My Computer is Running Slow What Steps can I Do to Fix It?

Users can use the suggestions listed below to speed up a computer, make it run more quickly, or figure out if the computer is running slow. Please be aware that this website only addresses generally slow computers; it does not address computers that start slowly or have poor Internet connections.

Restart Your Computer

Before completing the instructions below, restart your computer if it has yet to be recent. Restarting the computer is a simple first step that can solve many issues.

Background Programs

Programs operating in the background are one of the most frequent causes of a slow computer. TSRs and starting programmes which launch automatically each time the computer boots, should be removed or disabled.

Check to see whether your antivirus software, spyware removal software or other security tool is not checking your computer in the background. While a scan is running, your computer's general performance will suffer. Let the scan finish if this is the case, and the computer's performance should increase.

Delete Temp Files

On the hard disc, temporary files are kept while a computer runs programmes. You can delete these temporary files to enhance computer performance.

Windows Computers

First, we advise deleting temporary files and other files from the computer using the Windows Disk Cleanup tool.

Unfortunately, Disk Cleanup may not delete all files in the temporary directory. As a result, we also advise carefully removing temporary files.

Enter %temp% in the search field after opening the Start menu or pressing the Windows key.

Once you hit Enter, the Temp folder should appear.

You can delete all of the files found in this folder, and You can skip any currently in use and unable to be deleted.

Scan for Viruses

Your computer could operate more slowly if it has one or more viruses. Run the free online tool from Trend Micro to scan and remove viruses from your computer if it doesn't already have one installed. To actively defend yourself against infections, you must use an antivirus programme.

Scan for Malware

Today, malware, such as spyware, is a major contributor to computer issues, notably poorer performance. We advise performing a malware scan even if the PC already has an antivirus scanner installed.

Hardware Conflicts

Verify that there are no conflicts in the Device Manager. If any problems exist, fix them because they might be the root of your issue.

Update the Operating System

Run window update to update a computer running Microsoft Windows.

Your computer will operate less quickly than a new one if it is older than five years. Newer computers can execute more advanced software programmes more effectively thanks to optimization. Older computer is running slow because they can't execute these modern programmes as well.

An additional issue with outdated hardware is that new software generally has higher demands. You should consider getting a new computer and upgrading your existing one.