| Have you ever wondered how to speed up your | | | | manually also if you have set up the software to run |
| computer? One way to do that is by solving computer | | | | on a regular basis. Avoid opening removable disks |
| problems. Start it by fixing computer start-up problems. | | | | without scanning them for possible infections. Never |
| Doing so might tremendously speed up your computer. | | | | visit malicious-looking websites also. There are |
| But what should you do to fix start-up problems? | | | | software available so you can easily detect fishy |
| One indication of computer error is start-up problem. | | | | websites. |
| Most people ignore this especially if they are using | | | | - No auto-programs. Another thing to do is to eradicate |
| older PCs, but they need to check the cause of the | | | | auto programs that start-up simultaneously with |
| problem--it might be hardware or software. And even | | | | Windows. They can drag the start-up process and |
| if it is an older computer, there are alternative methods | | | | can cause errors like computer and Internet freeze, |
| like changing or adding memory card for additional | | | | system hang-up, and major slow down. |
| computer speed. You can also change the computer's | | | | - Deleting files. Delete the temporary files and the files |
| processor and video card to speed it up. | | | | that are already in the recycle bin. If you have an |
| But before you add anything to your computer, better | | | | external hard drive, transfer your files so your hard |
| figure out what is causing your computer's start-up | | | | drive has a bigger storage for faster system function. |
| problem. Here are some possible reasons why your | | | | - Hardware scanning. Run scandisk to scan and check |
| computer is slow: | | | | your hard drive for problems. Regularly defragment |
| - Your computer hard drive is failing and needs | | | | your hard drive, like once a week to fix and repair |
| replacement or freeing up some space. | | | | fragmented files. |
| - Your computer system does not have sufficient | | | | - Registry repair program. This is essential so you can |
| memory or RAM. | | | | fix errors particularly created by Windows. Ensure that |
| - Your computer might have been penetrated by | | | | it covers various possible errors and it must support |
| viruses, worms and/or trojans. | | | | various Windows version. |
| - Your hard disk is overloaded with programs and files. | | | | Learning how to speed up your computer by fixing |
| Maintenance is the best cure. It's easy to perform, too. | | | | computer start-up problems makes you like an auto |
| Here are some ways to do that: | | | | mechanic. There are times that you need to repair |
| - Regular anti-virus scanning. Always updating your | | | | your computer, and you can save time and money if |
| antivirus software is an easy way to keep your | | | | you have a know-how. |
| computer free from viruses. You don't have to do this | | | | |