We all want to make our computer run faster. There’s nothing more frustrating than a computer that takes a long time to start up or execute basic tasks.
But what actually causes a slow PC?
One of the most common reasons is unwanted applications and programs that are launched, without your permission, when your computer starts. Many computers come “bundled” with dozens of free or trial software programs, and many of these start up when your computer does. It’s a good idea to find out what these programs and applications are and disable anything that is not essential to how you use your computer.
Reducing the number of programs that launch at startup will help improve the speed of your PC.
Another cause of slow computer performance is a cluttered registry. The registry is basically a database which stores settings and other information the computer needs to run software programs, as well as the operating system itself.
If the registry is full of information about programs that are unnecessary or that you never use, your computer can become error-prone and slow. Scanning and cleaning your registry to remove unwanted files can help speed up your computer performance, and can even help reduce errors.
As well, the registry system can become “fragmented.” Information is not stored efficiently and becomes fragmented within the registry, which causes your computer to slow down as it searches for the registry files it needs to make programs run.
Performing registry defragmentation will help your computer find the information it needs more quickly, which means faster PC performance.
In summary, if you think your PC is slow, investigate how many programs are launching at startup. Also, take a look the registry system, which may be fragmented, or even cluttered with unnecessary files. If this seems daunting, why not give PC Tuneup Maestro a try?