasant experience and extremely agonizing, especially in a world that relies on fast computer performance. In order to speed up your PC, you need to know what factors degrade your PC performance. What exactly makes a computer slow in the first place?

Installation of too Many Useless Programs

Applications eat up a lot of storage space. This will hinder your computer’s ability to function to access your hard disk quickly. Also, useless programs can run during startup and silently in the background, severely slowing down your PC speed.

Too Many Junk Files

Internet browsing history tends to consume a considerable amount of storage space since cookies are created, web pages are cached, and other browsing information is stored on your computer. If you neglect to delete your Internet history, these files could build up over time and could significantly contribute to a sluggish and slow PC performance.

Viruses, Spyware, and Other Malware Infections

Malicious software can attack your computer’s system and severely affect its performance. In the worst cases, virus infestations can sometimes damage your computers beyond repair.

Corrupt and Fragmented Registry

A majority of computer speed problems are caused by the damaged registry. A damaged registry can not only cause your computer to slow down, but it can be a major factor in your computer crashing and freezing.

Speed Up Computer: Tips & Tricks

There are several methods to help speed up your computer. You do not need to be a computer expert to achieve maximum computer speed and performance. Here are just some of the basic tips that you need to know on how to make your computer fast:

Get Rid of Unused Programs and Junk Files

Remove or uninstall any programs or files that you do not need anymore. Remember, “less is better” when it comes to programs and files on your hard drive.

Use a Good Antimalware Program

Install a reliable anti-virus program to secure your PC from any harmful malware infections. Having a good antimalware program is the best way for you to not only get rid of malware but also prevent future infections.

Periodically Use a Good Registry Cleaner

Get yourself a registry cleaner to detect and eliminate any errors and optimize your registry. Doing so will keep your Windows Registry clean and optimized, keeping your computer’s performance at its peak.

Terminate all Unnecessary System and Services Settings (Advanced Users)

There are several Windows services that are actually unnecessary so better keep them off or terminate them to reduce computer processes. By doing some simple Internet searches, you can uncover some of these processes that are safe to disable.

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Is Your PC Healthy?

I always recommend to my readers to regularly use a trusted registry cleaner and optimizer such as WinThruster or CCleaner. Many problems that you encounter can be attributed to a corrupt and bloated registry.

Happy Computing!

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