| Why does it seem like every time you get a | | | | this article we are assuming that the problem |
| new computer it operates at lightning fast | | | | lies in application errors.) |
| speeds for only a few months before becoming | | | | |
| slow and laborious over its tasks? Is this | | | | Make Your PC Run Like New |
| just something that we have to live with or | | | | |
| can we do something to keep our computers | | | | While it?s not rocket science, making your |
| running at optimum speeds? | | | | computer lightning fast once again will take |
| | | | a little work from you. Sometimes, this is as |
| The truth is that computers do not get slower | | | | easy as running your Windows System Tools |
| as they age, a slow computer is a sign that | | | | program. You can find these programs by |
| something is literally holding your PC back | | | | clicking ?start,? ?all programs,? |
| and affecting its performance. And the good | | | | ?accessories,? and ?system tools.? Here you |
| news is that you can do something about it. | | | | will find several system optimizers to help |
| | | | you free up your disk space, defragment your |
| There are many things that can affect your | | | | PC, and detect and repair disk errors. |
| computer?s performance, from low memory to a | | | | |
| fragmented hard drive and everything in | | | | In addition to tools already installed on |
| between. The things that can affect your | | | | your PC, you can opt to download additional |
| computer?s performance are usually of your | | | | programs to optimize your computer?s |
| own doing. You see, each time we download a | | | | performance. These optimizers can be |
| program or delete a program, we affect the | | | | purchased as a set with other software |
| way our computer operates. This change in | | | | programs that can help you get the best out |
| operation can leave holes in our PCs | | | | of your computer. Here are just a few of the |
| operating procedures or may even leave behind | | | | extra optimization programs that you may want |
| programs that can affect our computer?s | | | | for your PC: |
| performance. | | | | |
| | | | ? Memory Optimizer ? When you are using your |
| Here are just a few things that could be | | | | computer, it takes several programs and |
| making your computer slow: | | | | application to handle everything that you are |
| | | | doing. Each of these programs uses memory. |
| ? Running Background Programs ? These | | | | When memory is short, computer response time |
| programs are software applications that are | | | | is slow. Memory Optimizer helps to make the |
| running behind the scenes even when they are | | | | allotment of memory to each program more |
| not in use. You may not even know that they | | | | efficient. This can help you eliminate slow |
| are running, but they can zap precious memory | | | | PC execution time, Windows hang up or |
| and slow down your other tasks considerably. | | | | crashing, loss of data and unwanted |
| To see if you have programs running in the | | | | shutdowns. |
| background, press Ctrl + Alt + Delete at the | | | | |
| same time. The box that pops up will show you | | | | ? Registry Deffrager and Optimizer ? As |
| all applications that are running. | | | | mentioned before, a registry with holes |
| | | | results in slow response times as your PC |
| ? Full Hard Drive ? If your hard drive is too | | | | searches for the data it needs. This program |
| full of data, it will not have enough space | | | | improves the system response time and saves |
| to perform chores. Your hard drive should | | | | memory by creating a smaller registry. |
| have at lease 2MB to 3MB in free space. | | | | |
| | | | ? Windows Optimizer ? We all use our |
| ? Fragmented Hard Drive ? When you download | | | | computers differently. Some use their |
| and delete programs, you create holes in your | | | | computer as a media and entertainment |
| hard drive. These holes mean that your PC has | | | | centerpiece while others use their PC for |
| to search for the files it needs over greater | | | | data storage and business purposes. Windows |
| distance and not necessarily in the order | | | | Optimizer allows you to tweak program |
| that it needs them. | | | | settings so that they will perform in line |
| | | | with your needs. |
| ? Left Over Parts ? When you install and | | | | |
| uninstall Windows programs, they leave behind | | | | Granted, a slow computer is a nuisance and it |
| parts or applications that can slow down your | | | | may leave you wanting to go out and purchase |
| computer. You may even unknowingly delete a | | | | a new model. But before you give up on your |
| file needed for other software applications. | | | | current model, make sure that you have |
| (Note: Spyware and viruses can also slow down | | | | optimized it first. You may be surprised by |
| your PC?s performance, but for the purpose of | | | | how much life is still in your PC. |