One of our computer services that is most requested is to increase the speed of a customers computer. One of the best ways to do this is to first make sure your computer is virus/spyware free. If any viruses are present then no matter what else you do, it will not have the overall desired outcome because the malware will gradually break down your computers performance. Like mentioned in a previous post, I recommend AVG, Malwarebytes, and Superantispyware as programs to help assist in the removal of malware. The best part is that these programs are free.
The next step is to reduce the number of programs that are running in the background of your pc. These programs load up when your computer first turns on. To access this configuration go to Start>Run>Type “msconfig” without quotes and hit ok. For Vista hit the start button (circle) and type msconfig in the search and enter. This will bring up a bunch of tabs. Select the startup tab and uncheck all the programs that you would not like to start on bootup. Be careful that you know each one before unchecking.
Next I will would run Disk Defragmenter which you can get to by Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools. This may take awhile to run because it reorganizes your hard drive. Lastly I would download a program called Cleanup which can be found here. Download and install this program and then run it. It will delete all your unnecessary files from your drive and help things run more efficiently.
These are just a few simple things you can try. Computer repair isn’t for everyone so if you don’t feel comfortable or need an extra hand, call an expert.
Nicholas Catanoso
Catanoso Computing
http://www.catanosocomputing.com
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