Remember how fast your computer used to run when you first started it up? Well, this article sets out to help you get it back to those good old days. It is for windows users, and gives simple steps to help speed up your once fast running computer.
Delete Browsing History
This removes the cookies and temporary files that get stored on your computer from the web pages you visit and downloads.
In order to do this, follow these simple steps: Open an Internet Explorer Window, and then click ‘Tools’ > ‘Internet Options’ > A new window will open. Under ‘Browsing History’, click ‘Delete’. I delete all the stored files and it is a good idea to delete passwords regularly, however it is down to your discretion. When you have chosen the ones you wish to delete, click ‘Ok’ when asked, and it will be compete shortly. Do this at least once a month, or more if possible. If you have not done this recently it could take a while.
Disk Cleanup
This enables you to clear your disk of unnecessary files. In other words, it deletes all the unnecessary files that mount up.
In order to do this, follow these steps: Click ‘Start’ > ‘All Programs’ > ‘Accessories’ > ‘System Tools’ > ‘Disk Cleanup’. It will begin instantaneously. Once done a window will open and will show what you can get rid off. I choose all of them but it is down to your discretion. Once you have chosen the files you wish to remove, click ‘Ok’, and then ‘Yes’. It will soon be over. Do this at least once a month, or more if possible. If you have not done this recently it could take a while.
Disk Defragmenter
This defragments your volumes so that your computer runs faster and more efficiently. In other words, it moves files around to enable your computer to work better.
In order to do this, follow these steps: Click ‘Start’ > ‘All Programs’ > ‘Accessories’ > ‘System Tools’ > ‘Disk Defragmenter’. In the window that opens click ‘Defragment’. Once complete you can view the report if you wish, or merely click ‘Close’, and then shut the remaining window. Do this at least once a month, or more if possible. If you have not done this recently it could take a while.
Startup Programs
This will help to rid your computer of the unnecessary programs that load up when you turn on your computer.
In order to do this follow these steps: Click ‘Start’ > ‘Run’ > A window opens. Type ‘msconfig’, and press ‘Ok’. In the new window that opens click ‘Startup’. This shows a list of all the programs that start up when you turn on your computer.
Leave this window open, and then go and open an Internet Explorer window. Type in the following web address: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/startups/. This site enables you to type in Startup Programs currently on your computer and find which are essential, unnecessary, and even dangerous to your computer.
Once you have deselected the unnecessary Startup programs click ‘Apply’ > ‘Close’> ‘Restart’. When your computer loads up again, a window pops up. Click to not show ‘this message…when windows starts up’, and then ‘Ok’.
This should make your computer seem like it has started going to the gym … at least once a week.
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