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There are many reasons a computer will slow down. It doesn’t always indicate it’s time for a new one.
Unfortunately, going to your local retailer to see if your computer is worth fixing is not always the best idea as the salespeople make commission on sales, not repairs.
First we need to define what is meant by slow. Is it slow booting up, slow running programs or both? Let’s define these first.
Please remember, this article is written for the average user and as such are written in non-technical terms.
If after trying the options on this page, the computer is still slow, it may need to be completely cleaned out and a re-install of the operating system (OS) performed.
Before a user tries this themselves, be forewarned, we have seen many files lost and systems corrupted by inexperience. In the Modesto area, call RF Computers at 209-492-9090
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Booting Up:

Generally a computer will be slow booting up because there are too many start-up processes or programs trying to run upon boot. Some of these start-up processes are necessary for the computer to boot properly, however many are loaded when a user gets a new camera, printer, MP3 player, ect. When a user loads the software that comes with that device the program and/or process still runs at start-up, even when the device is no longer being used. Many times the software that comes with a device is unnecessary and Windows has programs built into their Operating Systems that will take care of that device while using less resources. Examples of unnecessary programs are digital camera, video camera, printer or all in one machines and almost any software that comes with a device. Unsure if it’s really needed, email us.

The other reason a computer may be slow booting up is it’s just a slow computer.

If the computer is slow booting up but runs fine once booted. Begin with the articles below.

CPU_MB_RAM

Start-Up Processes

We have discovered a great product to control Start-Up Processes. Please read the article first the return here and try Malwarebytes StartUpLite

Running:

Besides the items above the two main culprits for causing a computer to run slow, cause freezes and crashes is spyware and the anti-virus program running. While most spyware is fairly harmless, it will slow a computer considerably. The anti-virus program running can make a big difference in the performance of a computer. RF Computer highly recommends replacing the current anti-virus running with FREE Microsoft Security Essentials

If the computer is already infected it is not a good idea to attempt virus removal. Leave it to the professionals. Many viruses will mutate and cause additional damage up to and including the destruction of hardware

If the computer boots fine, but runs slow, freezes or crashes frequently once booted or it boots and runs slow begin below.

Turn On and Configure Automatic Updates

Changing the Paging File in Windows XP (virtual memory from Hard-Drive)

Changing the Paging File in Windows Vista (virtual memory from Hard-Drive)

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Last modified: 09/08/2011