April 26, 2010

LET’S GO! HOW TO SPEED UP YOUR COMPUTER

Filed under: Computer Performance, Data Doctors, PC — Tags: computer professional, computer virus, Microsoft Windows, optimization service, PC, PC Users, speed up your computer, Windows, Windows Desktop — admin @ 8:56 am

When you first logged on to your new PC, you felt like you were flying down the Autobahn in a tricked out German sportscar.

Today, your once-speedy vehicle seems to plod along like a Model T with a hand crank.

A slowed-down computer is nothing unusual. With time, PC users with Microsoft Windows watch their speed decrease. The system simply requires more time to respond to your commands to open files, surf the ‘net and perform other tasks.

There are a few steps you can take to boost your speed. It may not return to its original pace, but you may see significant improvement.

First, and most critically, make sure you have sufficient and proper hardware to support Windows.

Next, consider making time for some simple housekeeping. Is your Windows Desktop littered with files? How many of them do you really need or consistently use? Several dozen files on your Desktop use lots of operating memory, and that slows the computer down significantly–and needlessly.

Make sure you keep alert to those nasty viruses. They can create havoc beyond speed issues.

In addition, keep on the lookout for spyware and adware. They can be loaded into your computer (without your knowledge!) by companies that want to find out more about you. These programs are seldom created for malicious reasons, but they can slow down your computer. If you just purchased a new computer and it seems slower than it should, you could be right. When one buys a computer from a supplier like Dell or HP, the standard computers come with ‘bloat ware.’ Trial ware that companies pay to have on the computer in hopes the user will buy it. With each of the trial programs it may add to the number of processes at startup.

This remains true as you install and uninstall programs some pieces of the program may remain on your computer, even after it tells you it fully uninstalled.

Remember that it’s easy to get over your head as your deal with these issues. A computer professional can help you address the speed issue safely and effectively.  Data Doctors optimization service tunes up your computer, getting it back up and running. Due to Data Doctors not believing in the ‘quick fix,’ our optimization service includes scanning of all hardware and software. This ensures that we get to the root of the problem.