How to Speed Up a Slow Windows 10, 8, 8.1, 7 or XP Computer?

It has a slow computer is not what most users fancy, but it is most of us have a long-term use, despite the end of the latest hardware. It will be appreciated, there are several of us who were trapped low-end PC, forced to get as much out as possible. This article caters to both types of users because it not only explains how to make your computer as fast as it was when it was new but also how to reduce the space occupied by the system, is currently the best way to use PC's system resources.

First of all. Make sure that your computer is not a virus, worm or other malware infection

People who use the infected computer will verify how painfully slow when the computer is infected by the virus becomes. More tech-savvy users will counter that the speed of the infected computer depends on the type of malware. To be honest, it does. However, based on my personal experience, I can say that while some malware is making the computer slow, unresponsive designed, most malware tends to degrade the performance of your computer.

If your computer is infected, the first thing you need to do is deep scan your entire hard drive remove all traces of the virus. In addition, scan your secondary storage devices to ensure that they are clean as well. Also, be sure to follow best security practices to prevent future infection.

Remove unused and unnecessary procedures

Now we are sure that your computer does not slow down because of a virus, you need to get rid of all unnecessary programs that are already installed on the PC. To remove these programs, enter the program Control Panel and uninstall unnecessary programs, one by one. If you're like most Windows users (including me), is in a tough time figuring uninstall the program to all of them important, and follow this rule: If you do not use the program in the past month,  It may be unnecessary. It is better to uninstall the program because of the need to re-install it when you can. It is also a good idea to remove all computer comes bundled useless software. If you wish, you can remove unused Windows functions and further dilute the operating system.

Faster alternatives to your everyday programs attempt

If you need to use a lot of computing power to run the application, and you had better do the same job, but they were quickly applied to replace them. You can replace several resource-intensive applications are: -

1) The most resource-intensive antivirus software can use Microsoft Security Essentials lightweight replacement.

2) The Microsoft Office with OpenOffice, an open-source alternative, there are also replaced by an alarming increase in the load.

3) Adobe Reader can be replaced with the free Foxit Reader.

Less 4) of Internet Explorer (IE 10 and above) newer version of the resource. If you have been using an older version, it is time to upgrade IE browser or any Mozilla Firefox or Google browser to replace it. This will also allow you faster Internet speeds.

Remove unnecessary startup programs

Start the program each time the program starts automatically when the user logs in. They not only lead to a slow start, but they also continue to run until you manually close them, constantly taking up valuable system resources (CPU and RAM), while they are running. Therefore, disabling unnecessary startup items results in a faster start and more responsive computer, do not run these applications continue to operate mean more memory and CPU can be executed on a computer.

To disable unnecessary startup programs, type MSConfig in the Start menu search bar (in Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows Vista), and then on the Windows 8 start screen and 8.1. In Windows XP, type this in the Run dialog box. This starts the System Configuration Utility. Click the Startup tab, and disable all of you think that your computer does not start the necessary application. Restart the computer to see the changes. Remember, do not disable your security product, as that will make you more sensitive to the infected computer.

Restart the computer frequently

PC Speed Suppose you are using your computer for a long time. Each time you close a program that runs in Windows. It frees the memory used by the program. However, it may happen that some parts of memory are not freed, which results in fewer system resources available for you to use, eventually leading to slower PCs. When you restart the computer, the memory in the space will be released. While this memory issue is somewhat fixed in recent Windows versions, it is still a good idea to restart your computer at least once a day.

Check your hard drive for errors

Over time, when you use your computer, there may be some bugs that may creep up on your hard disk, which adversely affect the performance of your computer. The best way to work around this problem is to use the built-in disk check utility that is available in all versions of Windows. To use it, execute chk disk / r at the command prompt. Remember to open a command prompt as an administrator. It may prompt you to restart the computer. Execute Y to restart the PC. The chk disk / r command scans your computer for hard disk drive errors and restores readable data. Depending on the size of the hard disk, this step may take some time. If there are many errors on the hard drive, this step can significantly increase the performance of the computer.

Make sure you have enough free space

System speed depends not only on the CPU and RAM. If your hard drive is over 95% full, you will notice that your system is not running as fast as possible. This occurs because Windows requires a blank space to increase the swap file size, and also as a temporary file space. The harder the hard drive, the harder it is to read. To resolve this issue, remove unnecessary data or move it to an external storage device.

Repair a protected Windows system file

When you use your computer, there may be one or more system files that are damaged or corrupted, which may adversely affect your system's performance in a negative way. So it is important to check that all the system files are raw and behave as they should. The best way to check the operating system files is through the system file checker. To run the System File Checker, open a command prompt as an administrator and execute SFC / scan now. This command checks all system files, and if some of them are modified or corrupted, they are replaced with the original ones. This step may take 5 to 15 minutes, but you should do it, especially if your system has been infected with a virus.

Do not run multiple antivirus programs

Make sure that no more than one antivirus program is running on your PC. Antivirus-resident protection requires significant resources. Therefore, having more than one antivirus program will significantly reduce the speed of your computer.

Disable the sound scheme

Whenever you perform an action in Windows, a sound is played to indicate it. While it leads to a better user experience, it also helps slow down your computer. In order to make your computer a lean machine, you should disable these sounds. To disable these features, open the sound from the control panel, or type mmsys.cpl in the Run dialog box. Go to the Sounds tab, select No Sound from the Sound Scheme drop-down list, and then click Apply.

