how do i make my computer faster?

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how do i make my computer faster?

Answer 1

Step-by-step help to improve your computer's performance



This guide will help you find and fix common causes of poor system performance.



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Answer 2

Everyone knows that Windows computers can sometimes slow down over time. While not an exhaustive list of solutions to problems, this collection presents some ways to speed up a computer.



1. De-Fragmenting

Over time, the data on your hard drive gets scattered. Defragmenting your hard drive puts your data back into sequential order, making it easier for Windows to access it. As a result, the performance of your computer will improve.

a) Right click of C Disk.

b) Click properties.

c) Click tools tab.

d) Click "Defragment now".

e) Click Defragment.



2. Uninstall Unneeded Programs

Removing programs that you no longer use can free up space on your computer and speed up your system's performance. However, you need to uninstall the programs properly to see much improvement; deleting them is not enough.



3. Stop Programs from starting on Windows boot

One way you can speed up your computer is to prevent programs from launching themselves at start-up. Not only do the unwanted programs delay the start of Windows, they also continue to slow down your computer since they use system resources.

a) Open your Start menu.

b) Click Run

c) In the command screen type "msconfig.exe"

d) In the "system configuration utility", click either "service" or "startup" tab

e) Uncheck all programs that you are no longer using.

f) Click "OK"



4. Check for Spyware and Adware

Spyware is software that allows companies to monitor what websites you visit or even access your computer. Adware is software that displays advertisements. Both use system resources and slow your computer down. Detecting and removing the programs will improve system performance.

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5. Clean your Registry

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Answer 3

Do a disk defrag and clean your temp. internet files out. if you dont know how to do that email me.

Answer 4

less users less programs and getting new software can make it faster.

Answer 5

Your not leaving your desk and your not buying anything. That leaves very little unfortunately. What you can do is some housecleaning, but it will have a very small impact. The main things that set the speed of your computer are:



RAM

CPU (Processor)

HDD (Hard Drive space, although very minimal)

Graphics (Again, minimal)





There's nothing you can do to speed up your RAM or CPU apart from buying more RAM, or a new processor, so we'll leave those alone for now.





As far as your HDD is concerned, you can do two things. Disk Cleanup, and Disk Defragment. To find these tools:



Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools



Run The Disk Cleanup first, delete all the useless files, and then run disk defragementer. This will help your computer speed up slightly.





Also, delete any files you don't use any more. Old games, programs, etc. This will clear up room for your Operating System to use.







As for your graphics, it depends on your Operating System. If using Windows XP, not much can be done (except turning it to Windows Classic view, but nobody wants to do that)





If you are on Vista however, it's a whole new ball game. Windows Aero uses up A LOT of graphical resources. To turn this off, right click your desktop, go to Customise, and turn off Aero.





Also if you have a lot of programs running at one time it'll slow your computer down. Close programs, do all the above steps, and that's pretty much all you can do without purchasing new components.

Answer 6

Get a New faster one

Answer 7

Do a disk clean up and de frag, check and make sure u also dont have programs u dont need, or ones running you dont need.







In your system tools folder is most likely where clean up is.

Answer 8

http://www.microsoft.com/atwork/getstarted/speed.mspx?wt_svl=10073XPHa1&mg_id=10073XPHb1

Answer 9

Add memory or you can try cpu accelerator over @ .

Answer 10

I have this theory that sludge builds up inside a computer over time, much like an automobile engine. After a while, it doesn't start right up like when it was new, it stalls unexpectedly, and performance is sluggish on the (information) highway. Is there something like engine cleaner we can pour into our personal computer to restore that "like new" performance? Actually, yes!



Bob's Recipe For Cyber Sludge Remover



mixing Here's my special recipe to clean that icky goo out of your computer's pipes, so Windows will start quicker, run more reliably, and go faster on the info-superhighway.

INGREDIENTS:



* 1 tbsp Windows Updates

* 2 cups Virus/Malware remover

* 3 lbs Software Cleanup powder

* 2 tbsp Hard Disk Scrubber

* 1 slice Defrag

* 1 tsp Startup Weeder

* 1/2 cup Registry Shavings

* 2 cups Virtual Memory Sanitizer

* 1 Extraneous Services Remover



DIRECTIONS



1. Mix all ingredients together in large bowl

2. Sprinkle over monitor, keyboard and system unit

3. Click to restart



If only it was so easy! But actually, it's not so hard to take action on those items I listed above. Here's the scoop on how to implement each step.

Apply Windows Updates



If you run Windows and you use the Internet, you simply MUST stay up to date with the system patches that come out in response to the privacy and security exploits that are discovered every week. Failure to do so is an open invitation to hackers and crackers to invade your privacy and enslave your computer in a spam spewing network. To get the latest fixes and configure your system for automatic updates, open Internet Explorer, click on Tools, then Windows Update.

Clean out Viruses and Malware



Are you running a good anti-virus program, with automatic updates? Have you scanned your system for spyware, adware and other unwanted pests? If not, see my article about the best free anti-virus and anti-spyware programs for details on how to protect yourself from those risks. Viruses and malware can slow down your system a LOT, because they use your resources to generate popup ads, send spam, and often interfere with the operation of good programs.

Remove Unnecessary Software



You may have a bunch of software packages on your hard drive that are no longer needed, or they were gratuitously installed when you downloaded some other package. Toolbars, file-sharing programs, free email enhancers, online shopping "companions" and download managers are notorious for this practice. These uninvited guests can put a big drag on your startup time, cause web pages to load slowly, and generally bog down your computer. Go to Control Panel, then Add/Remove Software to see what packages are installed. Remove the ones you know you don't need, and do a web search to learn about the ones you're not sure about.

