How to fix a Slow Computer

Does your computer feels like getting old? There are number of reasons that affect performance of computer. A slow computer can be frustrating, especially if you are some important work.

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Causes and Fixes:

1. Broken/Leftover registry records: Windows Registry stores settings for the operating system, software and games. Use tools like CCleaner to fix registry records. Regularly, check for registry errors.

2. Temporary Files: Temporary files are created by programs and operating system to recover lost data if computer is abnormally shuts down. Huge amount temporary files might make your computer to lag. CCleaner is a great tool to clean temporary files.

3. Virus: Malwares are meant to slow down your PC. Virus can take maximum load as it is not user-friendly. And it also drops corrupted data in your PC. Update and Scan your Computer with your Antivirus. If it doesn't help you, try some Second opinion scanners. Remember to scan your whole computer.
See also: How to get rid of Malware

4. Less Disk Space: Having less disk space than required can make your computer slow. Your operating system and programs running requires disk space to manage the proper functionality. Use CCleaner to get rid of temporary and files in recycle bin. You can also use it to find duplicate files.

5. Bugs: Bugs may appear because of vulnerability. A software may have unexpected results which could affect the PC's performance. It is also applicable to the operating system. Updating the software will fix the problem.

6. System Overheat: If your CPU is overheating, it automatically reduces it's usage limit to avoid over-heating. Download tools to check CPU and GPU temperature.

7. Too many programs: Programs takes RAM to run smoothly. Running many programs can lead to system crash. To know the RAM and CPU usage, open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc) and select 'performance' tab. If there is much load on your RAM, switch back to 'processes' tab and see which programs causing lag. Uninstall such programs.