Solution
Solution:
Below are steps for Microsoft Windows users that should help speed up the computer or determine why the computer is running slow.
• Not enough hard disk drive space
Verify that there is at least 1.5GB of free hard disk drive space for Windows XP (of all versions), at least 15GB of free hard disk drive space for Windows Vista (of all versions) and at least 16GB of Free Disk Space for Windows 7(of all versions). This available space allows the computer to have room for the swap file to increase in size as well as room for temporary files.
• Hard drive corrupted or fragmented
Run Scandisk or something equivalent to help ensure that there is nothing physically wrong with the computer hard disk drive.
Run Defrag to help ensure that data is arranged in the best possible order.
• Background programs
Remove or disable any TSRs or programs that automatically start each time the computer boots (startup programs). If you want to see what programs are running in the background, how much memory they use, and their CPU usage open ‘Task Manager’ (by pressing keys Ctrl+Alt+Delete>>Task Manager OR Right Click on ‘Task Bar’ and click on ‘Task Manager’).
If you have an ‘Anti-Virus’ Program, ‘Spyware’ protection Program, or other security utility make sure it`s not running in the background as you`re trying to work. Often when these programs begin to scan the computer it can decrease the overall performance of your computer.
• Hardware conflicts
Verify that the Device Manager has no conflicts. If any exist resolve these issues as they could be the cause of your problem.
• Update Windows
Make sure you have all the latest Windows updates installed in the computer.
• Update your drivers
Make sure you`ve got the latest drivers for your computer. Using out-of-date drivers can cause an assortment of issues.
• Device Manager
Ensure that no errors or conflicts exist in the Device Manager
• Computer or processor is overheating
Make sure your computer and processor is not overheating, excessive heat can cause a significant decrease in computer performance some processors will even lower the speed of the processor automatically to help compensate for the heat related issues.
• Memory upgrade
If you`ve had your computer for more than one year it`s likely you`re computer is not meeting the memory requirements for today. We suggest at a minimum the computer have 2GB of memory.
• Erase computer and start over
Finally, if none of the above solutions resolve your issues, it is recommended that you reinstall Windows and/or erase everything and then start it over..
• Hardware issues
If your computer continues to be slow after going over each of the above recommendations it`s possible that your computer is experiencing a more serious hardware related issue such as a failing component in the computer. This could be a failing or bad CPU, RAM, Motherboard, or other component.