How To SpeedUp My Computer

You may want to ask me how do I speed up my computer? You get frustrated when your computer is very slow at work. You can now save yourself from aggravation especially when you are very busy working. Below are some steps to take to speed up your computer.

1. Do Disk Clean Up at least once every two weeks. Go to start>accessories>system tools>disk clean up. It will analyze your disk and will generate reports. Try to files from the recycle bin and the files located in the temporary files folder. Do not compress files i avoid it but it is your choice.

2. You must try to Defrag your computer at least once every two weeks . Go to start>accessories>system tools>disk defragmenter. Just defrag it even if it reports you don’t need to.

3. Delete all files (temporary files and cookies from the computer). Here’s how: open your browser. On top of the browser click on tools>internet options>delete files and then delete cookies. Make your history set to (0). Others want it on at least 10. I always set mine to (0).

4. Clean up your program files, delete and uninstall unwanted programs on your computer. Go to control panel>add remove programs. Make sure you restart your computer after uninstalling or removing the program so that complete deletion will take place.

5. You have to be very careful in installing or downloading programs. Make sure you need it, if not please just avoid it. Uninstalling them is really hard. Many vendors has all the power to have their program stay in your computer. You must always have a strong Antivirus installed on your Pc!

6. Run anti-spyware programs. I trust , Spybot search and destroy and the Ad-Aware from Lavasoft. I do immunize them before I do the entire program to run. Make sure you run adware every week after you run spybot search and destroy.

7. Always turn on your firewall. I suggest you have only one firewall and one antivirus. It is a very bad idea to have two Antivirus Running at the same time on your Pc.

8. Avoid avoid opening too many programs all at the same time running at the task bar.

9. Run complete scan using your antivirus software at least every day . It is safer to run Antivirus scan everyday.

10. You can also get a dual hard drive , one for the operating system only and the other for all the programs, database and files. Or partition your drive into two. This way, the computer boots on one hard drive. You can also Check BackUp

11. Always make sure all devices are properly functioning. Go to control panel >performance and maintenance >system >hardware >click on DEVICE MANAGER. You will see all the devices and adapters available on your computer. Make sure you don’t see a yellow question mark (?) or this means there is an error on that device or adapter. If so, you need to update it or install the right drivers. Updated firmware might also be needed.

12. Also check the performance of your computer when connected on the internet. Go to control panel
>network and internet connections >network connections >right click the mouse on the connection available (e.g. local area connection “connected”, “firewalled”)>click on “STATUS”. Make sure on the status tab, you will see the speed . The packets sent and the packets received must not have a very high difference. If it is sending too much packets, then you have to disconnect and reconnect.

13. A memory of at least 512 RAM might be a good idea installed on your computer.