8 Tips to Speed up Your Slow Running Computer

There might be several reasons why your computer is not performing well, some major things that can be the cause of slow performance of your computer are disk errors, huge collection of temporary files, registry errors, non-optimized disks, internet explorer issues, windows/software update, bad files, corrupted files and software, computer overheating, not compatible hardware, malware and spyware and issues in configuration of systems/application software.

Now, here are some tips on how you can overcome these issues and make your computer run faster...

Step 1. - Reboot your PC to make the recent software installations/un-installation/configuration changes completely effective.

Step 2. - Check the free space on your hard disk partition where the windows is installed and be sure to have at least 500MB to 700MB free space. In case, you are using Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8, be sure to have at least 2GB of free space in your OS installation hard disk, typically C drive. This free space allows the operating system to store the swap files and temporary windows/software usage data. How to: My Computer > Local Disc (C) > Right Click > Properties >

Step 3. - Check if your hard disk is well De-fragmented, if not, do it now.

Right Click My Computer Icon on Desktop > Manage > Disk Defragmenter > Analyse > Defragment

Step 4. - Check hard disk for errors by going to disk drive Properties > Tools > Check Now Check both the options there and then click start, see image below,

After all the above hard disk checking and fixing have been completed, there is no reason your computer will not run faster, you will definitely feel that computer is now working smoothly and faster.

Step 5. - Remove temporary files and registry errors from your PC, to remove the temporary files, first please close all the running programs then go to Start > Run and type %temp% and hit enter. Now Sift+Delete all the files from this folder.
An easy way to do this is to download and install the Ccleaner software, this software will remove the temporary files, log files, registry errors and you can control all the unnecessary windows start-up programs.

Step 6. - Verify your hardware requirements for different systems, check it here
Windows XP: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314865
Windows Vista: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/products/system-requirements
Windows 7: http://windows.microsoft.com/is-IS/windows7/products/system-requirements
Windows 8 System Requirements:

Step 7. - Check if you are regularly updating your operating system which requires an active internet connection, be sure to enable "automatic download and install" option for windows updates. Also, check if you are using the latest antivirus and other software. You can simply check it by downloading and installing a update checker software from filehippo.com.

Step 8. - Remove any malware or virus from your computer by scanning using your antivirus software, a free antivirus software from Microsoft is available here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/products/security-essentials

After completing all these activities, reboot your computer and you will definitely see it running faster.

Quick Tips to speed up your computer:
Remove unnecessary software installations.
Always use genuine/registered versions of operating systems and software programs.
Run the Ccleaner software 2-3 times every week.
Remove the unnecessary programs from start-up.
Check if the processor is not overheating, i.e. provide ventilation to the CPU, use cooling systems, verify fans and use more fans. more about the CPU temperature here: http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000687.htm
Upgrade your computer's RAM and cache memory.

Another Hot Tip for Windows Vista and Windows 7 Users: 

Use ReadyBoost, read more about ReadyBoost here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Turn-ReadyBoost-on-or-off-for-a-storage-device