THE 7 BEST WAYS TO SPEED UP YOUR COMPUTER COMPUTERTICKS

 If you've had your computer for a while, you may notice that it runs slower than when you first got it. Fortunately, there are things you can do to speed up your computer for better performance.

The instructions in this article apply to Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7.

Why is my computer so slow?

Over time, as you download files, browse the web, uninstall apps, keep apps open, and do more on your computer, it slowly collects junk and creates problems behind the scenes that aren't easy to catch at first.

File fragmentation is a huge culprit. Accumulation of cached web browser files, cluttered desktop, full hard drive, slow device and many other problems.

However, your computer itself may not be slow. You may experience a slow internet connection due to faulty router, poor connection or limited speed offered by your ISP. However, you may need to speed up your Internet access.

Clean unnecessary files and programs

Getting rid of unnecessary files, applications, and other "junk" items is an effective way to speed up any computer.

Use a free cleaning system like CCleaner to clean unnecessary junk files such as the Windows OS itself, the Windows Registry, and your web browser that likes to collect cache files.

Junk Files

If these temporary internet files and other junk are stored for a long time, it can cause applications to hang and become unresponsive, and can also take up valuable hard drive space.

Junk files are files that you no longer use or want. So ditch the old video files you copied a year ago and back up the data you don't use just like your vacation photos.

Once your computer is free of temporary files and unnecessary junk, you should have more free hard drive space for more important things. More hard drive space also helps performance.

Tidy up your desk if it's messy. File Explorer can put an unnecessary load on your device, taking up system resources that could be used elsewhere every time the desktop refreshes.

Uninstall Programs

Remove unwanted programs from your computer for a long time. Not only do they take up hard drive space, they can also be automatically opened by Windows and run in the background all the time, eating up your CPU and memory. There are several free removal tools that make this very easy.

Defragment your hard drive

Defragmenting your hard drive is combining all the free space you create in the file system structure when you add and remove files. This free space takes more time to think about your hard drive, which causes files, folders and programs to open more slowly.

There are many free defrag tools available for this, but another option is to use the built-in Windows.

Viruses, malware, spyware, adware, etc. throwing

Every Windows PC is vulnerable to malware protection, but if you regularly use malware, the risk of infection is low.

Once a virus is on the computer, it usually stays in the system memory and slows everything down. Some malware displays pop-ups or tricks you into buying "anti-virus software" which is all the more reason to delete them.

To get rid of these annoying memory huggers, you should periodically scan your computer for malware.

Fix Windows system errors

Installing and uninstalling software and Windows updates, restarting your computer during updates, forcing your computer to shut down immediately, and other things can cause errors in Windows system files.

These errors can cause things to lock up, prevent software installations and updates, and generally hinder the PC experience. Run a program like SFC / Scannow to repair your system files.

Adjust visual effects

Windows provides many interesting visual effects, including animated windows and sliding menus. This addition is usually best left open, but it is preferred if you have enough system memory.

You can turn off these visual effects to speed things up a bit.

Clean, replace or upgrade your device

While software problems are the cause of many slow computers, you can get there before moving on to hardware.

For example, if your computer does not allow you to open several programs at once or watch HD movies, you may have low RAM or a damaged or outdated video card. You may also have dirty tools.

It's smart to clean your physical hardware from time to time. Over time, and especially due to exposure to the environment, fans and other components can collect dirt or hair particles, forcing the drive to overdrive for normal operation. Clean everything before you buy new appliances - they can be very dirty.