Most of us buy computers and a long the way we install on them numerous software and data this tends to slow down in the process when we are using them.
At times we then become so frustrated with our computers
Well it is actually pretty normal for computers to slow down over time, reason being that the Windows Operating System tends to get clogged up with extra files and programs that then slow down the computer's performance and causes it to behave strangely or even stop working altogether.
Below are ways to optimize your Personal Computer: -
Delete Unwanted Programs and files
Windows Disk Cleanup Utility keeps your hard drive free of unnecessary files and programs, frees disk space, and can even speed up PC performance.
Ø Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools Disk Cleanup to start the utility.
Ø Select the hard drive you want to clean from the pull-down menu and click OK.
Ø Be patient. It may take a while for Windows to scan the disk. When done, Windows displays the categories of files it deems suitable for deletion.
Ø Click a category to see a description of the selected files to be deleted. If you want to see a list of the individual files in a category, click View Files.
Ø Double-check to ensure you're not deleting any important files, especially those in the Recycle Bin.
Ø Click the More Options tab to remove even more files.
Ø When you're ready, click OK to begin the cleanup process.
Delete Unwanted Startup Programs
Ø As you add software to your computer, the number of programs that automatically start with Windows get bigger and bigger. You probably don't need all these programs running all the time; they just eat up memory and increase the chances of a software conflict. To remove the ones you don't want:
Ø Go to Start Run and type msconfig in the text box shown in. This brings up the System Configuration Utility.
Ø Select the Startup tab. you'll see a list of all the programs that automatically start with Windows. Remove the check in the box next to a program name, and that program won't start with Windows.
Ø Click the Enable All or Disable All buttons to do just that.
Ø If you're unsure what a particular program does, look under Command for the location of the program file.
Ø Pick the programs you want to disable, or click Enable All or Disable All to manipulate all the programs at once. Remember, you can always start a disabled program manually from the Start All Programs menu or by finding the program's executable file in Windows Explorer and double-clicking it.
Ø Reboot your computer to compete the process.
Keep Windows up to date.
This can only be applicable to those whose computers are connected to the Internet.
Ø Windows is a work in progress; Microsoft is constantly issuing updates to fix bugs, security holes, and problems. Updating your Windows files is one of the most effective ways to keep your computer running smoothly and safe from unwanted intruders.
Ø Click Start Help and Support. Under Pick A Task click Keep Your Computer Up-To-Date With Windows Update.
Ø Windows will scan your Computer and offer you two choices. Pick Express Install to install critical updates or Custom Install to install some or all of the available updates.
Ø Windows can automatically download updates and alert you when they're ready to install. To enable this, go to Start Control Panel System and select the Automatic Updates tab. Select Download Updates For Me, But Let Me Choose When To Install Them.
