How to speed up computer is a general query that every PC user has these days. There can be a large number of reasons, such as when a computer is new there are no issues of errors or clashes but the older it gets, the slower it performs. Sometimes, we store so much on our computers like audio and video files, pictures etc. and when we download this kind of stuffs from free online websites then the situation really gets worst. However, a few simple corrective steps can definitely bring back the speedy new computer feel.

The first step in this corrective surgery is to go to the Control panel and select the Add/ Remove programs. Here, the user will be able to see the currently installed programs, retaining the needed ones and deleting the ones that are not needed can lighter the load in your hard drive and can magically improve the speed of your PC.

Defragmenting the system is a highly recommended procedure to increase the speed of the computer. The user needs to go to My computer and click on Local Disk and then click on Tools and start fragmenting from there.

It is always profitable to invest on a RAM that is bigger because when the RAM capacity is low many programs cannot be run at the same time especially heavy digital media files. A corrupted Registry has time and again been a cause for the sluggishness of a computer. Therefore, scanning the Registry frequently with Registry cleaning software can help solve this issue (but make sure you use the genuine ones from trusted sources).

Cleaning the desktop which is cluttered with files is another effective way of increasing the speed of the PC without spending money. If the desktop is cluttered with files and application shortcuts, Windows take more time to load. Another signal that the computer gives to notify the user is that the hard drive lights keep flashing.

Malware is another common cause that slows down a computer. There are possibilities of a couple of infections hiding somewhere if a user finds his computer slowing down. Users should take care to have safe browsing habits and to regularly update the antivirus software. On the event of the computer not responding to all these measures, it is better to avail the services of a professional.

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