Update Windows and make sure you are using the latest drivers for your hardware

Having all the updates ensures that your computer is running the best version of the operating system and that the best code is using your hardware. In addition, the updated operating system allows you to reduce malware through performance to be more secure and prevent future intrusions.

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Use the Registry Cleaner to keep your registry in good shape

The Windows registry is where you can save information about all installed programs and active system files on your system. Over time, when you install and uninstall programs, the registry may fill in unwanted entries that may increase its size to make it difficult to read. This is because most uninstallers do not remove the program's registry keys during the uninstallation process. In addition, the larger the registry on your computer, the more time Windows will take to boot.

To resolve this issue, use any free registry cleaner to remove the useless entries. Depending on the number of entries in your registry and its size, you may see a significant increase in computer performance.

Delete the temporary file

Temporary files are stored in the computer on which Windows operates. They are files that contain your recently accessed file lists, log files, your Internet history, form history, cookies, and temporary Internet files. Over time, the number of these files increases, and cleaning them becomes important. By executing cleanmgr.exe in the Run dialog box, you can use CCleaner (as described above) to clean them or the built-in Windows Disk Cleanup utility. You can also schedule disk cleanup to make sure it is done automatically.

Disable the Windows Search Indexing Service

Fast computer The Windows Search Indexing service scans all files and folders on your system and stores information about them in the database to make searching faster. Naturally, this leads to the consumption of resources. If you do not often use Windows Search or are willing to trade faster searches for faster computers (as you wish), disable the indexing service. To disable it, execute services.msc in the Run dialog box. On the right side of the workspace, locate the Windows Search service and double-click it. In the following properties dialog box, select Disabled from the Startup type drop-down list, and then click OK. Restart the computer. Your search will be slow, but your computer will be faster than before.

Check Device Manager for hardware conflicts

Open the Device Manager to see if all connected hardware is working properly. If a hardware conflict is found, take the necessary action to resolve it. If you can not resolve the conflict, disconnect the hardware in question until you find a solution.

Change to a high-performance power scheme

If you use a battery to run the computer and notice that it is running slowly, change the power scheme to high performance to improve system speed. Remember, it increases the power consumption of your computer. To change the power scheme, turn on the power option from the control panel. You can search for power options in Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 directly from the start screen / menu.

Check your computer for overheating

If your computer is overheated, it may be that your computer is running slowly. This is because most modern processors slow down when the computer overheats to allow the computer to cool.

To prevent the computer from overheating, make sure that the cooling fan is working properly and that no dust is clogging the vents as it will prevent air from flowing, resulting in poor cooling. Clean the cover of your computer with a light brush and place it where it can be effectively cooled by air. If you are using a laptop, the cooling pad may help.

Defragment your hard drive

When Windows stores the file on the hard drive, it does not find a single location to store the entire file. Instead, it randomly stores the fragments of the file, which are stored in any empty space where the fastest can be found. As a result, fragmentation of individual files can be spread across the hard disk. A hard drive with many such distributed files is called fragmentation. Naturally, this results in slower file access times because Windows needs to find all of these parts and put them together (like a jigsaw puzzle) before the files can be accessed.

Organize the hard drive to increase PC speed

This is defragmentation correction. When you defragment your hard drive, the fragmented pieces of the file are put together and stored on a hard disk in consecutive cells (assuming that the hard disk consists of a large number of cells, each representing a specific amount of storage).

To defragment your hard drive, you can use the built-in Windows Disk Defragmenter utility. It can be found in the start screens / menus of Windows 10, 8 and 8.1, located in Start> Programs> Accessories> Older versions of Windows System Tools.

Use ReadyBoost to increase the speed of Windows computers

If you are running a computer that does not have enough RAM, use ReadyBoost technology with a flash drive that can and will give you a significant increase in speed. As with ReadyBoost, your flash drive will become a cache for storing files, and you may immediately require these files to provide faster access times than those files are stored on your hard disk.

Keep in mind that ReadyBoost depends on the condition of the flash drive and is designed to increase the speed of the device on a shorted RAM. If you already have enough RAM, using it may see little or no increase in speed.

Reinstall Windows

This is one of the most intense methods that should only work when all of the above-mentioned methods do not bring any significant increase in the speed of your computer.

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If you do not have to reinstall Windows for a long time, it may be due to constant use, the system has fallen into a useless mess and no amount of distortion will fix its condition. Then, reinstalling Windows is the only choice.

Reinstalling Windows brings a certain speed increase but gives you a new computer without all the software and customization. Modifying it according to your needs will take a lot of time, but this is where you have to sacrifice a faster PC.

If you use Windows 10, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1, you can refresh your computer without affecting your installed applications and settings. To refresh the Windows 8 PC, open the update and restore by changing the computer settings from the Settings button that appears when you move the mouse pointer to the right side of the screen. Windows 10 users can search for "refresh" directly from the Start menu. Under It, click Restore. Then under Refresh PC without affecting files, click Start.

Upgrade to SSD

Although SSDs are much faster to write and read data than older CD-ROM hard drives, their high price makes them not in many ranges. However, if you try to get one for your computer, the speed changes will be immediately visible.

If all fails, get more RAM

RAM or random access memory contains all the files currently running on the computer that is immediately needed by the computer. Accessing files from RAM is much faster than doing the same from the hard disk. This means that more RAM you have, more programs that you can run without compromising speed. RAM upgrades do not cost too much and are one of the best ways to speed up a slow computer.