Arguably the most common question we get asked is 'how can I speed up my PC ?' so we hope this answers your question
Should you not feel confident in undertaking any of these tasks please contact us, we will be happy to assist.
Free up disk space |
| Remove temporary files |
Every time you visit a web site, temporary files are saved to your PC, large numbers of temporary files make your PC run slowly and consume disk space. Delete these files via the internet explorer options.
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| Empty the recycle bin |
When files are deleted from your PC they remain in the recycle bin and still take up space - empty the recycle bin frequently.
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| Remove applications you no longer use |
Many computers contain a large number of applications which are never used such as games, utilities and toolbars, these should be uninstalled if not in use.
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Defragment your hard disk |
Over time, files on your hard disk become fragmented, this increases the time taken to access the files and makes the PC run slowly. The disk should be defragmented regularly to keep fragmentation to a minimum.
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Check the hard disk for errors |
Power surges, spikes and the computer crashing can all cause disk errors which result in the computer running slowly trying to read files from the disk. The hard disk should be checked for errors regularly.
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Search for & remove spyware & malware |
Spyware and Malware running on your PC uses both processing power and space on your hard disk. Aside from the security risks, it is important to scan your PC regularly for spyware and malware and remove anything that is discovered.
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Add more memory |
If, after working through all of the above recommendations, your PC is still running slowly, it may be neccessary to add more memory. Upgrading the memory involves the installation of memory modules.
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