Scrub That Hard Disk



Both Windows and application programs tend to leave temporary files lying around on your hard drive, taking up space needlessly. A hard drive that is close to being full can cause Windows to act strangely, and will slow down or interfere with efficient disk access and virtual memory operations. And if you surf the web a lot, your temporary internet files folder can become quite large, causing Internet Explorer to slow down or malfunction. Cleaning up unneeded files, scanning for disk errors and defragmenting the hard drive can help to restore some zip to your system. First, open My Computer, right-click on the C: Drive icon, select Properties, then click on Disk Cleanup. (Optional: Select the More Options tab to find and remove even more unwanted files.) To run a defrag, open My Computer, right-click on the C: Drive icon, select Properties, then Tools. Click the Check Now button to scan your disk for errors. When the scan is complete, click the Defragment Now button to run the defrag, which reorganizes your hard disk so Windows can find and access files more efficiently. (It's highly recommended that you close all running programs and disable your screen saver before running a defrag. Otherwise, updates to your files may trigger defrag to restart endlessly.)

Okay, Now Take a Breath...



We're more than half-way done with the process of cleaning the junk out of your computer. The rest of the steps may seem a little more geeky, and you can skip any or all of them if you don't feel comfortable digging a little deeper into the workings of the Windows operating system. But there is definitely bang for the buck here. Some of peskiest Windows performance problems can be solved by giving attention to these areas.

Slim Your Startup Selections



There are certain programs that Windows will start every time you boot up your system, and during the startup phase, they're all jockeying for a slice of your CPU. Extra or unwanted items in the startup list will defintely increase your startup time, perhaps by several minutes. To manage the list of startup programs, click on Start / Run, then type MS

Answer 11

Your computer is indeed filled with hidden functions and services whose existence you may barely know.

Most of the times, such a large number of unnecessary background programs is likely to slow down your computer to a crawl without any valid reason or necessity to do so

Unneeded Windows services that you can turn off :

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AdobeLM Service : Not all computers have this service, still it is useless, just disable it if you have it.

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Alerter : Disable this one if you are not on a network because you will not receive alerts.

• Application Management : Set this to manual.

• Automatic Updates : Disable it if you don't require auto updating and patching of Windows. It is pretty useless if you use auto-patcher by

NeoWin to update your Windows OS. Thus, you will save bandwidth.

• ClipBook : Disable this if you are not on a network, since you don't need to share anything...

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Computer Browser : Disable this too if you are not on a network, as you don't need to browse and monitor connected computers.

• Cryptographic Services : Set this to manual if you are not sure you need it.

• Distributed Transaction Service : Set this to manual.

• DNS Client : Set this to manual if you are not on a network.

• Error Reporting Service : Disable this useless service for reporting errors to Microsoft, because they will hardly even reply to you for any error you get. Also saves lots of bandwidth.

• Fast User Switching Compatibility : Disable it if you have only a single user on your computer, or if you do not use fast user switching feature much. That is, if you completely log-off and then allow other users to use your computer, then you do not need this. Note that this service is completely useless for low memory computers.

• FTP Publishing : Disable this if you do not use FTP.

• Help and Support : Set it to manual or turn it off if you do not use the help feature often... You can turn it on again when you want help.

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HTTP SSL : Set it to manual.

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Human Interface Device Access : Turn it off if you do not use hot-keys or remote systems on your computer; if you use them sometimes, it is better turn it to manual.

• IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service : Set this to manual to save memory and time. Do not turn it off if you have a CD writer or a DVD writer attached to your computer.

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Indexing Service : Turn it off, it uses lots of CPU. If you are an avid searcher, like a maniac, on your computer, leave it on since it will help you. If you know where your files are and do not use search that often, then disable it for your good.

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InstallDriver Table Manager : Disable it, it does no harm in doing so.

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IPSEC Services : Set this to manual.

• Windows Messenger : Disable this if you are not on a network, it uses too much memory and it is a hog. Also, it does no good and sometimes it is likely to become a security threat.

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MS Software Shadow Copy Provider : Set this to manual.

• Net Logon : Disable if you are not on a network.

• NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing : Disable this if you do not use Remote Desktop feature; in my opinion, it is a pretty useless feature.

• Network Provisioning Service : Disable this, iti s useless if you are not on a network.

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NT LM Security Support Provider : Disable this, its useless too.

• NVIDIA Display Driver Service : If you do not use the features of nVidia Desktop, this service must be disabled; it is a big hog of memory.

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Office Source Engine : Disable it if you have a MS Office CD handy always, its helpful if your installation goes corrupt.

• Portable Media Serial Number Service : Set it to manual if you connect portable media to your computer, otherwise disable it.

• Print Spooler : Disable it if you don't have a printer.

• Protected Storage : Disable it if you don't allow strangers to sit on your encrypted storage computer.

• Remote Desktop Help Session Manager : Disable it if you don't use Remote Desktop feature for help and support from Microsoft which most probably is a "Yes".

• Remote Procedure Call Locator : Set it to manual.

• Remote Registry : Serious security threat if turned on, disable it no matter what.

• Removable Storage : Disable it if you don't use removable storage drives, else turn it manual.

• Routing and Remote Access : Set it to manual.

• Secondary Logon : Useless feature for most, disable it or turn it manual.

• Security Accounts Manager : Disable it, it's pretty useless, unless you use NTFS Encryption.. .

• Security Center : Damn useless and irritating feature. Disable it.

• Server : Set it to manual or disable it if you are not on network.

• Smart Card : Disable it if you don't use smart cards on your computer.

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SSDP Discovery Service : Disable it of not on network or don't have UPnP devices on home networks.

• Task Scheduler : Disable it if you don't schedule tasks like defragmentation, error scans etc… and plan to do it your self instead.

• TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper : Set