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slow computer
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what's the best way to speed up my computer? Just lately it has been very slow. Even when switching on it takes 7 minutes to load.
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failing that
uninstall anything you don't use (be honest)
shift the 1000000000 photos and 99999999999 mp3s to CD/DVD (do it twice .... just in case)
verify the backups .... then delete the files from HDD
install ccleaner http://www.ccleaner.com/download
and finally defrag the disc .... and check for errors
won't make as much difference ... but it should improve things
uninstall anything you don't use (be honest)
shift the 1000000000 photos and 99999999999 mp3s to CD/DVD (do it twice .... just in case)
verify the backups .... then delete the files from HDD
install ccleaner http://www.ccleaner.com/download
and finally defrag the disc .... and check for errors
won't make as much difference ... but it should improve things
Check what programs are starting automatically in your startup folder.
You don't need your satnav, mp3, office software running all the time - it slows down start up time and hogs resources.
Start - run - msconfig
Click the start up folder tab
If you see anything there and you are positive what it is, and your computer doesn't need it to run, untick it.
If you are unsure as to what you are doing, download Startup Inspector (free)
http://www.windowsstartup.com/
When the program is running, click 'consult' and deselect all the unnecessary stuff
You don't need your satnav, mp3, office software running all the time - it slows down start up time and hogs resources.
Start - run - msconfig
Click the start up folder tab
If you see anything there and you are positive what it is, and your computer doesn't need it to run, untick it.
If you are unsure as to what you are doing, download Startup Inspector (free)
http://www.windowsstartup.com/
When the program is running, click 'consult' and deselect all the unnecessary stuff
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