Troubleshooting Computer Problems

 

Tips to improve my computer performance

Are you aware as to why your computer performs slowly? How you will improve the performance of your computer?

There are many reasons as why your computer runs slow. Out of many reason lets discuss on 5 most common problems and also get some tips to rectify it, which will help your computer to perform better. 

1. Spyware, Malware and Adware

When any suspicious kind of application is being installed on a computer, these things automatically gets install in its background, even without our knowledge and agreement. These things decrease the speed of your computer and also effect. It can be removed from your computer by uninstalling the software which comes with it.

Spywares can also be removed from your computer by software such as Spybot Search and Destroy, which is available for free.

We advice that You must use atleast more than one software for removing spywares from your computer to make it secure and free from spywares. Only one anti spyware is neither sufficient nor effective for removing spyware.

Windows defender is another good option. To monitor currently running programs you can switch on to windows explorer.

2. Registry 

When the registry of your computer is not stable it can also effect your computer and the speed can be decreased. You need to keep your computer registry clean for your computer to perform better. This can be done by any registry cleaner software which are available for free. RegSeeker is one of those which I recommend you. 

3. Uninstall the softwares which are not required.

I advice you to uninstall the software which are not used by you, and improve your computer’s performance. 

There are many softwares available for free on internet. But some of these contain harmful strings such as spyware and adware which we are not aware of. You need to be very careful while installing FREE softwares. To remove any software from your computer go to Start-> Control Panel-> Add or Remove Programms. In the list select the software you want to uninstall and than click on Remove.

Tips to improve my computer performance

4. Remove Temporary Files from your computer. 

Run the Disk Cleanup Tool to delete all temporary files stored in the memory of your computer. It can also be done by deleting all the files from TEMP folder located in your hard drive. To locate TEMP folder go to My Computer->Local disk (where windows is installed)->Documents and settings->your username->Local Settings. If your folder is hidden than click on Tools-> Folder Options-> View. Select Show Hidden Files and Folders.

3. Adjust for better performance.

You on your own can use this option and adjust your computer to perform better. The appearance may not look good. In Windows XP it can be done by going to control panel->system-> advanced->performance setting->adjust for best performance.